Question

why did mendel study pea plants?
○ they reproduce asexually and have one trait that is easy to observe
○ they reproduce asexually and have many traits that are easy to observe.
○ they reproduce sexually and have one trait that is easy to observe.
○ they reproduce sexually and have many traits that are easy to observe.

Explanation:

Mendel chose pea plants for his genetics experiments because they reproduce sexually (allowing controlled cross-pollination) and have multiple distinct, easily observable traits like seed shape, flower color, and plant height that can be tracked across generations. The incorrect options either state asexual reproduction (which pea plants do not primarily use for experimental crosses) or claim only one observable trait, which is false.

Answer:

They reproduce sexually and have many traits that are easy to observe.