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BIO 101 Introduction to Genetics Objective Question

Question

The plant Mendel used in his experiments was __________.
Options
A Arabidopsis thaliana
B Zea mays (corn)
C Pisum sativum (pea plant)
Correct Answer
D Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly)
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The plant Mendel used in his experiments was Pisum sativum (pea plant).

Hint

This is the famous model organism for his foundational studies on inheritance.

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