NEET Solved Paper 2017 Question 17

_Question: Among the following characters, which one was not considered by Mendel in his experiments on pea?

Options:

A) Pod - Inflated or Constricted

B) Stem - Tall or Dwarf

C) Trichomes - Glandular or non-glandular

D) Seed - Green or Yellow_

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • Gregor Mendel, in his experiments on pea plants, did not consider the character of trichomes (glandular or non-glandular). He focused on other traits such as pod shape (inflated or constricted), stem height (tall or dwarf), and seed color (green or yellow).