Why did Gregor Mendel choose to use purebred plants in his experiments?
A. They reproduce sexually.
B. They exhibit only one form of a trait.
C. They have a variety of traits.
D. They reproduce asexually.
Answer (1)
Gregor Mendel chose to use purebred plants in his experiments because they exhibit only one form of a trait, allowing him to observe clear inheritance patterns. This choice enabled him to derive key principles of genetics without the complications of mixed traits. His studies paved the way for the understanding of heredity and genetic variation. ;
