Biology 3593B Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Pea, Meiosis, Homologous Chromosome
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Mendel based most of his research on the common garden pea b/c of its ability to. Mendel began by examining different varieties of peas in search for heritable characters self-pollinate. and traits suitable for study: Is a particular form of a character, such as purple flowers or white flowers. Is one that is passed from parent to offspring. Mendel looked for characters with well-defined, contrasting alternative traits, such as purple flowers versus white flowers. furthermore, these traits had to be meaning that the observed trait was the only form present for many generations. Mendel isolated each of his true-breeding strains by repeated inbreeding (done by crossing sibling plants that were seemingly identical or by allowing individuals to self-pollinate) and selection. Mendel then performed his crosses in the following manner: In due course, seeds formed and were planted. the seeds and the resulting new.
