Mendel studied inheritance in peas (Pisum sativum). He chose peas because they had been used for similar studies, are easy to grow and can be sown each year. Pea flowers contain both male and female parts, called stamen and stigma, and usually self-pollinate.
Why did Gregor Mendel use peas in his experiments quizlet?
Mendel studied pea plants because they reproduced sexually and had traits that were easily observable. … Each trait is passed from generation to generation. Some traits are passed together from generation to generation.
