Tall stem and dwarf stem in pea plants are what type of traits?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Contrasting traits
The governing concept is that a single inherited character may occur in two opposite forms. In Mendel’s pea plants, stem height was represented by tallness and dwarfness. These forms differ from each other for the same character, so they are called contrasting traits. “Same traits” is incorrect because the forms are not identical, while food and disease traits do not describe stem height.
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Contrasting traits
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The governing concept is that a single inherited character may occur in two opposite forms. In Mendel’s pea plants, stem height was represented by tallness and dwarfness. These forms differ from each other for the same character, so they are called contrasting traits. “Same traits” is incorrect because the forms are not identical, while food and disease traits do not describe stem height.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: World of Living. Topic: Heredity and Evolution.
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