Question

During which time period did Gregor Mendel conduct his systematic hybridisation experiments on pea plants?

Options

• 1822 to 1884

• 1900 to 1920

• 1840 to 1850

• 1856 to 1863

Answer 1

Mendel performed his systematic hybridisation experiments on pea plants during the period 1856 to 1863. During this time, he selected contrasting traits, established pure breeding lines, conducted controlled crosses, and carefully analyzed the numerical patterns of offspring to formulate his inheritance principles.