Assertion (A): Pea plants were chosen by Mendel for his experiments. Reason (R): Pea plants have many contrasting characters and are self-pollinating. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Assertion (A): Pea plants were chosen by Mendel for his experiments.
Reason (R): Pea plants have many contrasting characters and are self-pollinating.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation.
B. A false, R true.
C. A true, R false.
D. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation.
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Mendel selected Pisum sativum because it had distinct contrasting traits, was easy to cultivate, and was naturally self-pollinating, allowing controlled crosses. R explains A correctly.

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