The pea plant was a good selection for Mendel's experiments because _____.

A) its flower petals are pigmented
B) pea plants readily self-fertilize and cross-fertilize
C) peas produce seeds that can be used to grow new plants
D) each gene is located on a separate chromosome


Answer: B) pea plants readily self-fertilize and cross-fertilize

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