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Why did Mendel study pea plants?
They reproduce asexually and have one trait that is easy to observe.
They reproduce asexually and have many traits that are easy to observe.
They reproduce sexually and have one trait that is easy to observe.
They reproduce sexually and have many traits that are easy to observe.

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They reproduce sexually and have many traits that are easy to observe.

Mendel chose peas because they have easily distinguishable, discrete traits (e.g., seed shape, flower color), true-breeding varieties, short generation time, and they can self-fertilize or be cross-fertilized so crosses can be controlled.