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Mendel used true-breeding pea plants. Why was that important in his experiments?
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Mendel used true-breeding pea plants. Why was that important in his experiments?

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Because their genetic make up is known for sure to be homozygous so the offspring's genotype is known for sure. This means that the phenotype of the offspring can tell which trait is dominant.
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