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Why did Mendel use pea plants in his experiments?

O A. They are haploid organisms.
B. They have no dominant traits.
C. They produce many offspring.
O D. They are all male.​

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C. They produce many offspring.

Mendel used pea plants in his experiments because they were easy to grow, could grow rapidly, and had easily observable traits that could be manipulated.
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