Q. If Mendel had studied 7 traits using a plant of 12 chromosomes instead of 14 Choose the correct option for probable result
A) He would have discovered crossing over
B) He would have discovered blending
C) He would have not discovered independent assortment
D) All of the above
Explanation
Law of independent assortment discovered by Mendel because all of his selected traits were present on the different chromosomes. None of his trait present on the same chromosome. If Mendel had studied 7 traits using plant of 12 chromosome instead of 14 then it is most probable that he would have not discovered the law of independent assortment
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