How many pairs of contrasting characters in pea plants were studied by Mendel in his experiments?

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How many pairs of contrasting characters in pea plants were studied by Mendel in his experiments?
A Five
B Six
C Eight
D Seven

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Mendel studied seven pairs of contrasting characters: plant height, seed shape, seed colour, pod colour, pod shape, flower position and flower colour.

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