Biology 2010 Student Edition

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Chapter 11, Introduction to Genetics - Assessment - 11.1 The Work of Gregor Mendel - Understand Key Concepts/Think Critically - Page 332: 4

Answer

Mendel prevented self-pollination among his pea plants by removing the pollen-producing parts of the flowers of the pea plants.

Work Step by Step

Mendel prevented self-pollination among his pea plants by removing the pollen-producing parts of the flowers of the pea plants. This allowed Mendel to allow the pea plants to cross-pollinate, creating some genetic diversity.
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