Which of the following trait of pea plant studied by Mendel is recessive ? (A) Constricted pod shape (B) Round seed shape (C) Tall stem height (D) Green pod colour
Which of the following trait of pea plant studied by Mendel is recessive ? (A) Constricted pod shape (B) Round seed shape (C) Tall stem height (D) Green pod colour

 (C) Tall stem height 

Explanation: Mendel worked on the garden pea and came up with a cast of seven characters. In his experiment, green seed colour is the recessive feature, while yellow seed colour is the dominant trait. The major traits include the axial flower position, green pod colour, and spherical seed form.