alleryStart learning →Why is a mildew-resistant pea crossed with a high-yielding susceptible pea?
AMake it sterile
BDouble its ploidy
CRemove variation
DCombine both traits
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Combine both traits
The cross aims to bring the resistance gene into the high-yielding background so both traits are combined.
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