In his experiments with pea plants, Mendel removed which part of the plant to prevent unwanted fertilizations?
A)flowers
B)petals
C)pistils
D)stamens
E)stigmas

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Stamens are the male reproductive structures in plants that produce pollen containing male gametes. By removing the stamens, Mendel ensured that the plants would not self-fertilize or cross-fertilize with other plants, as they would no longer be able to produce their own male gametes. This allowed him to have greater control over the fertilization process and study the inheritance patterns of specific traits with more accuracy.

In His Experiments with Pea Plants, Mendel Removed Which Part