Mendel verified true-breeding pea plants for certain traits before undertaking his experiments. The term "true-breeding" refers to:
A) genetically pure lines.
B) organisms that have a high rate of reproduction.
C) organisms that will produce identical copies of themselves upon reproduction.
D) organisms that are heterozygous for a given trait.
E) organisms that are homozygous for all possible traits.

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True-breeding refers to genetically pure lines, meaning the organisms are homozygous for the traits being studied, ensuring consistent and predictable offspring.

Mendel Verified True-Breeding Pea Plants for Certain Traits Before Undertaking