Mendel observed that some genetic traits seemed to mask others in the pea plants,and used the term ___ to describe these traits.

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Mendel used the term "dominant" to describe traits that masked other traits in pea plants. The term "recessive" was used to describe traits that were masked by dominant traits when present in the heterozygous condition. The other answer choices are also relevant to genetics, but they do not accurately describe the specific concept that Mendel was trying to explain with his observations.

Mendel Observed That Some Genetic Traits Seemed to Mask Others