A key factor that allowed Mendel to interpret the results of his breeding experiments was that
A) the varieties of peas he used were "true-breeding."
B) peas naturally self-pollinate.
C) peas can reproduce asexually.
D) pollination could be controlled.
E) Both a and d

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Mendel's key factor that allowed him to interpret the results of his breeding experiments was a combination of two factors: 
1) The varieties of peas he used were "true-breeding," meaning they would always produce offspring with the same traits as the parent plant. This allowed Mendel to create consistent and predictable crosses.
2) Mendel was able to control pollination by manually transferring pollen from one plant to another, which allowed him to ensure that only specific plants were used in his crosses. This control over pollination allowed him to study the patterns of inheritance and make conclusions about how traits are passed down from one generation to the next.

A Key Factor That Allowed Mendel to Interpret the Results