It is possible to induce mutations artificially through the use of radiations. Which of the following is especially suitable for inducing mutations in plants?
1. X rays
2. UV rays
3. γ rays
4. PEG
Subtopic: Mutation |
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A person suffering from Klinefelter’s syndrome:
1. has 45 autosomes
2. is likely to have short stature and webbed neck
3. can develop Gynecomastia
4. has normal fertility
1. has 45 autosomes
2. is likely to have short stature and webbed neck
3. can develop Gynecomastia
4. has normal fertility
Subtopic: Sex Aneuploidy - Turner & Klinefelter Syndrome |
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Identify the option where the names of scientists given in Column-I are not correctly matched with their contribution to the science of genetics:
| Column-I | Column-II | |
| 1. | De Vries, Correns, Tschermak | Disproved Mendel’s law of Independent Assortment |
| 2. | Sutton and Boveri | Gave the chromosomal theory of inheritance |
| 3. | Alfred Sturtevant | Developed the first genetic map |
| 4. | T. H. Morgan | Discovery of the white-eyed mutation in the fruit fly |
Subtopic: Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance: Introduction | Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance: Further Considerations | Linkage Types | Recombination & Gene Mapping |
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While carrying out a dihybrid cross [a mating of two organisms heterozygous for two traits], a phenotype ratio of 9:3:3:1 in the offspring is expected when:
| 1. | the genes are linked [located on the same chromosome |
| 2. | each gene contains two mutations |
| 3. | the gene pairs assort independently during meiosis |
| 4. | the alleles of both genes show either co-dominance or incomplete dominance |
Subtopic: Dihybrid Cross Analysis | Dihybrid Cross: General Consideration |
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A female is a "carrier" for the trait red color blindness [remember this trait is X-linked and colour blindness is sex-linked recessive condition], marries a normal male. What proportion of their female progeny will be affected by the disorder?
| 1. | 3/4 | 2. | 1/2 |
| 3. | 1/4 | 4. | 0 |
Subtopic: Mendelian Disorders |
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Sickle cell anaemia is inherited as an autosomal recessive condition. What proportion of progeny will be normal as a result of mating between two individuals who are carriers for the trait but are themselves not affected?
| 1. | 25% | 2. | 100% |
| 3. | 50% | 4. | 75% |
Subtopic: Mendelian Disorders: Sickle Cell Anemia |
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The karyotype of a person suffering from Down’s syndrome will show:
| 1. | 44 Autosomes + XXY |
| 2. | 44 Autosomes + XO |
| 3. | 45 Autosomes [trisomy #21] + XY |
| 4. | 43 Autosomes [monosomy #21] + XY |
Subtopic: Non - Disjunction & Aneuploidy |
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Identify the incorrect statement regarding thalassemia:
| 1. | There is reduced synthesis of one of the globin chains. |
| 2. | It is an autosome-linked dominant blood disease. |
| 3. | Alpha thalassemia is controlled by two closely linked genes on chromosome 16. |
| 4. | Beta thalassemia is controlled by a single gene on chromosome 11. |
Subtopic: Additional Note on Thalassemia |
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Antirrhinum majus with pink flowers was cross pollinated by Antirrhinum majus with white flowers. What proportion of progeny plants are expected to have white flowers?
1. 0
2. ¼
3. ½
4. ¾
1. 0
2. ¼
3. ½
4. ¾
Subtopic: Monohybrid Cross: 1 | Monohybrid Cross: Further Understanding |
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When two genes in a dihybrid cross are situated on the same chromosome close to each other, the proportion of parental gene combinations is:
| 1. | much higher than the non-parental type |
| 2. | much lower than the non-parental type |
| 3. | equal to the non-parental type |
| 4. | not seen at all |
Subtopic: Linkage Types | Recombination & Gene Mapping |
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