If the distance between the genes on a chromosome is as follows, prepare a genetic map, assigning the correct order of genes.
a ___ b = 5 cM
b _ c = 3 cM
a _____ c = 2 cM

Important Questions on Principles of Inheritance and Variations

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY Biology VOL. II For XII Class of 10+2>Chapter 5 - Principles of Inheritance and Variations>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 4

What will happen when complete sets of chromosomes are added to the diploid genome?

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY Biology VOL. II For XII Class of 10+2>Chapter 5 - Principles of Inheritance and Variations>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 4

What will happen when individual chromosomes are added to or deleted from the diploid genome?

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY Biology VOL. II For XII Class of 10+2>Chapter 5 - Principles of Inheritance and Variations>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 4

What will happen when a part of the chromosome is lost?

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY Biology VOL. II For XII Class of 10+2>Chapter 5 - Principles of Inheritance and Variations>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 4

What will happen when a part of the chromosome breaks and attaches to another non-homologous chromosome?

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12th CBSE

IMPORTANT

TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY Biology VOL. II For XII Class of 10+2>Chapter 5 - Principles of Inheritance and Variations>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 4

What will happen when a part of the chromosome breaks and attaches to its homologue?

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY Biology VOL. II For XII Class of 10+2>Chapter 5 - Principles of Inheritance and Variations>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 1

Why is it said that marriages between close relatives are fraught with danger for the next generation?

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY Biology VOL. II For XII Class of 10+2>Chapter 5 - Principles of Inheritance and Variations>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 2

Siblings do not resemble each other despite being born to the same parents. How and why? What conclusion do we derive from the same?

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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY Biology VOL. II For XII Class of 10+2>Chapter 5 - Principles of Inheritance and Variations>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 3

Mohan has two daughters. He blames his wife for bearing only daughters and no son. How will you convince Mohan that his wife has no role in giving birth to daughters only so that she should not be blamed for it? Further, females are a rather more important component of society. What values are involved in this advice?