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Study the given pedigree chart showing the inheritance of an X-linked trait controlled by gene ‘r’.
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What will be the genotypes of individuals A, B, C and D respectively?

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Important Questions on Principles of Inheritance and Variation

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In humans, polydactyly (i.e, presence of extra fingers and toes) is determined by a dominant autosomal allele P and the normal condition is determined by a recessive allele p . Find out the possible genotypes of family members 1, 2 and 3 in the given pedigree.

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Fused ear lobes appear in the progeny due to an autosomal recessive gene. Work out the genotypes of members in the given pedigree.
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Wife is PTC non-taster and husband is PTC taster. Their son is taster but daughters are non-tasters. This is not a sex linked trait. Which pedigree is correct?
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In the following pedigree chart, the mutant trait is shaded black. The gene responsible for the trait is
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Given pedigree chart depicts the inheritance of attached earlobes, an autosomal recessive trait.
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Which of the following conclusions drawn is correct?
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Study the pedigree chart of a family showing the inheritance of sickle-cell anaemia.
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The trait traced in the above pedigree chart is
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Study the pedigree chart of a family showing the inheritance of myotonic dystrophy.
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The trait under study is
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Refer to the given family tree and answer the question.
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If A= normal allele, a=  albino allele, then genotypes of father and mother are respectively