Genetics and Inheritance
Genetics and Inheritance: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Mutation, Principles of Inheritance and Variation, Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance, Inheritance of One Gene, Inheritance of Two Genes, Sex Determination & Genetic Disorders etc.
Important Questions on Genetics and Inheritance
At the molecular level point mutations are due to _____

A homozygous line developed by self fertilization in a cross pollinated crop is termed as _____

Consider the following fruits:
- Mandarin
- Peach
- Mango
- Banana
The correct sequence in relation to the cold tolerance (low to high) of these fruits is

Cytoplasmic sterility is governed by which of the following genes ?

The change in chromosome number which involves entire set of genome is known as _____

There are four stages of development of Genetics up to 20th century, the correct order of their occurrence is _____

The following part of the chromosome is responsible for the movement of chromosome/chromatid to different poles:

A population at equilibrium developed from inter-mating a number of inbred lines is called a _____

Chromosome shape is usually observed during which of the following pahse ?

Consider the following statements:
The sequence of nucleotides recognised by a restriction endonuclease is present in only one strand of DNA, running in direction.
At present, more than a hundred restriction endonucleases have been discovered.
Reverse transcriptase synthesises DNA using RNA as a template.
Which of the statements given above are correct.

Maximum number of treatment accommodates in RBD without loss of efficiency is


When homologous chromosomes fail to pair in Prophase I of meiosis, the phenomenon is known as _____

A method of breeding most commonly used when the desired variation is required to be induced in a vegetatively propagated crop is _____

Transgenic crop having maximum cultivated area in the world is

Which one of the following sequences was proposed by Darwin & Wallace for organic evolution?

The recessive genes present on the X-chromosome in humans are always _____

With reference to mutagenic agents, consider the following statements:
1. Acridine dyes cause frame shift mutations.
2. Ultraviolet light causes point mutation.
3. Five bromouracil causes transition mutation.
which of the statements given above are correct?

A Mendelian population means _____

An ideal type of rice with small, thick and erect leaf was proposed by
