Genetics and Inheritance

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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

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At the molecular level point mutations are due to _____

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

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Consider the following fruits:

  1. Mandarin
  2. Peach
  3. Mango
  4. Banana


The correct sequence in relation to the cold tolerance (low to high) of these fruits is

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Cytoplasmic sterility is governed by which of the following genes ?

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

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

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

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

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

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Consider the following statements:

1. The sequence of nucleotides recognised by a restriction endonuclease is present in only one strand of DNA, running in '3'-'5' direction.
2. At present, more than a hundred restriction endonucleases have been discovered.
3. Reverse transcriptase synthesises DNA using RNA as a template.

Which of the statements given above are correct.

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

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Segregation of gene occurs in:

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

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

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Transgenic crop having maximum cultivated area in the world is

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

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

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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?

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A Mendelian population means _____

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