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- The terms ‘gene’ and ‘allele’ were coined by Johansen.
- Chromosomal theory of inheritance was given by Sutton and Boveri.
- ‘One gene-one enzyme’ hypothesis was given by ‘Beadle and Tautum’.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (c)
The Boveri–Sutton chromosome theory or Chromosomal theory of inheritance is a fundamental unifying theory of genetics which identifies chromosomes as carriers of genetic material.
One gene one protein hypothesis was given by Beadle and Tatum which was later outdated after the discovery of alternate splicing.
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Question : 1
The kind of evolution in which two species of different geneology come to resemble one another closely, is termed as
a) convergent evolution
b) parallel evolution
c) progressive evolution
d) retrogressive evolution
Answer »Answer: (a)
Progressive evolution is the development of organisms with more elaborate and specialized structures from those having less elaborate features e.g. amphibians from reptiles.
Retrogressive or degenerative evolution is the development of simpler forms from more complex ones. Such evolution has occurred in the case of vestigial organs, parasitic forms, and in the reduction of overspecialized structures such as wings in flightless birds.
Parallel evolution is the formation of similar traits in related groups of organisms independently due to similar requirements e.g. running of two-toed deer and one toed horse.
The evolution of wings in insects and birds serve as an example of convergent evolution.
Question : 2
Which of the following animal is not a insect ?
a) Beetle
b) Ticks
c) Honey bee
d) Wasp
Answer »Answer: (b)
Question : 3
With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices :
- Crop rotation
- Sand fences
- Terracing
- Wind breaks
a) 1, 3 and 4 only
b) 1, 2, and 3 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer »Answer: (d)
Question : 4
One of the following is a very unique feature of the mammalian body
a) Rib cage
b) Presence of diaphragm
c) Four chambered heart
d) Homeothermy
Answer »Answer: (b)
Question : 5
Which of the following is the X-linked genetic disease?
a) Martin-Bell syndrome
b) Daltonism or colour blindness
c) Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy
d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer »Answer: (d)
Colour blindness is the most common sex-linked genetic disorder, which is also expressed in recessive conditions.
Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy is caused by the “Dystrophin” gene which is the longest gene with 24,000 kbp in the human genome.
Question : 6
Consider the following statements :
- Test is used to determine an unknown genotype within one breeding generation.
- Test cross is a cross between $F_1$ hybrid and dominant parent.
- Test cross is a cross between $F_1$ hybrid and recessive parent.
a) 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer »Answer: (b)
Test Cross involves the breeding of a dominant trait individual with a homozygous recessive individual, in order to determine the zygosity of the former by analysing proportions of offspring with the recessive phenotype.
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