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Variation and its type - class-X

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Which is the source of variations?

  1. Mutation

  2. Recombination

  3. Deletion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mutations, recombinations and deletions all are the sources of genetic variation. A Mutation occurs when a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene. Recombination involves the exchange of genetic material either between multiple chromosomes or between different regions of the same chromosome. Deletion is a mutation in which a part of a chromosome or a DNA sequence is missing. 

The variations are caused by 

  1. Internal changes

  2. Environment

  3. Hybridization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Variations can be defined as the difference in characters among the individuals of same species, it gets affected by internal changes, environmental changes, hybridization etc.

So, the correct answer is "All of the above".

Which is a source of variation and genetic diversity that is shared between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

  1. Random fertilization involving a unique sperm and a unique egg

  2. Independent assortment of each chromosome pair during metaphase I of meiosis

  3. Crossing-over during prophase I of meiosis

  4. Random mutation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The genetic material in prokaryotes is not confined into a nucleus and they do not have a nuclear membrane and the genetic material is present in the form of chromatin and cytoplasm and there is no chance of crossing over during meiosis and no fertilization but random mutations do arise in them and it results change in the genetic material.

So, the correct option is 'Random mutation'

The major/ ultimate source of variations are

  1. Polyploidy

  2. Mutations

  3. Chromosome aberrations

  4. Segregation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Ultimate source of variation is MUTATION and nothing else. Mutations are mistakes that occur in DNA sequence of genome:
  • Point mutation e.g. nonsense and missense mutations
  • Frame-shift mutation e.g. insertion or deletion mutations
Any change in genetic DNA will be translated into a defect in the corresponding protein. Thus mutation is responsible for appearance of a phenotypic variation. Such a variation may help the organisms carrying the new variation to survive better. If it produces more progeny the variation will appear in more members. Variations which provide adaptive advantage get selected by nature, thus help organisms to evolve.

So, the correct answer is 'Mutations'.

Cannibals feed on

  1. Carcases

  2. Blood

  3. Carnivores

  4. Members of own species


Correct Option: D

Discontinuous variations are :

  1. Essential features

  2. Acquired character

  3. Non-essential changes

  4. Mutations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Discontinuous variations are where individuals fall into a number of distinct classes or categories and are based on features that cannot be measured across a complete range. You either have the characteristic or you don't. 
Discontinuous variation is controlled by alleles of a single gene or a small number of genes. As variations caused by mutations affect DNA in such a way that either organism has a certain characteristic resulting from mutation or not, it is an example of discontinuous variations.
So, the correct answer is 'Mutations'

Height in humans is

  1. Somatogenic variation

  2. Discontinuous variation

  3. Continuous variation

  4. Both B and C


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A.Somatogenic variation – These are acquired variations and non inheritable in nature. Eg:phenotypic plasticiy.

B.Discontinuous variations – These are responsible for the formation of a new species and the organism, thus, formed is called mutant. Eg:Mutations.

C.Continuous variations – These are fluctuating variations and cannot give rise to new species. Eg:Human height.

So, the correct option is ‘Continuous variations’.

Primary source of allelic variation is

  1. Independent assortment

  2. Recombination

  3. Mutation

  4. Polyploidy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Primary source of allelic variation is recombination. Recombination is the natural process of breaking and rejoining DNA strands to produce new combinations of genes and, thus, generate genetic variation. This is the phenomenon that occurs during meiosis I.


So, the correct answer is 'Recombination'.

Mutations are responsible for.

  1. Extinction of organisms

  2. Variations in population

  3. Increase in population

  4. Maintaining genetic continuity


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Mutations are changes in the DNA. A single mutation can have a large effect, but in many cases, evolutionary change is based on the accumulation of many mutations. Gene flow is any movement of genes from one population to another and is an important source of genetic variation.

So, the correct answer is 'Variations in population'.

Recombinations and variations in eucaryotic organisms are due to

  1. Mitosis and meiosis

  2. Fertilization and mitosis

  3. Meiosis and fertilisation

  4. Meiosis and amitosis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The process of forming new allelic combination in offspring by exchanges between genetic materials of parents is called Recombination.

Variation is a change or slight difference in condition, amount, or level, typically within certain limits appear in the progeny compared with parents.

Recombination and variations appear in sexually reproducing organisms during meiosis and fertilization.

So, the correct option is ‘Meiosis and fertilization’.

Some individuals produce lesser amounts of insulin. It is a type of

  1. Physiological variation

  2. Behavioural variation

  3. Morphological variation

  4. All the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Physiological variation is related to the differences in the ways individuals of the same species react to conditions in their environment because of difference in their functioning of the body. Production of insulin is an example of physiological variation.
  • So, the correct option is 'Physiological variation'


Mutation, selection and genetic drift are three important forces which are responsible for evolutionary changes

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Evolution is dependent on the natural selection , genetic drift , gene flow , mutation are the main factors responsible for evolution .

Hence the given statement is true

Aspects such as sedentary habit, territoriality, etc., not aiding diversification are classified as 

  1. Reproductive isolation

  2. Mutational effects

  3. Biological barriers

  4. Genetic incompatibility


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Biological barriers are factors that prevent species migration, interbreeding, or free movement. What determines the barrier depends on the species and it's method of movement. For some species biological barriers are sedentary habits, physical like bodies of water, mountains, or deserts.
Mutation effects is the formation of altered protein from an altered or mutated genes.
When the species are not able to cross breed is called as genetic incompatibility
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Which one of the following traits of the parents cannot be inherited by their children?

  1. Cleft chin

  2. Snub nose

  3. Scarred eyebrow

  4. Brown eyes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Scarred eyebrow is an acquired trait which is never passed on to the offspring because scarring does not change the genes of the reproductive cells of the parent.

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. Accumulation of useful mutations through ages has led to the creation of new species of living beings.

  2. Genetic variability provides raw material for the operation of natural selection and reproductive isolation.

  3. Genetic variability is produced by gene mutations.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetic variability is the change in the sequence of the gens due to mutations. These mutations has led to new species generation. The so evolved species are selected in the environment based on natural selection

Laboratory mice are to be classified based on genes A, B, and C, none of  these are lethal genes. How many would be genetically different gametes if they are formed by genotype AaBbCc?

  1. $3$

  2. $6$

  3. $8$

  4. $9$

  5. $12$


Correct Option: C

Ultimate source of variation is

  1. Fertilization

  2. Mitosis

  3. Meiosis

  4. Mutations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Variation is a change or slight difference in condition, amount, or level, typically within certain limits appear in the progeny compared with parents. Variations appear in sexually reproducing organisms during meiosis and fertilization and also by mutations. So, the correct option is ‘Mutation’.

The ultimate source of continuous variations is 

  1. Natural selection

  2. Sexual reproduction

  3. Hormonal action

  4. Mutations


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sexual reproduction involves gamete formation and fertilisation. During fertilisation, 1 gamete from each parent combines to form a zygote. Because of recombination and independent assortment in meiosis, each gamete contains a different set of DNA. This produces a unique combination of genes in the resulting zygote and ultimately within the organism.

As reproduction takes place continuously throughout the generation as well as these variations are inheritable, it is the ultimate source of continuous variations.
So, the correct option is 'Sexual reproduction.'

Which variations are temporary and are not connected with last or next generation?

  1. Hereditary variations

  2. Environmental variations

  3. Discontinuous variations

  4. Continuous variations


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the living organisms, variation due to environment, not transmitted from generation to generation. so these are temporary, where as variations due to mutations are transmitted from generation to generation, so they are permanent. 

So, the correct option is 'Environmental variations'.

In introgressive hybridization, one species is completely replaced by another in nature.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
he movement of a gene (gene flow) from one species into the gene pool of another by the repeated backcrossing of an interspecific hybrid with one of its parent species is called Introgressive hybridization.
So the given statement is true.

The most likely reason for the development of resistance against pesticides in insects damaging crops is:

  1. genetic recombination

  2. directed mutations

  3. acquired heritable changes

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Pesticide resistance describes the decreased susceptibility of a pest population to a pesticide that was previously effective at controlling the pest. Pest species evolve pesticide resistance via natural selection: the most resistant specimens survive and pass on their acquired heritable changes traits to their offspring. Cases of resistance have been reported in all classes of pests (i.e. crop diseases, weeds, rodents, etc.), with 'crises' in insect control occurring early-on after the introduction of pesticide use in the 20th century. The Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) definition of insecticide resistance is 'a heritable change in the sensitivity of a pest population that is reflected in the repeated failure of a product to achieve the expected level of control when used according to the label recommendation for that pest species'. Although the evolution of pesticide resistance is usually discussed as a result of pesticide use, it is important to keep in mind that pest populations can also adapt to non-chemical methods of control.
So the correct option is 'acquired heritable changes'.

Which of the following is not heritable?

  1. Point mutation

  2. Chromosomal mutation

  3. Somatic mutation

  4. Gene mutation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • Point mutation is a genetic mutation where a single nucleotide base is changed, inserted or deleted from a sequence of DNA or RNA. Each triplet codon corresponds to an amino acid when translated to protein. When one of these codons is changed by a point mutation, the corresponding amino acid of the protein is changed.
  • Chromosomal mutation is presence or absence of one or more set of chromosomes in a cell or a structural abnormality in the normal set of chromosomes.
  • Somatic mutation is the occurrence of a mutation in the somatic cells (cells other than sperm and egg) of the organism. These are frequently caused by environmental factors like exposure to UV rays or to certain chemicals. 
  • Gene mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene. They are of two types: Hereditary mutations (inherited from parents) and Acquired mutation (occur at some time during a person's life).
So, the correct answer is 'Somatic mutation'

There is an inbuilt tendency to variation during reproduction, because of errors in DNA copying and as a result of sexual reproduction.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sexual reproduction results in more variation than the asexual reproduction. During sexual reproduction, there are chances of errors occurring during DNA copying. Crossing over also takes place during sexual reproduction. All these ultimately result in the variation. This variation helps survival in species and also supports diversity in the course of evolution.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.

To be evolutionary successful, the mutation must occur in 

  1. Somatoplasm

  2. Germplasm

  3. Karyolymph/zygote

  4. Ergastoplasm


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Total of specialized protoplasm other than germplasm in individual body or protoplasm of somatic cells is termed as somatoplasm. Germplasm is protoplasm of germ cells (egg and sperm cells) or any living tissues with the capability of generating new organisms. The germplasm is inherited from parents to offspring along with gametes; thus any mutation in germplasm is passed to progeny which is a requisite for successful mutation; option B is correct. Since somatoplasm is not passed to offspring, any mutation in it affects that individual only and is not passed to offspring which makes option A incorrect. The liquid phase of cell nucleus which harbours the nucleolus and chromatin and other structures is called as karyolymph. Similarly, the mutation in zygote affects single individual that develops from that zygote. Option C is incorrect. The granular endoplasmic reticulum that has studded ribosomes on its surface is called as ergastoplasm which is not inherited to offspring and thus is not suitable for successful mutation; option D is incorrect. Correct option B is correct. 

Which type of variation is inherited?

  1. Somatic variation

  2. Germinal variation

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The variation which affects the germinal or reproductive cells is called as germinal variation. It is heritable and genetically significant. It provides raw materials for evolution.

Which mutation/variation is not hereditary _____________.

  1. Genetic

  2. Gametic

  3. Somatic

  4. Germinal.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A sudden, inheritable, discontinuous variation due to change in chromosomes and genes is called Mutation. It is hereditary. Mutations in somatic cells are not hereditary.

So, the correct option is ‘somatic’.

Somaclonal variations can be obtained by

  1. Application of colchicine

  2. Irradiation with $\gamma$-rays

  3. Tissue culture

  4. Hybridization


Correct Option: C
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