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Genetics terminology - class-XII

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Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.


In a monohybrid cross between two heterozygous individuals, percentage of  re homozygous individuals obtained in $F 1$ generation will be ________.

  1. 25%

  2. 50%

  3. 75%

  4. 100%


Correct Option: B

Mendel formulated the law of purity of gametes on the basis of

  1. monohybrid cross

  2. dihybrid cross

  3. test cross

  4. back cross


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

gamete may carry either the dominant or the recessive factor but not both as we find in F1 individuals. This is why it is called either as 'principle of segregation' or as 'law of purity of gametes'. This concept of segregation is often called Mendel's first principle. The alleles of contrasting characters selected in the monohybrid cross will show exact Dominance and Recessive relationships. Monohybrid cross refers to  mating between two organisms with different variations at one genetic chromosome of interest. The character(s) being studied in a monohybrid cross are governed by two or multiple variations for a single locus.

So, the correct answer is 'monohybrid cross'.

Which of the following is considered as physical and chemical unit of heredity?

  1. Gene

  2. Chromosome

  3. Nucleotide

  4. Codon

  5. Chromatid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A gene is a locus (or region) of DNA which is made up of nucleotides and is the molecular unit of heredity. It controls the development and function of all organs and all working systems in the body. Genes are passed from parent to offspring; the combination of these genes affects all aspects of the human body, from eye and hair colour to how well the liver can process toxins. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

Which of the following is considered as unit of inheritance?

  1. Gene

  2. Chromosome

  3. Nucleotide

  4. Codon

  5. Chromatid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genes are the segment of DNA which carries information from parents to offsprings. It is the basic unit of heredity as they code for proteins which in turn determine the genetic traits. Genes are a continuous stretch of DNA and are linearly arranged on chromosomes. Chromatids are two identical parts of a duplicated chromosome. Nucleotides serve as a monomer of DNA. Codon is a base triplet of the gene that specifies specific amino acid. The correct answer is A.

Which of the following term was used by Mendel for hereditary units?

  1. Factor (determiner)

  2. Genome

  3. Genetic particle

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gregor Mendel is the father of genetics. When he explained about heredity for the first time ever, the term "Gene" which is now being used, was not given. After his demise only, most of his research studies came to lime light. According to his explanations, he called them as 'Factor' or determiner which was otherwise known as heredity units.

For green coloured pod and rounded seed, which is the functional unit of inheritance?

  1. Cistron

  2. Gene

  3. Chromosome

  4. lntron


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Genes are the functional hereditary units.  Gene is also defined as the functional unit of DNA which codes for a character. Genes are located on chromosomes, which are then carried to the next generation and thus plays a great role in heredity.

A gene is

  1. Synonym of chromosomes

  2. Composed of mRNA

  3. A specific segment of nucleotides of DNA

  4. Having only those nucleotides required to synthesize a protein


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A gene is a sequence of nucleotides along a DNA strand - with 'start' and 'stop' codons and other regulatory elements - that specifies a sequence of amino acids that are linked together to form a protein.


So, the correct answer is 'A specific segment of nucleotides of DNA'.

Which of the following is true regarding genes?

  1. Gene is a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring

  2. Gene is a distinct sequence of nucleotides forming part of a chromosome

  3. Gene is the order which determines the order of monomers in a polypeptide 

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • Genes are basic unit of heredity present on the chromosome.
  • They are made up of DNA hence they are sequence of nucleotides.
  • These orders of nucleotides in DNA later determine the sequence of polypeptide chain formed from them during translation. 
  • So, the correct option is 'All of the above'.

Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement regarding genetic material?

  1. Genes are made up of DNA

  2. Chromatin is made up of DNA

  3. Histones are proteins to which chromatin is bound

  4. DNA is made up of genes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In biology, a gene is a sequence of DNA or RNA that codes for a molecule that has a function. During gene expression, the DNA is first copied into RNA. The RNA can be directly functional or be the intermediate template for a protein that performs a function. However the inverse is incorrect. 

So the correct option is "DNA is made up of genes".

Which of the following part of DNA contains genes?

  1. Junk DNA

  2. Coding DNA

  3. Whole DNA

  4. Any of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gene is present in the coding region of the DNA. In eukaryotes, gene is made up of both introns and exons. So, the correct option is "Coding DNA".

How many genotyprs are possible from a across between the parent $RR$ and $rr$ ?

  1. Four

  2. One

  3. Three

  4. Two


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Crossing between RR and rr will give one genotype that is Rr.
So, the correct option is B.

In pea plants, the long-stem trait $(L)$ is dominant and the short-stern trait $(I)$ is recessive. Two pea plants were crossed, producing seeds that yielded 165 long-stem plants and 54 short-stem plants. The genotypes of the parent plants were most likely

  1. $LI$ and $LL$

  2. $LI$ and $LI$

  3. $II$ and $II$

  4. $LL$ and $II$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • The ratio of long stem plants to short stem plants among the progeny is 165:54 which means it has a ratio of 3:1. This ratio is possible if the parents are heterozygous in nature which after the cross will produce homozygous tall, heterozygous tall and homozygous dwarf offsprings. 
  • As the heterozygous offspring expresses the dominant allele, they will also be tall. This is a classic example of the monohybrid ratio that produces a ratio of 3:1 in the F2 generation of pure line parents.

So, the correct option is 'LI and LI'.

Gene library or DNA library has collection of

  1. DNA and RNA

  2. Any one type of gene of Organism

  3. c DNA only

  4. All possible genes of all organisms


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • A Gene library or DNA library is a comprehensive collection of cloned DNA fragments from a cell, tissue, or organism.
  • DNA libraries can be used to isolate a specific gene of interest as they generally include at least one fragment that contains the gene.
  • Hence Gene library or DNA library has a collection of c DNA only.
  • So, the correct answer is 'c DNA only'.

When a cross is made between two parents with respect to a single character, it is called as

  1. Dihybrid

  2. Monohybrid

  3. Trihybrid

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • A monohybrid cross is a type of cross between two individuals with different alleles at one genetic locus of interest. 
  • The character(s) being studied in a monohybrid cross are governed by two or multiple alleles for a single locus.
  • A dihybrid cross is a cross between two pure lines (varieties, strains) that differ in two observed traits. In Mendelian sense, between the alleles of both these loci, there is a relationship of complete dominance - recessive.
  • Trihybrid cross is the mating of two individuals, organisms, or strains that have different gene pairs that determine three specific traits or in which three particular characteristics or gene loci are being followed.

A cross in which a single pair of contrasting characters is studied at a time is called as_____________

  1. Monohybrid cross

  2. Dihybrid cross

  3. Trihybrid cross

  4. Tetrahybrid cross


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • A monohybrid cross is a mating between two individuals with different alleles at one genetic locus of interest. The cross involves a single pair of contrasting characters.

So, the correct answer is option A.

Mendel formulated the law of purity of gametes on the basis of _______________

  1. Dihybrid cross

  2. Monohybrid cross

  3. Back cross

  4. Test cross


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • The monohybrid cross-refers to inheritance of singe contrasting trait by two parents at a time. For example, a cross of tall (T) and dwarf (t) pea plants (TT x tt). Mendel observed that monohybrid cross between two pure breeding varieties yields $F _1$ generation which exhibits the dominant trait; although factor for a recessive trait is present in $F _1$ hybrids. Self-fertilization of $F _1$ generation obtains $F _2$ generation which exhibits both dominant and recessive traits in the 3:1 phenotypic ratio. This laid the foundation of the law of purity of gametes which states that the two factors for a trait, present together in a heterozygous individual, do not get mixed and are separated during gametogenesis. 

A breeding experiment studying a single trait is 

  1. Monozygous

  2. Dizygous

  3. Dihybrid

  4. Monohybrid


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Monohybrid cross refers to inheritance of a single contrasting trait by two parents at a time. For example, a cross of tall (T) and dwarf (t) pea plants (TT xtt). Dihybrid cross refers to inheritance of two pairs of contrasting characters by two parents at the same time. For example, a cross of two pea plants, one with yellow and round seeds (YYRR) and other with green and wrinkled seeds (yyrr). The term “monozygous” represents twins being developed from a single zygote. The first division in zygote produces two identical cells that independently develop into two embryos; monozygotic twins are produced. The term “dizygous” represent twins being developed from individual zygotes. Fertilization of two eggs by separate sperms produces two zygotes that independently develop into two embryos. Thus, the correct answer is the option D.

A husband and wife have normal vision but fathers of both of them were colour blind. Probability of their first daughter to be colour blind is

  1. 25%

  2. 50%

  3. 75%

  4. 0%


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Probability of their first (or any) daughter being colourblind is nil as the daughter of normal father can never be colourblind.

Biological unit controlling heredity is ___________.

  1. Genome

  2. Chromosome

  3. Genotype

  4. Gene.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A.Genome – a set of chromosome in an organism in a body.

B.Chromosome – Dark coloured, small rod like structures, appear in the dividing nucleus is called Chromosome.

C.Genotype – It is the representation of an individual’s genetic constitution with respect to a single character or set of characters.

D.Gene - A gene is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity. Genes are made up of DNA. Some genes act as instructions to make molecules called proteins. However, many genes do not code for proteins. In humans, genes vary in size from a few hundred DNA bases to more than 2 million bases.

So, the correct option is ‘Gene’.

According to modern concept, Mendel's factor is called as_____________

  1. Chromosome

  2. Gene

  3. DNA

  4. Chromatid


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • According to the modern concept, Mendel's factor is called a gene. Mendel believed that heredity is the result of discrete units of inheritance, and every single unit (or gene) was independent in its actions in an individual’s genome. According to this Mendelian concept, inheritance of a trait depends on the passing-on of these units. For any given trait, an individual inherits one gene from each parent so that the individual has a pairing of two genes.

What is the correct sequence from least complex to most complex in terms of the amount of information they carry?

I. Chromosomes
II. Base pair
III. Codon
IV. Gene

  1. I $\rightarrow $ II$\rightarrow $ III $\rightarrow $ IV

  2. II $\rightarrow $ III$\rightarrow $ I $\rightarrow $ IV

  3. III $\rightarrow $ II $\rightarrow $ I $\rightarrow $ IV

  4. II $\rightarrow $ III $\rightarrow $ IV $\rightarrow $ I

  5. II $\rightarrow $ IV $\rightarrow $ II $\rightarrow $ I


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A base pair (II) carries least information as at least three bases together (base triplet) make a codon (III) which in turn code for an amino acid. Genes (IV) are the stretch of DNA and each gene codes for a particular protein. Many genes are linearly arranged on a chromosome which means that chromosomes carry information for many proteins.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

A tall plant was grown in nutrient deficient soil and remained dwarf. When it is crossed with dwarf plant then

  1. all hybrid plants are dwarf

  2. all hybrid plants are tall

  3. depend upon genotype of a tall plant

  4. 75% tall and 25% dwarf


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A tall plant was grown in nutrient deficient soil and remained dwarf .So , after crossed with dwarf plant then all hybrid plants are tall. Hybrid genotype is Tt.

Hence, correct option is B. 

In Drosophila, the allele for a normal grey body colour G is dominant to ebony body g. The following table summarises the results of several crosses.


S. No. Cross Result
1. strain 1*gg all wild-type
2. strain 2*gg 1 wild type: 1 ebony
3. strain 3*gg all ebony
4. strain 4*Gg 3 wild type:1 ebony


Which strain both have the genotype Gg?

  1. 1 and 3

  2. 1 and 4

  3. 2 and 3

  4. 2 and 4


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The first cross between strain 1 and gg result in all wild-type offspring, it must have genotype GG. As in that case, all offspring will have Gg genotype hence showing wild-type character. Similarly, strain 3 must have genotype gg resulting in all ebony bodied offspring.


While, strain 2 and 4 have genotype Gg. 

Cross for strain 4*Gg can be shown as:-

 Gamete type  G  g
 G  GG  Gg
 g  Gg  gg

Here, it can be seen that offspring have 3 wild type:1 ebony as grey body ( wild type ) colour G is dominant. 


Cross for strain 2*gg can be shown as:-
| Gamete type |  g |  g | | --- | --- | --- | |  G |  Gg |  Gg | |  g |  gg |  gg | Here, it can be seen that offspring have 1 wild type: 1 ebony as grey body ( wild type ) colour G is dominant. So, the correct option is '2 and 4'.

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