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Heredity and Evolution

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Which of the following branches of science deals with heredity and variation?

  1. Genetics

  2. Zoology

  3. Biotechnology

  4. Botany


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genetics is the branch of science which deals with heredity and variation.

Genes express their trait by getting converted into

  1. chromosomes

  2. DNA

  3. proteins

  4. vitamins


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Genes express their trait by getting converted into proteins.

Human traits are influenced by the DNA(s) of

  1. mother

  2. father

  3. siblings

  4. Both (1) and (2)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Human traits are influenced by the DNAs of both mother and father.

The theory of natural selection was popularised by the book ‘Origin of Species’ written by

  1. Lamarck

  2. Darwin

  3. Wallace

  4. Mendel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The theory of natural selection was popularised by the book ‘Origin of Species’ written by Charles Darwin.

What is Darwin’s explanation on the way in which evolution occurs?

  1. God determines which species should evolve.

  2. Adaptations enable one species to produce more offsprings by natural selection.

  3. Certain species undergo mutations.

  4. The traits used most often persist longer.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Darwin explained that adaptations enable one species to produce more offsprings by natural selection.

Hereditary traits are determined by specific

  1. proteins

  2. genes

  3. sexes

  4. characters


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hereditary traits are determined by specific genes.

Which of the following represents a mixed-dominant condition in an offspring?

  1. TT

  2. Tt

  3. tt

  4. TR


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tt represents a mixed-dominant condition in an offspring.

Which of the following is not correct regarding DNA structure?

  1. Base pairs are formed by hydrogen bonds.

  2. It contains nitrogenous base pairs.

  3. It is a single helix structure.

  4. Strands are made of sugar-phosphate backbone.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is a double helix structure.

Natural selection selects individuals who are

  1. most adapted for survival

  2. least adapted for survival

  3. more in number

  4. less in number


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Natural selection selects individuals who are most adapted for survival.

How many pairs of chromosomes are present in human beings?

  1. 25

  2. 24

  3. 23

  4. 22


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Human beings have 46 chromosomes or 23 pairs of chromosomes.

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