Dear Students, Welcome to Genetics MCQ-02 (MCQ on Sex Linked Inheritance). This MCQ set consists of Multiple Choice Questions from the topic Sex Chromosomes, Inheritance of Sex Linked Characters and Diseases with Answer Key. These questions can be used for the preparation of all the competitive examinations in Biology / Life […]
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MCQ on Genetics Part 1: Introduction to Genetics
Dear Students, Welcome to Genetics MCQ-01 (Principles of Inheritance and Variation MCQ for NEET). This MCQ set consists of Multiple Choice Questions from the topic Introduction to Genetics – Concepts and Terminologies with Answer Key. These questions can be used for the preparation of all the competitive examinations in Biology / […]
Continue ReadingAdvantages of Pisum sativum in Mendel’s Hybridization Experiments
Gregor Johan Mendel, the Father of Genetics, used Pisum sativum (garden pea) as the study material for his hybridization experiments. He studied the inheritance pattern of seven pairs of contrasting characters in Pisum sativum for deriving his conclusions. A combination of luck, scientific aptitude, foresight, mathematical background and most importantly […]
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Genetics Terminologies What is genetics? Ø Genetics: Genetics is the study of Heredity and Variation of Inherited Characters. Ø Heredity: The tendency offspring to resemble their parents is called heredity. Ø Variation: The tendency of offspring to vary from their parents is called variation. Ø The term ‘Genetics’ was coined […]
Continue ReadingMendelian Genetics: Monohybrid Inheritance (Example: Plant Height in Pisum sativum)
Monohybrid Cross Monohybrid cross is a type of hybridization experiment which involves the study of the inheritance of one pair of contrasting character. The alleles of contrasting characters selected in the monohybrid cross will show exact Dominance and Recessive relationships. In Mendel’s classical experiment, he studied seven pairs of contrasting […]
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