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  • A. The Y-chromosome of males has the genes for distinguishing colours
  • B. Genes responsible for certain traits, including colour blindness, are located on the X chromosome, which is part of the sex chromosomes
  • C. The trait is dominant in males and recessive in females
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Color blindness is caused by a recessive gene located on the X chromosome.

Correct answer: Genes responsible for certain traits, including colour blindness, are located on the X chromosome, which is part of the sex chromosomes
  • A. X-chromosome of father
  • B. Y-chromosome of father
  • C. One X-chromosome of mother
  • D. Both X-chromosomes of mother

Explanation: The gene for hemophilia is located on one of the X-chromosomes of the mother, making her a carrier.

Correct answer: One X-chromosome of mother
  • A. The principle of independent assortment is incorrect
  • B. Mendel might not have studied all the combinations
  • C. It is impossible
  • D. Later studies may be incorrect

Explanation: The correct answer is that Mendel might not have studied all the combinations.

Correct answer: Mendel might not have studied all the combinations
  • A. IOIO
  • B. IBIB
  • C. IAIB
  • D. IBIO

Explanation: The child has an O-group, indicating a genotype of IOIO, which means both parents must contribute an IO allele.

Correct answer: IBIO
  • A. Her mother and maternal grandfather were colour blind
  • B. Her father and maternal grandfather were colour blind
  • C. Her mother is colour blind and father has normal vision
  • D. Parents have normal vision but grandparents were colour blind

Explanation: The correct option is B: Her father and maternal grandfather were colour blind.

Correct answer: Her father and maternal grandfather were colour blind
  • A. Recessive character carried by Y-chromosome
  • B. Dominant character carried by Y-chromosome
  • C. Dominant trait carried by X-chromosome
  • D. Recessive trait carried by X-chromosome

Explanation: The correct option is d) Recessive trait carried by X-chromosome.Hemophilia is a genetic disorder that affects the blood's ability to clot…

Correct answer: Recessive trait carried by X-chromosome
  • A. The trait for albinism is dominant
  • B. The albinos have a biochemical to destroy plastids derived from the green male
  • C. Plastids are inherited from the female parent
  • D. Green plastids of the male must have mutated

Explanation: This question is tough and is included in the QBank for the thorough preparation of Students.The correct answer is that plastids are…

Correct answer: Plastids are inherited from the female parent
  • A. 0%
  • B. 25%
  • C. 50%
  • D. 100%

Explanation: In humans, sex determination is governed by the X and Y chromosomes. A female (XX) can only provide an X chromosome, while a male (XY) can…

Correct answer: 50%

17569. The alleles are:

  • A. A pair of genes governing a specific character
  • B. Genes governing eye characters
  • C. Multiple forms of genes
  • D. Genes present on allosomes

Explanation: Multiple alleles .' Alleles are different versions of the same gene found at a particular locus on a chromosome.

Correct answer: Multiple forms of genes
  • A. Complete dominance and Co-dominance
  • B. Incomplete dominance and Co-dominance
  • C. Over dominance and Incomplete dominance
  • D. Complete dominance only

Explanation: The ABO blood group system is a classic example of both complete dominance and co-dominance.

Correct answer: Complete dominance and Co-dominance
  • A. Sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes
  • B. Non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes
  • C. Non-sister chromatids of non-homologous chromosomes
  • D. Sister chromatids of non-homologous chromosomes

Explanation: The correct answer is B. During meiosis, homologous chromosomes undergo a process called synapsis, where they align closely.

Correct answer: Non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes
  • A. Hemophilia
  • B. Color blindness
  • C. Phenylketonuria (PKU)
  • D. Epilepsy

Explanation: Epilepsy is identified as a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures and is not classified solely as a genetic disorder…

Correct answer: Epilepsy
  • A. Homozygous and tall heighted
  • B. Heterozygous and tall heighted
  • C. Homozygous and short heighted
  • D. Heterozygous and short heighted

Explanation: Mendel's law of segregation states that alleles separate during gamete formation, and each gamete carries only one allele for each trait.

Correct answer: Heterozygous and tall heighted
  • A. Option A: Both parents have genotype 'AO'
  • B. Option B: Both parents have genotype 'BO'
  • C. Option C: Both parents have genotype 'AB'
  • D. Option D: Both parents have genotype 'OO'

Explanation: Parents with the genotype 'OO' can only have children with blood group O, as the 'O' allele is recessive.

Correct answer: Option D: Both parents have genotype 'OO'

17575. Gene linkage is:

  • A. Physical association of genes on a chromosome
  • B. Physiological association of genes
  • C. Both physical and physiological associations
  • D. Neither physical nor physiological associations

Explanation: The correct answer is Option A: Physical association of genes on a chromosome.

Correct answer: Physical association of genes on a chromosome
  • A. Colour blindness
  • B. TFM (Testicular Feminization)
  • C. Haemophilia
  • D. Leukemia

Explanation: The correct option is D) Leukemia. Leukemia is a form of cancer affecting blood and bone marrow, resulting from genetic mutations not…

Correct answer: Leukemia
  • A. Mutation
  • B. Genetic recombination during gametogenesis
  • C. Gene flow
  • D. All A, B, C

Explanation: The correct answer is D: All A, B, C. Each of these processes plays a role in genetic variation. Mutation introduces new genetic variants.

Correct answer: All A, B, C
  • A. A reduction of blood clotting factors
  • B. A malfunction of blood clotting factors
  • C. A complete absence of blood clotting factors
  • D. A reduction in hemopoietic stem cells

Explanation: The correct answer is Option D: A reduction in hemopoietic stem cells. Hemophilia is specifically related to deficiencies or malfunctions…

Correct answer: A reduction in hemopoietic stem cells
  • A. Protanopia
  • B. Tritanopia
  • C. Dichromacy

Explanation: The correct answer is Protanopia. This condition is a severe form of red-green color blindness where individuals cannot perceive red light…

Correct answer: Protanopia
  • A. Female genitalia
  • B. No breast development
  • C. Blind vagina
  • D. Degenerated testes

Explanation: The correct answer is Option B: No breast development. Individuals with testicular feminization syndrome usually develop breasts due to…

Correct answer: No breast development