Short Answer TypeWhat are 'true breeding lines' that are used to study inheritance pattern of traits in plants?
How does the gene 'I' control ABO blood groups in humans? Write the effect the gene has on the structure of red blood cells.
Write the types of sex-determination mechanisms the following crosses show. Give an example of each type
(i) Female XX with Male XO
Write the types of sex-determination mechanisms the following crosses show. Give an example of each type
(ii) Female ZW with Male ZZ
A colour-blind child is born to a normal couple. Work out a cross to show how it is possible. Mention the sex of this child.
Colour blindness is a sex-linked disease. The gene for this disorder is present on the X chromosome. If a colour-blind child is born to a normal couple, then the mother would be a carrier of the disease. The child would be male. The following cross shows the inheritance of the disorder:
Mendel published his work on inheritance of characters in 1865, but it remained unrecognized till 1900. Give three reasons for the delay in accepting his work.
A geneticist interested in studying variations and patterns of inheritance in living beings prefers to choose organisms for experiments with shorter life cycle. Provide a reason.
A teacher wants his/her students to find the genotype of pea plants bearing purple coloured flowers in their school garden. Name and explain the cross that will make it possible.
Long Answer TypeShort Answer TypeIn a cross between two tall pea plants some of the off-springs produced were dwarf. Show with the help of Punnett square how this is possible.
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