31. Which of Mendel’s laws is against the theory of Blending inheritance?
[A] Law of segregation
[B] Law of dominance
[C] Law of recessive
[D] Law of independent assortment
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Correct Answer: A [Law of segregation]
Notes:
The law of segregation states that allelomorphs do not and do not lose their identity, but as long as they separate into different gametes, they remain together until the formation of gametes. There is no law of recurring; This is just part of the law of dominance.
32. The number of sex chromosomes in the zygote of humans is __
[A] 2
[B] 1
[C] 3
[D] 4
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Correct Answer: A [2]
Notes:
The number of sex chromosomes in the zygote of humans is 2.
33. In incomplete dominance__.
[A] Phenotype of both alleles is expressed
[B] Phenotype of only one allele is expressed
[C] Phenotype of neither of the alleles are expressed
[D] Phenotype of both alleles is partially expressed
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Correct Answer: D [Phenotype of both alleles is partially expressed]
Notes:
In incomplete dominance, the phenotype of both alleles is partially expressed.
34. A process where new combinations of alleles are formed is called?
[A] Genetic Drift
[B] Mutation
[C] Genetic Recombination
[D] Natural selection
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Correct Answer: C [Genetic Recombination]
Notes:
A process where new combinations of alleles are formed is called Genetic Recombination.
35. Colour blindness is an __ linked recessive trait.
[A] Z chromosome
[B] Y chromosome
[C] X chromosome
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: C [X chromosome]
Notes:
Usually, color blindness is inherited as a recessive trait on the X chromosome. This is known in genetics as X-linked recessive inheritance.
36. Which of the following is the first GM crop in India?
[A] mustard
[B] brinjal
[C] potato
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: B [brinjal]
Notes:
Brinjal is the first GM crop in India. Genetically modified crops are plants used in agriculture and the DNA of which has been modified using genetic engineering methods.
37. ____ is the cell organelle, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur:
[A] Ribosomes
[B] Mitochondria
[C] Nucleus
[D] Chloroplast
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Correct Answer: B [Mitochondria]
Notes:
Mitochondria is an organelle found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur. It is for this reason that mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell mitochondria also play a key role in the ageing process as well as in the onset of degenerative disease.
38. Which of the following represents a dicot seed?
[A] Rice
[B] Wheat
[C] Pulses
[D] Maize
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Correct Answer: C [Pulses]
Notes:
Pulses come under the category of dicot seeds as they contain two cotyledons, hence the term ‘dicotyledon’ where ‘di’ symbolizes two. These seeds house two seedlings within their seed coat. Furthermore, the legume plant family, composed of various types of pulses, beans, peas, and lentils, are common instances of dicot seeds.
39. Which one of the following types of malaria is pernicious malaria?
[A] Vivax
[B] Tertian
[C] Ralapse
[D] Malignant
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Correct Answer: D [Malignant]
Notes:
Pernicious malaria is always caused by Plasmodium falciparum and characterized by severe malarial paroxysms that recur about every 48 hours and often by acute cerebral, renal, or gastrointestinal manifestations. It is also called malignant tertian malaria.
40. Pancreatic juice require which medium for their action?
[A] Acidic
[B] Basic
[C] Neutral
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Basic]
Notes:
Pancreatic juice is a liquid secreted by the pancreas that consists of water, sodium salts and enzymes such as Amylopsin, Trypsin and Stepsin. Sodium carbonate creates an alkaline medium for its action. Bicarbonate is useful in neutralizing the acidic gastric acid, allowing for effective enzymic changes.
