Back to PRINCIPLE OF INHERITANCE AND VARIATION

NEET UG BIOLOGY MCQ: PRINCIPLE OF INHERITANCE AND VARIATION

1 Hard

1 of 1

Understanding +4 | -1

One chromosome of a homologous pair carries the genes J and K. The other chromosome of the pair carries the genes

\mathrm{j}

and

\mathrm{k}

at corresponding loci. Crossing over results in exchange of chromosome segments and production of gametes with new combinations of genes. A recombinant type gamete resulting from this crossover might contain:

View answer and explanation

Correct option: B

Genes j and K

Option B (Genes j and K) is correct because crossing over involves the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes, resulting in new combinations of alleles.

More Questions from PRINCIPLE OF INHERITANCE AND VARIATION

Practice All Chapter MCQs →

A woman has an X-linked condition on one of her

\mathrm{X}

chromosomes. This chromosomes can be inherited by Some individuals with blood group –A may inherit the genes for blonde hair, while other individuals with blood group – A may the gene for brown hair. This can be best explained by the principle of On crossing two heterozygous tall plants (Tt), and total of 500 plants were obtained in

{F_1}

generation. What will be the respective number of tall and dwarf plants obtained in

{F_1}

generation? Colourblindness is caused due to Syndrome stands for In phenylketonuria mental retardation takes place due to accumulation of