Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

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1.

A homozygous parent produces gametes that are ______; while the heterozygous parent produces gametes that are _______

A. similar; similar
B. similar; dissimilar
C. dissimilar; dissimilar
D. dissimilar; similar
Answer» C. dissimilar; dissimilar
2.

Which of the following is not a statement of the principle of dominance?

A. Factors occur in pairs
B. One factor is dominant over the other
C. Factors control characters
D. Factors segregated during the process of meiosis
Answer» E.
3.

The factors that Mendel postulated occur in triplets.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

According to the law of dominance, what are the discrete units that control the characters?

A. Factors
B. Multipliers
C. Divisors
D. Remainders
Answer» B. Multipliers
5.

What generation of Mendelian cross has a phenotypic ratio of 3:1?

A. F0
B. F1
C. F2
D. F3
Answer» D. F3
6.

The ratio of phenotypes observed in progeny after a cross has been performed is called ________

A. genotypic ratio
B. phenotypic ratio
C. absolute ratio
D. relative ratio
Answer» C. absolute ratio
7.

The ratio of genotypes observed in progeny after a cross has been performed is called ________

A. genotypic ratio
B. phenotypic ratio
C. absolute ratio
D. relative ratio
Answer» B. phenotypic ratio
8.

Which of the following is the correct number of offsprings produced by self-fertilization of a heterozygous pea plant for a trait that exhibits Mendelian genetic pattern?

A. 250 Homozygous dominant, 500 Heterozygous dominant and 250 Homozygous recessive
B. 125 Homozygous dominant, 125 Heterozygous dominant and 125 Homozygous recessive
C. 500 Homozygous dominant, 501 Heterozygous dominant and 250 Homozygous recessive
D. 500 Homozygous dominant, 250 Heterozygous dominant and 500 Homozygous recessive
Answer» B. 125 Homozygous dominant, 125 Heterozygous dominant and 125 Homozygous recessive
9.

Upon self-fertilization of Aa with itself, the probability of A gamete fusing A and a gamete is equal.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

What gametes are produced by a Vv heterozygous plant?

A. 50% V and 50% v
B. 75% V and 25% v
C. 25% V and 75% v
D. 100% V and 0% v
Answer» B. 75% V and 25% v
11.

What is represented in the boxes of the Punnett square?

A. Gametes of male parent
B. Gametes of female parent
C. Genotype of the offspring produced
D. Genotype of all possible offsprings
Answer» B. Gametes of female parent
12.

Where are the parental genotypes mentioned in a Punnett square?

A. Left column and top row
B. Left column and right column
C. Top row and bottom row
D. Right column and bottom row
Answer» B. Left column and right column
13.

Who deserves the credit to discover Punnett square?

A. Reginald Punnett
B. Gregor Mendel
C. John Watson
D. Maurice Punnett
Answer» B. Gregor Mendel
14.

What diagram is used to study the production of zygotes in F1 and F2 generation?

A. Punnett square
B. Punnett rectangle
C. Punnett rhombus
D. Punnett circle
Answer» B. Punnett rectangle