Explore topic-wise MCQs in Cytogenetics.

This section includes 17 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Cytogenetics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

In yeast a MAT a type yeast can mate with __________

A. MAT alpha
B. MAT beta
C. MAT a
D. It can’t mate
Answer» B. MAT beta
2.

In yeast the gene responsible for sex determination is ______________

A. SXL
B. XCE
C. MAT
D. XIST
Answer» D. XIST
3.

Which of the following is true for a genic mode of sex determination?

A. It is seen in higher eukaryotes
B. Gene locus determines gender
C. XX will always give female in this case
D. It makes use of parthenogenesis for producing male offspring
Answer» C. XX will always give female in this case
4.

Parthenogenesis can also take place in human beings.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

In bees the males are produced by _________

A. Mitosis and then fertilization
B. Meiosis and then fertilization
C. Mitosis but no fertilization
D. Meiosis but no fertilizaton
Answer» D. Meiosis but no fertilizaton
6.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_TRUE_FOR_A_GENIC_MODE_OF_SEX_DETERMINATION??$

A. It is seen in higher eukaryotes
B. Gene locus determines gender
C. XX will always give female in this case
D. It makes use of parthenogenesis for producing male offspring
Answer» C. XX will always give female in this case
7.

PARTHENOGENESIS_CAN_ALSO_TAKE_PLACE_IN_HUMAN_BEINGS.?$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

In yeast a MAT a type yeast can mate with __________$

A. MAT alpha
B. MAT beta
C. MAT a
D. It can’t mate
Answer» B. MAT beta
9.

In yeast the gene responsible for sex determination is ______________$

A. SXL
B. XCE
C. MAT
D. XIST
Answer» D. XIST
10.

In bees the males are produced by ________?

A. Mitosis and then fertilization
B. Meiosis and then fertilization
C. Mitosis but no fertilization
D. Meiosis but no fertilizaton
Answer» D. Meiosis but no fertilizaton
11.

Genic system of sex determination is seen in _______________

A. Yeast
B. Fishes
C. Reptiles
D. Mammals
Answer» B. Fishes
12.

In ZZ/ZW system if there is a recessive Z allele carrying a distinct phenotype, it will have greater probability of expression in ____________

A. Male
B. Female
C. Recessive genes will not be expressed
D. Both genders equally
Answer» C. Recessive genes will not be expressed
13.

In ZZ/ZW system which of the following is true?

A. All organisms have ZZ chromosome
B. The chromosomes are shaped like Z
C. Females have ZW constitution
D. Male is heterozygous
Answer» D. Male is heterozygous
14.

We will see ZZ/ZW system in chicken; state true or false.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
15.

In XO system a male has a mother but not a _____________

A. Grand father
B. Father
C. Grand mother
D. Sibling
Answer» C. Grand mother
16.

In case of XO system if an organism has AA+XO it will be a _______

A. Male
B. Neuter
C. Female
D. Bisexual
Answer» B. Neuter
17.

The XO system of sex determination is found in ______________

A. Insects
B. Birds
C. Reptiles
D. Mammals
Answer» B. Birds