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In a dihybrid cross, when would be the proportion of parental gene combination be much higher than non-parental types, as experimentally shown by Morgan and his group.

Important Questions on Principles of Inheritance and Variations

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12th CBSE
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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY Biology VOL. II For XII Class of 10+2>Chapter 5 - Principles of Inheritance and Variations>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 27
Name the stage of cell division where segregation of an independent pair of chromosomes occurs.
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12th CBSE
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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY Biology VOL. II For XII Class of 10+2>Chapter 5 - Principles of Inheritance and Variations>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 28
How many chromosomes do drones of honeybee possess? Name the type of cell division involved in the production of sperms by them.
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12th CBSE
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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY Biology VOL. II For XII Class of 10+2>Chapter 5 - Principles of Inheritance and Variations>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 29
A geneticist interested in studying variation and pattern of inheritance in living beings prefers to choose an organism for experiments with a shorter life cycle. Provide a reason.
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12th CBSE
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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY Biology VOL. II For XII Class of 10+2>Chapter 5 - Principles of Inheritance and Variations>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 31
A Male honeybee has 16 chromosomes whereas its female has 32 chromosomes. Give one reason.
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12th CBSE
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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY Biology VOL. II For XII Class of 10+2>Chapter 5 - Principles of Inheritance and Variations>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 32
State a difference between a gene and an allele.
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12th CBSE
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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY Biology VOL. II For XII Class of 10+2>Chapter 5 - Principles of Inheritance and Variations>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 33
Name the type of cross that would help to find the genotype of a pea plant bearing violet flowers.
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12th CBSE
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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY Biology VOL. II For XII Class of 10+2>Chapter 5 - Principles of Inheritance and Variations>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 1
Do variations appear in clones also? How?
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12th CBSE
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TRUEMAN'S ELEMENTARY Biology VOL. II For XII Class of 10+2>Chapter 5 - Principles of Inheritance and Variations>TEST QUESTIONS>Q 2
How light can cause variations in different plants and animals?