Name the organism Mendel used for his experiments. Explain about F1 and F2 progeny obtained by Mendel when he bred the tall and the short varieties of the organism he experimented with.

Important Questions on Heredity and Evolution

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CORE SCIENCE BIOLOGY For Class 10>Chapter 4 - Heredity and Evolution>EXERCISE - 4A>Q 3

Write about the relation between heredity and variation in asexual reproduction as well as sexual reproduction.

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CORE SCIENCE BIOLOGY For Class 10>Chapter 4 - Heredity and Evolution>EXERCISE - 4B>Q 4

The two versions of a trait (character) which are brought in by the male and female gametes are located on:

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CORE SCIENCE BIOLOGY For Class 10>Chapter 4 - Heredity and Evolution>EXERCISE - 4B>Q 5

Select the statements that describe characteristics of gene
(i) Genes are specific sequence of bases in a DNA molecule.
(ii) A gene does not code for proteins.
(iii) In individuals of a given species, a specific gene is located on a particular chromosome.
(iv) Each chromosome has only one gene.

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CORE SCIENCE BIOLOGY For Class 10>Chapter 4 - Heredity and Evolution>EXERCISE - 4B>Q 1

What is a sex chromosome?

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CORE SCIENCE BIOLOGY For Class 10>Chapter 4 - Heredity and Evolution>EXERCISE - 4B>Q 2

What is the basis of sex determination in most plants and animals?

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