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The genotype of a dominant parent is determined by crossing it with the recessive parent. This cross is called

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Important Questions on Heredity and Evolution

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Enumerate (in any six points) the basis of Darwin theory of natural selection.
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The minimum number of plants to be screened to obtain a plant of the genotype AabbCcDd from a cross between plants of genotypes AaBbCcDd and AABbCCDd is:
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Mention the factors that could lead to the rise of a new species.

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We have more similarities with _____ in evolutionary terms. (chimpanzees, rabbit, cat, camel).

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The mode of speciation mediated by geographical isolation is referred as
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Which one of the following gases was not present in the atmosphere of primitive earth ?
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What would you understand by geographical isolation? Will this be a major factor in the speciation of a self-pollinating plant species? Why or why not?
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Observe the illustration and answer the questions.

Name the Scientists who devised the experimental setup shown above.

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Who among the following scientists proposed the theory of natural selection independently of Charles Darwin ?
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Describe the facts on which Darwin's theory is based.
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Define 'Species'. What are the important factors leading to the rise of a new species?
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If the gene pool of the locus X in the human genome is 4, then what would be the highest possible number of genotypes in a large population?
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What is Gene flow? How does it occur? Discuss.
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Why are traits acquired during the lifetime of an individual not inherited?

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Explain the following:

Gene Flow

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Answer the questions based on the figure below:

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Which processes does the figure demonstrate?

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What are the different ways in which individuals with a particular trait may increase in a population?
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During the course of evolution, the process by which the characteristic features of the members of a species modify due to the influence of various factors and thus give rise to the organisms with new characteristic features is called
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How many types of gametes can be produced by individual with the genotype AAbb?
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Which ONE of the following statements is INCORRECT?