Principles of Inheritance and Variation


  1. Molecular weight of chromosome of yeast cell is









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    Molecular weight of chromosome of yeast cell is 2.56 × 109.

    Correct Option: A

    Molecular weight of chromosome of yeast cell is 2.56 × 109.


  1. Crossing over in diploid organism is responsible for









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    Crossing over involves physical exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes, which leads to recombination.

    Correct Option: D

    Crossing over involves physical exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes, which leads to recombination.



  1. How many base pairs are found in one genome of man?









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    The number of base pairs (bp) found in one genome of man is 3 × 109.

    Correct Option: C

    The number of base pairs (bp) found in one genome of man is 3 × 109.


  1. In hybridisation Tt × tt gives rise to the progeny of ratio









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    Correct Option: A




  1. How many genome types are present in a typical green plant cell?









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    Three types of genome, occur in a typical green plant cell-nuclear genome, mitochondrial genome and chloroplast genome.

    Correct Option: B

    Three types of genome, occur in a typical green plant cell-nuclear genome, mitochondrial genome and chloroplast genome.