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Gentics and Evoloution
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The ability of gene to express itself in an individual that is carrying it, is called

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The Egyptian and the Babylonians gave the idea of cosmic evolution which includes.

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Which of the following branches provides direct evidence of organic evolution?

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When autopolyploidy is combined with alloploidy, it results in

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Linked gene are present on

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The characteristics of modern atmosphere include:

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Diversity of living organisms is due to

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Genes present on Y-chromosomes are called

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Assertion (A) In humans, female sex is determined by XX-chromosomes.
Reason (R) Male sex is determined by XY-chromosomes.

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Which of the following are the chief sources of gene flow?

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Factors affecting strength of linkage include

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Early atmosphere contained methane and other hydrocarbons they have been now replaced by

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Archaeopteryx, the connecting link between two groups of organisms, shows features of both

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Which of the following evolved first on the primitive earth?

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At present, scientists can determine the arragement or relative position of genes or DNA sequence on a chromosome. How does this knowledge benefit us?
1. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock.
2. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases.
3. It is possible to develop disease resistant animal breeds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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All amino acids involved in protein synthesis have more than one codon except for

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Linkage and crossing over are

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The coding segment of DNA is called in

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Consider the following statements.
1. Hugo de Vries gave the Mutation Theory to explain the mechanism of evolution.
2. Mutations are discontinuous variations and are also called Saltatory Variation.
3. Mutations are the ultimate source of organic variations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct about mutation?

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The advantages of haploids in crop improvement include:

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