Class 12BiologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationMix Examples- Principles of Inheritance and Variation
EasyDefine/Explain the following terms:
$1.$ Genotype
$2.$ Variation
$1.$ Genotype
$2.$ Variation
(N/A) $1.$ Genotype: The genetic constitution or the set of genes present in an organism that determines its specific traits is known as the genotype.
$2.$ Variation: The differences in characteristics or traits observed among individuals of the same species are referred to as variation.
$2.$ Variation: The differences in characteristics or traits observed among individuals of the same species are referred to as variation.
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Match the following columns.
Column-$I$ Column-$II$ $(w)$ Blood group $(a)$ Polygenic inheritance $(x)$ Skin colour $(b)$ Aneuploidy $(y)$ Mendelian disorder $(c)$ Incomplete dominance $(z)$ Chromosomal disorder $(d)$ Sickle-cell anaemia $(e)$ Co-dominance
| Column-$I$ | Column-$II$ |
|---|---|
| $(w)$ Blood group | $(a)$ Polygenic inheritance |
| $(x)$ Skin colour | $(b)$ Aneuploidy |
| $(y)$ Mendelian disorder | $(c)$ Incomplete dominance |
| $(z)$ Chromosomal disorder | $(d)$ Sickle-cell anaemia |
| $(e)$ Co-dominance |
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View SolutionDistinguish between: Polygenic inheritance and Multiple allelism.
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View SolutionExample of intergenic gene interaction is/are
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View SolutionAssertion $A$: Gene is the unit of inheritance.
Reason $R$: The properties of tissues are due to the constituents of their cells.
Which option is correct for Assertion $A$ and Reason $R$?
Reason $R$: The properties of tissues are due to the constituents of their cells.
Which option is correct for Assertion $A$ and Reason $R$?
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View SolutionWhich of the following statements is correct?
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