Mendel's work

Q.

When a gene exists in more than one form, the different forms are termed as _______.

1. alleles

2. dominant
3. recessive
4. traits

Q.

Is height inherited?

Q.

Alleles of a gene are found on________.

1. same chromosome

2. any chromosomes

3. homologous chromosomes

4. nonhomologous chromosomes

Q.

The genetic constitution of an organism is called alleles.

1. True

2. False

Q.

The physical appearance of an individual is known as

1. heterotype

2. phenotype

3. genotype

4. morphotype

Q. Which of the following is correct regarding the genotype of an organism?

1. It is the genetic constitution or makeup of an organism
2. It is the set of observable characters of an organism
3. It is the molecular response of an organism to an environmental stimulus
4. None of these

Q.

What term did Mendel use for 'Genes' in his experiments?

Q.

Choose the correct option regarding the two given statements.

Statement 1: Half of the genetic information in a child comes from father.

Statement 2: Environment does not affect the phenotype (observable characteristics or traits) of a person at all.

1. Only 1 is correct
2. Only 2 is correct
3. Both 1 and 2 are correct
4. Both are incorrect

Q.

Which of the following statements about alleles is not true?

1. There may be several at a locus

2. One may be dominant over another

3. They may show incomplete dominance

4. They occupy different loci on the same chromosome