Question

Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence each:

1)What is pleitropy?
2)Expand M.T.P.?
3)Which cell of male gametophtic produces male gamete?
4)Give an example for co-dominance.
5)What is Auto-immunity?
6)Define Homologous organ.
7)The part of the planr taken for tissue culture is known as what ?
8)Which enzyme is called "Molecular Science"?
9)Mention the type of interaction in Lichen?
10)What are sacred-grooves?

Answer 1

1) Pleiotropy: Condition where one gene affects multiple characteristics.

2) MTP: Medical Termination of Pregnancy

3) The 'generative cell' of male gametophyte produces the male gamete.

4) Example of co-dominance: The roan coat colour in cattle.

5) Auto-immunity: Condition in which the body attacks its own cells.

6) Homologous organ: Organs having the same structure different function.

7) Part of the plant taken for tissue culture is called "explant".

8) The restriction endonuclease is called 'Molecular scissor'.

9) A symbiotic relationship is seen in Lichens.

10) Sacred groves are forests with trees having religious importance to a specific culture.