Question

Which of the following is/are basic features of the mechanism of inheritance?

• A. Each gene controls one character
• B. An individual has two forms of the gene whether similar or dissimilar
• C. The two forms of genes are separate at the time of gamete formation and are brought together in the zygote
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

(i) Characters are controlled by genes.

(ii) Each gene controls one character.

(iii) There may be two or more forms of the gene.

(iv) One form may be dominant over the other.

(v) Genes are present on chromosomes.

(vi) An individual has two forms of the gene whether similar or dissimilar.

(vii) The two forms separate at the time of gamete formation.

(viii) The two forms are brought together in the zygote.