(D) The fruit shape in tomato is an example of duplicate genes. When two or more independent genes (located on different chromosomes) produce the same

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(D) The fruit shape in tomato is an example of duplicate genes. When two or more independent genes (located on different chromosomes) produce the same phenotypic effect,they are known as duplicate genes. In the case of tomato fruit shape,the presence of at least one dominant allele at either of the two loci results in a specific phenotype,demonstrating duplicate gene action.

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Presence of a single allele of a character in a diploid organism is known as $:$

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$A$ human male is heterozygous for autosomal genes $A, B$, and $G$, and also for the hemophilic gene $h$. What is the probability of his sperm being $abgh$?

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In maize, albinism is caused by the effect of:

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$A$: Antlers in male deer are sex-influenced traits.
$R$: These are controlled by autosomal genes which are influenced by the sex of the bearer.

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Match the following columns correctly:
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$(a)$ $1 : 2 : 1$ $(i)$ Test cross
$(b)$ $3 : 1$ $(ii)$ Law of Dominance
$(c)$ $9 : 3 : 3 : 1$ $(iii)$ Incomplete Dominance
$(d)$ $1 : 1 : 1 : 1$ $(iv)$ Law of Independent Assortment
$(v)$ Law of Segregation

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Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(a)$ $1 : 2 : 1$	$(i)$ Test cross
$(b)$ $3 : 1$	$(ii)$ Law of Dominance
$(c)$ $9 : 3 : 3 : 1$	$(iii)$ Incomplete Dominance
$(d)$ $1 : 1 : 1 : 1$	$(iv)$ Law of Independent Assortment
	$(v)$ Law of Segregation

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$A$: Antlers in male deer are sex-influenced traits.
$R$: These are controlled by autosomal genes which are influenced by the sex of the bearer.

Match the following columns correctly:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$(a)$ $1 : 2 : 1$ $(i)$ Test cross
$(b)$ $3 : 1$ $(ii)$ Law of Dominance
$(c)$ $9 : 3 : 3 : 1$ $(iii)$ Incomplete Dominance
$(d)$ $1 : 1 : 1 : 1$ $(iv)$ Law of Independent Assortment
$(v)$ Law of Segregation