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Class 12 Biology · Principles of Inheritance and Variation · Inheritance of one gene

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1
MediumMCQ
If a pea plant is represented by $Rr$,what type of information is obtained?
A
Phenotypic
B
Genotypic
C
Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
D
About number of chromosomes

Solution

(B) The representation $Rr$ denotes the genetic constitution of an organism regarding a specific trait. Since it shows the alleles present (one dominant $R$ and one recessive $r$),it provides information about the genotype of the plant. Therefore,$Rr$ is a genotypic representation.
2
MediumMCQ
When two different alleles of a gene are present in an individual,this condition is known as:
A
Bigamous
B
Heterozygous
C
Polymorphic
D
Heteromorphic

Solution

(B) When an individual possesses two different alleles for a specific gene (e.g.,$Tt$),the condition is referred to as $Heterozygous$.
$Heterozygous$ individuals produce two different types of gametes,each carrying one of the two alleles.
In contrast,$Homozygous$ individuals possess two identical alleles (e.g.,$TT$ or $tt$).
Therefore,the correct term for having two different alleles is $Heterozygous$.
3
MediumMCQ
$A$ $1: 1$ phenotypic ratio in a test cross indicates that the
A
Alleles are codominant
B
Dominant phenotype of parent was heterozygous
C
Alleles segregated independently
D
Alleles are dominant

Solution

(B) test cross is performed between an individual with a dominant phenotype (genotype unknown,$Aa$ or $AA$) and a homozygous recessive individual $(aa)$.
If the parent with the dominant phenotype is heterozygous $(Aa)$,the cross $Aa \times aa$ results in a $1: 1$ ratio of dominant to recessive offspring $(Aa: aa)$.
If the parent were homozygous dominant $(AA)$,the cross $AA \times aa$ would result in $100\%$ dominant offspring $(Aa)$.
Therefore,a $1: 1$ ratio confirms that the parent with the dominant phenotype was heterozygous.
4
MediumMCQ
Which of the following is the genotypic ratio of Mendel's monohybrid cross?
A
$1:3$
B
$3:1$
C
$1:2:1$
D
$1:1:1:1$

Solution

(C) The correct answer is $C$.
In a Mendel's monohybrid cross,the $F_2$ generation exhibits a genotypic ratio of $1:2:1$.
This ratio consists of:
$1$ homozygous dominant $(TT)$,
$2$ heterozygous dominant $(Tt)$,and
$1$ homozygous recessive $(tt)$.
5
MediumMCQ
In hybridization,$Tt \times tt$ gives rise to progeny in the ratio of:
A
$1:1$
B
$1:2$
C
$2:1$
D
$1:2:1$

Solution

(A) This is a test cross between a heterozygous tall plant $(Tt)$ and a homozygous recessive dwarf plant $(tt)$.
According to the Punnett square:
- The gametes produced by $Tt$ are $T$ and $t$.
- The gametes produced by $tt$ are $t$ and $t$.
- The resulting genotypes are $Tt$ (tall) and $tt$ (dwarf) in a $1:1$ ratio.
Therefore,the phenotypic and genotypic ratio of the progeny is $1:1$.
6
MediumMCQ
The percentage of heterozygous individuals obtained in $F_2$ generation from selfing the plants with genotype $Rr$ would be
A
$25$
B
$50$
C
$75$
D
$100$

Solution

(B) When a plant with genotype $Rr$ is selfed,the cross is $Rr \times Rr$.
According to the Punnett square,the offspring genotypes are $RR, Rr, Rr,$ and $rr$.
Out of these $4$ combinations,$2$ are heterozygous ($Rr$ and $Rr$).
Therefore,the percentage of heterozygous individuals is $(2/4) \times 100 = 50\%$.
7
MediumMCQ
If in a garden pea plant,a cross is made between red flowered and white flowered plants,what will be the phenotypic ratio in the $F_2$ generation?
A
$1:2:1$
B
$9:3:3:1$
C
$3:1$
D
$1:3$

Solution

(C) In garden pea plants,red flower color is dominant over white flower color. Let $R$ represent the dominant allele for red flowers and $r$ represent the recessive allele for white flowers.
$P$ generation: $RR$ (Red) $\times$ $rr$ (White)
$F_1$ generation: All offspring are $Rr$ (Red).
When $F_1$ plants $(Rr)$ are self-pollinated $(Rr \times Rr)$:
Using a Punnett square:
| | $R$ | $r$ |
|---|---|---|
| $R$ | $RR$ | $Rr$ |
| $r$ | $Rr$ | $rr$ |
Genotypes: $1 RR : 2 Rr : 1 rr$
Phenotypes: $3$ Red $(RR, Rr, Rr)$ : $1$ White $(rr)$.
Therefore,the phenotypic ratio in the $F_2$ generation is $3:1$.
8
MediumMCQ
Self-pollination between $Tt$ and $Tt$ plants results in a genotype ratio of:
A
$3:1$
B
$1:2:1$
C
$1:3$
D
$4:0$

Solution

(B) When self-pollination occurs between two heterozygous plants with genotype $Tt$,the cross is represented as $Tt \times Tt$.
According to the Punnett square:
- The gametes produced by each parent are $T$ and $t$.
- The possible combinations in the offspring are $TT$,$Tt$,$Tt$,and $tt$.
- Thus,the resulting genotypes are $1$ $TT$ (homozygous dominant),$2$ $Tt$ (heterozygous),and $1$ $tt$ (homozygous recessive).
- The genotype ratio is $1:2:1$.
9
MediumMCQ
The crossing of a homozygous tall plant with a dwarf plant in the $F_2$ generation would yield plants in which ratio?
A
All homozygous dwarf
B
All heterozygous tall
C
One homozygous tall,one homozygous dwarf,and two heterozygous tall
D
Two tall and two dwarf

Solution

(C) In a monohybrid cross,a homozygous tall plant $(TT)$ is crossed with a dwarf plant $(tt)$.
In the $F_1$ generation,all plants are heterozygous tall $(Tt)$.
When $F_1$ plants $(Tt)$ are self-pollinated to produce the $F_2$ generation,the genotypes are $TT$,$Tt$,$Tt$,and $tt$.
This results in a genotypic ratio of $1$ homozygous tall $(TT)$ : $2$ heterozygous tall $(Tt)$ : $1$ homozygous dwarf $(tt)$.
10
MediumMCQ
If a dwarf pea plant was treated with Gibberellic acid,it grew as tall as a pure tall pea plant. If this treated plant is crossed with a pure tall plant,then the phenotypic ratio of the offspring is likely to be:
A
All dwarf
B
$50\%$ dwarf,$50\%$ tall
C
$75\%$ tall,$25\%$ dwarf
D
All tall

Solution

(D) The dwarf pea plant is genetically homozygous recessive $(tt)$.
Gibberellic acid treatment only affects the phenotype (height) by promoting stem elongation but does not change the genotype $(tt)$.
When this treated plant $(tt)$ is crossed with a pure tall plant $(TT)$,
the cross is $TT \times tt$.
The resulting offspring in the $F_1$ generation will all have the genotype $Tt$.
According to Mendel's Law of Dominance,the $T$ allele is dominant over the $t$ allele.
Therefore,all offspring will exhibit the tall phenotype.
11
MediumMCQ
In pea plants,hybrids between red-flowered and white-flowered strains were crossed back to a pure red-flowered strain. The progeny of this cross will have:
A
Red flowers only
B
White flowers only
C
Equal number of red and white flowers
D
Mostly red flowers

Solution

(A) Let the red flower allele be $R$ and the white flower allele be $r$. The hybrid between red $(RR)$ and white $(rr)$ strains is $Rr$ (red-flowered).
When this hybrid $(Rr)$ is crossed back with the pure red-flowered strain $(RR)$:
$Rr \times RR \rightarrow RR, RR, Rr, Rr$.
All offspring possess at least one dominant $R$ allele,resulting in $100\%$ red-flowered progeny.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
12
MediumMCQ
When an individual has both alleles of a contrasting character,it is said to be:
A
Homozygous
B
Heterozygous
C
Dioecious
D
Monoecious

Solution

(B) When an individual possesses two different alleles for a specific gene (a contrasting character),the condition is known as heterozygous.
For example,in a genotype $Tt$,the individual carries both the dominant allele $T$ and the recessive allele $t$.
Such organisms do not breed true upon self-fertilization because they produce different types of gametes.
13
MediumMCQ
Normal maize has starchy seeds which remain smooth when dry. $A$ mutant form has sugary seeds which go crinkled when dry. When a mutant was crossed with a normal plant,an $F_1$ was produced which had smooth seeds. What would be the relative ratios of the different seed types,if the $F_1$ was allowed to self-pollinate?
A
$1$ smooth : $3$ sugary
B
$3$ smooth : $1$ sugary
C
$1$ smooth : $1$ sugary
D
All sugary

Solution

(B) $1$. The trait for smooth seeds is dominant over the trait for crinkled (sugary) seeds.
$2$. Let the dominant allele for smooth seeds be $S$ and the recessive allele for crinkled seeds be $s$.
$3$. The cross between a mutant (homozygous recessive,$ss$) and a normal plant (homozygous dominant,$SS$) produces an $F_1$ generation with the genotype $Ss$,which expresses the dominant smooth phenotype.
$4$. When the $F_1$ $(Ss)$ is allowed to self-pollinate $(Ss \times Ss)$,the offspring follow the Mendelian monohybrid ratio.
$5$. The Punnett square for $Ss \times Ss$ results in genotypes: $1 SS : 2 Ss : 1 ss$.
$6$. Phenotypically,this corresponds to $3$ smooth seeds ($SS$ and $Ss$) and $1$ crinkled (sugary) seed $(ss)$.
$7$. Therefore,the ratio is $3$ smooth : $1$ sugary.
14
MediumMCQ
From a cross $Aa BB \times aa BB$,what genotypic ratio will be obtained in the $F_1$ generation?
A
$1 Aa BB : 1 aa BB$
B
$1 Aa BB : 3 aa BB$
C
$3 Aa BB : 1 aa BB$
D
All $Aa BB$ : No $aa BB$

Solution

(A) To determine the genotypic ratio of the cross $Aa BB \times aa BB$,we perform a Punnett square analysis:
$1$. Identify the gametes produced by each parent:
- Parent $1$ $(Aa BB)$ produces gametes: $AB$ and $aB$.
- Parent $2$ $(aa BB)$ produces gametes: $aB$ and $aB$.
$2$. Perform the cross:
- $(AB) \times (aB) = Aa BB$
- $(aB) \times (aB) = aa BB$
$3$. Resulting genotypes in the $F_1$ generation are $Aa BB$ and $aa BB$ in a ratio of $1:1$.
Therefore,the correct genotypic ratio is $1 Aa BB : 1 aa BB$.
15
MediumMCQ
If enough crosses are made between male flies of the genotype $Aa$ and female flies of the genotype $aa$ to produce about $1000$ offspring,which one of the following is the most likely distribution of genotypes in the offspring?
A
$250\ Aa : 750\ aa$
B
$750\ Aa : 250\ aa$
C
$243\ AA : 517\ Aa : 240\ aa$
D
$481\ Aa : 519\ aa$

Solution

(D) The cross between a heterozygous individual $(Aa)$ and a homozygous recessive individual $(aa)$ is known as a test cross.
According to Mendelian genetics,the Punnett square for this cross $(Aa \times aa)$ results in gametes $A$ and $a$ from the male,and $a$ from the female.
This produces offspring with genotypes $Aa$ and $aa$ in a $1:1$ ratio.
For $1000$ total offspring,the expected distribution is $500\ Aa$ and $500\ aa$.
Option $(d)$ $481\ Aa : 519\ aa$ represents the closest observed experimental result to the theoretical $1:1$ ratio.
16
MediumMCQ
If a homozygous red-flowered plant is crossed with a homozygous white-flowered plant,the offspring would be
A
Half red-flowered
B
Half white-flowered
C
All red-flowered
D
Half pink-flowered

Solution

(C) According to Mendel's law of dominance,when a homozygous dominant plant (red-flowered,$RR$) is crossed with a homozygous recessive plant (white-flowered,$rr$),the $F_1$ generation offspring will all be heterozygous $(Rr)$.
Since the allele for red color is dominant over the allele for white color,all $F_1$ offspring will exhibit the red-flowered phenotype.
17
MediumMCQ
When experimenting with the factor of tallness in $Pisum$ $sativum$,Mendel obtained the results $73.97\%$ tall and $26.03\%$ dwarf from one of the crosses. This shows that the parents are:
A
Hybrid tall and pure dwarf plant
B
Hybrid tall and pure tall plant
C
Hybrid tall and hybrid tall plant
D
Pure tall and pure dwarf plant

Solution

(C) The observed ratio of $73.97\%$ tall and $26.03\%$ dwarf is approximately $3:1$.
According to Mendel's law of segregation,a phenotypic ratio of $3:1$ in the $F_2$ generation is obtained when both parents are heterozygous (hybrid) for the trait.
Cross: $Tt \times Tt \rightarrow TT, Tt, Tt, tt$.
Genotypes: $1$ $TT$ (pure tall),$2$ $Tt$ (hybrid tall),$1$ $tt$ (pure dwarf).
Phenotypes: $3$ tall $(75\%)$ and $1$ dwarf $(25\%)$,which matches the experimental data.
18
MediumMCQ
When Mendel crossed a true-breeding white-flowered strain of peas with a true-breeding red-flowered strain,the individuals in the $F_2$ generation represented:
A
White-flowered plants
B
Red-flowered plants
C
Red-flowered and white-flowered plants in the ratio $3 : 1$
D
Red and white-flowered individuals in the ratio $1 : 1$

Solution

(C) The correct answer is $(C)$.
In Mendel's experiment,the parents are true-breeding,meaning they are homozygous. Let the genotype for red flowers be $RR$ and for white flowers be $rr$.
The $F_1$ generation obtained from the cross $RR \times rr$ results in all heterozygous $Rr$ offspring,which show the dominant red phenotype.
When $F_1$ individuals $(Rr)$ are self-crossed $(Rr \times Rr)$,the $F_2$ generation genotypes are $RR$ $(1)$,$Rr$ $(2)$,and $rr$ $(1)$.
Thus,the phenotypic ratio of red-flowered plants to white-flowered plants is $3 : 1$.
19
MediumMCQ
In a Mendelian monohybrid cross,the phenotypic ratio in the $F_2$ generation is $3:1$. How many types of gametes are formed in the $F_1$ generation?
A
Only one type
B
Two types
C
Four types
D
Eight types

Solution

(B) In a Mendelian monohybrid cross,the parents are homozygous for a trait (e.g.,$RR$ and $rr$).
The $F_1$ generation consists of heterozygous individuals $(Rr)$.
During gametogenesis,the alleles segregate,resulting in the formation of two types of gametes: $R$ and $r$.
Therefore,the correct answer is $B$ (Two types).
20
MediumMCQ
In a monohybrid cross,$120$ plants are obtained. The ratio of homozygous and heterozygous individuals shall be:
A
$40 : 80$
B
$60 : 60$
C
$20 : 100$
D
$10 : 110$

Solution

(B) In a typical monohybrid cross between two heterozygous parents $(Aa \times Aa)$,the $F_2$ generation consists of genotypes in the ratio $1 AA : 2 Aa : 1 aa$.
Here,$AA$ and $aa$ are homozygous,while $Aa$ is heterozygous.
Total homozygous individuals = $1 + 1 = 2$ parts.
Total heterozygous individuals = $2$ parts.
Therefore,the ratio of homozygous to heterozygous individuals is $2 : 2$,which simplifies to $1 : 1$.
Given a total of $120$ plants,the number of homozygous plants is $120 \times (1/2) = 60$ and the number of heterozygous plants is $120 \times (1/2) = 60$.
Thus,the ratio is $60 : 60$.
21
MediumMCQ
When a heterozygous dominant is crossed with a homozygous recessive,the ratio of the progeny will be:
A
$1:2$
B
$2:1$
C
$3:1$
D
$1:1$

Solution

(D) cross between a heterozygous dominant individual $(Aa)$ and a homozygous recessive individual $(aa)$ is known as a test cross.
In this cross,the gametes produced by the heterozygous parent are $A$ and $a$,while the homozygous recessive parent produces only $a$ gametes.
The resulting offspring genotypes are $Aa$ and $aa$ in a $1:1$ ratio.
Therefore,the phenotypic and genotypic ratio of the progeny is $1:1$.
22
MediumMCQ
If a tall plant is crossed with a dwarf plant and the obtained progeny is half tall and half dwarf plants,then the genotype of the parents will be:
A
$TT \times tt$
B
$Tt \times tt$
C
$TT \times Tt$
D
$Tt \times Tt$

Solution

(B) In this cross,the offspring are $50\%$ tall and $50\%$ dwarf.
This indicates that the tall parent must be heterozygous $(Tt)$ and the dwarf parent must be homozygous recessive $(tt)$.
The cross is: $Tt \times tt \rightarrow Tt$ (tall),$tt$ (dwarf).
This specific type of cross,where an individual of unknown genotype is crossed with a homozygous recessive individual,is known as a test cross.
23
MediumMCQ
If a cross is made between $AA$ and $aa$,the nature of ${F_1}$ progeny will be
A
Genotypically $AA$,phenotypically $a$
B
Genotypically $Aa$,phenotypically $a$
C
Genotypically $Aa$,phenotypically $A$
D
Genotypically $aa$,phenotypically $A$

Solution

(C) When a cross is performed between a homozygous dominant parent $(AA)$ and a homozygous recessive parent $(aa)$,the gametes produced by $AA$ are $A$ and the gametes produced by $aa$ are $a$.
Upon fertilization,the fusion of these gametes results in the ${F_1}$ generation with the genotype $Aa$.
Since $A$ is the dominant allele,the phenotype of the ${F_1}$ progeny will express the dominant trait $(A)$.
24
MediumMCQ
$A$ man homozygous for brown eye colour marries a lady heterozygous for brown eye colour. Brown eye colour is dominant over blue. What will be the phenotype of their children?
A
All brown
B
Three brown,one blue
C
Two brown,two blue
D
None of the above

Solution

(A) Let the allele for brown eye colour be $B$ and the allele for blue eye colour be $b$. Since brown is dominant,$B$ is dominant over $b$.
The man is homozygous for brown eye colour,so his genotype is $BB$.
The lady is heterozygous for brown eye colour,so her genotype is $Bb$.
Cross: $BB \times Bb$
Gametes produced by the man: $B, B$
Gametes produced by the lady: $B, b$
Offspring genotypes: $BB, Bb, BB, Bb$.
All offspring will have at least one dominant allele $B$,meaning all children will have brown eyes.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
25
MediumMCQ
Expected children of a blue-eyed (recessive) woman and brown-eyed (dominant) man who had a blue-eyed mother are likely to be:
A
All brown-eyed
B
One blue-eyed and one brown-eyed
C
All blue-eyed
D
Three blue-eyed and one brown-eyed

Solution

(B) Let the allele for brown eyes be $B$ (dominant) and blue eyes be $b$ (recessive).
$1$. The woman is blue-eyed, so her genotype must be $bb$.
$2$. The man is brown-eyed, so he must have at least one $B$ allele. Since his mother was blue-eyed $(bb)$, he must have inherited one $b$ allele from her. Therefore, his genotype is $Bb$.
$3$. The cross is $bb$ (woman) $\times$ $Bb$ (man).
$4$. The possible offspring genotypes are $Bb$ (brown-eyed) and $bb$ (blue-eyed) in a $1:1$ ratio.
$5$. Thus, $50\%$ of the children are expected to be brown-eyed and $50\%$ are expected to be blue-eyed.
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MediumMCQ
$A$ tobacco plant which is heterozygous for albinism ($a$ recessive character) is self-pollinated. If $1200$ seeds are subsequently germinated,how many of the seedlings would have the parental genotype?
A
$300$
B
$600$
C
$900$
D
$1200$

Solution

(B) The tobacco plant is heterozygous for albinism,so its genotype is $Aa$.
Self-pollination of the heterozygous plant $(Aa \times Aa)$ results in the following $F_1$ generation genotypes:
$AA$ (homozygous dominant),$Aa$ (heterozygous),$Aa$ (heterozygous),and $aa$ (homozygous recessive).
The ratio of genotypes is $1:2:1$.
The parental genotype is $Aa$,which accounts for $2$ out of $4$ parts,or $50\%$ of the total offspring.
Therefore,out of $1200$ seedlings,the number of seedlings with the parental genotype is $1200 \times 0.5 = 600$.
27
MediumMCQ
As a result of the marriage between a curly-haired mother and a straight-haired father,$8$ children are born. What is the expected ratio of curly-haired to straight-haired children?
A
$6:2$
B
$2:6$
C
$4:4$
D
$3:5$

Solution

(C) In humans,the trait for curly hair is dominant $(C)$ and the trait for straight hair is recessive $(c)$.
Assuming the mother is homozygous dominant $(CC)$ and the father is homozygous recessive $(cc)$,all offspring will be heterozygous $(Cc)$ and exhibit curly hair.
However,if the mother is heterozygous $(Cc)$ and the father is homozygous recessive $(cc)$,the cross is $Cc \times cc$.
The resulting genotypes are $Cc$ (curly) and $cc$ (straight) in a $1:1$ ratio.
For $8$ children,the expected distribution is $4$ curly-haired and $4$ straight-haired,resulting in a ratio of $4:4$.
28
MediumMCQ
$A$ black dog heterozygous for the colour is crossed with a white bitch,which is recessive homozygous. The progeny will show black to white offspring in the ratio of:
A
All black
B
All albino
C
$1:1$
D
$3:1$

Solution

(C) This is a classic example of a test cross.
Let the dominant allele for black colour be $X$ and the recessive allele for white colour be $x$.
The genotype of the heterozygous black dog is $Xx$.
The genotype of the recessive homozygous white bitch is $xx$.
When these are crossed $(Xx \times xx)$,the gametes produced are $X, x$ from the dog and $x$ from the bitch.
The resulting offspring genotypes are $Xx$ (black) and $xx$ (white) in a ratio of $1:1$.
29
MediumMCQ
In the case of inheritance of one gene,the phenotypic ratio of $3:1$ can be explained on the basis of which of the following?
A
Complete dominance
B
Codominance
C
Incomplete dominance
D
Linkage

Solution

(A) In a monohybrid cross,Mendel observed that the $F_1$ generation expressed only one of the parental traits (dominant).
When $F_1$ hybrids were self-pollinated,the $F_2$ generation showed both parental traits in a phenotypic ratio of $3:1$.
This $3:1$ ratio is a direct result of the law of dominance,where the dominant allele masks the expression of the recessive allele in the heterozygous condition.
Therefore,this phenomenon is explained by complete dominance.
30
EasyMCQ
The ratio of offspring produced by a cross between an $F_1$ heterozygote and a recessive parent is ....
A
$3:1$
B
$1:2:1$
C
$1:1$
D
$2:1$

Solution

(C) cross between an $F_1$ heterozygote (e.g.,$Tt$) and a recessive parent (e.g.,$tt$) is known as a test cross.
In a test cross,the $F_1$ heterozygote produces two types of gametes: $T$ and $t$.
The recessive parent produces only one type of gamete: $t$.
Performing a Punnett square: $(T, t) \times (t)$ results in offspring with genotypes $Tt$ and $tt$ in a $1:1$ ratio.
Therefore,the phenotypic and genotypic ratio is $1:1$.
31
EasyMCQ
If a homozygous red-flowered plant (dominant) is crossed with a white-flowered plant (recessive),the offspring will be:
A
All red-flowered
B
All white-flowered
C
Half red-flowered
D
Half white-flowered

Solution

(A) Let the dominant allele for red flowers be represented by $R$ and the recessive allele for white flowers be represented by $r$.
Since the red-flowered plant is homozygous,its genotype is $RR$.
The white-flowered plant is recessive,so its genotype must be $rr$.
When these two plants are crossed $(RR \times rr)$,the gametes produced by the red plant are $R$ and the gametes produced by the white plant are $r$.
The resulting $F_1$ generation genotype is $Rr$.
Since $R$ is dominant over $r$,all $F_1$ offspring will have the phenotype of red flowers.
32
MediumMCQ
If a dwarf plant is treated with gibberellin,it becomes tall. If this plant is now crossed with a pure tall plant,what will be the progeny of the $F_1$ generation?
A
All dwarf
B
All tall
C
$75\%$ tall and $25\%$ dwarf
D
$75\%$ dwarf and $25\%$ tall

Solution

(B) Gibberellin is a plant growth hormone that can induce stem elongation,making a genetically dwarf plant appear tall phenotypically. However,the genotype of the dwarf plant remains homozygous recessive $(tt)$.
When this phenotypically tall (but genotypically $tt$) plant is crossed with a pure tall plant (genotype $TT$),the cross is $tt \times TT$.
The gametes produced by the $tt$ plant are all $t$,and the gametes produced by the $TT$ plant are all $T$.
The resulting $F_1$ generation will have the genotype $Tt$.
Since $T$ (tall) is dominant over $t$ (dwarf),all offspring in the $F_1$ generation will be tall.
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MediumMCQ
If $3^n$ is the theoretical number of different genotypes (where $n$ is the number of heterozygous gene pairs),then the number of different genotypes produced by a pea plant with the genotype $AaBbCcDdEeFfGg$ is:
A
$3^{10}$
B
$3^{12}$
C
$3^7$
D
$3^{14}$

Solution

(C) The formula for the number of different genotypes produced by a self-cross of an organism with $n$ heterozygous gene pairs is $3^n$.
In the given genotype $AaBbCcDdEeFfGg$,we count the number of heterozygous pairs $(n)$:
$Aa$ $(1)$,$Bb$ $(2)$,$Cc$ $(3)$,$Dd$ $(4)$,$Ee$ $(5)$,$Ff$ $(6)$,$Gg$ $(7)$.
Thus,$n = 7$.
The number of different genotypes is $3^n = 3^7$.
34
MediumMCQ
In a cross,$45$ tall and $15$ dwarf plants are produced. The genotype of the parents is .....
A
$TT \times TT$
B
$TT \times Tt$
C
$Tt \times Tt$
D
$TT \times tt$

Solution

(C) The ratio of tall to dwarf plants is $45:15$,which simplifies to $3:1$.
This $3:1$ phenotypic ratio is characteristic of a monohybrid cross between two heterozygous parents $(Tt \times Tt)$.
According to Mendel's law of segregation,when two heterozygous individuals $(Tt)$ are crossed,the offspring genotypes are $1 TT : 2 Tt : 1 tt$,resulting in a phenotypic ratio of $3$ tall plants to $1$ dwarf plant.
35
MediumMCQ
What is the phenotypic ratio of a single pair of contrasting traits in the $F_2$ generation of a dihybrid cross?
A
$3:1$
B
$9:3:3:1$
C
$1:2:1$
D
$1:1:1:1$

Solution

(A) In a dihybrid cross,Mendel studied the inheritance of two pairs of contrasting traits simultaneously.
According to the Law of Independent Assortment,the inheritance of one pair of traits is independent of the other.
Therefore,for each individual trait,the $F_2$ generation follows the same phenotypic ratio as observed in a monohybrid cross.
The phenotypic ratio for a monohybrid cross in the $F_2$ generation is $3:1$ (dominant to recessive).
Thus,for any single pair of contrasting traits in a dihybrid cross,the ratio remains $3:1$.
36
MediumMCQ
$A$ heterozygous tall plant is crossed with a dwarf plant. The proportion of dwarf plants in the offspring will be: (in $\%$)
A
$50$
B
$25$
C
$75$
D
$100$

Solution

(A) Let the gene for tallness be represented by $T$ (dominant) and the gene for dwarfness be represented by $t$ (recessive).
$1$. The genotype of a heterozygous tall plant is $Tt$.
$2$. The genotype of a dwarf plant is $tt$.
$3$. The cross is $Tt \times tt$.
$4$. The gametes produced by $Tt$ are $T$ and $t$,while the gametes produced by $tt$ are $t$ and $t$.
$5$. Punnett square analysis:
- $T \times t = Tt$ (Tall)
- $T \times t = Tt$ (Tall)
- $t \times t = tt$ (Dwarf)
- $t \times t = tt$ (Dwarf)
$6$. The offspring ratio is $2$ Tall $(Tt)$ : $2$ Dwarf $(tt)$,which simplifies to $1:1$.
$7$. Therefore,the proportion of dwarf plants is $2/4 = 50\%$.
37
MediumMCQ
$A$ cross between two homozygous parents that differ in only one gene locus is known as a....
A
Back cross
B
Monohybrid cross
C
Dihybrid cross
D
Trihybrid cross

Solution

(B) cross between two homozygous parents that differ in only one gene locus is called a $Monohybrid$ $cross$.
In a $Monohybrid$ $cross$,we study the inheritance of only one pair of contrasting traits (e.g.,tall vs. dwarf plants).
$Back$ $cross$ is a cross between an $F_1$ hybrid and one of its parents.
$Dihybrid$ $cross$ involves the study of two pairs of contrasting traits.
$Trihybrid$ $cross$ involves the study of three pairs of contrasting traits.
38
MediumMCQ
When the $F_1$ hybrid $Tt$ is crossed with the recessive parent $tt$,it is a case of....
A
Dihybrid cross
B
Test cross
C
Crossing over
D
Reciprocal cross

Solution

(B) test cross is defined as a cross between an individual of unknown genotype (or a hybrid) and a homozygous recessive parent.
In this case,the $F_1$ hybrid $Tt$ is crossed with the homozygous recessive parent $tt$.
This cross is used to determine the genotype of the $F_1$ individual.
The resulting offspring ratio will be $1:1$ $(Tt:tt)$.
39
DifficultMCQ
In a cross between plants with red and white flowers,the ratio of red to white flowered plants in the $F_2$ generation was $60:20$. If a heterozygous red-flowered plant is self-pollinated,what will be the ratio of the progeny?
A
$72:24$
B
$40:60$
C
$52:48$
D
$84:16$

Solution

(A) $1$. The $F_2$ ratio of $60:20$ simplifies to $3:1$. This indicates a Mendelian monohybrid cross where red is dominant over white.
$2$. Let $R$ be the allele for red flowers and $r$ be the allele for white flowers.
$3$. The heterozygous red-flowered plant has the genotype $Rr$.
$4$. Self-pollination of $Rr$ $(Rr \times Rr)$ results in the following Punnett square: $RR, Rr, Rr, rr$.
$5$. The phenotypic ratio is $3$ red $(RR, Rr, Rr)$ to $1$ white $(rr)$,which is $3:1$.
$6$. Among the options provided,$72:24$ simplifies to $3:1$ $(72/24 = 3)$,which matches the expected phenotypic ratio.
40
MediumMCQ
If two pea plants with red flowers,whose genotypes are unknown,are crossed,$75\%$ of the offspring have red flowers and $25\%$ have white flowers. The genotypes of the red-flowered parent plants must be:
A
Both homozygous
B
One homozygous and one heterozygous
C
Both heterozygous
D
Both hemizygous

Solution

(C) In pea plants,red flower color $(R)$ is dominant over white flower color $(r)$.
Since the offspring show a phenotypic ratio of $3:1$ ($75\%$ red and $25\%$ white),this indicates a typical monohybrid cross between two heterozygous parents $(Rr \times Rr)$.
According to Mendel's law of segregation,the cross $Rr \times Rr$ results in genotypes $RR$ $(25\%)$,$Rr$ $(50\%)$,and $rr$ $(25\%)$.
Thus,the phenotypic ratio is $75\%$ red ($RR$ and $Rr$) and $25\%$ white $(rr)$.
Therefore,both parent plants must be heterozygous $(Rr)$.
41
MediumMCQ
In a monohybrid cross experiment,the genotypic ratio of the progeny in the $F_2$ generation is ....
A
$3:1$
B
$1:2:1$
C
$1:1:1:1$
D
$4:0$

Solution

(B) In a monohybrid cross,Mendel crossed two pure-breeding plants (e.g.,tall $TT$ and dwarf $tt$) to obtain the $F_1$ generation,which consisted of all heterozygous tall plants $(Tt)$.
When these $F_1$ plants were self-pollinated,the $F_2$ generation was produced.
The gametes produced by $F_1$ $(Tt)$ are $T$ and $t$.
Using a Punnett square,the resulting genotypes are $TT$,$Tt$,$Tt$,and $tt$.
Thus,the genotypic ratio is $1$ $(TT)$ : $2$ $(Tt)$ : $1$ $(tt)$,which is $1:2:1$.
42
MediumMCQ
In humans,blue eye color is recessive to brown eye color. If a blue-eyed woman marries a brown-eyed man whose mother had blue eyes,what will be the expected eye color of their children?
A
All brown-eyed
B
All blue-eyed
C
$50$% brown-eyed and $50$% blue-eyed
D
All black-eyed

Solution

(C) Let the allele for brown eyes be $B$ (dominant) and the allele for blue eyes be $b$ (recessive).
$1$. The woman has blue eyes,so her genotype must be $bb$.
$2$. The man has brown eyes,so he must have at least one $B$ allele. Since his mother had blue eyes $(bb)$,he must have inherited one $b$ allele from her. Thus,his genotype is $Bb$.
$3$. The cross is $bb \times Bb$.
$4$. The possible offspring genotypes are $Bb$ (brown eyes) and $bb$ (blue eyes) in a $1:1$ ratio.
$5$. Therefore,$50\%$ of the children will have brown eyes and $50\%$ will have blue eyes.
43
MediumMCQ
If a cross is made between $AA$ and $aa$,the $F_1$ progeny will be...
A
Genotypically $AA$,phenotypically $a$
B
Genotypically $Aa$,phenotypically $a$
C
Genotypically $Aa$,phenotypically $A$
D
Genotypically $aa$,phenotypically $A$

Solution

(C) When a cross is performed between a homozygous dominant parent $(AA)$ and a homozygous recessive parent $(aa)$,the gametes produced by $AA$ are $A$,and the gametes produced by $aa$ are $a$.
Upon fertilization,the $F_1$ generation receives one allele from each parent,resulting in the genotype $Aa$.
Since the allele $A$ is dominant over $a$,the phenotype of the $F_1$ progeny will express the dominant trait,which is $A$.
44
MediumMCQ
How can a hybrid tall plant be distinguished from a pure tall plant?
A
By measuring the height of the plant
B
By spraying gibberellins
C
If all offspring are tall after self-pollination
D
If all offspring are dwarf after self-pollination

Solution

(C) pure tall plant has the genotype $TT$,while a hybrid tall plant has the genotype $Tt$.
When a $TT$ plant undergoes self-pollination,all offspring are tall $(TT)$.
When a $Tt$ (hybrid) plant undergoes self-pollination,according to Mendel's laws,offspring are produced in a $3:1$ ratio of tall to dwarf plants.
Therefore,if all offspring are tall after self-pollination,the parent is a pure tall plant. If dwarf plants are also produced after self-pollination,the parent is a hybrid tall plant.
45
MediumMCQ
From a single cob of maize,a farmer planted $200$ seeds which produced $140$ tall and $40$ dwarf plants. The genotype of the parent is primarily....
A
$TT, Tt$ and $tt$
B
$TT$ and $tt$
C
$TT$ and $Tt$
D
$Tt$ and $tt$

Solution

(D) $1$. The total number of plants produced is $140 + 40 = 180$ (Note: The problem mentions $200$ seeds,but $180$ germinated).
$2$. The ratio of tall to dwarf plants is $140:40$,which simplifies to $7:2$ or approximately $3:1$.
$3$. $A$ phenotypic ratio of $3:1$ in the $F_1$ generation is characteristic of a monohybrid cross between two heterozygous parents $(Tt \times Tt)$.
$4$. In a cross between two heterozygous parents $(Tt \times Tt)$,the expected genotypic ratio is $1TT : 2Tt : 1tt$.
$5$. Since both tall ($TT$ and $Tt$) and dwarf $(tt)$ plants are produced,the parent must be heterozygous $(Tt)$ for the height trait.
46
MediumMCQ
If a heterozygous tall plant is crossed with a homozygous dwarf plant,what will be the percentage of dwarfness in the progeny (in $\%$)?
A
$25$
B
$100$
C
$75$
D
$50$

Solution

(D) Let the gene for tallness be represented by $T$ and the gene for dwarfness by $t$.
- $A$ heterozygous tall plant has the genotype $Tt$.
- $A$ homozygous dwarf plant has the genotype $tt$.
- The cross is $Tt \times tt$.
- The gametes produced by $Tt$ are $T$ and $t$,and by $tt$ are $t$ and $t$.
- The Punnett square results are:
- $T \times t = Tt$ (Tall)
- $T \times t = Tt$ (Tall)
- $t \times t = tt$ (Dwarf)
- $t \times t = tt$ (Dwarf)
- The resulting genotypes are $50\% Tt$ (Tall) and $50\% tt$ (Dwarf).
- Therefore,the percentage of dwarf plants in the progeny is $50\%$.
47
MediumMCQ
If a heterozygous red-flowered plant is crossed with its pure-breeding red-flowered parent,the offspring will show:
A
All red-flowered plants
B
White-flowered plants
C
$50\%$ red and $50\%$ white-flowered plants
D
$3$ red : $1$ white-flowered plants

Solution

(A) Let the allele for red flowers be $R$ (dominant) and white flowers be $r$ (recessive).
The heterozygous red-flowered plant has the genotype $Rr$.
The pure-breeding red-flowered parent has the genotype $RR$.
When these are crossed $(Rr \times RR)$:
Gametes from $Rr$ are $R$ and $r$.
Gametes from $RR$ are $R$ and $R$.
The resulting genotypes in the offspring are $RR$ and $Rr$.
Both $RR$ (homozygous dominant) and $Rr$ (heterozygous) express the red phenotype.
Therefore,$100\%$ of the offspring will be red-flowered plants.
48
MediumMCQ
If a homozygous tall plant is crossed with a dwarf plant,what will be the ratio in the progeny?
A
All heterozygous tall
B
All tall and all dwarf
C
$1:2:1$
D
All homozygous dwarf

Solution

(A) In a monohybrid cross,a homozygous tall plant $(TT)$ is crossed with a homozygous dwarf plant $(tt)$.
According to Mendel's law of dominance,the $F_1$ generation will result in plants with the genotype $Tt$.
Since $T$ (tall) is dominant over $t$ (dwarf),all plants in the $F_1$ generation will be phenotypically tall but genotypically heterozygous $(Tt)$.
49
MediumMCQ
In pea plants,yellow seeds are dominant over green seeds. If a heterozygous yellow-seeded plant is crossed with a green-seeded plant,what will be the expected ratio of yellow to green-seeded plants in the $F_1$ generation?
A
$1:1$
B
$9:1$
C
$1:3$
D
$3:1$

Solution

(A) Let the allele for yellow seeds be $Y$ and the allele for green seeds be $y$. Since yellow is dominant,the genotype for a heterozygous yellow-seeded plant is $Yy$. The genotype for a green-seeded plant (recessive) is $yy$.
Performing the cross: $Yy \times yy$.
The gametes produced are $Y$ and $y$ from the heterozygous parent,and $y$ from the green-seeded parent.
The resulting offspring genotypes are $Yy$ (yellow) and $yy$ (green) in a $1:1$ ratio.
Therefore,the expected ratio of yellow to green-seeded plants is $1:1$.

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