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Point out any three salient features of chromosomal theory of inheritance.

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Salient features of the chromosomal theory chrosomal theory of inheritance.
Somatic cells of organisms are derived from the zygote by repeated cell division (mitosis). These consist of chromosomes. One set is received from female parent (maternal) and consist of two identical sets of chromosomes. One set is received from parent (maternal) and the other from male (parent ) . These two chromosomes constitute the homologous pair.
Chromosomes retain their structural uniquencess and individuality throughout the life cycle of an organism.
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  • Which is not a feature of the chromosomal theory of inheritance ?

    A
    Somatic cells of organisms are derived from zygote by repeated meiosis.
    B
    Chromosomes retain their structural uniqueness throughout the life of an organism.
    C
    Mendelian factors are located in chromosomes
    D
    Sutton and Boveri independently proposed the theory.

  • Chromosome theory of inheritance was proposed by

    A
    Gregor Mendel
    B
    Hugo de Vries
    C
    Bridges
    D
    Sutton and Bovery

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