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What are multiple alleles?Give one example.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Multiple Alleles:** - Multiple alleles refer to the presence of more than two alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a chromosome. This means that for a single trait, there can be three or more variations of a gene. 2. **Understanding Alleles:** - Alleles are different versions of a gene. In the case of multiple alleles, instead of just having two (one from each parent), there are three or more variations that can influence the phenotype. ...
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MODERN PUBLICATION-PRINCIPLES OF INHERITANCE AND VARIATION-REVISION EXERCISES (SHORT ANSWER TYPE-I(A. QUESTIONS FROM STATE BOARD EXAMINATIONS))
  1. Observe the figures and answer the questions. (a)Identify the sy...

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  2. Write the cuase and two symptoms of Klinefelter's syndrome.

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  3. What are multiple alleles?Give one example.

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  4. Differentiate between back cross and test cross.

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  5. What are point mutations?Give one example of point mutations

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  6. Differentiate between homozygous and heterozygous organisms.

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  7. What is pleiotropy ?Give one example?

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  8. What is sex-determination?Explain XX and XY type of sex determination.

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  9. What is back cross?Explain with example.

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  10. What is co-dominance ?Explain it by citing a suitable example.

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  11. Examine the following fragment of beta globin chain in human haemoglob...

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  12. What do you mean by pleiotropy ?Give example.

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  13. Distinguish between homozygous and heterozygous.

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  14. (a)Observe the above cross and name the phenomenon. (b)Write down th...

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  15. A man with blood group A marries a woman with blood group B.What will ...

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  16. What do you mean by incomplete dominance ?Give example.

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  17. Write a short note on Klinefelter's syndrome.

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  18. Write a short note on Down's syndrome.

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  19. Mention two differences between homozygous and heterozygous individual...

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  20. What are test cross and back cross?

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