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Differentiate between back cross and test cross.

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Definition of Back Cross**: - A back cross is a breeding experiment where the F1 generation (first filial generation) is crossed with one of its parental genotypes. This helps to determine the genotype of the F1 offspring by observing the phenotypes of the resulting offspring. 2. **Example of Back Cross**: - Consider two plants: one homozygous tall (TT) and one homozygous dwarf (tt). When the F1 generation (Tt) is crossed back with either of the parents (TT or tt), it is termed a back cross. - If crossed with TT, all offspring will be tall (100% tall). If crossed with tt, the offspring will be 50% tall and 50% dwarf. ...
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MODERN PUBLICATION-PRINCIPLES OF INHERITANCE AND VARIATION-REVISION EXERCISES (SHORT ANSWER TYPE-I(A. QUESTIONS FROM STATE BOARD EXAMINATIONS))
  1. Write the cuase and two symptoms of Klinefelter's syndrome.

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  2. What are multiple alleles?Give one example.

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  3. Differentiate between back cross and test cross.

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

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  5. Differentiate between homozygous and heterozygous organisms.

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  6. What is pleiotropy ?Give one example?

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

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  8. What is back cross?Explain with example.

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

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

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

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  12. Distinguish between homozygous and heterozygous.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  19. What are test cross and back cross?

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  20. How many X chromosome (s) and autosomes are present in human ovum?

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