Biology for IGCSE & O level - Inheritance (Section 1)

  • 1
    What is the key difference between autosomal and sex-linked traits?
    उत्तर
    (C)
    Autosomal traits are located on autosomes; sex-linked traits are located on sex chromosomes.
  • 2
    In what part of the cell does translation take place?
    उत्तर
    (B)
    Ribosomes
  • 3
    Which of the following is a characteristic of cancer cells?
    उत्तर
    (B)
    Uncontrolled cell division.
  • 4
    Which organelle is directly involved in protein synthesis?
    उत्तर
    (C)
    Ribosome
  • 5
    What are the key functions of enzymes?
    उत्तर
    A
    C
  • 6
    What is a codon?
    उत्तर
    (B)
    A three-base sequence of mRNA that codes for an amino acid.
  • 7
    What is the role of the centromere?
    उत्तर
    (B)
    To hold sister chromatids together.
  • 8
    In autosomal dominant inheritance, what is the probability of an affected parent with the genotype Aa having an affected child?
    उत्तर
    (C)
    50%
  • 9
    What term is used to describe a gene that has multiple alleles?
    उत्तर
    (B)
    Multiple allelic
  • 10
    Which of the following is a characteristic of a recessive allele?
    उत्तर
    (B)
    It is only expressed when homozygous.
  • 11
    What is the role of meiosis in the context of genetics?
    उत्तर
    (A)
    Produces gametes.
  • 12
    Which of the following is true regarding an individual's genes?
    उत्तर
    (D)
    All of the above.
  • 13
    How many alleles does a single gene typically have?
    उत्तर
    (D)
    Multiple
  • 14
    What is the function of spindle fibers in mitosis?
    उत्तर
    (B)
    To separate the chromosomes.
  • 15
    Which of these are part of a DNA molecule?
    उत्तर
    A
    C
    D
  • 16
    What type of cell division results in four genetically different haploid cells?
    उत्तर
    (C)
    Meiosis
  • 17
    In what part of the cell does transcription take place?
    उत्तर
    (C)
    Nucleus
  • 18
    Which of the following are key aspects of the genetic code?
    उत्तर
    A
    B
    D
  • 19
    Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding autosomal recessive inheritance?
    उत्तर
    (B)
    Affected individuals are always homozygous for the recessive allele.
  • 20
    Which of the following is an example of a mutagen?
    उत्तर
    (B)
    Sunlight
  • 21
    Which of the following are features of a gene?
    उत्तर
    A
    B
    C
  • 22
    What are the main reasons for genetic variation?
    उत्तर
    A
    B
    C
  • 23
    What is a 'dihybrid cross'?
    उत्तर
    (B)
    A cross involving two traits.
  • 24
    Which of the following events does NOT occur during telophase of mitosis?
    उत्तर
    (D)
    The sister chromatids separate.
  • 25
    Which of the following are key features of a gene?
    उत्तर
    A
    B
    D
  • 26
    Which of the following is a function of DNA?
    उत्तर
    (A)
    To carry genetic information.
  • 27
    What would be the phenotypic ratio of a cross between two heterozygous individuals (Aa) if the alleles exhibited complete dominance?
    उत्तर
    (B)
    3:1
  • 28
    Which of the following is an example of a trait that is likely influenced by multiple genes?
    उत्तर
    (B)
    Eye color
  • 29
    What is the purpose of the 'test cross' in genetics?
    उत्तर
    (B)
    To determine if an individual is homozygous dominant or heterozygous for a trait.
  • 30
    What is the sequence of the bases on mRNA to represent the sequence of amino acids Glycine, Alanine, Serine?
    उत्तर
    (C)
    CCA-GCG-AGC
  • 31
    What are the possible genotypes for a person with blood type A in the ABO blood group system?
    उत्तर
    A
    C
  • 32
    What type of inheritance is exhibited when both alleles are equally expressed in the heterozygous condition, resulting in a combined phenotype?
    उत्तर
    (C)
    Codominance
  • 33
    What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
    उत्तर
    (B)
    To carry the genetic code from the nucleus to the ribosome.
  • 34
    What type of molecule is responsible for carrying the genetic code from the nucleus to the ribosomes?
    उत्तर
    (C)
    mRNA
  • 35
    Which of the following statements are true about a carrier of a recessive genetic disorder?
    उत्तर
    B
    C
  • 36
    What does the term "homozygous recessive" mean?
    उत्तर
    (C)
    Having two identical recessive alleles.
  • 37
    What is the primary function of tRNA?
    उत्तर
    (B)
    To bring amino acids to the ribosome.
  • 38
    What is the process of copying a DNA molecule to produce two identical DNA molecules called?
    उत्तर
    (C)
    Replication
  • 39
    What are the key differences between mitosis and meiosis in terms of cells produced?
    उत्तर
    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 40
    Which of the following processes occurs during prophase of mitosis?
    उत्तर
    (C)
    The nuclear envelope breaks down.
  • 41
    Which of the following events contribute to genetic variation during meiosis?
    उत्तर
    A
    B
  • 42
    Which of the following processes is a source of genetic variation during meiosis?
    उत्तर
    (C)
    Crossing over
  • 43
    Which of the following are key processes that lead to genetic variation?
    उत्तर
    A
    B
  • 44
    Which of the following are examples of proteins?
    उत्तर
    A
    B
    D
  • 45
    What is the term used to describe the mating of two organisms that have different genetic characteristics?
    उत्तर
    (A)
    Hybridization
  • 46
    Which of the following are differences between mitosis and meiosis?
    उत्तर
    A
    C
  • 47
    If a couple is both carriers for an autosomal recessive disorder, what is the probability that their child will have the disorder?
    उत्तर
    (B)
    25%
  • 48
    What is the term used to describe an individual who has two different alleles for a particular gene?
    उत्तर
    (B)
    Heterozygous
  • 49
    In Mendel's experiments, what is the term for the offspring resulting from the cross of the F1 generation?
    उत्तर
    (C)
    F2 generation
  • 50
    How many chromosomes are present in a normal human sperm cell?
    उत्तर
    (A)
    23