Assertion(A): The starch synthesis gene in its homozygous dominant state produces large starch grains.
Reason(R): The Dominant allele B makes a product for better efficiency in starch synthesis.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Subtopic:  Co-dominance |
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Assertion(A): Dominance is an autonomous feature of a gene.
Reason(R): Dominance depends not only on gene product but also on the type of phenotype that we choose to examine.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Co-dominance |
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Assertion(A): Dihybrid crosses are made based on an assumption that the two genes are following the law of independent assortment.
Reason(R): Four types of phenotypic combinations are possible in the gametes of each parent in such a cross.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Dihybrid Cross: General Consideration |
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Assertion(A): Deletion, insertion, and duplication of a segment of DNA result in alteration in chromosomes.
Reason(R): Alteration in chromosomes results in abnormalities.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Mutation |
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Assertion(A): Linkage maps show the arrangement of genes on a chromosome.
Reason(R): The genes which are closely located on the same chromosomes follow the law of independent assortment.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  SUMMARY |
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Assertion (A): For recessive autosomal disease both parents are normal and their first son is diseased.
Reason (R): Both the parents are heterozygous
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Mendelian Disorders: Sickle Cell Anemia |
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Assertion (A): The physical distance between two genes determines the frequency of cross-over.
Reason (R): One cross-over reduces the occurrence of another cross-over in its vicinity
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Linkage | Recombination Gene Mapping |
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The nearer two genes are on a chromosome:
1. the higher the chance of recombination between them.
2. the lower the chance of recombination between them.
3. the lower the chance of both being dominant alleles.
4. the higher the chance of both being dominant alleles.
Subtopic:  Recombination & Gene Mapping |
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Consider the given statements:
Assertion (A):  Even if a character shows multiple allelism, an individual will only have two alleles for that character.
Reason (R):  The somatic cells of an individual have only two chromosomes.
 
1. (A) is True but (R) is False.
2. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A).
3. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A).
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
Subtopic:  Monohybrid Cross: 1 | Monohybrid Cross: Further Understanding |
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All the following are recessive traits in Pisum sativum except:
1. Green pod colour
2. Green seed colour
3. Terminal flower position
4. Constricted pod shape
Subtopic:  Introduction to Genetics: 1 | Introduction to Genetics: 2 |
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