Genetics MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Genetics, a fundamental topic in the field of Life Sciences. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Genetics MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

In this section, you'll find a wide range of Genetics mcq questions that explore various aspects of Genetics problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Genetics principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Life Sciences tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Genetics MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Life Sciences topic.

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Q21.
The tendency of two or more than two genes to stay together during inheritance is called ___________
Discuss
Answer: (d).Linkage
Discuss
Answer: (d).Linkage groups are not correlated with each other
Q23.
The linkage maps are constructed by using recombination frequencies between genes.
Discuss
Answer: (a).True
Q24.
What is the unit of linkage map?
Discuss
Answer: (b).Centi-morgan
Q25.
What is the maximum percentage of recombination frequency between two genes?
Discuss
Answer: (b).100%
Q26.
Name the phenomenon which can break the occurrence of linkage?
Discuss
Answer: (a).Crossing over
Q27.
Failure in which of the following phenomenon would result in linkage?
Discuss
Answer: (c).Law of independent assortment
Q28.
Name the organism whose first genetic map was made?
Discuss
Answer: (d).Drosophila
Q29.
Two genes are 70cM apart, calculate the recombination frequency?
Discuss
Answer: (a).50%
Q30.
Name the sites of DNA, which have a high probability of crossing over?
Discuss
Answer: (b).Hot spots
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