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1 Identify the incorrect statement: 4 Consider the given two statements:

1. Yellow pod colour is a recessive trait in Pisum Statement If two genes are located on
sativum. I heterologous chromosomes they will
2. Mendel applied statistical analysis and mathematical assort independently and a dihybrid
logic for the first time to problems in biology. cross will yield a F2 phenotypic ratio of
3. If a test cross results in progeny with two different 9: 3: 3: 1.
phenotypes, the parent plant with dominant phenotype Statement If the two genes are linked the dihybrid
must be homozygous for the trait. II F2 phenotypic ratio will vary
4. Although a gene can have more than two alleles, an
individual can have only two alleles in somatic cells. significantly from 9: 3: 3: 1 with
strength of linkage directly proportional
to the distance between the genes.
2 Which of the following comparisons between
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
different degrees of dominance between alleles of same 2. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
gene are correct? 3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
Complete Incomplete Co- 4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
dominance dominance dominance
Do not
Resemble
I F1 progeny one of the
resemble Resemble 5 In polygenic inheritance:
either of the both parents 1. traits have distinct alternate forms.
parents
parents 2. the expression of the genes is immune to the effects
F2 of the environment.
II phenotypic 3 : 1 1: 2 : 1 1: 2 : 1 3. the phenotype reflects the contribution of each
ratio allele.
F2 4. a single gene can exhibit multiple phenotypic
III genotypic 1: 2 : 1 1: 2 : 1 1: 2 : 1 expression.
ratio
Height in Flower colour ABO blood 6 Identify the incorrect statement regarding
IV Example
garden pea in snapdragon group
mechanism of sex determination in varied organisms:
Does not 1. Male honeybees do not have a father and cannot
V Blending Occurs Occurs
occur have sons, but have a grandfather and can have
grandsons.
1. I, II, III and IV only 2. Male grasshoppers have odd number of
2. I and IV only chromosomes in their somatic cells while the female
3. II and III only grasshoppers have even number.
4. I, II, III, Iv and V 3. The females are heterogametic in birds.
4. If a couple has a daughter, they will have a son in
next pregnancy as there is 50 percent probability of
3 In a typical dihybrid cross AaBb X AaBb [assuming either a male or a female child in each pregnancy.
independent assortment], what would be the ratio of the
progeny with the genotypes – AaBb, Aabb, aaBb and
aabb respectively? 7 Which of the following pedigrees can be due to
1. 1: 1: 1: 1 oculocutaneous albinism, an autosomal recessive
2. 4: 2: 2: 1 condition?
3. 3: 1: 1: 3 1. 2.
4. 9: 3: 3: 1

3. 4.

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8 How many of the given statements regarding 10 Failure of segregation of chromatids during cell
Mendelian disorders are correct? division cycle results in anuploidy. Given below are
I Mendelian disorders are mainly determined by some important aneuploidies seen in humans. Identify
alteration or mutation in the single gene. the ones which are correctly matched to their
II Sex-linked recessive disorders are common in description:
the males of the species than in the females. I. Down’s Trisomy 21; Simian palmar
III If a female whose father was colour blind syndrome crease, Furrowed tongue,
marries a normal male, none of her sons are Mental retardation
expected to be affected by the disorder. II. Klinefelter’s 47,XXY; Genetically female,
IV Phenylketonuria is an inborn error of syndrome gynaecomastia and sterility
metabolism and also an example of pleiotropy. III. Turner’s 45, XO; genetically male,
V For a female to be affected with haemophilia, syndrome Rudimentary ovaries, lack of
her father must have haemophilia and her mother secondary sexual characters
at least be a carrier for the condition. 1. Only II and III
2. Only I
1. 2 3. I, II and III
2. 3 4. Only II
3. 4
4. 5
11 Oparin of Russia and Haldane of England proposed
that:
9 Which of the following are correct differences I: First form of life could have come from pre-existing
between sickle cell anaemia and thalassemia? non-living organic molecules.
Sickle Cell Thalassemia II: Formation of life was preceded by chemical
Anaemia evolution.
I Mode of Autosomal Sex linked 1. Only I is correct
inheritance recessive recessive 2. Only II is correct
II Cause Substitution of Mutation or 3. Both I and II are correct
valine by deletion of 4. Both I and II are incorrect
glutamic acid genes located
due to a single on
base chromosomes
substitution at 11 or 16
the sixth codon
of the beta
globin chain
III Effect on Qualitative – Quantitative –
haemoglobin incorrectly synthesis of
functioning too few
globin haemoglobin
molecules

1. Only I and II
2. Only I
3. I, II and III
4. Only III

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12 Consider the given statements regarding evidences 14 Consider the given statements regarding Hardy-
of evolution: Weinberg equilibrium and the conditions affecting it:
I. Paleontological evidence deals with the fossils I It states that, provided some pre-conditions are
that are generally found in sedimentary rocks. met with, allele frequencies in a population are
II. Karl Ernst von Baer said that embryos pass stable and constant from generation to
through the adult stages of other animals. generation.
III. Homology is based on divergent evolution II Change of frequency of alleles in a population is
whereas analogy is based on convergent interpreted as resulting in evolution.
evolution. III If the change in frequency of alleles in a
IV. The thorn and tendrils of Bougainvillea and population occurs by chance, it is called genetic
Cucurbita represent homology and Sweet potato drift.
and potato represent analogy. IV In a population at genetic equilibrium if the
V. In industrial melanism, the dark melanic form frequency of recessive allele is 0.3 then about
was repeatedly wiped out but arose again and 42% of the population will be heterozygous for
again by a recurring mutation. the trait.
V Natural selection can lead to disruption when
The correct statements are: more individuals acquire value other than the
1. I, III and IV only mean character value.
2. I, II and V only
3. I, II, III and IV only The number of correct statements is:
4. II, III, IV and V only 1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
13 Match terms in Column I with their description in 4. 5
Column II and select the correct match from the codes
given: 15 The correct sequence of the lineage leading to
COLUMN I COLUMN II modern man will be:
A Saltation P The diversification of a group 1. Australopithecines → Homo habilis → Home
of organisms into forms erectus → Neanderthal man → Homo sapiens
filling different ecological 2. Australopithecines → Home erectus → Homo
niches. habilis → Neanderthal man → Homo sapiens
B Adaptive Q Descent with modification. 3. Home erectus → Homo habilis →
radiation Australopithecines → Neanderthal man → Homo
C Natural R Single step large mutation. sapiens
selection 4. Homo habilis → Home erectus → Neanderthal man
D Evolution S Differential reproduction. → Australopithecines → Homo sapiens

Codes:
A B C D 16 Assertion: If each strand from a DNA acts as a
1. P R Q S template for the synthesis of a new strand, the two
2. R P Q S double stranded DNA thus, produced would be identical
3. R P S Q to the parental DNA molecule.
4. P R S Q Reason: The two strands in a double stranded DNA
molecule are identical to each other and antiparallel.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
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17 Assertion: The distance between the two strands of 21 Assertion: In Avery, Macleod and McCarty
the DNA helix is approximately uniform. experiment, digestion of heat-killed lysate with proteases
Reason: A base pair always contains a purine and a and RNases did not affect transformation but digestion
pyrimidine. with DNase did.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is Reason: DNA is the transforming principle.
the correct explanation of the assertion. 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
not the correct explanation of the assertion. 2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
3. Assertion is true but reason is false. not the correct explanation of the assertion.
4. Both assertion and reason are false. 3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

18 Assertion: A set of positively charged and basic

proteins are used in the packaging of Eukaryotic DNA. 22 Assertion: Even after the results of Avery, Macleod
Reason: DNA has a negative charge and is an acid. and McCarty experiment, not all biologists were
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is convinced that DNA is the hereditary material.
the correct explanation of the assertion. Reason: Proteins were shown to have a great diversity
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is and capability of replication.
not the correct explanation of the assertion. 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
3. Assertion is true but reason is false. the correct explanation of the assertion.
4. Both assertion and reason are false. 2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
19 Assertion: Euchromatin is said to transcriptionally 4. Both assertion and reason are false.
active protein.
Reason: Euchromatin is densely packed and stains dark.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is 23 Assertion: Viruses grown in the presence of
the correct explanation of the assertion. radioactive phosphorus will contain radioactive DNA
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is but not radioactive proteins.
not the correct explanation of the assertion. Reason: Protein did not enter the bacteria from the
3. Assertion is true but reason is false. viruses in the experiment.
4. Both assertion and reason are false. 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
20 Assertion: S-strain of Streptococcus pneumoniae is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
virulent. 3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
Reason: R-strain bacteria can be transformed by the 4. Both assertion and reason are false
heat-killed S-strain bacteria.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is 24 Assertion: A molecule that can act as a genetic
the correct explanation of the assertion. material should be able to generate its replica.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is Reason: A molecule that can act as a genetic material
not the correct explanation of the assertion. should be stable chemically and structurally.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false. 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
4. Both assertion and reason are false. the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

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25 Assertion: Among the two nucleic acids, the DNA is 29 Assertion: DNA with 15N incorporated into DNA

a better genetic material. can be distinguished from the normal DNA by

Reason: DNA chemically is less reactive and structurally centrifugation in a CsCl density gradient.
more stable when compared to RNA. Reason: 15N is a radioactive isotope and can be easily
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is tagged and seen on autoradiography.
the correct explanation of the assertion. 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
not the correct explanation of the assertion. 2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
3. Assertion is true but reason is false. not the correct explanation of the assertion.
4. Both assertion and reason are false. 3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

26 Assertion: The two strands of a DNA molecule, if

separated by heating, can come together when 30 Assertion: Ribonulceoside triphosphates provide
appropriate conditions are provided. energy for polymerization reaction during replication of
Reason: Heating breaks the hydrogen bonds between DNA.
nitrogenous bases and leads to denaturation of DNA. Reason: Ribonulceoside triphosphates serve dual
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is purposes during DNA replication and act as substrate as
the correct explanation of the assertion. well for polymerisation.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
not the correct explanation of the assertion. the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false. 2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
4. Both assertion and reason are false. not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.
27 Assertion: Viruses having RNA genome and having
shorter life span mutate and evolve faster.
Reason: RNA polymerases have a higher error rate than 31 Assertion: For long DNA molecules, the replication
the DNA polymerases. occurs within a small opening of the DNA helix, referred
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is to as replication fork.
the correct explanation of the assertion. Reason: The separation of two strands in their entire
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is length will be not feasible energetically.
not the correct explanation of the assertion. 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
3. Assertion is true but reason is false. the correct explanation of the assertion.
4. Both assertion and reason are false. 2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
28 Assertion: DNA is dependent on RNA for synthesis 4. Both assertion and reason are false.
of proteins.
Reason: Essential life processes have evolved around
RNA.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

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32 Assertion: A piece of DNA if needed to be 36 Assertion: In transcription the strand that does not
propagated during recombinant DNA procedures code for anything is referred to as the coding strand.
requires a vector. Reason: All the reference point while defining a
Reason: Plasmids are good cloning vectors and are transcription unit is made with coding strand.
extrachromosomal DNA molecules found in some 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
bacteria. the correct explanation of the assertion.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is 2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
the correct explanation of the assertion. not the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is 3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
not the correct explanation of the assertion. 4. Both assertion and reason are false.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.
37 Assertion: It is the presence of the promoter in a
transcription unit that defines the template and coding
33 Assertion: The replication of DNA and cell division strands.
cycle should be highly coordinated. Reason: Promoter is a DNA sequence that provides
Reason: A failure in cell division after DNA replication binding site for RNA polymerase.
results in chromosomal anomaly. 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
the correct explanation of the assertion. 2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
not the correct explanation of the assertion. 3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false. 4. Both assertion and reason are false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

38 Assertion: RNA polymerases are able to catalyse all

34 Assertion: It is necessary to define the boundaries the three steps of transcription in prokaryotes, which are
that would demarcate the region and the strand of DNA initiation, elongation and termination.
that would be transcribed. Reason: They do not require any other proteins for the
Reason: Unlike DNA replication the synthesis of RNA process of transcription in prokaryotes.
on the template of DNA does not follow 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
complementarity. the correct explanation of the assertion.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is 2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
the correct explanation of the assertion. not the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is 3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
not the correct explanation of the assertion. 4. Both assertion and reason are false.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.
39 Assertion: Transcription and translation can be
coupled in bacteria.
35 Assertion: In transcription the DNA strand that has Reason: The mRNA does not require any processing and
the polarity [3’→5’] acts as the template. both processes take place in same compartment.
Reason: RNA polymerase catalyses polymerisation in 1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
only one direction – 3’ – 5’. the correct explanation of the assertion.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is 2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
the correct explanation of the assertion. not the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is 3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
not the correct explanation of the assertion. 4. Both assertion and reason are false.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

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40 Assertion: An adapter molecule, that on one hand

can read the genetic code and on the other hand can bind Fill OMR Sheet*
to specific amino acids, is required for translation of
proteins. *If above link doesn't work, please go to test link from
Reason: Amino acids have no structural specialities to where you got the pdf and fill OMR from there. After
read the code uniquely. filling the OMR, you would get answers and explanations
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is for the questions in the test.
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2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
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41 Assertion: A very low level of expression of lac
operon is present in E.coli all the time. days of ANY
Reason: The structural genes of lac operon are
transcribed constitutively. NEETprep course
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

42 Assertion: Regulation of lac operon by repressor is

referred to as negative regulation.
Reason: Regulation of lac operon is visualised as
regulation of enzyme synthesis by its substrate.
1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is
not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false.

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