Chrysalis high

2023-24

Grade: X Revision Worksheet Subject: Biology

Genetics
I. Multiple-Choice Questions:

1 ) Who is considered as the “ Father of Genetics ‘’?

a) Gregor Mendel b) William Harvey

c) Charles Darwin d) Werner Arber
2 ) The law of inheritance was first elucidated by
a) John Abelson b) Michel Adanson
c) Gregor Mendel d) Carl Adolph Agardh
3) Two modern applications in the field of genetics primarily include
a) Genetic drift and Genetic variation b) Genetic diversity and Genetic flow
c) Genetic mutation and Gene expression d) Genetic engineering and Genetic
counselling
4) Which one of the following is considered the first gene product?
a) Insulin b) Estrogen
c) Cortisol d) Adrenaline
5) Every living organism is capable of producing its own kind through the process of
a) Production b) Regeneration
c) Reproduction d) Fragmentation
6 ) Any characteristics or features that are solely based on the ground of genetics are called
a) Character b) Traits
c) Ascendants d) Predecessor
7) The most significant characteristic of the individual species is that
a) The chromosome number remains constant b) The chromosome number exceeds
c) The chromosome number alters d) The chromosome number
diminishes
8) Every organism contains an even number of chromosomes. This is due to the fact that
a) They do not occur in pairs b) They occur in pairs
c) They occur randomly c) They never occur in sequence
9) Chromosomes are mainly classified into two types. What are the two types of chromosomes?
a) Sex chromosomes and autosomes b) Centromere and Telomere
c) Kinetochore and Satellite d) Primary constriction and secondary
constriction
10) The type of chromosomes that plays an essential role in asserting basic physical characteristics are
known by the name of
a) Autosomes b) Sex chromosomes
c) Gametes d) Hereditary carrier
11) How many pairs of autosomes do humans possess?
a) 14 b) 18
c) 22 d) 24
13) In which year the term “gene ‘’ was coined?
a) 1889 b) 1901
c) 1905 d) 1909
14) Genome mainly signifies
a) Partial complement of DNA b) Full complement of DNA
c) Nullified complement of DNA d) None of the above
15) On the basis of their correlated traits, Alleles can be portrayed as
a) Genotype b) Phenotype
c) Dominant and Recessive d) Hereditary
16) The cells of an organism that contain a set of genes are called
a) Phenotype b) Genotype
c) Prototype d) Physical composition
17) Colour blindness is one of the most relevant examples that falls under the category of
a) Liver disease b) Skin disease
c) Bone disease d) Inherited disease
18) Which of the following is the genotypic monohybrid ratio in F 2 generation?
a) 1 : 3 b) 2 : 1
c) 1 : 2 : 1 d) 3 : 1
19) Which of the following is the genotypic dihybrid ratio in the F 2 generation?
a) 9 : 3 : 3 : 1 b) 3 : 6 : 2
c) 8 : 4 : 2 d) 1 : 3 : 3 : 9
20) Law of Segregation is also known as
a) Law of purity of gametes b) Law of Dominance
c) Law of Independent Assortment d) None of the above
II. Name the following:
1. The study of heredity and variation.
2. Cells having a single set of chromosomes.
3. The genetic composition of an organism.
4. Number of chromosomes present in human gametes.
5. Chromatids where recombination of characters occurs.
6. A specific part of the chromosome that determines hereditary characteristics.
7. Pair of genes responsible for a particular characteristic.
8. The type of gene, which in the presence of a contrasting allele is not expressed.

III. Complete the following sentences with appropriate words :

1. The chromosomal theory of inheritance was proposed by ______ and ______ in 1902.
2. In mammals, the female is homozygous while the male is _________.
3. A chromosome is composed of 50 % DNA and 50% _______.
4. The number of chromosomes in a human in a pair is ______
5. The physical expression of genes is called _______.
6. The small differences among individuals are called ________.
7. ________ chromosomes do not take part in sex determination.

IV. Mention, if the following statements are True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its
correct form:

1. Most genetic diseases in men are recessive in character.

2. Mutation can be brought about artificially.
3. A female is responsible for the sex of the progeny.
4. Mendel experimented with plants of Oryza sativa.
5. Males act as carriers for colourblindness.
6. Females are more affected by sex-linked genetic disorders.
7. Haemophilia exhibits X-linked inheritance.
8. Cancer is a genetic disorder.

V. Choose the odd one out:

1. Genes, Chromosomes, Alleles, Ovule.

2. Seed shape, Seed colour, Flower position, Inflorescence.
3. Law of dominance, Law of segregation, Law of independent assortment, Blackman law of lining factor.
4. Haemophilia, Colour blindness, Night blindness, Albinism.

VI. Answer the following:

1. Define mutation and give its significance.

2. What is crossing-over? What are the factors affecting it?
3. What is a monohybrid cross? How did Mendel perform this cross?
4. Why do men suffer from haemophilia and colour blindness? Under what conditions do women suffer
from these disorders?