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Principles of Inheritance and Variation Board Level Questions 2

The document is a CBSE question paper for Class 12 on the Principles of Inheritance and Variation, totaling 100 marks. It includes multiple sections with various question types, such as genetic crosses, case studies, and explanations of genetic concepts like pleiotropy and heredity. Sample questions from previous years are also provided to guide students in their preparation.

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Principles of Inheritance and Variation Board Level Questions 2

The document is a CBSE question paper for Class 12 on the Principles of Inheritance and Variation, totaling 100 marks. It includes multiple sections with various question types, such as genetic crosses, case studies, and explanations of genetic concepts like pleiotropy and heredity. Sample questions from previous years are also provided to guide students in their preparation.

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CBSE question paper on the Principles of Inheritance and Variation for Class 12, with a total of

100 marks

Section A (20 marks)

1. Which of the following is a type of genetic cross?


a) Monohybrid cross
b) Dihybrid cross
c) Trihybrid cross
d) Backcross

2. Which of the following is a phenomenon where a gene has multiple effects on the phenotype?
a) Pleiotropy
b) Epistasis
c) Polygenic inheritance
d) Dominance

3. Which of the following is a type of inheritance where a single gene affects multiple traits?
a) Polygenic inheritance
b) Pleiotropy
c) Epistasis
d) Dominance

Section B (20 marks)

Case Study 2:
A farmer wants to breed a new variety of wheat that is resistant to drought. He crosses a
drought-resistant variety with a high-yielding variety.

1. What is the probability of the offspring inheriting the drought-resistant trait? (4 marks)
2. What is the genotype of the parents? (4 marks)
3. What is the phenotype of the offspring? (4 marks)
4. How can the farmer increase the chances of the offspring inheriting the drought-resistant
trait? (4 marks)

Section C (20 marks)

1. What is the difference between a genotype and a phenotype? (4 marks)


2. Explain the concept of incomplete dominance. (4 marks)
3. What is the difference between a monohybrid cross and a dihybrid cross? (4 marks)
4. Explain the concept of epistasis. (4 marks)

Section D (20 marks)


1. Explain the concept of heredity and its significance. (8 marks)
2. Describe the structure and function of a chromosome. (8 marks)
3. Explain the concept of inheritance patterns. (8 marks)

Section E (20 marks)

1. Analyze the following data:


Trait Probability
Red flowers. 0.3
White flowers. 0.7

a) What is the probability of a plant inheriting red flowers? (2 marks)


b) Calculate the total probability. (4 marks)
c) Explain the significance of probability in inheritance. (4 marks)
d) Draw a Punnett square to represent the data. (4 marks)

1. Evaluate the following statement:


"Mendel's laws of inheritance are applicable only to traits that are controlled by a single gene."
a) Explain the statement. (4 marks)
b) Give two examples of traits that are controlled by a single gene. (2 marks)
c) Give two examples of traits that are not controlled by a single gene. (2 marks)
d) Explain the importance of Mendel's laws. (4 marks)

Sample questions from previous year papers:

1)Explain the concept of incomplete dominance." (4 marks, 2019)


2)Describe the structure and function of a chromosome." (8 marks, 2020)
3)Explain the concept of epistasis." (4 marks, 2018)

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