Sign in
12thPass logo
New chatPYQ LibraryDoubtsRank report
Sign in to see Recents

Your guest activity stays on this device

Sign in to save progress →
Sign in

Principles of Inheritance and Variation question

2013 · Q17
Guest · filters and generic practice availableBrowsing as a guest · PYQ filters and generic practice are available. Sign in only for personalised features and saved progress.
  1. PYQ Library
  2. /NEET
  3. /Biology
  4. /Principles of Inheritance and Variation
  5. /2013 · Q17

Principles of Inheritance and Variation question

2013 · Q17

NEETBiologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationMCQ+4 / −1
Which one is the incorrect statement with regards to the importance of pedigree analysis?
  1. A
    It confirms that DNA is the carrier of genetic information
  2. B
    It helps to trace the inheritance of a specific trait
  3. C
    It confirms that the trait is linked to one of the autosome
  4. D
    It helps to understand whether the trait in question is dominant or recessive
View written solutionFree

Correct answer: A

Pedigree analysis is a system of analysis by following the movement and distribution of certain genetic traits in many generations of a family. Pedigree analysis cannot confirm that DNA is the carrier of genetic information because it is an analysis system. For DNA based experiments, molecular biology techniques are used.

PreviousNext

More from Principles of Inheritance and Variation

  • Down's syndrome in humans is due to :2013 · MCQ
  • Select the incorrect statement with regard to Haemophilia is :2013 · MCQ
  • Which idea is depicted by a cross in which the F1 generation resembles both the parents?2013 · MCQ
  • If two persons with 'AB' blood group marry and have sufficiently large number of children, these children could be classified as 'A' blood group : 'AB' blood group : 'B' blood group in 1 : 2 : 1 ratio. Modern technique of protein…2013 · MCQ
  • Which of the following cannot be detected in a developing foetus by amniocentesis ?2013 · MCQ
  • If both parents are carriers for thalessemia, which is an autosomal recessive disorder, what are the chances of pregnancy resulting in an affected child ?2013 · MCQ
  • Which one of the following is a wrong statement regarding mutations ?2012 · MCQ
  • Represented below is the inheritance pattern of the certain type of traits in humans. Which one of the following conditions could be an example of this pattern ? Includes diagram2012 · MCQ