2024 Principles of Inheritance and VariationGenetics Terminology (Allele, Test Cross, Back Cross, Ploidy) Medium Question 16 of 198 in Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Match List I with List II regarding genetics terminology.

Column I

  • A. Two or more alternative forms of a gene
  • B. Cross of F1 progeny with homozygous recessive parent
  • C. Cross of F1 progeny with any of the parents
  • D. Number of chromosome sets in plant

Column II

  • I. Back cross
  • II. Ploidy
  • III. Allele
  • IV. Test cross

Correct answer: A → III, B → IV, C → I, D → II

Solution

Two or more alternative forms of a gene – allele Cross of $F_1$ progeny with homozygous recessive parent – test cross Cross of $F_1$ progeny with any of the parents – back cross Number of chromosome sets in a plant – ploidy Correct match: A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II.

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