NEET AIPMT SOLVED PAPER MAINS 2012

  • question_answer
    A test cross is carried out to                                       

    A)  determine the genotype of a plant at \[{{F}_{2}}\]+

    B)  predict whether two traits are linked

    C)  assess the number of alleles of a gene

    D)  determine whether two species or varieties will breed successfully

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    When \[{{F}_{1}}\] hybrid is crossed with its recessive parent, it is called test cross. By test cross heterozygosity and homozygosity of the organism can be tested. It gives 1 : 1 ratio in monohybrid and 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 ratio in dihybrid condition. In presence of linkage the ratio varies from this.


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