Uttarakhand PMT Uttarakhand PMT Solved Paper-2006

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    In order to explain the mode of inheritance of character through successive  generations Mendel proposed that the two alternative factors for each character become separated during the formation of gametes and each factors has an equal chance of being transferred the off springs. This phenomenon is known as :

    A)  principle of independent assortment

    B)  principle of segregation

    C)  principle of incomplete dominance

    D)  none of the above

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Mendel gane basic law of heredity proposed three laws : [a] Law of dominance [b] Law of segregation or law of purity of gametes : According to this law, the two contrasting factors do not mix in the \[{{F}_{1}}\] hybrids but segregate or separate from each other at the time of gamete formation. So. that each gamete receive only one characters either dominant or recessive. [c] Law of independent assortment.


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