71. The smallest unit of genetic material which upon mutation produce a phenotypic effect is

A Mutons
B Inducer gene
C Mutator gene
D Regulator gene
Answer :   Mutons
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72. A giant rat is formed in the laboratory, what is thereason

A Gene mutation
B Gene synthesis
C Gene manipulation
D Gene replication
Answer :   Gene manipulation
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73. What map unit (Centimorgan) is adopted in the construction of genetic maps?

A A unit of distance between two expressed genes, representing 10% cross over
B A unit of distance between two expressed genes, representing 100% cross over
C A unit of distance between genes on chromosomes, representing 1% cross over
D A unit of distance between genes on chromosomes, representing 50% cross over
Answer :   A unit of distance between genes on chromosomes, representing 1% cross over
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74. Of a normal couple, half the sons are haemophilic while half the daughters are carriers. The gene is located on

A $$X$$-chromosome of father
B $$Y$$-chromosome of father
C one $$X$$-chromosome of mother
D both the $$X$$-chromosomes of mother
Answer :   one $$X$$-chromosome of mother
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75. Which of the following genotype represent intersex Drosophila

A 2A + XXX
B 2A + XXY
C 3A + XXY
D 2A + XY
Answer :   3A + XXY
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76. Haploids are preferred over diploids for mutation studies because in haploids

A recessive mutations express immediately
B dominant mutations express immediately
C mutations are readily induced
D tissue culture is easy
Answer :   recessive mutations express immediately
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77. Down's syndrome is due to

A crossing over
B linkage
C sex-linked inheritance
D nondisjunction of chromosomes
Answer :   nondisjunction of chromosomes
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78. Polyethylene glycol method is used for it

A Energy production from sewage
B Gene transfer without a vector
C Biodiesel production
D Seedless fruit production
Answer :   Gene transfer without a vector
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79. Back cross is a cross between

A F1 x F1
B F1 xRecessive
C F1 x Dominant
D F1 x any parent
Answer :   F1 x any parent
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80. What is an auxotroph

A A plant that responds by bending towards the sun
B A mutant (organism) which has lost its ability to synthesize one or more essential compounds
C An organism that depends on another organism for meeting its nutritional requirements
D A plant that is able to synthesize its own Carbohydrates
Answer :   A mutant (organism) which has lost its ability to synthesize one or more essential compounds
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