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(1) \"If two genes are linked, then the expected phenotypic ratio resulting from

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Question

(1) "If two genes are linked, then the expected phenotypic ratio resulting from a testcross would be"

9:3:3:1

1:1:1:1

1:01

no correct answer

1:02:01

(2) The penetrance and expressivity of a gene depend on

xenotype

sex influences

both A and B

neither A or B

(3)

In chicken males, genes on the Z chromosome are

heterogametic

hemizygous

homozygous

homogametic

heterozygous

(4)

A fruit fly with the genotype XXYY would be phenotypically

either male or female

male

female

both male and female

1.

9:3:3:1

2.

1:1:1:1

3.

1:01

4.

no correct answer

5.

1:02:01

Explanation / Answer


(1) "If two genes are linked, then the expected phenotypic ratio resulting from a testcross would be"

The answer is 4. No correct answer

As said in the question, when the genes are linked, they try to inherit together, there is no chance of recombination. So the resulting offspring will be more of parental type and less of recombinant type.

(2) The penetrance and expressivity of a gene depend on

Answer is C. both A and B

It is both environmental influence and genotype which determines the penetrance and expressivity of a gene.

(3) In chicken males, genes on the Z chromosome are

Answer is 4.homogametic

In the case of chicken, the Males are the homogametic sex (ZZ), while females are the heterogametic sex (ZW).

(4) A fruit fly with the genotype XXYY would be phenotypically

The answer is 2. Male

Because of the presence of Y chromosomes, the fly with genotype XXYY will look like a male phenotypically.