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Organisms phenotypically similar but genotypically different are said to be…..
a) heterozygous         
b) monozygous
c) homozygous           
d) multizygous

a

Explanation: for example Tt (tall)



In a dihybrid cross, how many homozygous offspring can be produced?
a) 2                 
b) 4                 
c) 3                 
d) 9

b

Explanation: RRYY, RRyy, rrYY and rryy



An individual with contrasting alleles is called……..
a) heterozygous         
b) monozygous
c) homozygous           
d) multizygous

a

Law of independent assortment cannot be applied on……..
a) dominant genes      
b) linked genes
c) recessive genes      
d) autosomal genes

b

Two organisms are mated; one is homozygous dominant for one trait and homozygous recessive for another. The other is heterozygous for both traits. How many phenotype/s are expected?
a) 1                 
b) 3                 
c) 2                 
d) 9

a

In a cross between two individuals that are heterozygous for a recessive lethal allele. What genotypic ratio (homozygous dominant: heterozygous: homozygous recessive) would you expect observe in the offspring?
a) 0:2:1           
b) 1:2:1          
c) 3:1:2           
d) 3:1:0

b

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