Heredity — Class 10 Science

MCQs on heredity and genetics.

20 multiple choice questions to test your understanding.

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Q1. In Mendel's experiments with pea plants, the F2 generation ratio was:
Q2. A homozygous dominant plant (TT) crossed with homozygous recessive (tt) produces:
Q3. Which is a recessive trait in humans?
Q4. DNA structure consists of:
Q5. Complementary base pairing in DNA is:
Q6. Which is NOT a type of mutation?
Q7. The phenotype of an organism is determined by:
Q8. In X-linked inheritance, males are affected more often because:
Q9. A carrier of X-linked recessive trait is:
Q10. Semi-conservative DNA replication means:
Q11. Dihybrid cross ratio 9:3:3:1 demonstrates:
Q12. Genetic variation is important for:
Q13. A point mutation that doesn't change protein is called:
Q14. In pedigree analysis, a square symbol represents:
Q15. Which statement about dominant and recessive is correct?
Q16. Gregor Mendel studied which plant for inheritance?
Q17. Genotype Aa is called:
Q18. DNA polymerase in replication:
Q19. Which trait is autosomal recessive in humans?
Q20. In monohybrid cross Tt × Tt, the probability of TT offspring is: