Question 1

Who is known as the Father of Genetics?

Accepted Answer

Gregor Mendel is known as the Father of Genetics for his pioneering work on pea plants.

Question 2

What is the phenotypic ratio of a monohybrid cross in the F2 generation?

Accepted Answer

The phenotypic ratio of a standard monohybrid cross in the F2 generation is 3:1.

Question 3

Which of the following is a test cross ratio for a monohybrid cross?

Accepted Answer

The test cross ratio for a monohybrid cross is 1:1, used to determine the genotype of an organism.

Question 4

Incomplete dominance is observed in which of the following plants?

Accepted Answer

Incomplete dominance is typically observed in Mirabilis jalapa (Four o'clock plant) and Snapdragon.

Question 5

What is the genotypic ratio in incomplete dominance?

Accepted Answer

The genotypic ratio in incomplete dominance is 1:2:1, which matches its phenotypic ratio.

Principles of Inheritance and Variation