Mendel's Law of Segregation states that: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Mendel's Law of Segregation states that:
A. Dominant traits are more common in the population
B. Traits are blended in the offspring
C. During gamete formation, the two alleles for each gene separate from each other
D. Alleles of different genes assort independently
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Law of Segregation (Mendel's First Law) states that an organism possesses two alleles for each trait, and these alleles separate (segregate) during the formation of gametes (meiosis). Each gamete receives only one allele. This explains why a recessive trait can disappear in the F1 generation but reappear in the F2 generation.

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Consider statements about scientists: 1. Carolus Linnaeus is the father of taxonomy. 2. Louis Pasteur is the father of microbiology. 3. Gregor Mendel is the father of genetics. Which are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 3 only
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D. 1 and 2 only

Correct Answer: Option A


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Reason (R): It is formed by tight junctions between endothelial cells of brain capillaries.
A. A true, R false.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation.
C. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation.
D. A false, R true.

Correct Answer: Option C


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In genetics, the 'Operon model' was proposed by:
A. Beadle and Tatum
B. McClintock
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D. Watson and Crick

Correct Answer: Option C


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