Class 10 Science Chapter Heredity and Evolution - Part 2

NCERT Class 10 Science Chapter Heredity and Evolution. Topics Heredity, DNA, Genes, Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance, Natural Selection, Speciation, Evolution.

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If the father's sperm carries an X chromosome, the child will be:
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Which trait is dominant in Mendel's pea plants?
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If the father's sperm carries a Y chromosome, the child will be:
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The observable characteristics of an organism are called:
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The genetic constitution of an organism is called:
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Which one is a dominant trait in pea plants?
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A cross involving one pair of contrasting characters is called:
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Age of fossils is determined by:
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A cross involving two pairs of contrasting characters is called:
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The phenotypic ratio of a dihybrid cross (F₂) is:
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Mendel's Law of Segregation states that:
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Mendel's Law of Independent Assortment applies to:
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Which scientist gave the theory of natural selection?
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A recessive trait appears only when:
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"Survival of the fittest" is associated with:
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Fossils are mainly found in:
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Fossils help us understand:
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Analogous organs show:
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The forelimbs of humans, whales, and bats are examples of:
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Wings of birds and insects are:
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Homologous organs have:
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Which type of reproduction produces maximum variation?
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The sex chromosomes in females are:
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The alternative forms of a gene are called:
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The sex chromosomes in males are:
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The Y chromosome is inherited from the:
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Which parent always contributes an X chromosome?
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Mendel performed his experiments on:
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The probability of a male child is:
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Which chromosome combination produces a female child?
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Which chromosome combination produces a male child?
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Which statement is correct?
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Evolution does NOT occur because of:
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DNA is mainly present in the:
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The ultimate source of variation in organisms is:
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The smallest unit of inheritance is:
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Which of the following can lead to the formation of a new species?
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Darwin observed natural selection during his visit to:
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Evolution takes place over:
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Which is a connecting link between reptiles and birds?

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