Match List I with List II:
| List I | List II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Two or more alternative formsof a gene | I | Back cross |
| B | Cross of F1 progeny with homozygous recessive parent | II | Ploidy |
| C | Cross of F progeny with any of the parents | III | Allele |
| D | Number of chromosome sets in plant | IV | Test cross |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Correct Answer :
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Solution :
To find the correct matching between List I and List II, let us analyze each term and definition step-by-step:
A. Two or more alternative forms of a gene:
Genes can exist in alternative forms that determine distinct inheritable characteristics. These alternative forms of a single gene are defined as alleles. Therefore, A matches with III.
B. Cross of F1 progeny with homozygous recessive parent:
When an F1 hybrid is crossed back specifically with its homozygous recessive parent, it is used to determine the zygosity (genotype) of the F1 individual. This specific type of cross is known as a test cross. Therefore, B matches with IV.
C. Cross of F1 progeny with any of the parents:
A cross between an F1 hybrid and either of its parental genotypes (whether dominant or recessive) is referred to generally as a back cross (note that a test cross is a specific type of back cross). Therefore, C matches with I.
D. Number of chromosome sets in plant:
The number of complete sets of chromosomes in a cell, or in the cells of an organism, is referred to as its ploidy (e.g., haploid, diploid, polyploid). Therefore, D matches with II.
Combining these individual matches, we get:
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Thus, the correct option is A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II.
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