How is the equal genetic contribution of male and female parents ensured in the progeny?
Equal genetic contribution of male and female parents is ensured by the equal number of inheritance of chromosomes. Human beings possess a normal diploid (2N) chromosome number in human beings is 46. Each body cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, with 22 pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosome. The autosomes are similar in male and female but one sex chromosome is different in both. In females, sex chromosomes are same XX and heteromorphic in males, i.e, XY. Sex chromosomes control the sex of an individual. One male haploid gamete and one female haploid gamete form a diploid cell gamete by sharing equal amounts of genetic material from both paternal and maternal parents. If the zygote receives one X chromosome from a female and another X chromosome from male then the child will be female, i.e, XX. And when the zygote receives one X chromosome from a female and another Y chromosome from male then the child will be male.
Outline a project which aims to find the dominant coat colour in dogs.
How is the sex of the child determined in human beings?
A man with blood group A marries a woman with blood group O and their daughter has blood group O. Is this information enough to tell you which of the traits – blood group A or O – is dominant? Why or why not?
How do Mendel’s experiments show that traits are inherited independently?
If a trait A exists in 10% of a population of an asexually reproducing species and a trait B exists in 60% of the same population, which trait is likely to have arisen earlier?
Explain how sexual reproduction gives rise to more viable variations than asexual reproduction. How does this affect the evolution of those organisms that reproduce sexually?
Explain the terms analogous and homologous organs with examples.
How do Mendel’s experiments show that traits may be dominant or recessive?
Will geographical isolation be a major factor in the speciation of an organism that reproduces asexually? Why or why not?
How does the creation of variations in a species promote survival?
Did Döbereiner’s triads also exist in the columns of Newlands’ Octaves? Compare and find out.
What is a good source of energy?
Why is diffusion insufficient to meet the oxygen requirements of multi-cellular organisms like humans?
What are trophic levels? Give an example of a food chain and state the different trophic levels in it.
What changes can you make in your habits to become more environment-friendly?
What is the difference between a reflex action and walking?
What is the importance of DNA copying in reproduction?
Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleared before burning in air?
Define the principal focus of a concave mirror.
You have been provided with three test tubes. One of them contains distilled water and the other two contain an acidic solution and a basic solution, respectively. If you are given only red litmus paper, how will you identify the contents of each test tube?
What were the limitations of Döbereiner’s classification?
By considering their position in the Periodic Table, which one of the following elements would you expect to have maximum metallic characteristic?
Ga Ge As Se Be
Find the focal length of a lens of power – 2.0 D. What type of lens is this?
Explain the underlying principle and working of an electric generator by drawing a labelled diagram. What is the function of brushes?
How does the embryo get nourishment inside the mother’s body?
When a 12 V battery is connected across an unknown resistor, there is a current of 2.5 mA in the circuit. Find the value of the resistance of the resistor.
What is the role of decomposers in the ecosystem?
The xylem in plants are responsible for
(a) transport of water. (c) transport of amino acids.
(b) transport of food. (d) transport of oxygen.
Name two elements you would expect to show chemical reactions similar to magnesium. What is the basis for your choice?
What could be the reasons for adopting contraceptive methods?