Heredity and evolution Online Quiz

Heredity and evolution,class 9, mcq

10 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The number of pair(s) of sex chromosomes in the zygote of humans is

  1. One
  2. Two
  3. Three
  4. Four
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A zygote which has an X chromosome inherited from father will develop into a

  1. Boy
  2. Girl
  3. X chromosome doesn't determine the sex of the child
  4. Either boy or girl
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Changes occurring in the genetic make up of germ cells of an individual will lead to changes in inheritance of

  1. Embryonic characters
  2. Acquired characters
  3. Inherited characters
  4. Analogous characters
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Organs performing different functions in different species but have similar basic structure and similar embryonic origin

  1. Homologous organs
  2. Analogous organs
  3. Vestigial organs
  4. Embryonic organs
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In following cross in a pea plant, RRYY X rryy the ratio of 4 different types of observed traits would be

  1. 9:4:2:1
  2. 7:6:2:1
  3. 4:4:4:4
  4. 9:3:3:1
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Adenine is a Purine nitrogenous base present in DNA.

  1. False
  2. True
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Phenomenon where nature selects traits favourable to the species in its environment is

  1. Artificial selection
  2. Natural selection
  3. Homology
  4. Analogy
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which units are linked in very large numbers to make DNA a polymer?

  1. Nucleosides
  2. Nucleotides
  3. Nucleic acids
  4. Phosphate groups
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The forelimbs of different animals represent ............... organs.

  1. Vestigial organs
  2. Superficial organs
  3. Analogous organs
  4. Homologous organs
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The two versions of a trait (character) which are brought in by the male and female gametes are situated on

  1. Two different chromosomes
  2. Sex chromosomes
  3. Copies of the same chromosome
  4. Any chromosome