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AIPMT MAINS 2012 Botany Gene Regulation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Read the following four statements (A⁻D):

(A) In transcription, adenosine pairs with uracil.

(B) Regulation of lac operon by repressor is referred to as positive regulation.

(C) The human genome has approximately 50,000 genes.

(D) Haemophilia is a sex-linked recessive disease.

How many of the above statements are right?

A

Two

B

Three

C

Four

D

One

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Statement (D) is correct. Statement (A) is incorrect because in transcription, adenosine pairs with thymine. Statement (B) is incorrect as regulation by repressor is negative. Statement (C) is incorrect as the human genome has approximately 30,000 genes.

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