Botany-Mendel's Laws
NEET Botany Mendel's Laws MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12
Which of the following statements about Mendel's work and the principles of inheritance is correct?
A
Mendel's Law of Independent Assortment applies only to traits on the same chromosome.
B
Mendel's experiments with dihybrid crosses led to the discovery of the 9:3:3:1 phenotypic ratio.
C
Mendel proposed that traits blend together in offspring, making them identical to parents.
D
Mendel's concept of genes was widely accepted during his lifetime due to its mathematical basis.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Mendel's dihybrid crosses resulted in a phenotypic ratio of 9:3:3:1, demonstrating the Law of Independent Assortment. Other statements reflect misconceptions about his work, such as blending inheritance and the timing of acceptance of his concepts.
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