When an allele fails to express itself in the presence of another allele, the former is said to be

  • A
    Recessive
  • B
    Dominant
  • C
    Codominant
  • D
    Complementary

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If Mendel had studied $7$ pairs of traits in a plant with $12$ chromosomes instead of $14$,then:

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Statement-$I$: The segregation of alleles is a random process and so there is a $50\%$ chance of a gamete containing either allele.
Statement-$II$: Alleles do not show any blending at either $F_1$ or $F_2$ generation.

How many pairs of true-breeding pea plant varieties were selected by Mendel,which were identical except for one character with contrasting traits?

Match the following (Column-$I$ with Column-$II$):
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$a$. Allele $i$. Two alleles of a gene are identical
$b$. Genotype $ii$. An individual having two different alleles of a gene
$c$. Homozygous $iii$. Genetic constitution of an organism
$d$. Heterozygous $iv$. Alternative forms of a gene

According to Mendelism, which of the following traits shows dominance?

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