Biotechnology And Its Applications Question 111
Question: In order to determine whether variations of a character in a population were genetically controlled, the most appropriate procedure will be to
Options:
A) Count chromosomes and find out the variations in number in the population
B) Examine DNA and see if the population shows any variation
C) Measure the variations and see if they are continuous or discontinuous
D) Cross individuals of both extremes and see if the offsprings and parents show the range of variations
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
If the variations are genetic, they are expected to appear in a cross involving different genes.