Code No: R7212305 1

II B.Tech I Semester(R07) Supplementary Examinations, May 2009

GENETICS
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain how Mendel proposed the principle of dominance & Principle of segregation from his
experiments in monohybrid crosses. [16]

2. Write short notes on:

(a) Nucleosome structure

(b) Histones. [8+8]

3. What are meant by the terms “Linkage” & “Recombination” in relation to each other? [16]

4. What is meant by Three-point testcross? Explain. [16]

5. Write in detail about human karyotyping. [16]

6. Write notes on:

(a) Chromosome mapping

(b) F + transfer. [8+8]

7. Heterochromatinization occurs only in females - Explain. [16]

8. Write notes on uniparental inheritance. [16]

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Code No: R7212305 2
II B.Tech I Semester(R07) Supplementary Examinations, May 2009
GENETICS
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????

1. Describe Griffith’s initial experiments to explain the process of transformation. [16]

2. Explain in detail the Nucleosome Solenoid model of DNA packing. [16]

3. Write a note on the lysogenic cycle of bacteriophage life cycle. [16]

4. Describe as to how a Three - point testcross is used for recombination mapping?

[16]

5. Write notes on:

(a) Banding
(b) Karyotyping. [8+8]

6. Explain the mechanism of sex determination in Drosophila. [16]

7. Write about role of sex chromosomes in sex defferentiation and development in Humans. [16]

8. Illustrate uniparental inheritance in algae. [16]

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Code No: R7212305 3
II B.Tech I Semester(R07) Supplementary Examinations, May 2009
GENETICS
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????

1. Explain Multiple factor inheritance in detail. [16]

2. Write short notes on:

(a) Histones
(b) Euchromatin. [8+8]

3. What are meant by the terms “Linkage” & “Recombination” in relation to each other? [16]

4. Describe a Two-point testcross in detail. [16]

5. Inversions are cross over suppressors-Justify. [16]

6. Describe genic balance mechanism of Bridges. [16]

7. Write about sex linked traits in humans with Haemophilia as example. [16]

8. Write notes on:

(a) Variegated phenotype

(b) Mitochondrial inheritance. [8+8]

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Code No: R7212305 4
II B.Tech I Semester(R07) Supplementary Examinations, May 2009
GENETICS
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????

1. What is meant by Epitasis? Explain citing suitable examples. [16]

2. Describe a bacterial chromosome and justify its simple organization. [16]

3. Discuss about the genetic basis of bacterial lysogeny. [16]

4. What is the meaning of “all the four products of Meiosis are recovered in Tetrad analysis”?
Explain. [16]

5. Explain the importance of nucleosome concept in chromosome structure. [16]

6. Describe the conjugation between F- and Hfr strains. [16]

7. Explain about sex linkage in humans. [16]

8. Write notes on uniparental inheritance. [16]

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