Genes that are similar in phenotypic effect when present separately,but together interact to produce a different trait and the ratio is $9:7$ in the $F_2$ generation. What are such genes known as?

  • A
    Supplementary genes
  • B
    Complementary genes
  • C
    Hypostatic genes
  • D
    Epistatic genes

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Select the correct option for the following statements:
$P - F_1$ generation shows traits of both parents.
$Q - F_1$ generation shows a new trait (intermediate).
$R - F_1$ generation shows only one of the two parental traits.
$\quad \quad P \quad Q \quad R$

Match the following columns correctly:
Column-$I$Column-$II$
$(a)$ $1 : 2 : 1$$(i)$ Test cross
$(b)$ $3 : 1$$(ii)$ Law of Dominance
$(c)$ $9 : 3 : 3 : 1$$(iii)$ Incomplete Dominance
$(d)$ $1 : 1 : 1 : 1$$(iv)$ Law of Independent Assortment
$(v)$ Law of Segregation

Which one of the following pairs is an example of intergenic interaction?

$Statement A$: For a particular character in an individual,each gamete gets only one allele.
$Statement B$: Chromatids of a chromosome split (separate) and move towards opposite poles during anaphase of mitosis.

Match the List-$I$ with List-$II$:
List-$I$ List-$II$
$A$. $\text{ABO}$ blood group $i$. Same phenotypic and genotypic ratio
$B$. Human skin colour $ii$. Pleiotropy
$C$. Phenylketonuria $iii$. Multiple allele
$D$. Incomplete dominance $iv$. Polygenic inheritance

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