MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 3. Inheritance and Variation
Given below are the two statements.
Statement I: Widow's peak is determined by autosomal dominant gene.
Statement II: Heterozygous individuals have straight hairline.
In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A Both statement I and statement II are correct.
- B Both statement I and statement II are incorrect
- C Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
- D Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
It is determined by autosomal dominant gene. Widow's peak occurs in homozygous dominant (WW) and heterozygous (Ww) individuals.
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