MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 3. Inheritance and Variation
Which of the following statements are correct?
i. X chromosome has large amount of euchromatin.
ii. heterochromatin is genetically inert.
iii. Both X and Y chromosomes are homologous.
iv. Crossing over does not take place in sex chromosomes in female.
Choose the correct option.
- A i and ii only
- B ii and iii only
- C i, ii and iii only
- D iv and v only
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) i and ii only
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Both X and Y chromosomes show homologous and non-homologous regions. Crossing over occurs only between homologous regions of x and y chromosomes.
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