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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.

  1. A i and ii only
  2. B ii and iii only
  3. C i, ii and iii only
  4. D iv and v only
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Correct Answer

(A) i and ii only

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Both X and Y chromosomes show homologous and non-homologous regions. Crossing over occurs only between homologous regions of x and y chromosomes.