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Self evaluation<br />

I . Choose and write the correct options.<br />

1. The gametes of Drosophila melanogaster carry<br />

a. three chromosomes b. four chromosomes<br />

c. seven chromosomes d. eight chromosomes<br />

2. Nullisomy is represented by<br />

a. 2n – 1 b. 2n + 1<br />

c. 2n + 2 d. 2n – 2.<br />

II. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.<br />

3. What is a chromosomal aberration?<br />

4. Write in three sentences about duplication of genes in a<br />

chromosome.<br />

5. What is a hypoploidy? State its two types.<br />

6. Write any three significance of ploidy.<br />

III. Answer the following questions in about 100 words.<br />

7. Write short notes on inversion.<br />

8. Write the significance of ploidy.<br />

9. Illustrate allopolyploidy with an example.<br />

10. Explain translocation chromosomal aberration with the help of<br />

diagrams.<br />

11. Write a detailed account on aneuploidy.<br />

12. Write the flow chart of ploidy.<br />

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