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4.Principles of Inheritance and Variation
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Which one is the incorrect statement with regard to the importance of pedigree analysis?
A
It confirms that $DNA$ is the carrier of genetic information.
B
It helps to understand whether the trait in question is dominant or recessive.
C
It confirms that the trait is linked to one of the autosome.
D
It helps to trace the inheritance of a specific trait.
(NEET-2013)
Solution
(a): Pedigree analysis is a system of analysis by following the movement and distribution of certain genetic traits in many generations of a family. Pedigree analysis cannot confirm that $DNA $ is the carrier of genetic information because it is an analysis system. For $DNA$ based experiments, molecular biology techniques are used.
Standard 12
Biology
