Section A

Answer the following problems in about 500 words.

problem1) describe Human Genetics. Discuss briefly the various branches of Human Genetics.

problem2) What is inbreeding? Discuss various types of inbreeding in human populations.

problem3) describe the structure and features of DNA.

problem4) What is Mitosis? Briefly comment on different stages of cell division with appropriate diagrams.

problem5) prepare brief notes on the following in 250 words each:

a) Hardy-Weinberg Law

b) Polymorphism

c) FISH

d) Y-linked inheritance

Section B

Answer the following problems in about 250 words.

problem6) Discuss the concept of gene in the light of Beadle and Tautum’s work.

problem7) What is a Chromosomal aberration? describe various types of chromosomal aberrations.

problem8) What is PTC? describe the procedure for PTC tasting ability through serial dilution method.

problem9) Describe various forms of DNA Polymorphisms.

problem10) prepare brief notes the following:

a) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

b) Hap Map Project

c) Ethical principles in genetic research

d) Phenylketonuria (PKU)