PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

GENETICS AND DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Incomplete Dominance is when ____
A
The offspring is a mix/blend of two dominant traits that are inherited from the parents
B
The offspring shows both dominant traits that it inherited from its parents
C
The offspring shows recessive traits
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Incomplete dominance is a form of Gene interaction in which both alleles of a gene at a locus are partially expressed, often resulting in an intermediate or different phenotype. It is also known as partial dominance. For eg., in roses, the allele for red colour is dominant over the allele for white colour.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is incomplete dominance? The phenomenon in which two true-breeding parents crossed to produce an intermediate offspring (also known as heterozygous) is called incomplete dominance. It is also referred to as partial dominance or intermediate inheritance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Incomplete dominance results from a cross in which each parental contribution is genetically unique and gives rise to progeny whose phenotype is intermediate. Incomplete dominance is also referred to as semi-dominance and partial dominance.

Detailed explanation-4: -Incomplete dominance is when there is a blending of the two alleles that results in a third phenotype that doesn’t look like either of the parents. The classic example is when a white flower and red flower are crossed.

Detailed explanation-5: -Incomplete Dominance During Mendel’s time, people believed in a concept of blending inheritance whereby offspring demonstrated intermediate phenotypes between those of the parental generation. This was refuted by Mendel’s pea experiments that illustrated a Law of Dominance.

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