Which statements are not true regarding chromosome theory o…

Biology Principles of Inheritance and Variation Statement Based Questions Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 21, 2026

Which statements are not true regarding chromosome theory of inheritance?

(i) It was proposed by Sutton and Boveri independently in 1902.

(ii) No similarity between the transmission of hereditary characters and behaviour of chromosomes during inheritance.

(iii) Both chromosomes as well as genes occur in pairs in the somatic or diploid cells.

(iv) A gamete contains only ne chromosome of a type and only one of the two alleles of a character.

(v) The paired condition of both chromosomes as well as Mendelian factors is restored during fertilization.

(i), and (iv)

(iv) and (v)

(ii) and (Iii)

Only (i)

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