Question

    Which of the following is an exception to the Mendel’s second law i.e., law of independent assortment?

    A Paramutations Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Linkage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Polyploidy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both A and C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Linkage is an exception to Mendel’s second law i.e., law of independent assortment. Paramutations and polyploidy are exceptions to the law of segregation or law of purity of gametes and Pleiotropism is an exception to the principle of unit characters.

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