Molecular Basis of Inheritance: Class 12 Biology (MP Board) important questions and practice
Molecular Basis of Inheritance is chapter 5 of 13 in MP Board Class 12 Biology. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- DNA structure (Watson-Crick), packaging of DNA, nucleosome
- Search for genetic material: Griffith, Avery-MacLeod-McCarty, Hershey-Chase
- DNA replication: semi-conservative, Meselson-Stahl experiment, replication fork
- Transcription, genetic code and translation; lac operon
- Human Genome Project and DNA fingerprinting (VNTRs)
- Central dogma and RNA world
What examiners usually ask
- Describe the Hershey-Chase experiment and what it proved
- Explain the regulation of the lac operon in E. coli with a diagram
- Draw a schematic diagram showing the process of transcription in a eukaryote and label the key enzymes
Exam tip
The Hershey-Chase experiment with 35S and 32P, the lac operon with its i, z, y, a genes and DNA fingerprinting steps are repeated 5-mark questions; also remember the genetic code features (degenerate, unambiguous, universal, AUG dual role).
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Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Molecular Basis of Inheritance for MP Board Class 12?
The question types listed above repeat most often in MP Board Class 12 Biology papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Molecular Basis of Inheritance in the MP Board Class 12 Biology syllabus?
Yes. Molecular Basis of Inheritance is part of the current MP Board Class 12 Biology syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Molecular Basis of Inheritance MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.