GPB 614 Advances in Cytogenetics Question Paper

University of Agricultural Sciences
Dept. of Genetics And Plant Breeding
Advances in Cytogenetics (GPB 614)
Final Examination

Time: 1 hour
Max. Marks: 40.0
Date: 13.8.2022

1. Explain the evolution of different diploid and tetraploid species of Brassica with their relationship. 3.0

2. What are Genetic, Cytogenetic and Physical maps? Why are they important? Taking an example briefly explain all of the maps and intergration of genomic maps? 3.0

3. What is chromosome engineering? Explain briefly its approaches. 3.0

4. Draw meiotic configuration of primary, secondary and tertiary trisomics 3.0

5. Write on MAALS AND DAALS and the steps involved in production with example 3.0

6. Explain Harlan and De Wet classification of cultivated sorghum based on seed shape and glume character. 3.0

7. What are probes and types used in FISH technique 3.0

8. Explain the evolution of different diploid and tetraploid species of Brassica with their relationship 1.0

9. With evidence explain the evolution of Rice. Also briefly describe the basic chromosome number and haploid chromosome number of rice with evidence. 3.0