MCQs Plant Breeding and Genetics-44 Posted on 2025-11-03Author admin 0 1. The ability of an inbred line to transmit its average performance to its hybrid progeny is termed _________ Specific combining ability Combining ability General combining ability Heritability 2. In spermatogenesis, each spermatogonium increases in size to form a _________ Spermatid Spermatocyte Primary oocyte Spermatozoa 3. _____________ is the process of separating seeds from the ears of wheat Winnowing Harvesting None of these Threshing 4. Light-dependent reactions occur in _________ chloroplasts Outer membrane Thylakoid membranes Stroma Inner membrane 5. In mitosis, a single parent cell divides to produce___________ Four genetically unique daughter cells Two gametes Four sperm or egg cells Two genetically identical daughter cells 6. ________ is the world’s largest producer of castor seed China Mozambique India Russia 7. Coconut water is a naturally refreshing and hydrating beverage that contains approximately _____% carbohydrates 5 9 20 15 8. ___________ is a segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein or functional RNA molecule, and thus determines a specific trait Chromosome Allele Nucleotide Gene 9. According to ISTA rules, what is the minimum number of primary samples to be taken from a seed lot of 16-30 containers? 15 5 20 10 10. Roots are absent in _________ Gymnosperms Bryophytes Pteridophytes Angiosperms Loading …