2020
BA (VI Semester) Examination
ANTHROPOLOGY
Paper : BANT–610
( Human Genetics and Human Variation )
Full Marks : 80
Pass Marks : 35%
1. Define any five of the following : 2×5=10
(a) Family study
(b) Gene
(c) Dominance
(d) Recessive
(e) Ring chromosome
(f) Sex cells
(g) Body cells
2. Answer any four the following questions : 5×4=20
(a) Discuss the relevance of Human Genetics in Anthropology.
(b) Describe the significance of twin study.
(c) Describe the structure of DNA.
(d) Briefly describe the structure of a cell.
(e) Describe the concept and types of chromosome.
(f) Discuss the types of mating in human population.
(g) Describe ABO blood group system.
(h) Explain X-link inheritance in human.
3. Answer any five of the fol low ing : 10×5=50
(a) Discuss the historical development of Human Genetics.
(b) Discuss Mendel’s principles of inheritance.
(c) Discuss Meiosis in detail.
(d) Discuss autosomal-dominant inheritance.
(e) What is Down’s syndrome? Explain.
(f) Discuss chromosomal structural abnormalities with examples.
(g) Discuss various evolutionary forces that bring changes in allele frequency.
(h) Describe XXY chromosomal aberration.
(i) Discuss how chromosomal translocation is possible.
