RGU Question Paper Anthropology Semester VI 2021: Human Genetics and Human Variation

 June-2021

B.A (VI Semester) Examination

ANTHROPOLOGY

Paper: BANT-610

(Human Genetics and Human Variation))

Full Marks : 80

Pass Marks : 35%

Time : Three Hours

Notes : (i) Answer all questions.

(ii) The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.

1. Define the following: 2x5=10

(a) Gene

(b) Chromosome

(c) Human Genetics

(d) Chromosomal aberration

(e) DNA

2. Answer any 4 (Four): 5x4=20

(a) What is the importance of studying genetics in anthropology?

(b) Describe the importance of studying blood groups in anthropology.

(c) Describe family 76 study and sib pair study.

(d) Describe 'x' linked recessive mode of inheritance.

(e) Describe Down’s syndrome.

(f) Describe ring chromosome.

3. Answer any 5 (Five): 10x5=50

(a) Describe the racial differences of the population of Indian subcontinent.

(b) Describe the Mendelian laws of inheritance.

(c) Write the Scope of Human Genetics.

(d) Describe the structure of DNA.

(e) Describe the recent trends of study in human genetics.

(f) Describe the evolutionary forces that bring changes in allele frequency.