1. | Pre-existing advantageous mutations when selected will result in observation of new phenotypes |
2. | Exposure to antibiotics causes mutation that confer antibiotic resistance |
3. | Mutations are directional variations |
4. | All antibiotic resistant bacteria which exist today are result of artificial selection |
I: | the first form of life could have come from pre-existing non-living organic molecules (e.g. RNA, protein, etc.) |
II: | formation of life was preceded by chemical evolution, i.e., the formation of diverse organic molecules from inorganic constituents. |
III: | The conditions on earth were – high temperature, volcanic storms, reducing atmosphere containing CH4, NH3, etc. |
1. | Only I and II are correct. |
2. | Only I and III are correct. |
3. | Only II and III are correct. |
4. | I, II and III are correct. |
Assertion (A): | The new forms of life have arisen at different times in the history of the earth. |
Reason (R): | Studies showed that life forms varied over time and certain life forms are restricted to certain geological timespans. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
3. | (A) is true, but (R) is false. |
4. | (A) is false, but (R) is true. |
Assertion (A): | In convergent evolution, the same structure developed in animals along different directions due to adaptations to different needs. |
Reason (R): | Homologous structures have similar anatomy but perform different functions. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
3. | (A) is true, but (R) is false. |
4. | (A) is false, but (R) is true. |