"Each organism has two sets of all genes, one inherited from each parent i.e. both parents contribute equally to the…

CBSE Class 10 Science PYQ · Heredity · Heredity: inherited traits; Mendel's experiments and laws · 3 Marks · May 2026

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133 Marks · May 2026
"Each organism has two sets of all genes, one inherited from each parent i.e. both parents contribute equally to the DNA of the progeny during sexual reproduction”.
If such is the case, then how is the stability of DNA of the species ensured ? Discuss.
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$\bullet$ Each cell has two copies of each chromosome one from male and other from female parent. (1 Mark)
$\bullet$ Each germ cell (gamete) takes one chromosome from each pair (either maternal or paternal). (1 Mark)
$\bullet$ When two germ cells(gamete) unite. They restore the normal number of chromosomes in the progeny ensuring the stability of DNA of the species. (1 Mark)
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