Question

Which of the following is an incorrect statement with respect to organelle inheritance?

(a) Iojap inheritance in maize

(b) Inheritance of poky

(c) Plastid inheritance in Mirabilis jalapa

(d) Coiling of shells

The question was asked in an international level competition.

My question is from Inheritance and Variation Principles in section Principles of Inheritance and Variation of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

The correct option is (d) Coiling of shells

To explain I would say: The coiling of shells is not an example of organelle inheritance. It is evidence of maternal inheritance. Examples of organelle inheritance include plastid inheritance in Mirabilis jalapa, iojap inheritance in maize, and inheritance of poky.