1.
Which response describes the behaviour of chromosomes in metaphase I and anaphase II of
meiosis?
Metaphase I
Anaphase II
A.
Chromosomes line up at the equator
Separation of homologous chromosomes
B.
Tetrads (bivalents) line up at the equator
Separation of homologous chromosomes
C.
Chromosomes line up at the equator
Separation of sister chromatids
D.
Tetrads (bivalents) line up at the equator
Separation of sister chromatids
(Total 1 mark)
2.
In garden peas, the pairs of alleles coding for seed shape and seed colour are unlinked. The allele
for smooth seeds (S) is dominant over the allele for wrinkled seeds (s). The allele for yellow seeds
(Y) is dominant over the allele for green seeds (y).
If a plant of genotype Ssyy is crossed with a plant of genotype ssYy, which offspring are
recombinants?
A.
SsYy and Ssyy
B.
SsYy and ssYy
C.
SsYy and ssyy
D.
Ssyy and ssYy
(Total 1 mark)
3.
What constitutes a linkage group?
A.
Genes carried on the same chromosome
B.
Genes whose loci are on different autosomes
C.
Genes controlling a polygenic characteristic
D.
Alleles for the inheritance of ABO blood groups
(Total 1 mark)
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4.
The allele for red flower colour (R) in a certain plant is co-dominant with the allele for white
flowers (R’). Thus a plant with the genotype RR’ has pink flowers. Tall (D) is dominant to dwarf
(d). What would be the expected phenotypic ratio from a cross of RR’dd plants with R’R’Dd
plants?
A.
9:3:3:1
B.
50% pink 50% white, and all tall
C.
1:1:1:1, in which 50% are tall, 50% dwarf, 50% pink and 50% white
D.
3:1
(Total 1 mark)
5.
Two genes A and B are linked together as shown below.
A b
a
B
If the genes are far enough apart such that crossing over between the alleles occurs occasionally,
which statement is true of the gametes?
A.
All of the gametes will be Ab and aB.
B.
There will be 25% Ab, 25% aB, 25% ab and 25% AB.
C.
There will be approximately equal numbers of Ab and ab gametes.
D.
The number of Ab gametes will be greater than the number of ab gametes.
(Total 1 mark)
6.
A polygenic character is controlled by two genes each with two alleles. How many different
possible genotypes are there for this character?
A.
2
B.
4
C.
9
D.
16
(Total 1 mark)
7.
A cross is performed between two organisms with the genotypes AaBb and aabb.
What genotypes in the offspring are the result of recombination?
2
A.
Aabb, AaBb
B.
AaBb, aabb
C.
aabb, Aabb
D.
Aabb, aaBb
(Total 1 mark)
8.
The diagram below shows chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis. How many chromosomes
and chiasmata are visible?
Number of chromosomes
Number of chiasmata
A.
2
2
B.
4
2
C.
2
4
D.
4
4
(Total 1 mark)
9.
In peas the allele for round seed (R) is dominant over the allele for wrinkled seed (r). The allele for
yellow seed (Y) is dominant over the allele for green seed (y).
If two pea plants with the genotypes YyRr and Yyrr are crossed together, what ratio of phenotypes
is expected in the offspring?
A.
9 round yellow : 3 round green : 3 wrinkled yellow : 1 wrinkled green
B.
3 round yellow : 3 round green : 1 wrinkled yellow : 1 wrinkled green
C.
3 round yellow : 1 round green : 3 wrinkled yellow : 1 wrinkled green
D.
1 round yellow : 1 round green : 1 wrinkled yellow : 1 wrinkled green
(Total 1 mark)
10.
What is a difference between autosomes and sex chromosomes?
A.
Autosomes are not found in gametes but sex chromosomes are.
B.
Sex chromosomes are found in animal cells and autosomes are found in plant cells.
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C.
Autosomes are diploid and sex chromosomes are haploid.
D.
Sex chromosomes determine gender and autosomes do not.
(Total 1 mark)
11.
The diagram below shows a cell in meiosis. What can be deduced from this diagram?
[Source: J W Saunders, (1968), Animal Morphogenesis, MacMillan, page 7]
Stage of meiosis shown
Haploid number of
chromosomes in this cell
A.
Metaphase I
6
B.
Prophase I
3
C.
Prophase I
6
D.
Metaphase I
3
(1)
4
12.
If red (RR) is crossed with white (rr) and produces a pink flower (Rr), and tall (D) is dominant to
dwarf (d), what is the phenotypic ratio from a cross of Rr dd and rr Dd?
A.
9:3:3:1
B.
50% pink, 50% white and all tall
C.
1:1:1:1, in which 50% are tall, 50% dwarf, 50% pink and 50% white
D.
3:1
(1)
13.
If a person inherited an allele with the same base substitution mutation from both parents, what
sequences could be altered from normal in the person’s cells?
A.
One mRNA base sequence only
B.
Two mRNA base sequences only
C.
One mRNA base sequence and one polypeptide amino acid sequence only
D.
Two mRNA base sequences and two polypeptide amino acid sequences only
(Total 1 mark)
14.
What is the locus of a gene?
A.
The proportion of the population that have the gene
B.
The part of the phenotype that is affected by the gene
C.
The position of a gene on a chromosome
D.
The predicted effect of natural selection on the frequency of the gene
(Total 1 mark)
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15.
Which processes always occur in meiosis but not normally in mitosis?
I.
Chiasmata formation
II.
Recombination of genes
III.
Separation of homologous chromosomes
A.
I and II only
B.
II and III only
C.
I and III only
D.
I, II and III
(Total 1 mark)
16.
The diagram below shows the life cycle of a moss. The haploid chromosome number is shown as
n and the diploid number as 2n. At which stage in the life cycle does meiosis take place?
A.
I
B.
II
C.
III
D.
IV
(Total 1 mark)
6
17.
Mendel crossed pure breeding (homozygous) tall pea plants that had coloured flowers with pure
breeding dwarf pea plants that had white flowers. All of the resulting F1 plants were tall and had
coloured flowers.
If Mendel had crossed these F1 plants with a pure breeding strain of dwarf pea plants with
coloured flowers, what proportion of tall coloured plants would be expected in the offspring?
A.
1
4
B.
3
8
C.
1
2
D.
9
16
(Total 1 mark)
18.
A gene has three alleles. How many different genotypes can be found for this gene?
A.
3
B.
6
C.
9
D.
12
(Total 1 mark)
7
19.
A cross is carried out between two heterozygous individuals (AaBb) where the genes A and B are
not linked genes. What would be the proportions of genotypic recombinants amongst the
offspring of this cross?
A.
0
B.
2
C.
7
D.
100
(Total 1 mark)
20.
What is the genetic cross called between an individual of unknown genotype and an individual
who is homozygous recessive for a particular trait?
A.
Test-cross
B.
Hybrid cross
C.
Dihybrid cross
D.
F1 cross
(Total 1 mark)
21.
What is the usual cause of Down’s syndrome?
A.
21 pairs of chromosomes
B.
Trisomy 21
C.
Non-disjunction of sex chromosomes
D.
Fertilization of the egg by two sperm
(Total 1 mark)
8
22.
Which enzyme is used to produce complementary DNA (cDNA) from mRNA?
A.
Restriction endonuclease
B.
Reverse transcriptase
C.
DNA ligase
D.
RNA primase
(Total 1 mark)
23.
Which human trait shows a pattern of polygenic inheritance?
A.
ABO blood type
B.
Sickle cell anemia
C.
Skin colour
D.
Co-dominant alleles
(Total 1 mark)
24.
If the haploid number of an organism is 8, how many different varieties of gametes are possible,
not considering the effects of crossing over?
A.
16
B.
64
C.
128
D.
256
(Total 1 mark)
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25.
How does the X chromosome differ from the Y chromosome in humans?
A.
The Y chromosome is longer.
B.
Some genes on the X chromosome are absent from the Y chromosome.
C.
The genes are the same but some on the Y chromosome are not expressed.
D.
The X chromosome determines sex.
(Total 1 mark)
26.
What are the functions of the polymerase chain reaction?
I.
Copy fragments of DNA
II.
Amplify fragments of DNA
III.
Translate fragments of DNA
A.
I and II only
B.
I and III only
C.
II and III only
D.
I, II and III
(Total 1 mark)
27.
How does recombination normally occur for unlinked genes?
A.
Crossing-over in Prophase I
B.
Random chromosome assortment
C.
Failure of spindles to form
D.
Random gene mutations
(Total 1 mark)
10
28.
Why is it sometimes difficult to identify how certain characteristics are inherited in humans.
A.
Most genes are linked.
B.
Rates of mutation are high.
C.
The inheritance may be polygenic.
D.
The environment varies so little.
(Total 1 mark)
29.
What procedure is used to determine whether a chromosome is in excess or missing in an
organism?
A.
X-ray
B.
Karyotyping
C.
Centrifugation
D.
DNA fingerprinting
(Total 1 mark)
30.
What feature demonstrates codominance in the inheritance of ABO blood groups?
A.
When A antigens and B antigens are present on red blood cells.
B.
When A antibodies and B antibodies are present in blood serum.
C.
When IA and i alleles are expressed in homozygotes.
D.
When IA and i alleles are expressed in heterozygotes.
(Total 1 mark)
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31.
Which event occurs first in meiosis?
A.
Centromere appearance
B.
Chiasmata formation
C.
Crossing over
D.
Synapsis
(Total 1 mark)
32.
Alleles S and T are both dominant. In the theoretical cross ttSs  Ttss, which of the following
offspring would show recombination?
A.
TS, tS
B.
TS, Ts
C.
tS, Ts
D.
TS, ts
(Total 1 mark)
12
33.
Colour blindness in humans is caused by an X chromosome linked recessive allele. In the
pedigree chart below which two individuals must, for certain, be carriers of colour blindness?
I
II
A.
II and IV
B.
I and III
C.
II and III
D.
I and II
III
IV
(Total 1 mark)
34.
The diagram below shows a cell undergoing meiosis. What is this stage of meiosis?
A.
Anaphase I
B.
Prophase I
C.
Anaphase II
D.
Telophase II
(Total 1 mark)
13
35.
A pure breeding tall plant with smooth seeds was crossed with a pure breeding short plant with
wrinkled seeds. All the F1 plants were tall with smooth seeds. Two of these F1 plants were crossed
and four different phenotypes were obtained in the 320 plants produced.
How many tall plants with wrinkled seeds would you expect to find?
A.
20
B.
180
C.
60
D.
30
(Total 1 mark)
36.
In Drosophila the allele for normal wings (W) is dominant over the allele for vestigal wings (w)
and the allele for normal body (G) is dominant over the allele for ebony body (g). If two
Drosophila with the genotypes Wwgg and wwGg are crossed together, what ratio of phenotypes
is expected in the offspring?
A.
9 × normal wings, normal body : 3 × normal wings, ebony body : 3 × vestigal wings,
normal body : 1 × vestigal wings, ebony body
B.
3 × normal wings, normal body : 3 × normal wings, ebony body : 3 × vestigal wings,
normal body : 1 × vestigal wings, ebony body
C.
3 × normal wings, normal body : 1 × normal wings, ebony body : 3 × vestigal wings,
normal body : 1 × vestigal wings, ebony body
D.
1 × normal wings, normal body : 1 × normal wings, ebony body : 1 × vestigal wings,
normal body : 1 × vestigal wings, ebony body
(Total 1 mark)
37.
What constitutes a linkage group?
A.
Genes whose loci are on different chromosomes
B.
Genes carried on the same chromosome
C.
Genes controlling a polygenic characteristic
D.
Genes for the inheritance of ABO blood groups
(Total 1 mark)
38.
What are the possible outcomes of recombination?
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I.
II.
III.
A different combination of unlinked genes not seen in the parents
A different combination of linked genes not seen in the parents
The same combination of genes seen in the parents
A.
I and II only
B.
I and III only
C.
II and III only
D.
I, II and III
(Total 1 mark)
39.
A gene in cattle controls whether horns develop or not. When cattle without horns are mated
together, none of the offspring ever has horns. A male with horns is mated with females without
horns. If half of the offspring have horns and half do not, what is the conclusion?
A.
The male is homozygous dominant.
B.
The male is homozygous recessive.
C.
The male is heterozygous.
D.
Only males have horns.
(Total 1 mark)
40.
Humans are in blood group M, N or MN. The alleles for blood group M (M) and blood group N
(N) are co-dominant. Humans are also in blood group A, B, AB or O. The alleles controlling these
blood groups are IA, IB and i.
If two parents have the genotypes ii MM and IA i MN what is the ratio of possible phenotypes of
their offspring?
A.
9 group A, group M
3 group A, group N
3 group O, group M
1 group O, group N
B.
9 group O, group M
3 group O, group N
3 group A, group M
1 group A, group N
C.
3 group O, group M
3 group O, group MN
1 group A, group M
1 group A, group MN
D.
1 group A, group M
1 group A, group MN
1 group O, group M
1 group O, group MN
(Total 1 mark)
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41.
A cell replicates its DNA and then starts to divide by meiosis. What is the expected arrangement
of chromosomes if crossing over has taken place between the two genes shown?
A.
B.
C.
D.
(Total 1 mark)
42.
The following diagram represents a two generation pedigree showing the blood groups of the
individuals. The female has been married to two different individuals.
O
A
AB
Key
1st generation
1
2
Male
3
Female
B
O
A
AB
2nd generation
1
(a)
2
3
4
Define the term co-dominant alleles.
.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
(1)
(b)
Deduce with a reason the probable father of 2nd generation–1.
.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
(2)
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(c)
If 2nd generation–3 marries a man with blood group AB, predict the possible genotypes of
the children.
.....................................................................................................................................
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.....................................................................................................................................
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.....................................................................................................................................
(3)
(Total 6marks)
43.
(a)
Define the term degenerate as it relates to the genetic code.
.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
(1)
(b)
Apart from international cooperation, outline two positive outcomes of the Human
Genome Project.
.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
(2)
(c)
State the catalytic activity of reverse transcriptase.
.....................................................................................................................................
(1)
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(d)
State one use of monoclonal antibodies in diagnosis and one use in treatment.
Diagnosis:
..............................................................................................................
Treatment:
..............................................................................................................
(2)
(Total 6 marks)
44.
In Zea mays, the allele for coloured seed (C) is dominant over the allele for colourless seed (c).
The allele for starchy endosperm (W) is dominant over the allele for waxy endosperm (w). Pure
breeding plants with coloured seeds and starchy endosperm were crossed with pure breeding
plants with colourless seeds and waxy endosperm.
(a)
State the genotype and the phenotype of the F1 individuals produced as a result of this
cross.
genotype
.............................................................................................................................
phenotype .............................................................................................................................
(2)
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(b)
The F1 plants were crossed with plants that had the genotype c c w w. Calculate the
expected ratio of phenotypes in the F2 generation, assuming that there is independent
assortment. Use the space below to show your working.
Expected ratio
.....................................................................................................
(3)
The observed percentages of phenotypes in the F2 generation are shown below.
coloured starchy
37%
colourless starchy
14%
coloured waxy
16%
colourless waxy
33%
The observed results differ significantly from the results expected on the basis of independent
assortment.
(c)
State the name of a statistical test that could be used to show that the observed and the
expected results are significantly different.
.....................................................................................................................................
(1)
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(d)
Explain the reasons for the observed results of the cross differing significantly from the
expected results.
.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
(2)
(Total 8 marks)
45.
(a)
State the names of the parts of the chromosome labelled (i) and (ii) on the diagram below.
(2)
[Source: adapted from Hartwell (editor) (2003), Genetics: from Genes to Genomes, 2nd edition, McGraw Hill, page 81]
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(b)
Explain how the inheritance of chromosome 21 can lead to Down’s syndrome.
.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
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.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
(3)
(c)
Explain how meiosis promotes variation in a species.
.....................................................................................................................................
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.....................................................................................................................................
(2)
(Total 7 marks)
46.
(a)
State two examples of transgenic techniques in agriculture involving animals.
.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
(2)
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(b)
Outline the use of antibiotics in livestock production.
.....................................................................................................................................
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.....................................................................................................................................
(2)
(Total 4 marks)
47.
(a)
A farmer has rabbits with two particular traits, each controlled by a separate gene. Coat
colour brown is completely dominant to white. Tailed is completely dominant to tail-less.
A brown, tailed male rabbit that is heterozygous at both loci is crossed with a white,
tail-less female rabbit. A large number of offspring is produced with only two phenotypes:
brown and tailed, white and tail-less, and the two types are in equal numbers.
(i)
Deduce the pattern of inheritance of these traits.
..........................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................
(2)
(ii)
State both parents’ genotypes and the gametes that are produced by each during the
process of meiosis.
Male genotype:
........................................................................................
Female genotype:
........................................................................................
Male gametes:
........................................................................................
Female gametes:
........................................................................................
(2)
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(iii)
Predict the genotypic and phenotypic ratios of the F2 generation. Show your
working.
..........................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................
(2)
(b)
Outline the biotechnology used to transfer genes from one organism to another.
....................................................................................................................................
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....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
(3)
(Total 9 marks)
48.
A gene in humans called APC is located on chromosome 5. This gene controls cell division and is
known as a tumour suppressor gene. Mutations of APC cause a genetic disease called FAP
(Familial Adenomatous Polyposis).
(a)
State, with a reason, whether FAP is a sex-linked genetic disease or not.
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
(1)
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50% of the gametes produced by a person with FAP have an APC gene with the mutation.
(b)
Identify, with a reason, whether FAP follows a dominant or recessive pattern of
inheritance.
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....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
(2)
In a person with FAP, each cell contains a copy of the APC gene with the mutation. If a mutation
occurs on the cell’s other copy of the APC gene, the cell becomes a tumour cell. Almost everyone
with FAP develops cancer before the age of 50.
(c)
Explain why almost everyone with FAP eventually develops cancer.
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................
(2)
In 2004, doctors in Britain were given permission to test embryos to see whether an APC gene
with the mutation is present. This test can be used where one of the parents is known to have FAP.
The procedure involves the parents using in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) to produce embryos, testing
the embryos for the gene and implanting only embryos that do not have the mutation.
(d)
(i)
State the name of this type of test.
.........................................................................................................................
(1)
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(ii)
State one advantage and one disadvantage of testing embryos in this way.
Advantage:
...................................................................................................
...................................................................................................
Disadvantage: ..................................................................................................
...................................................................................................
(2)
(Total 8 marks)
49.
(a)
State one advantage and one disadvantage of genetic modification technology for crop
plants.
Advantage:
........................................................................................................
........................................................................................................
Disadvantage:
........................................................................................................
........................................................................................................
(2)
(b)
Explain the effect of base substitution mutation in sickle cell anemia.
....................................................................................................................................
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....................................................................................................................................
(3)
(Total 5 marks)
50.
(a)
(i)
Define allele.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
(1)
(ii)
Outline the consequences of a base substitution mutation.
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...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
(2)
(b)
(i)
Mendel crossed tall, round-seeded plants with short, wrinkled-seeded plants.
All F1 produced were tall, round-seeded plants. When F1 plants were crossed with
other F1 plants, the F2 generation produced many more than 1/16 short,
wrinkled-seeded plants. Deduce, with reasons, the inheritance of these genes.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
(2)
(ii)
The same cross was later repeated but gave fewer F2 short, wrinkled-seeded plants
although still more than 1/16. Outline a named statistical test that could indicate if
your deduction about the inheritance of these two genes is likely to be correct.
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...........................................................................................................................
(2)
(Total 7 marks)
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51.
(a)
State the two classes of compounds that compose chromosomes in animal cells.
.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
(1)
(b)
Outline how meiotic division results in almost an infinite genetic variation in the gametes
produced.
.....................................................................................................................................
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.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
(2)
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(c)
In a species of plant, tall is dominant to short and the production of round seeds is dominant
to that of wrinkled seeds. The alleles are unlinked.
A plant heterozygous for both characteristics is crossed with a plant homozygous for tall
with wrinkled seeds.
Use the letters:
T  allele for tall
t  allele for short
R  allele for round seed
r  allele for wrinkled seed.
Determine the phenotypes and genotypes of the offspring of this cross.
.....................................................................................................................................
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.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
(2)
(d)
State how chromosome number can increase in human beings.
.....................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................
(1)
(Total 6 marks)
52.
Describe, with the aid of a diagram, the behaviour of chromosomes in the different phases of
meiosis.
(Total 5 marks)
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53.
Explain how meiosis and fertilization can give rise to genetic variety.
(Total 6 marks)
54.
Describe how sexual reproduction promotes genetic variation within a species.
(Total 4 marks)
55.
Explain how meiosis results in great genetic variety among gametes.
(Total 8 marks)
56.
Discuss the ethical arguments for and against the cloning of humans.
(Total 4 marks)
57.
Outline the process of DNA profiling (genetic fingerprinting), including ways in which it can be
used.
(Total 6 marks)
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58.
Discuss the ethical issues for and against the use of transgenic plants.
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(Total 6 marks)
59.
Outline a basic technique for gene transfer involving plasmids.
(Total 5 marks)
60.
Define the terms gene and allele and explain how they differ.
(Total 4 marks)
61.
Outline one example of inheritance involving multiple alleles.
(Total 5 marks)
62.
Using an example you have studied, explain a cross between two linked genes, including the way
in which recombinants are produced.
(Total 9 marks)
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63.
Outline two examples of the commercial application of named enzymes in biotechnology.
(Total 6 marks)
64.
Outline the use of transgenic techniques in agriculture, using one named animal example.
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(Total 3 marks)
65.
Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)
(a)
Define the term gene linkage and outline an example of a cross between two linked genes.
(8)
(b)
Describe the inheritance of ABO blood groups including an example of the possible
outcomes of a homozygous blood group A mother having a child with a blood group O
father.
(5)
(c)
Outline sex linkage.
(5)
(Total 20 marks)
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66.
Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)
(a)
Outline the structure of DNA.
(5)
(b)
Describe the effects of polygenic inheritance using two specific examples.
(5)
(c)
Explain the process of transcription in eukaryotes.
(8)
(Total 20 marks)
67.
Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)
(a)
Describe the structure and function of the placenta.
(6)
(b)
Draw and label a diagram of the adult male human reproductive system.
(5)
(c)
Discuss the implications of genetic screening.
(7)
(Total 20 marks)
68.
Up to two additional marks are available for the construction of your answers.
(2)
(a)
Draw and label a diagram of a dicotyledonous animal-pollinated flower as seen with the
naked eye and a hand lens.
(5)
(b)
Describe how meiosis results in an enormous genetic variety in the production of pollen.
(5)
(c)
Using the theory of natural selection, explain how new species of dicotyledonous plants
develop.
(8)
(Total 20 marks)
32