Cell division and inheritance

Question 1

Describe where, why and how mitosis takes place.

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Question 2

Describe where and why meiosis takes place.

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Question 3

Describe the process of meiosis.

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Question 4

Describe what happens during fertilisation.

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Question 5

Describe what stem cells are.

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Question 6

Evaluate the use of stem cells in research and medicine.

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Question 7

Explain how sexual reproduction leads to genetic variation.

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Question 8

Define the terms gene, allele, chromosome and DNA.

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Question 9

State the sex chromosomes in males and in females.

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Question 10

Explain the link between genes, amino acids and proteins.

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Question 11

Describe what genetic fingerprinting could be used for.

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Question 12

Describe what polydactyl is.

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Question 13

Draw and interpret genetic diagrams for the inheritance of polydactyly.

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Question 14

Describe what cystic fibrosis is.

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Question 15

Draw and interpret genetic diagrams for the inheritance of cystic fibrosis.

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Question 16

Construct genetic diagrams using heterozygous, homozygous, genotype, phenotype.

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Question 17

Evaluate embryo screening.

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