Theory

CH17 - INHERITANCE

The diagram shows a maize (corn) cob with purple and yellow fruits. Purple (P) is dominant to yellow (p). What are the genotypes of the parent maize p...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH17 - INHERITANCE

What is true of the chromosomes present in the daughter nuclei after meiosis and after mitosis?[Table_1]

2009 Summer

Theory

CH17 - INHERITANCE

What is a mutation?A a change in a gene or chromosomeB a condition caused by a recessive alleleC a process used in genetic engineeringD a type of ...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH17 - INHERITANCE

(a) Define the term gene. ...............................................................................................................................

2009 Summer

Theory

CH17 - INHERITANCE

Albinism is an inherited condition in which pigment does not develop in the skin, hair and eyes. The albino allele is recessive. What are the chances ...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH17 - INHERITANCE

In cats, the allele for short hair is dominant to the allele for long hair.A short-haired cat and a long-haired cat had several families of offspring ...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH17 - INHERITANCE

A man who was blood group A and a woman who was blood group B had four children, each with a different blood group A, B, AB and O.Which type of variat...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH17 - INHERITANCE

In cats, the allele for short hair is dominant to the allele for long hair.A short-haired cat and a long-haired cat had several families of offspring ...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH17 - INHERITANCE

Albinism is an inherited condition in which pigment does not develop in the skin, hair and eyes.The albino allele is recessive.What are the chances of...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH17 - INHERITANCE

(a) Four definitions of terms used in genetics are shown in Table 5.1.Table 5.1[Table_1]For each of the definitions, select an appropriate term from t...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH11 - GAS EXCHANGE IN HUMANS

(a) Fig. 1.1 is a diagram of the human gas exchange system. (i) Identify the structures labelled A, B and C in Fig. 1.1.A ...............................

2020 Spring

Theory

CH9 - TRANSPORT IN ANIMALS

(a) Fig. 2.1 shows the transfer of materials between blood and tissues.(i) Complete Table 2.1 by:• stating the names of the fluids• writing yes if...

2020 Spring

Theory

Role of Adrenaline

(a) One of the characteristics of living organisms is sensitivity. Define the term sensitivity. (2) (b) State the names of two sense organs. (1) (c...

2020 Spring

Theory

CH7 - HUMAN NUTRITION

(a) Describe the similarities and differences between marasmus and kwashiorkor.similarities .............................................................

2020 Spring

Theory

CH16 - REPRODUCTION

(a) Mitosis is a type of nuclear division.Fig. 5.1 is a series of photomicrographs showing a cell dividing by mitosis.(i) State the change that has oc...

2020 Spring

Theory

CH21 - HUMAN INFLUENCES ON ECOSYSTEMS

(a) Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua, is a type of fish that is an important resource for commercial fishing.Fig. 6.1 shows the estimated mass of Atlantic c...

2020 Spring

MCQ

CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

The diagram shows what happened in an experiment with plant seedlings. Which characteristic of living things made the seedlings grow towards the lig...

2020 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

A rat has the scientific name $Rattus$ $rattus$.What do the two parts of this name refer to?

2020 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - ORGANIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM

The diagram shows two guard cells.Which label shows the cell wall?

2020 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - ORGANIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM

The diagrams show different levels of organisation in a plant. Which sequence shows the levels of organisation in order from smallest to largest?

2020 Summer