Biology for IGCSE & O level - Inheritance (Section 9)

  • 1
    What is the purpose of crossing over during meiosis?
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    (C)
    To increase genetic diversity.
  • 2
    What process occurs during the first division of meiosis (Meiosis I)?
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    (B)
    Homologous chromosomes separate.
  • 3
    In humans, how many pairs of autosomes are present in a normal somatic cell?
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    (B)
    22
  • 4
    During Meiosis, when does independent assortment occur?
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    (C)
    Metaphase I
  • 5
    What happens during anaphase I of meiosis? (Select all that apply)
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    (A)
    Homologous chromosomes separate.
  • 6
    What is a mutation?
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    (A)
    A change in the genetic code.
  • 7
    Which type of RNA is a structural component of ribosomes?
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    (C)
    rRNA
  • 8
    Which of the following statements correctly describe the relationship between genotype and phenotype?
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    C
    D
  • 9
    Which of the following processes can lead to mutations? (Select all that apply)
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    A
    B
    C
  • 10
    Where does translation occur in a eukaryotic cell?
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    (C)
    Cytoplasm
  • 11
    What happens during telophase of mitosis?
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    (B)
    The nuclear envelope reforms around the chromosomes.
  • 12
    Where does protein synthesis take place?
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    (C)
    Cytoplasm
  • 13
    What determines the sex of a human offspring?
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    (B)
    The presence of a Y chromosome.
  • 14
    Which of the following are examples of traits that exhibit complete dominance?
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    (B)
    Pea plant seed shape
  • 15
    Which statements accurately describe the differences between mitosis and meiosis? (Select all that apply)
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    A
    C
    D
  • 16
    What happens during cytokinesis?
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    (B)
    The cell divides into two daughter cells.
  • 17
    During what phase of mitosis do chromosomes line up along the metaphase plate?
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    (B)
    Metaphase
  • 18
    What is the importance of the Y chromosome?
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    (A)
    It contains the genes that determines maleness
  • 19
    Which of the following contribute to the genetic variation during sexual reproduction? (Select all that apply)
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    A
    B
  • 20
    What are the possible genotypes for a person with blood type O?
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    (C)
    ii
  • 21
    What is the central dogma of molecular biology?
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    (C)
    DNA -> RNA -> Protein
  • 22
    What is the process in which the genetic information from DNA is used to make a protein?
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    (B)
    Translation
  • 23
    What are the main differences between mitosis and meiosis?
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    A
    C
    D
  • 24
    If a person has type B blood, what are their possible genotypes?
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    (B)
    BB, or BO
  • 25
    Which of the following best describes the relationship between genotype and phenotype?
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    (A)
    Genotype directly determines the phenotype.
  • 26
    What is the difference between a chromosome and a chromatid?
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    (A)
    A chromosome is a single DNA molecule, while a chromatid is a duplicated chromosome.
  • 27
    What is the purpose of the promoter region in a gene?
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    (B)
    To provide a binding site for RNA polymerase.
  • 28
    How many amino acids are commonly found in proteins?
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    (B)
    20
  • 29
    Which of the following are steps in the process of transcription? (Select all that apply)
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    A
    B
    C
  • 30
    What does the term 'diploid' refer to?
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    (B)
    A cell with the full number of chromosomes
  • 31
    What is the purpose of the spindle fibers during mitosis?
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    (B)
    To separate the sister chromatids
  • 32
    What does the term "genotype" refer to?
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    (B)
    The genetic makeup of an organism.
  • 33
    During what phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow and prepare for division?
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    (C)
    G2 phase
  • 34
    What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?
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    (B)
    To translate mRNA into protein.
  • 35
    How many alleles does an individual normally inherit for a particular gene?
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    (B)
    2
  • 36
    Which of the following processes are involved in meiosis?
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    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 37
    In humans, the sex of the offspring is determined by:
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    A
    D
  • 38
    How many chromosomes are typically found in a human sperm cell?
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    (A)
    23
  • 39
    What is the main difference between cytokinesis in animal cells and plant cells?
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    (B)
    Plant cells form a cell plate, animal cells form a cleavage furrow.
  • 40
    What is the final product of Meiosis?
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    (D)
    Four haploid cells
  • 41
    What is the role of the dominant allele?
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    (B)
    It masks the expression of the recessive allele.
  • 42
    What are the key roles of enzymes in cells? (Select all that apply)
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    A
    C
  • 43
    What is the probability of producing a homozygous recessive offspring (aa) from a cross between two heterozygous parents (Aa x Aa)?
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    (B)
    25%
  • 44
    In Meiosis, what is the first division known as?
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    (A)
    Meiosis I
  • 45
    What is the key difference between a monohybrid and a dihybrid cross?
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    (B)
    Monohybrid crosses examine one trait, while dihybrid crosses examine two traits.
  • 46
    Which of the following is true regarding codominance?
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    (C)
    Both alleles are equally expressed in the phenotype.
  • 47
    In human blood type, the alleles for A and B are codominant. What is the blood type of a person with both the A and B alleles?
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    (D)
    AB
  • 48
    What are the products of Meiosis II?
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    (D)
    Four haploid cells
  • 49
    What is the role of enzymes in cells?
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    (B)
    To speed up chemical reactions.
  • 50
    What type of RNA is involved in transporting amino acids to the ribosomes?
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    (B)
    tRNA