Question
SLPaper 2
1.[5]
Distinguish between the processes of meiosis and mitosis.
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Solution
Mitosis | Meiosis | |
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a. | occurs in/produces somatic cells | occurs in/produces sex cells |
b. | one cell division | two cell divisions |
c. | produces two (daughter) cells | produces four (daughter) cells |
d. | daughter cells identical to parent cell / does not produce genetic variation | daughter cells differ from parent cell / produces genetic variation |
e. | produces cells for growth/repair | produces gametes/for reproduction |
f. | chromosome number stays the same/2n/diploid | chromosome number is halved/1n/haploid |
g. | pairing of chromosomes does not occur | homologous chromosomes join together/pair |
h. | no exchange of material between chromosomes/no crossing over | exchange of material between chromosomes/crossing over |
2.[3]
Draw a labelled diagram to show the structure of a single nucleotide of RN
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Solution
3.[7]
Explain the development of antibiotic resistance in terms of natural selection.
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Solution
- Antibiotics can (generally) kill/destroy bacteria
1 mark - Some bacteria show variation/antibiotic resistance
1 mark - Variation/resistance is due to a random mutation
1 mark - Resistant bacteria are not killed/destroyed by the antibiotic
1 mark
OR
Bacteria without the mutation die - (Resistant) bacteria have a selective advantage / unequal success
1 mark - The bacteria with this variation/resistance reproduces/multiplies
1 mark - Mutation/gene is passed on to the offspring / the offspring will be resistant to the antibiotic
1 mark - Resistant bacteria become more common
- Bacteria have evolved to be resistant to the antibiotic