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Replication and division of nuclei and cells

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11 past-paper questions on Replication and division of nuclei and cells

  • 9700/23 · May/June 20253 marks

    Outline the role of telomeres in eukaryotic chromosomes.

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  • 9700/41 · October/November 20243 marks

    Identify which of the structures A, B, C and D are: associated with sexual reproduction produced by mitosis the site of meiosis…

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  • 9700/41 · October/November 20243 marks

    Explain the need for a reduction division during meiosis in the production of gametes in animals such as horses.

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  • 9700/42 · May/June 20252 marks

    Identify the stages of meiosis shown in Fig. 4.1 and Fig. 4.2. Fig. 4.1 Fig. 4.2

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  • 9700/42 · May/June 20252 marks

    State the name of the stage in meiosis when reduction division occurs and explain a reason for your choice. stage in meiosis…

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  • 9700/23 · May/June 20242 marks

    With reference to Table 5.1, state which CDK inhibitor is likely to result in a cell with: a relatively high concentration of…

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  • 9700/22 · October/November 20242 marks

    Telomeres prevent loss of genes. Adult stem cells have chromosomes with long telomeres. Explain why long telomeres are an…

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  • 9700/41 · October/November 20242 marks

    Structures A and B and the thallus of L. cruciata are haploid. Explain what is meant by haploid.

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  • 9700/23 · May/June 20242 marks

    With reference to Table 5.1, state which CDK inhibitor is likely to result in a cell containing one chromatid per chromosome.…

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  • 9700/23 · May/June 20242 marks

    Explain why CDK inhibitors can be used to treat cancerous tumours.

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  • 9700/22 · October/November 20242 marks

    Uncontrolled cell division is a characteristic feature of tumour formation from a differentiated cell. Describe other features of…

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