Home / iGCSE Biology (0610)-17.1 Chromosomes, genes and proteins – iGCSE Style Questions Paper 2

iGCSE Biology (0610)-17.1 Chromosomes, genes and proteins – iGCSE Style Questions Paper 2

Question

The diagram shows a section of DNA, with four bases identified on one strand

                             

     Which sequence of bases would be on the other strand, starting from the top?
      A AGTC                B CTGA                C GACT                D TCAG

Answer/Explanation

Ans

B

Question

What are alleles?
        A a pair of chromosomes
        B different versions of the same gene
        C the total number of genes on one chromosome
        D two genes side by side on the same chromosome

Answer/Explanation

Ans

B

Question

Two animals have an identical sequence of amino acids in one of the proteins found in their cells.
    What does this indicate about these animals?
A They have been eating the same types of food.
B They have not been exposed to substances that cause mutation.
C They must be members of the same genus.
D They share a recent ancestor.

Answer/Explanation

Ans

D

Question

Which sex chromosomes in the egg and the sperm will produce a male child?

       

Answer/Explanation

Ans

B

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