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CAPE Biology Unit 2 · January 2023 · Paper 2 · Question 4(d)(ii)

Attached earlobes is a recessive trait and it is not sex-linked. Mary has attached earlobes like one of her parents. Her other parent has free earlobes.

State Mary's genotype:

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  1. 4(a)State the name of TWO processes by which organisms reproduce asexually. For EACH process, provide ONE example of an organism which reproduces in this way.[4 marks]
  2. 4(b)Asexual reproduction is NOT suitable for organisms which live in an environment that changes often. Explain ONE reason to support this statement.[2 marks]
  3. 4(c)(i)Define the following terms: Gene.[2 marks]
  4. 4(c)(ii)Define the following terms: Allele.[2 marks]
  5. 4(d)(i)Using a genetic diagram, show the cross between Mary's parents.[5 marks]
  6. 4(d)(iii)Based on the results of the cross in (d) (i), state the probability of a child having attached earlobes.[1 mark]

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