CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 7(a)(i)
Cell division and genetics.
Define the term 'mitosis'.
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- 7(a)(ii)Define the term 'meiosis'.[1 mark]
- 7(a)(iii)Define the term 'genetic inheritance'.[1 mark]
- 7(b)Complete the sequence of mitotic stages shown in Figure 3 by writing the correct letters in order starting from D.[2 marks]
- 7(c)(i)Give TWO reasons why mitotic cell division is important in living organisms.[2 marks]
- 7(c)(ii)State TWO occurrences of mitosis within the human body.[2 marks]
- 7(c)(iii)Suggest ONE application of mitosis in medical science.[1 mark]
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