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6 marksCell Division and Variation

CAPE Biology Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2 · Question 7(c)

Explain the degree of genetic variability that occurs among asexually reproducing organisms, self-fertilizing organisms and bisexual (male and female) organisms. Give reasons for the degree of genetic variability that occurs.

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  1. 7(a)Describe the stages of mitosis and indicate clearly how this process ensures that EACH daughter nucleus receives a full set of chromosomes.[10 marks]
  2. 7(b)(i)Discuss why damage to the heart and the nervous system (for example, during a stroke) is dangerous.[2 marks]
  3. 7(b)(ii)Suggest the effects that would occur if mitosis in skin epidermis were blocked.[2 marks]

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