Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Natural and artificial selection

Natural and artificial selection — practice question

Meiosis is a process that helps to create genetic variation.
(a(i))[1]

State exactly which stage of meiosis has single chromosomes lined up on the equator.

(a(ii))[2]

Outline the sequence of events that occurs during anaphase I of meiosis.

(a(iii))[2]

Describe how crossing over in meiosis produces genetic variation.

(b(i))[2]

Explain how the data in Table 3.1 demonstrate that the two populations differ in their resistance to mesotrione.

(b(ii))[2]

Explain why this example of genetic variation matters for natural selection in water hemp populations.

(b(iii))[1]

Suggest one benefit of this for a farmer.

(c(i))[2]

Use the formula in Fig. 3.1 to calculate $t$. Show your working.

(c(ii))[2]

Use your calculated value of $t$ to decide whether the null hypothesis should be accepted or rejected.

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