Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Passage of information from parents to offspring

Passage of information from parents to offspring — practice question

Bread wheat, $Triticum\ aestivum$, came about through hybridisation between three grass species, A, B and C. Each of those species had seven pairs of chromosomes $(2n = 14)$. The hybridisation process is illustrated in Fig. 3.1.
(a(i))[1]

Using the symbols in the key, fill in Fig. 3.1 by adding the chromosome sets of $T.\ aestivum$.

(a(ii))[4]

At the points marked Y and Z in the hybridisation process, a fertile hybrid was formed from a sterile hybrid. Explain why the hybrid $(AB)$ is sterile and what happened at the point marked Y in Fig. 3.1.

(b(i))[4]

Discuss how far these experiments support the view that E$\beta$F acts as an alarm signal for aphids.

(b(ii))[3]

Other experiments indicate that E$\beta$F attracts predators of aphids, such as ladybirds. Explain how growing genetically modified wheat that secretes E$\beta$F could increase wheat yield.

(b(iii))[3]

Suggest why growing this genetically modified wheat might be acceptable to people who object to the growing of genetically modified insect-resistant maize or cotton.

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