Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Structure of nucleic acids and replication of DNA

Structure of nucleic acids and replication of DNA — practice question

The root apical meristem is a zone of undifferentiated cells at the tips of plant roots. Mitosis takes place in this zone.
(a)[1]

Fig. 1.1 shows the root tip of Allium as seen with a microscope using a low-power objective lens. State which region, B, C, or D, should be selected to observe the greatest proportion of cells in stages of mitosis.

(b(i))[3]

Draw a labelled diagram to illustrate the structure of a chromosome during late prophase of mitosis.

(b(ii))[2]

Describe how the nuclear envelope behaves during mitosis.

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