Draw a diagram in the space below to show the mitosis stage that comes after the one in Fig. 5.1.
Describe what the spindle fibres do during mitosis.
Outline the changes that occur as cell X develops into a mature red blood cell.
Suggest what might happen to cell Y.
Complete Table 5.1 by calculating the percentage rise in haemoglobin concentration. The mean concentration of haemoglobin in the blood is measured in $\text{g }100\,\text{cm}^{-3}$.
Explain why it is necessary for the athletes to increase the concentration of haemoglobin in their blood when acclimatising to high altitude.