Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Chromosomes, genes and proteins

Chromosomes, genes and proteins — practice question

(a(i))[3]

State the names of the structures labelled X, Y and Z in Fig. 5.1.

(a(ii))[1]

State what controls the order of amino acids in the protein that is formed.

(a(iii))[2]

Explain why the order of amino acids matters when receptor molecules for neurotransmitters are made.

(b)[2]

Explain why body cells can carry out different specialised roles even though they have the same genes.

(c)[1]

In a population, allele frequency may be changed by natural selection and artificial selection. State the meaning of the term allele.

(d)[3]

Describe how artificial selection is different from natural selection.

(e)[2]

Mutation creates new alleles, which increases genetic variation. State two other sources of genetic variation in populations.

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