Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Chromosomes, genes and proteins

Chromosomes, genes and proteins — practice question

(a)[2]

Define homozygous.

(b(i))[1]

Define allele.

(b(ii))[2]

Suggest why the farmer concluded that the allele for green-coloured beans is recessive.

(c)[2]

Describe how the genotype and phenotype of an organism differ.

(d)[1]

What is this process known as?

(e)[2]

Genetic engineering has been used to provide more food for the increasing human population. Give an example of genetic engineering in a crop plant and state how this will produce more food.

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