Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Chromosomes, genes and proteins

Chromosomes, genes and proteins — practice question

(a)[4]

Complete Table 7.1 by entering the term that fits each definition.

(b(i))[1]

State the number of chromosomes found in human body cells.

(b(ii))[1]

Describe the evidence from Fig. 7.1 that supports this statement.

(b(iii))[1]

Describe the genetic change that causes Down’s syndrome using the information in Fig. 7.1 and Fig. 7.2.

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