Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Meiosis

Meiosis — practice question

The Indian muntjac deer, Muntiacus muntjak, is known as the mammal with the fewest chromosomes.
(a)[1]

State the diploid chromosome number of the female muntjac deer.

(b)[2]

Describe how the sex chromosomes of the male muntjac deer shown in Fig. 2.2 differ from those of the female shown in Fig. 2.1.

(c)[4]

Explain how meiosis may lead to variation within a species. Use the words chromosome and gametes in your answer.

(d)[3]

Describe how new alleles may be formed.

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