Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Monohybrid inheritance

Monohybrid inheritance — practice question

Fig. 8.1 is a diagram of a cross-section of a human eye. Fig. 8.2 shows part of a family tree in which some of the individuals have the type of glaucoma caused by the recessive allele, g. In Fig. 8.2, shaded boxes show individuals who have glaucoma, while unshaded boxes show individuals with normal vision.
(a(i))[2]

On Fig. 8.1, label and name the eye part that focuses light to produce a clear image.

(a(ii))[2]

On Fig. 8.1, label and name the eye part at which the image is formed.

(b(i))[1]

What does the term inherited mean?

(b(ii))[2]

Explain the meanings of the terms: recessive; allele.

(c)[3]

Using G for the dominant allele and g for the recessive allele, complete the table to show the genotype of each family member numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

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