Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Monohybrid inheritance

Monohybrid inheritance — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Describe what the term gene means.

(a(ii))[1]

State the name of a human cell structure that contains genes.

(b)[1]

Calculate how many people with albinism are expected in a population of 270 000 people.

(c(i))[1]

State the sex chromosomes of person 1 in Fig. 5.1.

(c(ii))[1]

State how many people in Fig. 5.1 are affected by albinism.

(c(iii))[1]

Circle the option that gives the correct description of the genotype of person 3 in Fig. 5.1.

(d)[4]

Complete the genetic diagram to show the possible genotypes and phenotypes of this child, then state the ratio of unaffected people to people with albinism.

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