Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Variation

Variation — practice question

Blood group is inherited genetically. Humans have four blood groups: A, B, AB and O. Surveys were done in two separate countries to find the percentage of each population in every blood group. The results are shown in Fig. 5.1.
(a(i))[4]

Complete the sentences below to describe the information in Fig. 5.1. The least common blood group in both countries is [BLANK]. In country X, blood group [BLANK] is the most common, whereas in country Y it is blood group [BLANK]. The proportion of country X's population with blood group A is [BLANK]%.

(a(ii))[2]

Suggest what type of variation is displayed in Fig. 5.1 and give a reason for your answer.

(b)[1]

Identify one word in the sentences that is incorrect.

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