Biology 5090 · O Level · Inheritance

Inheritance — practice question

This flowering plant species has two flower forms. Some plants bear flowers known as pin, while others bear flowers known as thrum. The diagrams show cross-sections through parts of these two flower forms.
(a)[3]

Describe the structural difference between the pin flower and the thrum flower.

(b)[3]

Using the diagram, identify the pollination type that works successfully here and suggest an advantage to the species of this kind of pollination. type of pollination advantage

(c(i))[2]

Use the letters T and t to give the genotype of each of the following: a plant with pin-type flowers a plant with thrum-type flowers

(c(ii))[3]

A pin-type flower plant was successfully pollinated by a thrum-type flower plant. Complete the genetic diagram below and state the most likely ratio of new plants produced that will have pin-type and thrum-type flowers.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 11-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: anther / filament / stamen / androecium

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI