Biology 5090 · O Level · Nuclear division

Nuclear division — practice question

Fig. 4.1 presents a Siamese fighting fish that lives in fresh water.
(a(i))[3]

Use the information in Fig. 4.2 and Fig. 4.3 to explain why the conditions where these fish live could be difficult for them.

(a(ii))[4]

Siamese fighting fish also possess an organ with features similar to those of a human lung. Explain the benefit of this organ to Siamese fighting fish.

(b(i))[1]

Siamese fighting fish have 42 chromosomes in each diploid cell. State the named structure inside each diploid cell that contains the chromosomes.

(b(ii))[1]

State the type of nuclear division that results in gametes.

(b(iii))[1]

State how many chromosomes there are in each gamete of the Siamese fighting fish.

(c)[5]

Suggest how selective breeding in Siamese fighting fish can be used to produce these desirable features.

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