Biology 5090 · O Level · Selection

Selection — practice question

(a)[5]

Describe, with examples, what the term mutation means. Name factors that may increase the rate of mutation.

(b)[5]

Artificial insemination is a breeding method for farm animals in which semen (liquid containing sperm) from a chosen male animal is delivered to a farmer so that females of the same species can be fertilised. Suggest possible advantages of this method over natural methods of breeding farm animals.

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