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A-LevelBiologyThe mitotic cell cycleFeb/Mar 2018Paper 1 Q221 Mark

The graphs show various distance measurements taken from metaphase of mitosis onwards. The graphs are to scale when compared to one another. [Figures X, Y, Z showing distance vs time graphs] Which row correctly identifies the distance measurement for each graph? [Table mapping X, Y, Z to distance descriptions]

Adistance between poles of spindle, distance between sister chromatids, distance of centromeres from poles of spindle
Bdistance between poles of spindle, distance of centromeres from poles of spindle, distance between sister chromatids
Cdistance of centromeres from poles of spindle, distance between poles of spindle, distance between sister chromatids
Ddistance of centromeres from poles of spindle, distance between sister chromatids, distance between poles of spindle

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is C: distance of centromeres from poles of spindle, distance between poles of spindle, distance between sister chromatids

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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This A-Level Biology Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests The mitotic cell cycle in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 1 mark.

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This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology Feb/Mar 2018 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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