A-LevelBiologyInherited change9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2012 · Q201 Mark

The diagram shows a cell of an organism formed by reduction division. [Figure 20.1] What is the diploid number for this organism?

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A10

B20

C40

D46

✓ Correct answer

C: 40

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Topic: Inherited change, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2012 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 20.

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