A-LevelBiologyInherited change9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q181 Mark

Which statements about a diploid cell are correct? 1 can divide by mitosis to repair itself 2 has two complete sets of chromosomes 3 can undergo a reduction division to form haploid cells 4 can undergo mitotic division to allow growth to occur

A1, 2 and 3

B1, 2 and 4

C1, 3 and 4

D2, 3 and 4

✓ Correct answer

D: 2, 3 and 4

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Topic: Inherited change, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2015 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 18.

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