Question 5:
Diagram 5 shows a schematic diagram for the inheritance of mice’s fur colour.
(d) Match the following terms with their correct definition. [2 marks]
Answer:
(a)
R : Hh
S : Hh
(b) Meiosis
(c) 2 : 2
(d)
Dominant gene = Gene that shows its effect even with the presence of opposite traits gene.
Genotype = Genetic composition of an organism
Diagram 5 shows a schematic diagram for the inheritance of mice’s fur colour.
Diagram 5
(a) In Diagram 5, complete the genotype of parent R and offspring S. [2 marks]
(b) Name process A. [1 mark]
(c) Based on Diagram 5, state the ratio of black fur mice to white fur mice. [1 mark]
(d) Match the following terms with their correct definition. [2 marks]
Answer:
(a)
R : Hh
S : Hh
(b) Meiosis
(c) 2 : 2
(d)
Dominant gene = Gene that shows its effect even with the presence of opposite traits gene.
Genotype = Genetic composition of an organism