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6.2 Variation and evolution

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One breed of dog has been selectively bred for a very short face. A study found that 1 in every 4 dogs of this breed also has an inherited eye disorder. The eye disorder is caused by a recessive allele.

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Explain why selective breeding has increased the number of dogs of this breed that have the eye disorder.

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A new disease appears that affects dogs. Explain why this breed of dog is at greater risk from the new disease than a population of wild dogs.

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6.2 Variation and evolution Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /6.2 Variation and evolution

44 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 6.2 Variation and evolution, covering 6.2.1 Variation, 6.2.2 Evolution, 6.2.3 Selective breeding, 6.2.4 Genetic engineering, and 6.2.5 Cloning. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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