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6.2 Variation and evolution

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Question 15

During the formation of a sperm cell in a male salmon, a mutation produces a new allele. The sperm cell fertilises an egg and an offspring develops. Which outcome follows from this information?

[1]
A

The offspring inherits the new allele only if the egg carries the same allele

B

The new allele is found in only some of the offspring's body cells

C

The offspring inherits the new allele from the male parent

D

The offspring inherits the new allele only if the male parent's phenotype changes

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6.2 Variation and evolution Questions

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

80 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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