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3.1 Reproduction and meiosis

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Human body cells contain 46 chromosomes.

a.

Explain how meiosis keeps the number of chromosomes in human body cells the same from one generation to the next.

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Two brothers have the same parents. The brothers are not identical twins.

Explain why the brothers are genetically different.

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3.1 Reproduction and meiosis Questions

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40 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Biology 3.1 Reproduction and meiosis, covering 3.1.1 Advantages and disadvantages of reproduction and 3.1.2 Role of meiotic cell division. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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