CAIE A-Level Biology A2 16.1.1 Haploid N and Diploid 2n Questions
Explain male reproductive system structure and function using evidence from each question and mark scheme.
- Syllabus
- 2028–2030
- Course
- Biology 9700
- Level
- A2
Explain male reproductive system structure and function using evidence from each question and mark scheme.
In sexual reproduction, meiosis occurs to produce haploid gametes from a diploid cell.
Explain the meaning of the terms haploid and diploid.
haploid is one (complete) set of chromosomes ;
diploid is two (complete) sets of chromosomes ;
if only comparative statement = max 1
e.g. haploid is n chromosomes and diploid is 2 n
haploid is half the number of chromosomes as diploid / AW