CAIE A-Level Biology A2 16.1.2 Homologous Pairs of Chromosomes Questions
Explain homologous pairs of chromosomes using evidence from each question and mark scheme.
- Syllabus
- 2028–2030
- Course
- Biology 9700
- Level
- A2
Exam points
- Explain homologous pairs of chromosomes.
CAIE A-Level Biology A2 16.1.2 Homologous Pairs of Chromosomes Questions question 1
Many different genes are involved in the production of pigments in mammals. One example is the TYR gene.
In humans the TYR gene is located on chromosome 11.
Fig. 6.1 shows the homologous pair for chromosome 11.
Fig. 6.1
Homologous chromosomes have the same genes located at the same loci. State one other feature shared by homologous chromosomes.
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