CAIE A-Level Biology AS 5.2.1 Chromosome Behaviour in Mitosis Questions
Explain chromosome condensation, alignment and separation during mitosis using evidence from each question and its mark scheme.
- Syllabus
- 2028–2030
- Course
- Biology 9700
- Level
- AS
Exam points
- Explain chromosome behaviour during mitosis, including chromosome condensation, alignment and separation.
CAIE A-Level Biology AS 5.2.1 Chromosome Behaviour in Mitosis Questions question 1
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During interphase of the cell cycle, individual chromosomes cannot be seen within the nucleus. The genetic material is termed chromatin during this stage.
Changes occur to chromatin during mitosis so that chromosomes become visible.
State what happens to chromatin so that individual chromosomes can be seen during mitosis.
coiling / supercoiling / condensation / becomes more compact / AW ;
e.g. becomes shorter and fatter
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