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IB Biology HL 2.1.6 Shared and distinctive division mechanisms Question Bank

Practise IB Biology HL 2.1.6 by comparing shared mechanisms and division-specific events in mitosis and meiosis.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Analyse which chromosome movements are shared and which depend on homologous pairing.
  • Distinguish chromatid separation from crossing over, chiasmata and reduction division.
  • Evaluate a comparison of mitosis and meiosis using event sequence and chromosome behaviour.

D2.1.6—Shared features question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

What process occurs in both mitosis and meiosis?

A

Formation of chiasmata

B

Reduction division

C

Separation of chromatids

D

Exchange of alleles between non-sister chromatids

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