Continuity of Species (HSC SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What does continuity of species describe?
What does continuity of species describe?
How species pass traits to offspring
What two key factors ensure continuity of species?
What two key factors ensure continuity of species?
Genetic stability and genetic variation
What must occur during mitosis for genetic continuity?
What must occur during mitosis for genetic continuity?
Same number and types of genes in daughters
How do offspring in asexual reproduction receive characteristics?
How do offspring in asexual reproduction receive characteristics?
Identical traits from one parent
Which is a mechanism ensuring genetic continuity?
Which is a mechanism ensuring genetic continuity?
Orderly chromosome distribution
What creates genetic variation through sexual reproduction?
What creates genetic variation through sexual reproduction?
Crossing over and independent assortment
What do DNA repair enzymes do?
What do DNA repair enzymes do?
Scan DNA and replace incorrect nucleotides
What characterises Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP)?
What characterises Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP)?
Cannot repair DNA damage from UV rays
Why does accurate DNA replication matter for heredity?
Why does accurate DNA replication matter for heredity?
Material transfers accurately across cells
How does natural selection maintain species continuity?
How does natural selection maintain species continuity?
Fittest individuals survive to reproduce