The diagram below shows a phase during meiosis in an animal cell - English General - NSC Life Sciences - Question 2 - 2021 - Paper 1
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The diagram below shows a phase during meiosis in an animal cell.
Identify part C.
Name the phase represented in the diagram.
B represents homologous chromosomes.... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:The diagram below shows a phase during meiosis in an animal cell - English General - NSC Life Sciences - Question 2 - 2021 - Paper 1
Step 1
Identify part C.
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Part C is the centromere.
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Name the phase represented in the diagram.
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The phase represented in the diagram is metaphase.
Step 3
What are homologous chromosomes?
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Homologous chromosomes are a pair of chromosomes that have the same structure and length, containing the same sequence of genes. One is inherited from the maternal parent and the other from the paternal parent.
Step 4
Explain the appearance of the chromosomes in the diagram.
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The chromosomes in the diagram appear as replicated structures. Each chromosome consists of two sister chromatids that are joined at the centromere. During meiosis, crossing over can occur where homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material, leading to genetic diversity.
Step 5
How much DNA (in arbitrary units) was in the parent cell at the beginning of the cell division?
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Since each daughter cell contains 12 arbitrary units of DNA, the parent cell must have had a total of 48 arbitrary units of DNA at the beginning of the cell division.
Step 6
Identify part B.
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Part B is identified as a sweat gland.
Step 7
Describe how structure A functions during thermoregulation on a cold day.
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Structure A, which is a blood vessel, will constrict to reduce blood flow towards the surface of the skin. This reduces heat loss and helps to maintain the body temperature in cold conditions.
Step 8
Explain why temperature needs to be kept constant in the human body.
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Temperature needs to be kept constant in the human body because enzymes function optimally at a specific temperature (around 37°C). Any deviations can lead to enzyme denaturation or loss of activity, affecting metabolic processes.
Step 9
Name the gland that secretes ADH.
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The pituitary gland secretes ADH.
Step 10
Describe osmoregulation on a cold day.
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On a cold day, the body conserves water by reabsorbing it in the kidneys while reducing the amount of sweat produced. This is largely controlled by ADH, which promotes water reabsorption in the renal tubules.
Step 11
Explain why the ADH levels in the body of this person are not normal for this person.
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In this person's case, the renal tubules are resistant to the effects of ADH. Consequently, water is not reabsorbed effectively, leading to the production of large volumes of dilute urine, which results in abnormally low ADH levels.
Step 12
Name the type of fertilisation in guppies.
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The type of fertilisation in guppies is internal fertilisation.
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Explain TWO ways in which the type of fertilisation named in QUESTION 2.4.1 increases reproductive success.
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Internal fertilisation allows sperm to be deposited directly inside the female, which increases the chances of successful fertilisation by minimizing the risk of environmental factors affecting sperm and eggs.
The fertilised eggs remain in the female’s body until they are ready to hatch, providing protection from predators and environmental dangers, leading to a higher survival rate for the offspring.
Step 14
Why are guppies regarded as being ovoviviparous?
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Guppies are regarded as ovoviviparous because the fertilised eggs develop inside the female's body, and the young are born live, rather than laying eggs externally.
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Why is the injection of progesterone a good treatment to prevent premature delivery?
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The injection of progesterone is a good treatment to prevent premature delivery as it maintains the lining of the uterus, thus supporting the pregnancy and preventing contractions that could lead to early labor.
Step 16
Identify: (a) Independent variable.
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The independent variable is the dosage of progesterone administered to the participants.
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(b) Dependent variable.
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The dependent variable is the glucose levels measured in the participants.
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Describe how the investigators determined whether any of the participants in Group A had developed gestational diabetes.
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The investigators determined if participants from Group A developed gestational diabetes by measuring their glucose levels daily. A sustained increase in glucose levels would indicate the development of the condition.
Step 19
State TWO factors that were kept constant when the progesterone was administered in Group A.
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The dosage of progesterone given was kept constant at 250 mg.
The timing of the injection was kept constant for all participants, occurring between weeks 16 and 20 of gestation.
Step 20
Explain the importance of group B in this investigation.
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Group B serves as the control group, which helps to establish a baseline for comparison against Group A. This allows researchers to determine the effects of progesterone treatment specifically, as any changes in glucose levels can be attributed to the treatment compared to a group that did not receive it.