plumiChromosome behaviour in mitosis: CAIE A‑Level Biology questions
Every CAIE A-Level Biology exam question on 5.2 Chromosome behaviour in mitosis, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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Q4(c)
The whole paper ↗![June 2024 Paper 2, question 4(c): Stem cells are found in the lining of the bronchi. Describe the function of centrioles and explain how they are involved in the cell cycle of a stem cell. [4] [](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/970021-jun24-04-c-qp.webp)
Q6(b)(i)
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Q6(b)(iii)
The whole paper ↗![Specimen Paper 2, question 6(b)(iii): Describe the stage of mitosis shown in cell J. [2] [Total: 12] Copyright Acknowledgements:](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/970002-spec-06-biii-qp.webp)
All 7 questions on Chromosome behaviour in mitosis, as a list
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q18 (1 mark): Eukaryotic organisms grow and increase in size as a result of cell division. The diagram shows some stages of mitosis with one stage missing, labelled X. X What
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q19 (1 mark): The graphs show various distance measurements taken from the start of metaphase of mitosis. The graphs are to scale when compared to one another. X distance tim
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q20 (1 mark): Which row is correct for the start of anaphase of mitosis? DNA is associated state of the form of DNA with histone cell surface proteins membrane A chromosomes
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q4(c) (4 marks): Stem cells are found in the lining of the bronchi. Describe the function of centrioles and explain how they are involved in the cell cycle of a stem cell. [4] [
- Specimen, Paper 1, Q23 (1 mark): Which statement about the behaviour of chromosomes during mitosis is correct? A They attach to the spindle fibres to contain them within the nucleus. B They con
- Specimen, Paper 2, Q6(b)(i) (3 marks): Complete Fig. 6.2 by naming the stage of mitosis shown in each of cells J, K and L in Fig. 6.2. [3]
- Specimen, Paper 2, Q6(b)(iii) (2 marks): Describe the stage of mitosis shown in cell J. [2] [Total: 12] Copyright Acknowledgements:
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