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Replication and division of nuclei and cells: CAIE A‑Level Biology questions

Every CAIE A-Level Biology exam question on 5.1 Replication and division of nuclei and cells, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q17

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 17: Which row is correct for stem cells? can be involved in the can repair cells formation of phagocytes A yes no B yes yes C no no D no yes
  2. Q20

    Specimen · Paper 1

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    Specimen Paper 1, question 20: The diagram shows the mitotic cell cycle. During which phase is DNA replicated? cytokinesis D C B A
  3. Q22

    Specimen · Paper 1

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    Specimen Paper 1, question 22: The electron micrograph shows a group of human chromosomes. W Y X Which label is correct for each of the structures labelled W, X and Y? W X Y A centriole centr
  4. Q6(b)(ii)

    Specimen · Paper 2

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    Specimen Paper 2, question 6(b)(ii): State one feature of the cell in interphase, visible in Fig. 6.2, that shows this cell is not in early interphase. [1]
All 4 questions on Replication and division of nuclei and cells, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q17 (1 mark): Which row is correct for stem cells? can be involved in the can repair cells formation of phagocytes A yes no B yes yes C no no D no yes
  2. Specimen, Paper 1, Q20 (1 mark): The diagram shows the mitotic cell cycle. During which phase is DNA replicated? cytokinesis D C B A
  3. Specimen, Paper 1, Q22 (1 mark): The electron micrograph shows a group of human chromosomes. W Y X Which label is correct for each of the structures labelled W, X and Y? W X Y A centriole centr
  4. Specimen, Paper 2, Q6(b)(ii) (1 mark): State one feature of the cell in interphase, visible in Fig. 6.2, that shows this cell is not in early interphase. [1]

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