Sexual Reproduction — Core Past Papers
Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 · Syllabus 16.2 · Strict Definitions Exam
Section A: Definitions
5 questions · Paper 2 / 3
Define sexual reproduction.
Define fertilisation.
What is a gamete?
What is a zygote?
State what happens to the zygote in early development.
Section B: Genetic Outcomes
5 questions · Paper 3 / 4
How do the offspring of sexual reproduction compare genetically to each other?
Why does sexual reproduction produce genetically different offspring?
How do offspring from sexual reproduction compare genetically to their parents?
Compare sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction in terms of genetic variation in offspring.
State one advantage of the genetic variation produced by sexual reproduction.
Section C: Vocabulary
5 questions · Paper 2
What is the biological term for a sex cell?
Name the single cell formed immediately after fertilisation.
What term describes offspring that are genetically identical to the parent?
Name the process by which the nuclei of two gametes join together.
What is the term for the differences seen between individuals of the same species produced by sexual reproduction?
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