Genetics: Mendelian inheritance — KCSE Biology
KCSE Biology · 79 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives
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Key learning outcomes for this topic, aligned to the KNEC KCSE syllabus.
State Mendel's laws of inheritance
Solve genetics problems using Punnett squares for monohybrid crosses
Explain sex determination and sex-linked traits
Genetics: Mendelian inheritance
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State Mendel's law of independent assortment and give one example to illustrate it. (3 marks)
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Name the genetic disorder described below and state its mode of inheritance. "The blood of affected individuals fails to clot normally due to absence of a clotting factor; the condition is far more common in males than females" (2 marks)
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State Mendel's law of independent assortment and give one example to illustrate each law. (3 marks)
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Name the genetic disorder described below and state its mode of inheritance. "Affected individuals lack melanin pigment in skin, hair, and eyes; they are highly sensitive to sunlight and are at increased risk of skin cancer" (2 marks)
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