KISII SCHOOL Name……………………….

SPEED TEST REVISION Adm no…………………………….

WEEK-9(29-05/07/2015) Class………………………………..

TOPIC-GENETICS

Answer all questions on the spaces provided.

1. Explain the meaning of the term genetics. (1mark)

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2. Distinguish between continuous and discontinuous variation. (2marks)

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3. Name the point of attachment of chromatids on a chromosome (1mark)

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4. using a punnet square determine the offsprings from a cross between a homozygous tall plant
and homozygous dwarf plant. Use letter capital T to represent the gene for tallness. (4marks)

5. What is incomplete dominance? (1mark)

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6. State three applications of genetics. (3marks)

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7. State three causes of chromosomal mutation. (3marks)

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8. List four types of gene mutations. (4marks)

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9. State two types of mutations that can be induced in nature. (2marks)

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10. List four phenotypic characteristics that have been selected for the production of in modern
agriculture. (4marks)

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11. Give one example of a sex-linked trait in human on the Y- Chromosome. (2marks)

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12. Name two causes of variation in a species. (2marks)

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13. What is meant by the following terms? (2marks)

(a) Linkage

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(b) Sex-linkage

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14. Distinguish between monohybrid and dihybrid inheritance as used in genetics. (2marks)

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