OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology

OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology Genetic Inheritance Exam Questions

Free OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology exam questions on Genetic Inheritance, with mark schemes. Covers alleles, genetic crosses, inherited disorders and sex determination.

Genetic Inheritance exam questions

These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of 3.5 Inheritance, including Genetic Inheritance. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.

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About OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology Genetic Inheritance

This sub-topic covers inheritance.

What you need to know

  • Terms Dominant, recessive, homozygous and heterozygous.
  • Crosses Punnett squares and ratios.
  • Disorders Cystic fibrosis and polydactyly.

Common mistakes in Genetic Inheritance

  • Mixing genotype and phenotype.
  • Wrong ratios.

Try two Genetic Inheritance exam-style questions

1. What is the ratio from Aa x Aa? (1 mark)

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3 : 1 dominant to recessive.

2. State the sex chromosomes of a male. (1 mark)

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XY.

Genetic Inheritance FAQs

What does this cover?

Crosses, disorders and sex determination.

Is embryo screening examined?

Yes, including ethical issues.