Cambridge IGCSE Biology practice

Paper 3 structured question: Sexual reproduction

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Sexual reproduction

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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

Fertilization is essential for forming a new organism in sexual reproduction.

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Fertilization combines the nuclei of two gametes to create a new nucleus with genetic material from both parents.

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State what fertilization is.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

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Fertilization involves the fusion of nuclei from male and female gametes to form a new nucleus.

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Describe what happens during fertilization.
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