Higher Tier Biology Paper 2H
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COMBINED SCIENCE: TRILOGY
Higher Tier
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Biology Paper 2H
Monday 9 June 2025 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes
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• The maximum mark for this paper is 70.
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
• You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers.
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0 1 This question is about genetics. box
The fur colour of rabbits is controlled by two alleles.
0 1 . 1 Draw one line from each term to the meaning of the term relating to genetics
in rabbits.
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0 1 . 2 In rabbits: box
• the allele for brown fur (B) is dominant
• the allele for white fur (b) is recessive.
A rabbit with the alleles Bb and a rabbit with the alleles bb breed together.
Determine the probability that one of the offspring will have white fur.
You should:
• complete the Punnett square diagram
• identify any offspring that will have white fur.
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