AS & A Level Biology (9700) — October–November 2023, Paper 22

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Question 1 · 7 marks · 5 The mitotic cell cycle

During interphase and mitosis of the cell cycle, the chromosomes within a cell go through a number of changes. Each chromosome is composed of DNA complexed with proteins. In…

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Question 2 · 12 marks · 2 Biological molecules

Keratin is the structural protein in feathers of birds. Keratin polypeptides are composed of a high proportion of cysteine amino acids, which have sulfur-containing R groups.…

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Question 3 · 14 marks · 8 Transport in mammals

The liver receives blood from the hepatic artery and from the hepatic portal vein. The hepatic portal vein transports blood from the digestive system. Hepatocytes are the main…

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Question 4 · 12 marks · 9 Gas exchange / 8 Transport in mammals

The alveoli of the lungs are the main gas exchange surface in humans. Explain how blood flow through the alveolar capillaries helps to maintain steep diffusion gradients for gas…

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Question 5 · 9 marks · 10 Infectious diseases

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium. In the majority of people, only the lungs are affected. In most cases, the transmission of TB from an infected…

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Question 6 · 6 marks · 7 Transport in plants

Water that is absorbed from the soil solution by the roots of a plant enters xylem vessels and is transported to the leaves and buds. Fig. 6.1: a spider diagram listing four…

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