AS & A Level Biology (9700) — May–June 2024, Paper 22

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Question 1 · 9 marks · Gas exchange

Smooth muscle is a tissue composed of smooth muscle cells. The cells contain cytoplasm packed with proteins that are involved in contraction and relaxation. Smooth muscle is…

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Question 2 · 12 marks · Cell structure

Alveolar macrophages are cells of the immune system that remain in the alveolar region of the gas exchange system. The macrophages protect against infection caused by pathogens…

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Question 3 · 6 marks · Enzymes

Lysozyme is an antibacterial enzyme that was discovered in 1921 by Alexander Fleming, the scientist who discovered penicillin. Lysozyme catalyses the hydrolysis of glycosidic…

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Question 4 · 17 marks · Biological molecules

In the mesophyll tissue of leaves, products of photosynthesis can be used to synthesise organic compounds, such as the polysaccharide cellulose and some amino acids. A source of…

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Question 5 · 5 marks · Cell division

During interphase of the cell cycle, individual chromosomes cannot be seen within the nucleus. The genetic material is termed chromatin during this stage. Changes occur to…

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Question 6 · 6 marks · Infectious disease

Some people who are infected with HIV have HIV/AIDS. State the full term for HIV.

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