AS & A Level Biology (9700) — May–June 2024, Paper 23

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Question 1 · 14 marks · Cell structure

The Zika virus is a pathogen that can infect human cells. Fig. 1.1 is a drawing of the structure of a Zika virus, showing an outer layer of repeating protein units enclosing an…

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Question 2 · 10 marks · Biological molecules

Collagen is a fibrous protein that is found in many tissues in animals. Describe the structure of a collagen molecule and the structure of a collagen fibre.

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Question 3 · 11 marks · Transport in mammals

Arteries, capillaries and veins are three types of blood vessel. Table 3.1 shows some features of these three types of blood vessel. Complete Table 3.1 by using a tick if the…

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Question 4 · 9 marks · Transport in plants

Lignin and suberin are polymers that are present in plant tissues. Describe and explain the roles of lignin and suberin in the transport of water through the roots and stem of a…

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Question 5 · 10 marks · Cell membranes and transport

Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) are enzymes that regulate the cell cycle. Cell signalling by ligands causes the activation of CDKs in target cells. Outline the main stages in the…

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Question 6 · 6 marks · Nucleic acids and protein synthesis

DNA and RNA are polynucleotides. Describe three ways in which the structure of messenger RNA (mRNA) differs from the structure of DNA. In each of your answers, include information…

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