AS & A Level Biology (9700) — October–November 2024, Paper 42

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Question 1 · 9 marks · 14 Homeostasis

Fig. 1.1 is a diagram of part of a Bowman's capsule and a glomerular capillary. Label A points to a cell of the Bowman's capsule wall with finger-like processes; label B points to…

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Question 2 · 9 marks · 17 Selection and evolution

Several different processes can affect allele frequencies in populations. Outline the processes that may affect allele frequencies in wildlife populations.

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Question 3 · 13 marks · 19 Genetic technology

The treatment of many diseases has been improved by the use of genetic technology in medicine. Explain what is meant by genetic engineering.

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Question 4 · 6 marks · 16 Inheritance

Genetic crosses can be used to investigate patterns of inheritance. A mutation in a gene involved in fruit colour in tomato plants, Solanum lycopersicum, results in the production…

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Question 5 · 12 marks · 17 Selection and evolution

Phenotypic variation exists in natural populations. There are many causes of variation. Natural selection determines which phenotypes are advantageous. Variation in a particular…

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Question 6 · 7 marks · 12 Energy and respiration

DCPIP is an indicator and can be used to determine the rate of respiration of organisms such as yeast. State the category of indicators to which DCPIP belongs.

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Question 7 · 13 marks · 13 Photosynthesis

Paper chromatography is a technique that can be used to separate and identify different chloroplast pigments. Describe how the results of paper chromatography can be used to…

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Question 8 · 11 marks · 15 Control and coordination

Fig. 8.1 is a diagram of a motor neurone. On Fig. 8.1, label X points to a cell located along the axon, and label Y points to a part within the cell body. Label Z points to a…

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Question 9 · 10 marks · 18 Classification, biodiversity and conservation

The red ruffed lemur, Varecia rubra, is a mammal found only in the rainforests of the Masoala region in north east Madagascar. Fig. 9.1 shows a red ruffed lemur. The International…

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Question 10 · 10 marks · 14 Homeostasis

Blood glucose concentration is maintained around a set point by homeostasis. Explain the principles of homeostasis.

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