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Biology 9700/41May/June 2013

Cambridge A-Level · A Level Structured Questions · worked solutions for every part, with the mark scheme

10
questions
100
marks
120
minutes

Topics Photosynthesis · Inheritance · Classification, Biodiversity and Conservation · Homeostasis · Genetic Technology · (outdated) Biotechnology · +5 more

Q1PhotosynthesisHomeostasisFree sample
(a)

Fig. 1.1 shows a transverse section through a dicotyledonous leaf.

Name A, B and C.

A ______

B ______

C ______

3M
(b)

The leaf is the main photosynthetic organ in most plants. For the light-independent stage of photosynthesis to occur, carbon dioxide must be present.

(i)

Describe how carbon dioxide enters the leaf.

2M
(ii)

Name the compound that combines with carbon dioxide in the light-independent stage in a C3 plant.

1M
(iii)

Outline the role of reduced NADP in the light-independent stage.

2M

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  • Q2Genetic Technology15M
  • Q3(outdated) Biotechnology7M
  • Q4Energy and Respiration17M
  • Q5(outdated) Aspects of Human Reproduction7M
  • Q6Control and Coordination · Inheritance · Selection and Evolution15M
  • Q7Inheritance8M
  • Q8Classification, Biodiversity and Conservation8M
  • Q9Classification, Biodiversity and Conservation15M
  • Q10(outdated) Crop Plants · Photosynthesis15M
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