9700/42

Biology 9700/42May/June 2016

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

10
questions
100
marks
120
minutes

Topics Inheritance · Energy and Respiration · Genetic Technology · Photosynthesis · Selection and Evolution · Classification, Biodiversity and Conservation · +2 more

Q1Energy and RespirationFree sample
(a)

ATP and coenzyme A both play important roles in respiration.

Fig. 1.1 represents the molecular structure of coenzyme A.

Fig. 1.1

(i)

With reference to Fig. 1.1, state two structural similarities between coenzyme A and ATP.

2M
(ii)

Describe the role of coenzyme A in respiration.

3M
(b)

Fig. 1.2 summarises the reactions that take place after glucose has entered a certain type of cell.

Fig. 1.2

(i)

Suggest one type of cell in which the reactions shown in Fig. 1.2 could occur.

1M
(ii)

State the mechanism by which glucose enters the cell.

1M
(iii)

Name the type of reaction occurring at F and the type of reaction occurring at G.

F ______

G ______

2M
(iv)

With reference to Fig. 1.2, suggest one example of an ‘other metabolic pathway’ for phosphorylated glucose.

1M

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9 more questions
  • Q2Photosynthesis10M
  • Q3Genetic Technology · Inheritance13M
  • Q4Selection and Evolution · Genetic Technology13M
  • Q5Classification, Biodiversity and Conservation10M
  • Q6Inheritance10M
  • Q7Homeostasis11M
  • Q8Control and Coordination8M
  • Q9Energy and Respiration15M
  • Q10Inheritance15M
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