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Section B, Question 11(c)Question part (c)
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c. A Tasmanian devil was found to have three tumours: T1, T2 and T3. T3 T2 T1 The tumours were identified using PCR and gel electrophoresis. The three tumours were compared to norm
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i. Identify two variables the scientists would control when completing gel electrophoresis. 2 marks
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ii. Analysing the results of the gel electrophoresis, identify T1, T2 and T3 as either D1 or D2 and complete the following table. 1 mark Tumour Tumour identification (D1 or D2) T1
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iii. How was the validity of results maintained? 1 mark Source of all other images for Question 11: Kwon, YM et al., ‘Tasman-PCR: a genetic diagnostic assay for Tasmanian devil fac
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Question 1 Which one of the following correctly matches the nucleic acid molecule with its role? Molecule Role A. DNA carries genetic information to ribosomes B. tRNA carries amino
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Question 1 Prokaryotes regulate gene expression using the trp operon. In the trp operon repression model, when the level of tryptophan is high in the cell A. the genes trpE, trpD,
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Question 2 The basic structure of two nucleotides is shown below. Each nucleotide has three subunits. uracil O X Y H3C thymine Source: A Step BioMed/Shutterstock.com It can be conc
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Question 2 Transformed bacterial cells can be used to produce large quantities of human insulin. In the process of producing human insulin, scientists A. extract insulin from a hum
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Instructions for Section A Answer all questions in pencil on the answer sheet provided for multiple-choice questions. Choose the response that is correct or that best answers the q
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Question 3 Which one of the following is a correct statement? A. Step 1 represents translation. B. There are six introns in the gene. C. RNA polymerase is required for Step 3. D. T
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Question 3 An experimental drug for the treatment of diabetes is given to a large group of people to confirm its effectiveness, monitor for side effects and collect information tha
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Instructions for Section A Answer all questions in pencil on the answer sheet provided for multiple-choice questions. Choose the response that is correct or that best answers the q
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