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a. To what group of biological monomers does tryptophan belong? Use information in the diagram to justify your response. 2 marks Instructions for Section B Answer all questions in
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a. Compare where you would find each type of nucleic acid inside a typical animal cell. 2 marks
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b. Using your knowledge of the DNA and RNA found in cells, complete the following table. 3 marks Nucleic acid DNA RNA Number of nucleotide strands Type of pentose sugar present Ful
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b. The synthesis of tryptophan in prokaryotic cells such as Escherichia coli is regulated. The positions of both the regulatory region and the structural genes are shown in the dia
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c. The diagram below shows RNA processing in eukaryotic cells. 3 marks component Q component P AAAAA ... AAAAA ... Molecule X Molecule Y Molecule Z Step 1 Step 2 component Q Source
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i. In the diagram above, label the molecules X, Y and Z.
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ii. Compare the roles of components P and Q in molecule Y.
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Question 2 (4 marks) In a functioning cell, polypeptides such as enzymes are synthesised and delivered to specific cellular organelles.
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Question 2 (7 marks) A student found an unusual plant species growing in the local park. Without knowing what type of plants they were, the student undertook experiments to identif
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a. To which plant group (C3, C4 or CAM) would this unusual plant species most likely belong? Justify your answer. 3 marks 23 2023 BIOLOGY EXAM D O N O T W R I T E I N T H I S A R E
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a. State the role of the Golgi apparatus in this process. 1 mark
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