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JURONG JUNIOR COLLEGE

JC2 Preliminary Examination 2018

CANDIDATE
NAME

CLASS

BIOLOGY 9744/01
Paper 1 Multiple Choice 14 September 2018
1 hour
Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write in soft pencil.
Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.
Write your name, class and index number on the Answer Sheet in the spaces provided unless this has
been done for you.

There are thirty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are four
possible answers A, B, C and D.
Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate Answer
Sheet.

Read the instructions on the Answer Sheet very carefully.

Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
Any rough working should be done in this booklet.
The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate.

This document consists of 22 printed pages.

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1 A severe inherited condition arises from the failure to produce an enzyme that breaks down
glycoproteins in cells. The condition can be diagnosed from an electron micrograph of a
patient’s cells.

Which abnormality would be observed in these cells?

A an incomplete chromosome due to lack of a gene

B larger lysosomes due to accumulation of glycoprotein

C less endoplasmic reticulum due to a reduction in protein synthesis

D thinner cell surface membrane due to lack of glycoprotein

2 The diagram shows a bacteriophage.

Which structure plays the most important role in host recognition?

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3 The diagram shows the structure of the polysaccharide chitin which is found in the cell wall
of fungi.

Which statements are correct for chitin and for cellulose?

1 The monomers are joined by 1, 4 glycosidic bonds.

2 Every second monosaccharide in the polysaccharide chain is rotated by 180°.

3 The polysaccharide contains the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and

nitrogen.

A 1, 2 and 3

B 1 and 2 only

C 1 and 3 only

D 2 only

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4 The cells in the roots of beetroot plants contain a red pigment.

When pieces of root tissue are soaked in cold water, some of the red pigment leaks out of
the cells into the water.

An experiment was carried out to investigate the effect of temperature on the loss of red
pigment from the root cells. It was found that the higher the temperature of the water, the
higher the rate of loss of red pigment from the root cells.

Which of these statements could explain this trend?

1 Enzymes in the cells denature as the temperature increases, so the pigment

can no longer be used for reactions inside the cells and diffuses out.

2 As the temperature increases, the tertiary structure of protein molecules in the

cell surface membrane changes, increasing the permeability of the
membrane.

3 Phospholipid molecules gain kinetic energy as temperature rises, increasing

the fluidity of the phospholipid bilayer and allowing pigment molecules to
diffuse out more easily.

A 1 and 2

B 2 and 3

C 2 only

D 3 only

5 The R group of the amino acid serine is −CH2−OH. The R group of the amino acid alanine
is −CH3. Where would you expect to find these amino acids in a globular protein soluble in
aqueous solution?

A Serine would be in the interior, and alanine would be on the exterior of the globular
protein.

B Alanine would be in the interior, and serine would be on the exterior of the globular
protein.

C Both serine and alanine would be in the interior of the globular protein.

D Both serine and alanine would be in the interior and on the exterior of the globular
protein.

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6 Which row correctly describes the structure of collagen?

covalent bonds hold the about one third of the collagen does not have a
A polypeptides within the amino acids in a quaternary structure
triple helices together molecule are glycine

each of the three there is a high proportion the triple helices are
B polypeptide strands forms of the amino acids proline insoluble in water
a right-handed helix and glycine

the polypeptides in a the triple helices are the glycine side chains
triple helix are held cross bonded to one are always on the outside
C
together by hydrogen another by hydrogen of the helix
bonds bonds

three polypeptide helices triple helices cross bond every third amino acid in
D are twisted together into to one another with a polypeptide is usually
a right-handed triple helix staggered ends glycine

7 The graph shows the effects of pH on the activity of the enzyme monoamine oxidase, as
measured by two different methods.

Which hypothesis is not supported by these results?

A Both acid and strong alkali denature the enzyme.

B The optimum pH is alkaline.

C Strong alkali causes a reversible change in the tertiary structure of the enzyme.

D The change in the catalytic properties of the enzyme caused by acid is reversible.

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8 Following a heart attack, the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase leaks into the blood plasma
from damaged heart muscle.

Which steps are required to obtain the best estimate of lactate dehydrogenase activity in
a sample of blood plasma?

incubate with
sterilise blood incubate with
lactate
plasma by substrate for lactate
dehydrogenase
heating dehydrogenase
inhibitor

A    key

B     = step required

C     = step not required

D   

9 Stem cells are found in many tissues that require frequent cell replacement such as the
skin, the intestine or the blood.

However, within their own environments, a bone marrow cell cannot be induced to produce
a skin cell and a skin cell cannot be induced to produce a bone marrow cell.

Which statement explains this?

A Different stem cells have only the genes required for their particular cell line.

B Genes not required for a particular cell line are methylated.

C Genes not required for a particular cell line are removed using restriction enzymes.

D mRNA that is not required for a particular cell line is destroyed.

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10 Which statements concerning DNA and RNA are correct?

1 Adenine and guanine are bases that have a double ring structure; cytosine,
thymine and uracil are bases with a single ring structure.

2 An adenine nucleotide from DNA is the same as an adenine nucleotide from

RNA; DNA adenine pairs with thymine and RNA adenine pairs with uracil.

3 The base pairing that occurs in a double DNA helix and when RNA is
synthesised during transcription is always according to the rule that a purine
pairs with a pyrimidine.

4 The two polynucleotides on a DNA molecule run in opposite directions so that

the double helix formed has two strands that are parallel to each other.

A 1, 2 and 3

B 1, 2 and 4

C 1, 3 and 4

D 2, 3 and 4

11 The table compares the structure and function of some elements involved in transcription.

made of interacts with codes for

protein protein protein

RNA polymerase 1 2 3
promoter 4 5 6
terminator 7 8 9
gene 10 11 12

Which combination of numbers link the four elements listed to their structures and
functions?

A 1, 5, 6, 9 and 12

B 1, 5, 8, 11 and 12

C 2, 6, 7, 8 and 11

D 3, 4, 8, 10 and 12

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12 Which statements about bacterial genetic transfer are incorrect?

1 In transformation, bacterial cells which possess competence factors can take

up only plasmids from the surroundings.

2 Homologous recombination is always involved in bacterial genetic transfer.

3 After conjugation, the donor and recipient cells always contain the same
genetic information.

4 Binary fission will not contribute to genetic variation in bacterial chromosomes.

A 1, 2 and 3

B 1, 2 and 4

C 1 and 3 only

D 2 and 3 only

13 In which process do nucleosomes play a role in eukaryotes?

1 tRNA activation

2 transcription regulation

3 DNA supercoiling

A 1, 2 and 3

B 2 and 3 only

C 2 only

D 3 only

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14 A mutation occurred in an Escherichia coli cell. Given that glucose and lactose are both
absent from the growth medium, and the structural genes of the lac operon are expressed
efficiently, where could the mutation have taken place in the E. coli cell?

1 in the operator of the lac operon

2 in the lacI regulatory gene

3 in the promoter of the lac structural genes

A 1, 2 and 3

B 1 and 2 only

C 2 and 3 only

D 1 only

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15 The graphs show various distance measurements taken from metaphase of mitosis
onwards. The graphs are to scale when compared to one another.

Which row correctly identifies the distance measurement for each graph?

X Y Z

A distance between distance between distance of centromeres

poles of spindle sister chromatids from poles of spindle

B distance between distance of centromeres distance between

poles of spindle from poles of spindle sister chromatids

C distance of centromeres distance between distance between

from poles of spindle poles of spindle sister chromatids

D distance of centromeres distance between distance between

from poles of spindle sister chromatids poles of spindle

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16 Which feature of the life cycle of some viruses may result in the development of cancer?

A Viral RNA can integrate into the chromosomes of host cells.

B Viruses can cause cell lysis and spread to other host cells.

C Viruses can cause loss of function mutations in proto-oncogenes.

D Viruses can increase the rate of the cell cycle of host cells.

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17 Two strains of a certain mould, one that produced black spores (+) and the other that
produced white spores (tn) were crossed.

After fertilisation, the resulting hybrid mould formed four spores by meiosis. Each of these
spores then divided once by mitosis so that eight spores were formed in a row. The relative
arrangements of the black and white spores made it possible to identify the positions of
the planes of the first and second meiotic divisions.

meiosis I meiosis II mitosis arrangement of spores

tn
+

Random examination of the rows of spores formed revealed six possible patterns as
shown below.

1 2 3 4 5 6

In which two of these did crossing over not occur?

A 1 and 4

B 2 and 4

C 3 and 5

D 3 and 6

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18 In a monohybrid, sex-linked genetic cross involving dominant and recessive alleles,

different phenotypes are observed.

Which statement correctly explains these different phenotypes?

A Expression of the recessive allele only occurs in males, because the Y chromosome
lacks the relevant gene.

B The nucleotide sequences of the two alleles each produces a different mRNA
molecule, only one of which is translated into a functional protein.

C The recessive allele present in the male is unlikely to be transcribed and translated,
as the male does not have a corresponding nucleotide sequence on the shorter Y
chromosome.

D Transcription of alleles at different loci leads to transcription and translation of active

and inactive enzymes.

19 The genetic determination of dogs’ coats can be quite complex, with many different genes
acting at the same time.

• The dominant allele E gives brown tones. The recessive allele e results in red
tones.

• The colour intensity is due to another gene. The dominant allele B gives a
dark colour, whereas the recessive allele b results in a light colour.

What would be the genotype of a light brown dog produced from a cross between a dark
brown dog and a light red dog?

A EEbb

B EeBb

C eeBb

D Eebb

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20 A student carried out an investigation into the effect of light intensity on photosynthesis.
Several groups of spinach leaf discs were placed in test tubes of water. The discs all sank
to the bottoms of the tubes. Each tube was placed at a measured distance from a lamp.

As photosynthesis occurs, the build-up of oxygen gas in the leaf discs causes them to rise
from the bottom of the tube upwards. The results are shown in the table below.

tube number distance from lamp / mm time taken for five discs to float / s
1 50 125
2 100 210
3 150 360
4 200 600
5 250 none floated in the time available

Which of these statements are true?

1 The compensation point occurs between 200 and 250 mm.

2 A variable which is controlled is the distance of the tube from the light source.

3 The time taken for the discs to rise is directly proportional to the distance from
the lamp.

A 1, 2 and 3

B 1 and 3 only

C 1 only

D 2 and 3 only

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21 The diagram shows the reactions of the hydrogen carriers in the Krebs cycle.

The average yield of ATP, in oxidative phosphorylation, is 2.5 molecules from each
molecule of reduced NAD and 1.5 molecules from each molecule of reduced FAD.

What is the average yield of ATP from the hydrogen carriers reduced in the Krebs cycle
from one molecule of glucose?

A 9

B 18

C 28

D 32

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22 The diagram shows the flow of carbon atoms in cellular respiration in a plant cell, where
processes P, Q and R are key stages.

Which statements are correct?

1 Process P involves the formation of lactic acid and regeneration of the

oxidised form of compound W.

2 Compound Y is starch which hydrolyses into acetyl-CoA.

3 In process Q, compound Z undergoes oxidative decarboxylation.

4 Cycle S produces large amounts of reduced coenzymes for oxidative

phosphorylation.

5 One molecule of compound X yields 36-38 ATP molecules when completely

oxidised.

A 1, 2 and 4

B 1 and 3

C 2 and 5

D 3, 4 and 5

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23 What is the correct sequence of events in a cell in response to insulin?

A Hormone binding to receptor  dimerisation of polypeptides  cross phosphorylation

 activation of insulin response protein  activation of glycogen phosphorylase

B Hormone binding to receptor  dimerisation of polypeptides  cross phosphorylation

 activation of insulin response protein  activation of glycogen synthase

C Hormone binding to receptor  cross phosphorylation  dimerisation of polypeptides

 activation of protein kinases  activation of glycogen phosphorylase

D Hormone binding to receptor  cross phosphorylation  dimerisation of polypeptides

 activation of insulin response protein  activation of glycogen synthase

24 Animals with horizontal stripes are bitten less frequently by tsetse flies. The flies carry
diseases that infect zebras.

Which explains how zebras might evolve to have more horizontal stripes?

A Bites from tsetse flies cause mutations. If a zebra has a mutation it will die and not
pass its genes to its offspring which will not have more horizontal stripes.

B If two zebras with horizontal stripes mate, their offspring will have more horizontal
stripes. Horizontal stripes will become dominant. This is natural selection.

C Tsetse flies are a selection pressure. The zebras would gradually develop more
horizontal stripes and pass them on to their offspring so they are not bitten by flies.

D Zebras with more horizontal stripes get fewer diseases from tsetse flies. These zebras
live longer and breed more, passing the allele for more horizontal stripes to their
offspring.

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25 Two areas of molecular biology that have received considerable attention in evolutionary
studies are the genetic code and cytochrome c. Cytochrome c is an essential component
of all respiratory electron transport chains.

Which statements lend evidence to the ideas that

• all living organisms are related

• there is a single, rather than a multiple, origin of life?

1 The almost universal nature of the genetic code is a result of evolutionary

convergence from multiple lineages.

2 The sequence of the amino acids in cytochrome c is similar in organisms that

are from similar environments or with similar metabolic demands.

3 The majority of organisms have the same, or similar, amino acid sequences
for cytochrome c.

4 When transferred into a very dissimilar organism, a gene coding for

cytochrome c will lead to the expression of a protein that will function in the
other organism.

A 1 and 2

B 1, 3 and 4

C 2 and 3

D 3 and 4

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26 The table below shows the amino acid sequence of part of the β-haemoglobin molecule
found in six different vertebrates. The β-globin chain has a total of 146 amino acids. Only
the amino acids found in positions 101 to 116 are represented.

amino acid position

vertebrate
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116
human (Hu) glu asn phe arg leu leu gly asn val leu val cys val leu ala his
red kangaroo (RK) glu asn phe lys leu leu gly asn ile ile val Ile cys leu ala glu
rhesus monkey (RM) glu asn phe lys leu leu gly asn val leu val cys val leu ala his
gorilla (G) glu asn phe lys leu leu gly asn val leu val cys val leu ala his
chimpanzee (C) glu asn phe arg leu leu gly asn val leu val cys val leu ala his
horse (Ho) glu asn phe arg leu leu gly asn val leu ala leu val val ala arg

Using the information above, a suitable phylogenetic diagram would be

Hu C G RM RK Ho

G RM Hu C RK Ho

RK Ho RM G C Hu

Hu C RK Ho G RM

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27 Which statement regarding a B cell expressing both IgM and IgD on its membrane is
incorrect?

A The L chains of the IgM and IgD have identical amino acid sequences.

B The constant parts of the H chains of the IgM and IgD have different amino acid
sequences.

C The IgM and IgD have different antigenic specificities.

D If it is triggered by antigen and T-cell signals to proliferate and differentiate, it may

differentiate into a plasma cell that may secrete IgG, IgE, or IgA antibodies.

28 After contact with the polio virus a child developed polio and recovered. Twelve months
later the child came in contact with the polio virus again but did not show any symptoms
of the disease.

This happened because, shortly after the first infection, the child

A had an injection of polio antibodies.

B grew B memory cells specific to polio.

C grew B memory cells that could respond to any virus.

D developed T cells that consumed the new polio particles.

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29 The diagram shows the effect of increasing temperatures on the ice and snow cover at the
polar regions.

Which effect of higher temperatures in the polar regions could increase global warming?

A Increased evaporation leads to more rainfall, which absorbs heat from the land and
the sea.

B Melting of ice and snow results in less reflection of sunlight and more heat absorption
by the Earth.

C Melting of sea ice caused more cloud formation, which increases absorption of heat
in the atmosphere.

D Earlier melting of snow allows vegetation cover to increase faster, reducing loss of
heat from the surface of the Earth.

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30 Rice crops in Japan are damaged by the green rice leafhopper (Nephotettix cincticeps), a
pest that reduces crop yield.

In a study of the effect of climate change on crop damage by the green rice leafhopper, it
was found that an increase in winter temperatures caused an increase in crop damage,
while an increase in summer temperatures caused a decrease in crop damage.

Which of the following are possible explanations for these findings?

1 Increased temperatures in the summer cause a rise in metabolic rate that

results in the pests reproducing more rapidly.

2 Increased temperatures in the summer raise the metabolic rate above the
range that the pests can tolerate.

3 Increased temperatures in the winter disrupt the pests’ life cycle and result in
fewer being able to reproduce.

4 Increased temperatures in the winter allow more pests to survive and results
in an increase in the pest population.

A 1 and 3

B 1 and 4

C 2 and 3

D 2 and 4

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JURONG JUNIOR COLLEGE
JC2 Preliminary Examination 2018

CANDIDATE
Answers
NAME

CLASS

BIOLOGY 9744/01
Paper 1 Multiple Choice 14 September 2018
1 hour
Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write in soft pencil.
Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.
Write your name, class and index number on the Answer Sheet in the spaces provided unless this
has been done for you.

Read the instructions on the Answer Sheet very carefully.

This document consists of 22 printed pages and 2 blank pages.

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Qn Ans Qn Ans Qn Ans

1 B 11 B 21 B
2 C 12 A 22 D
3 B 13 B 23 B
4 B 14 B 24 D
5 B 15 C 25 D
6 D 16 D 26 C
7 C 17 D 27 C
8 A 18 B 28 B
9 B 19 D 29 B
10 C 20 C 30 D

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JURONG JUNIOR COLLEGE
JC2 Preliminary Examination 2018

CANDIDATE
NAME

INDEX
CLASS
NUMBER

BIOLOGY 9744/02
Paper 2 Structured Questions 23 August 2018
2 hours
Candidates answer on the Question Paper.

No Additional Materials are required.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write your class, index number and name in the spaces at the top of this page.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.

Answer all questions in the spaces provided on the Question Paper.

The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate. For Examiner’s Use
You may lose marks if you do not show your working or if you do not use
appropriate units. 1

2
At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part 3
question.
4

Total

This document consists of 27 printed pages and 1 blank page.

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Answer all the questions in this section.

1 Fig. 1.1 shows an electron micrograph of mitochondria cross-sections.

Fig. 1.1

(a) With reference to Fig. 1.1, state one visible feature of the mitochondrion and explain
how this feature is adapted for the mitochondrion’s function. [3]

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Fig. 1.2 shows the molecular structure of carbonyl cyanide-4-(trifluoromethoxy)

phenylhydrazone (FCCP). FCCP is a respiratory poison that binds protons and transports
them across the phospholipid bilayer of the inner mitochondrial membrane. Protons alone
are unable to diffuse freely in this manner.

Fig. 1.2

(b) Explain, in relation to their properties, why FCCP readily diffuses across the
phospholipid bilayer while protons do not. [2]

___________________________________________________________________

In the presence of FCCP, the rate of ATP synthesis during respiration is significantly
diminished. The rate is further reduced if oxygen becomes unavailable. In such conditions
where oxygen is depleted, cells continue to oxidise glucose to form pyruvate and sustain
ATP synthesis.

________________________________________________________________

(ii) State the location where the biochemical pathway enabling the continual oxidation
of glucose to form pyruvate occurs. [1]

________________________________________________________________

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(iii) Explain how ATP synthesis can be sustained in the absence of oxygen in yeast
cells. [3]

________________________________________________________________

[Total: 10]

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2 Fig. 2.1 shows a triglyceride molecule.

Fig. 2.1

(a) (i) State the names of the two types of molecules that undergo condensation reactions
to form a triglyceride. [2]

________________________________________________________________

(ii) Describe what is meant by a condensation reaction. [2]

________________________________________________________________

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(iii) The triglyceride in Fig. 2.1 is saturated.

Explain how the structure would be different for an unsaturated triglyceride. [3]

________________________________________________________________

(b) The eukaryotic cell surface membrane contains phospholipids, cholesterol and
proteins.

(i) Describe how a phospholipid molecule differs from a triglyceride molecule. [2]

________________________________________________________________

(ii) Describe the roles of cholesterol in eukaryotic cell surface membranes. [2]

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(c) The respiratory quotient, RQ, is used to show which substrate is being metabolised by
cells. It can be determined using the equation below.

Lauric acid is a saturated fatty acid found in coconuts and has a chain of 12 carbon
atoms.

(i) Complete the equation below which outlines the aerobic respiration of lauric acid.
[1]

C12H24O2 + ……. O2  12CO2 + 12H2O

(ii) Calculate the RQ value for lauric acid.

Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

RQ value = …….……. [1]

[Total: 13]

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3 Lysosomes are important membrane-bound organelles within animal cells.

They contain many different types of enzymes that hydrolyse lipids, nucleic acids,
polysaccharides or proteins. When phagocytic vesicles containing these food substances
fuse with lysosomes, the internal pH of lysosomes will be lowered to a range of pH 4.5 to
pH 5.0 resulting in the activation of the lysosome enzymes.

(a) Describe how proteins are hydrolysed.

You may use annotated diagrams to illustrate your answer. [4]

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(b) Explain how the lysosome enzymes can be activated by the change in pH. [3]

___________________________________________________________________

[Total: 10]

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4 Fig. 4.1 shows the elongation phase of translation.

Fig. 4.1

(a) On Fig. 4.1, draw an arrow to show the direction of translocation of the ribosome. [1]

(b) Name the structures A and B in Fig. 4.1. [2]

A _________________________________________________________________

B _________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

(d) Describe the phase of translation that occurs before elongation. [3]

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(e) State two differences between translation in prokaryotes and translation in eukaryotes.
[2]

___________________________________________________________________

[Total: 10]

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5 Viruses such as bacteriophages have been described as being “organisms at the edge of
life”.

(a) State one reason why viruses may be classified as:

(i) living [1]

________________________________________________________________

(ii) non-living. [1]

________________________________________________________________

(b) Fig. 5.1 is an electron micrograph of a T4 bacteriophage.

Fig. 5.1

(i) Explain what is meant by the term bacteriophage. [1]

________________________________________________________________

(ii) Identify the structures labelled A and B. [2]

A ______________________________________________________________

B ______________________________________________________________

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Fig. 5.2 shows a scanning electron micrograph of numerous T4 bacteriophages infecting

Escherichia coli.

Fig. 5.2

(c) With reference to Fig. 5.2, outline the process which allows for E.coli DNA to be
transferred to another bacterial cell after infection. [4]

___________________________________________________________________

[Total: 9]

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6 In Escherichia coli, the level of transcription for most genes varies widely according to the
nutrient growth condition. The cause of these differences may be due to the presence of
many operon-specific activators or repressors, which vary with the composition of the
growth medium.

Fig. 6.1 shows the interaction between a lac repressor, coded by a regulatory gene, and
the lac operon.

Fig. 6.1

(a) Explain what is meant by regulatory gene. [1]

___________________________________________________________________

(b) Name two enzymes coded by structural genes of the lac operon. [2]

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(c) With reference to Fig. 6.1,

(i) suggest the nutrient growth condition of the E. coli [1]

___________________________________________________________________

(ii) outline how the lac repressor interacts with the lac operon. [2]

___________________________________________________________________

Fig. 6.2 shows the trp operon of E. coli with five genes trpA, trpB, trpC, trpD and trpE that
code for enzymes responsible for the biosynthesis of the amino acid tryptophan (Trp).

This operon is transcriptionally regulated by trp repressor, encoded by the trpR gene,
which is located upstream of trp operon.

Fig. 6.2

(d) trp operon is an example of repressible operon while lac operon is an example of
inducible operon.

State two other differences between trp operon and lac operon. [2]

___________________________________________________________________

[Total: 8]

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7 Fig. 7.1 shows an electron micrograph of a chromosome in prophase II.

Fig. 7.1

(a) Name the structures A and B. [2]

A _________________________________________________________________

B _________________________________________________________________

(b) Explain why the chromosome occurs as a double structure. [2]

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The risk of mis-segregation of chromosomes increases with age among women. This can
lead to aneuploid embryos. Fig. 7.2 shows an oocyte undergoing nuclear division with mis-
segregated and lagging chromosomes.

Fig. 7.2

(c) Identify the stage in meiosis as shown in Fig. 7.2. [1]

___________________________________________________________________

(d) With reference to Fig. 7.2, suggest how aneuploid embryos are formed. [3]

___________________________________________________________________

[Total: 8]

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8 The sweet pea, Lathyrus odoratus, is a flowering plant that grows in many parts of Europe.
The inheritance of flower colour and shape of pollen grains is controlled by genes that
display autosomal linkage.

(a) Explain what is meant by autosomal linkage. [2]

___________________________________________________________________

(b) In sweet peas, the allele for purple flowers is dominant to the allele for red flowers and
the allele for long pollen grains is dominant to the allele for round pollen grains.

A sweet pea plant that is heterozygous for both purple flowers and long pollen grains
is crossed with a sweet pea plant with red flowers and round pollen grains. The results
of this cross are shown in Table 8.1.

Table 8.1

offspring phenotype number of offspring

purple flowers, long pollen grains 44
red flowers, round pollen grains 44
purple flowers, round pollen grains 6
red flowers, long pollen grains 6

Describe and explain the results shown in Table 8.1. [3]

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Use the following symbols to represent the different alleles involved:

R - purple flower r - red flower

L - long pollen grain l - round pollen grain

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A horticulturist suggested the hypothesis that the phenotypic ratio of the offspring from the
cross was 1:1:1:1. A chi-squared test was carried out on the results of the cross.

observed expected −
phenotype
number (O) number (E)
purple flowers,
44 25 14.44
long pollen grains
red flowers,
44 25 14.44
round pollen grains
purple flowers,
6 25 14.44
round pollen grains
red flowers,
6 25 14.44
long pollen grains
χ2 = 57.8

Table 8.2 shows part of the critical values of the chi-squared distribution.

Table 8.2

(d) Explain the significance of the chi-squared value for these results. [3]

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9 On the volcanic, equatorial island of São Tomé found off the coast of western Africa, two
species of vinegar flies Drosophila yakuba and Drosophila santomea live in
co-existence. While D. santomea is found only in the moist forests at higher elevations,
its close relative, D. yakuba resides mostly in the drier lowlands disturbed by human
activities. D. santomea is also found exclusively on São Tomé while D. yakuba can also
be found on the neighbouring islands of Príncipe and Bioko and on continental Africa.

Fig. 9.1 shows the distribution patterns of the two species of vinegar flies on São Tomé.

Fig. 9.1

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(a) Give one reason why D. yakuba found on São Tomé and continental Africa might be
considered as the same species. [1]

___________________________________________________________________

(b) With reference to Fig. 9.1, explain how island species like D. santomea could have
arisen from an ancestral population of vinegar flies. [5]

___________________________________________________________________

It was observed that D. yakuba and D. santomea can hybridise in a well-delineated zone
of hybridisation. Hybrids possess intermediate traits of their parents. A population count
revealed that hybrids were outnumbered by both D. yakuba and D. santomea in this zone.

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Studies of the nuclear genome suggested that D. yakuba on São Tomé is more closely
related to D. yakuba from continental Africa than to D. santomea. Fig. 9.2 shows the
evolutionary relationships among these populations and their sister species D. teissieri.

D. yakuba (from continental Africa)

D. yakuba (from São Tomé)

D. santomea (only found on São Tomé)

D. teissieri

Fig. 9.2

Based on this data, biologists argued that there were two occasions where ancestral
populations of vinegar flies arrived on São Tomé from continental Africa and rapidly
colonised parts of the island.

(d) Using Fig. 9.2, explain how biologists came to the conclusion that two colonisation
events had taken place on São Tomé. [2]

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10 Phagocytes and lymphocytes are both involved in defence against infectious diseases.

Active B lymphocytes are known as plasma cells.

Fig. 10.1 shows drawings made from electron micrographs of a phagocyte, A, and a
plasma cell, B.

Fig. 10.1

(a) State two visible structural differences between the cells A and B. [2]

___________________________________________________________________

(b) With reference to Fig. 10.1, describe the modes of action of the two cells in defence
against infectious diseases. [4]

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[Total: 6]

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11 An analysis of ice cores from the Arctic and Antarctic can provide information about the
composition of the Earth’s atmosphere over thousands of years.

Fig. 11.1 shows the concentrations of carbon dioxide measured in ice cores, dated
between 1000 and 2000 AD.

Fig. 11.1

(a) Describe the trend in Fig. 11.1. [2]

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(b) Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations show regular annual variations. Suggest
one reason for this. [1]

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(c) Fig. 11.2 shows that, over the same period of time, the average surface temperature
of the Earth has shown a similar pattern of change. The increasing concentrations of
carbon dioxide is thought to be responsible for the increase in temperature over the
last 100 years. This is referred to as the enhanced greenhouse effect.

Fig. 11.2

(i) Describe one way in which the data in Fig. 11.2 resembles the data in Fig. 11.1
and one way in which it is different. [2]

Similarity ________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Difference _______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

(ii) Describe one human activity that has contributed to the enhanced greenhouse
effect. [1]

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JURONG JUNIOR COLLEGE
JC2 Preliminary Examination 2018

CANDIDATE
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NAME

INDEX
CLASS
NUMBER

BIOLOGY 9744/02
Paper 2 Structured Questions 23 August 2018
2 hours
Candidates answer on the Question Paper.

No Additional Materials are required.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Answer all questions in the spaces provided on the Question Paper.

The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate. For Examiner’s Use
You may lose marks if you do not show your working or if you do not use
appropriate units. 1

2
At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part 3
question.
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Answer all the questions in this section.

1 Fig. 1.1 shows an electron micrograph of mitochondria cross-sections.

Fig. 1.1

(a) With reference to Fig. 1.1, state one visible feature of the mitochondrion and explain
how this feature is adapted for the mitochondrion’s function. [3]

Visible feature:
1. The mitochondrion has a highly folded inner mitochondrial membrane / has
numerous infoldings/cristae ;
Adaptation:
2. which provides a (large) surface (area) for the attachment of enzymes / electron
transport chains / electron carriers / ATP synthase ; [R: for H+ diffusion]
3. involved in oxidative phosphorylation for ATP synthesis. ;

Visible feature:
4. The mitochondrion has a narrow intermembrane space / Compartmentalisation
of the mitochondrion by the inner mitochondrial membrane into regions like the
intermembrane space ;
Adaptation:
5. facilitates the accumulation / concentration of H+ leading to the (rapid)
establishing of a (steep) electrochemical / proton gradient required to ;
6. drive ATP synthesis. ;

[must make correct match between Visible Feature and Adaptation]

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Fig. 1.2 shows the molecular structure of carbonyl cyanide-4-(trifluoromethoxy)

Fig. 1.2

(b) Explain, in relation to their properties, why FCCP readily diffuses across the
phospholipid bilayer while protons do not. [2]

1. FCCP is a small, hydrophobic non-polar molecule and readily diffuses across

the hydrophobic core of the phospholipids bilayer. FCCP is hence soluble in
lipids. ;
2. Protons are charged (ions) and are repelled by the hydrophobic core of the
phospholipid bilayer of the inner mitochondrial membrane. Thus, protons
cannot diffuse readily. ;
[Mark once for “hydrophobic core”]

• Link reaction and Krebs cycle. ;

(ii) State the location where the biochemical pathway enabling the continual oxidation
of glucose to form pyruvate occurs. [1]

Cytosol / cytoplasm ;

(iii) Explain how ATP synthesis can be sustained in the absence of oxygen in yeast
cells. [3]

1. ATP in yeast can be sustained through anaerobic respiration, where

glycolysis occurs followed by alcoholic fermentation. ;
2. Regeneration of NAD (during alcoholic fermentation) / Oxidation of NADH to
NAD allows glycolysis to continue ;
3. resulting in a (net gain) of 2 ATP per molecule of glucose via substrate level
phosphorylation. ;

[Total: 10]

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2 Fig. 2.1 shows a triglyceride molecule.

Fig. 2.1

(a) (i) State the names of the two types of molecules that undergo condensation reactions
to form a triglyceride. [2]

1. glycerol ;
2. fatty acid ;

(ii) Describe what is meant by a condensation reaction. [2]

1. A condensation reaction takes place between the –OH group and –COOH
group ;
2. involves the removal of (one) water molecule ;
A: Three condensation reaction and removal of three water molecules

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(iii) The triglyceride in Fig. 2.1 is saturated.

Explain how the structure would be different for an unsaturated triglyceride. [3]

1. contains the lesser number of hydrogen atoms ;

2. presence of carbon-carbon double covalent bond (C = C) ;
3. presence of kinks in the hydrocarbon chain ;

(b) The eukaryotic cell surface membrane contains phospholipids, cholesterol and
proteins.

(i) Describe how a phospholipid molecule differs from a triglyceride molecule. [2]

Phospholipids Triglycerides
1. 1 glycerol, 2 fatty acids and 1 glycerol and 3 fatty acids ;
1 (-vely charged) phosphate group
2. 2 ester bonds and a phosphoester bond 3 ester bonds ;
3. Phospholipid diversity is based on Triglyceride diversity is based on ;
differences in the two fatty acids and in differences in the three fatty acids.
the groups attached to the phosphate
group of the head.
4. Phospholipids are amphipathic in Triglycerides are non-polar in nature. ;
nature.

5. Phospholipids may associate Triglycerides do not associate ;

covalently with carbohydrates to form covalently with carbohydrates.
glycolipids.
* A: fatty acid tails / hydrocarbon chains.

(ii) Describe the roles of cholesterol in eukaryotic cell surface membranes. [2]

1. increases the stability of membranes/decrease membrane fluidity, by

restraining the movement of phospholipids, at (relatively) warm
temperatures ;
or
2. increases the flexibility of membranes/increase membrane fluidity, by
hindering the close packing of phospholipids, at low temperatures ;
I: helps to reduce the tendency of membrane to ‘freeze’/solidfy/breaking up
(consequence)
3. acts like a plug, reducing the escape / entry of charged ions/small polar
molecules through the membrane ;

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(c) The respiratory quotient, RQ, is used to show which substrate is being metabolised
by cells. It can be determined using the equation below.

Lauric acid is a saturated fatty acid found in coconuts and has a chain of 12 carbon
atoms.

(i) Complete the equation below which outlines the aerobic respiration of lauric acid.
[1]

C12H24O2 + ……. O2  12CO2 + 12H2O

• 17 ;

(ii) Calculate the RQ value for lauric acid.

Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

• allow ecf from (i) for one mark

RQ value = 0.71 [1]

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3 Lysosomes are important membrane-bound organelles within animal cells.

(a) Describe how proteins are hydrolysed.

You may use annotated diagrams to illustrate your answer. [4]

1. Hydrolysis of proteins / polypeptides to form dipeptides / amino acids / short

peptides ;
2. involves the breaking of peptide bonds along a polypeptide chain ;
3. to form amino (–NH2) groups and carboxyl (–COOH) groups on adjacent amino
acid residues. ;
4. The reaction involves the addition of water / hydrolysis ;
5. and is catalysed by proteases / peptidases. ;
[max 4m]

n
❷
❺
protease

❸ ❸
❶ amino acid amino acid

Award for corresponding points in diagram:

1. Structure of amino acid drawn correctly along with label for “amino acid”.
Ignore errors for carboxyl and amino group (penalise in Pt 3).
2. Peptide bond drawn correctly + to show conversion of polypeptide (A: if
dipeptide is shown) to smaller molecules (amino acids)
3. Both carboxyl group and amino group drawn correctly for both molecules of
amino acids.
4. Addition of water [Ignore number of water molecules]
5. Example of valid type of enzyme (i.e. must be a protease)

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(b) Explain how the lysosome enzymes can be activated by the change in pH. [3]

1. Changes in pH alters the ionic charges on acidic and basic R-groups of amino
acid residues present in inactive lysosome enzymes. ;

2. This results in the rearrangement of ionic bonds and hydrogen bonds in

lysosome enzymes and ;
A: break AND form new ionic bonds

3. alters the 3D conformation of the active sites of these enzymes such that these
active sites are now complementary to the shape of their substrates / substrates
can enter and bind to the active site / AW. ;

1. The lysosome membrane contains glycoproteins / glycolipids / phospholipids.;

2. Lysosomes contains only enzymes that can breakdown lipids / nucleic acids /
proteins / polysaccharides ;
3. The enzymes in the lysosome are specific (to the lipids / nucleic acids / proteins
/ polysaccharides in the phagocytic vesicle). ;
OR
4. This is because the shape of these enzymes’ active sites are not complementary
to the membrane glycoproteins / glycolipids / phospholipids. Hence, membrane
glycoproteins / glycolipids / phospholipids are unable to enter and bind to the
active sites of the enzymes to form substrate-enzyme complexes for hydrolysis
to occur / AW (ref. to lack of fit between substrate and active site of enzyme) ;
5. and hence are unable to digest the glycoproteins / glycolipids / phospholipids
in the lysosome membrane. ;
Hence the integrity of the lysosome membrane is preserved.

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4 Fig. 4.1 shows the elongation phase of translation.

Fig. 4.1

(a) On Fig. 4.1, draw an arrow to show the direction of translocation of the ribosome. [1]

(b) Name the structures A and B in Fig. 4.1. [2]

A: aminoacyl-tRNA ;
B: codon ;

Structure
1. Has anticodon (loop) that complementary base pairs with a particular codon on
the mRNA
2. Attached covalently to its specific amino acid coded for by the anticodon of the
tRNA at the CCA stem

Function (OWTTE)
3. To transfer amino acids present in the cytoplasm to the ribosome ;
4. To act as an intermediate molecule between the codon of mRNA and the amino
acid sequence of the polypeptide strand ;

1+4 / 2+3 / 2+4

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(d) Describe the phase of translation that occurs before elongation. [3]

1. A small ribosomal subunit recognises and binds to the 5’ end of the mRNA and
travels along the mRNA until it reaches the first AUG / start codon ;
2. A special initiator tRNA carrying the amino acid methionine (Met) / anticodon
UAC, binds to the start codon AUG on the mRNA ;
3. The union of mRNA, initiator tRNA, and a small ribosomal subunit is followed by
the attachment of a large ribosomal subunit, completing a translation initiation
complex ;
4. Proteins called initiation factors and GTP are required to bring all these
components together ;

(e) State two differences between translation in prokaryotes and translation in eukaryotes.
[2]

Features prokaryotes eukaryotes

1. Ribosomes Involves 70S ribosomes Involves 80S ribosomes ;
involved
2. Continuous/ Translation is continuous/ Translation is separated/ not ;
simultaneous simultaneous with simultaneous with
transcription transcription transcription
and translation
3. mRNA involved mRNA used is usually mRNA used is ;
in translation polycistronic/code for many monocistronic/code for one
proteins/ act as template for protein/ act as template for
the synthesis of many the synthesis of one
polypeptides polypeptide;
4. Location Translation occurs on free Translation occurs on free ;
ribosomes only ribosomes or ribosomes
attached to endoplasmic
reticulum

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5 Viruses such as bacteriophages have been described as being “organisms at the edge of
life”.

(a) State one reason why viruses may be classified as:

(i) living [1]

1. They are capable of reproduction only in living host cells ;

2. They are capable of transmitting/passing on genetic characteristics from one
generation of viruses to the next generation of viruses ;
3. Genomes of viruses are capable of mutating ;

(ii) non-living. [1]

1. They are acellular ;

2. They cannot carry out metabolism on their own and must replicate using the
host cell’s metabolic machinery/enzymes and ribosomes ;
3. They do not grow or divide/ new viral components are synthesised and
assembled within the infected host cell ;
4. They contain only one type of hereditary material i.e. either DNA or RNA but
never both ;
5. They survive within a host cell but crystallise when outside of host cell ;
6. They are not capable of movement as they have no flagella or other means to
propel themselves ;

AVP: unable to obtain own source of nutrients through diet or photosynthesis

etc.

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(b) Fig. 5.1 is an electron micrograph of a T4 bacteriophage.

Fig. 5.1

(i) Explain what is meant by the term bacteriophage. [1]

1. Viruses that only infect bacteria ;

(ii) Identify the structures labelled A and B. [2]

A: capsid ;
B: tail fibre ;

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Fig. 5.2 shows a scanning electron micrograph of numerous T4 bacteriophages

infecting Escherichia coli.

Fig. 5.2

(c) With reference to Fig. 5.2, outline the process which allows for E.coli DNA to be
transferred to another bacterial cell after infection. [4]

1. Generalised transduction ;
2. T4 bacteriophages undergo lytic cycle /phage enzymes (nucleases) hydrolyse
the bacterial chromosome into fragments ;
3. A fragment of the bacterial/host cell’s degraded DNA (instead of phage genome)
gets mistakenly packaged into the capsid during assembly of the phage ;
4. The defective phage attaches to another bacterium and injects the piece of
bacterial DNA acquired from the lysed bacterial cell ;
5. Foreign bacterial DNA incorporated into new host cell’s DNA via homologous
recombination (i.e. crossing over with a homologous region found on the
recipient bacterial chromosome) ;

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Fig. 6.1 shows the interaction between a lac repressor, coded by a regulatory gene, and
the lac operon.

Fig. 6.1

(a) Explain what is meant by regulatory gene. [1]

1. A regulatory gene codes for a specific protein product that regulates the
expression of the structural genes ;

(b) Name two enzymes coded by structural genes of the lac operon. [2]

1. β-galactosidase ;
2. lac permease ;
3. β-galactoside transacetylase ;
(any 2)

(c) With reference to Fig. 6.1,

(i) suggest the nutrient growth condition of the E. coli [1]

1. Absence of lactose in the growth media/environment ;

(ii) outline how the lac repressor interacts with the lac operon. [2]

1. lac repressor is synthesised in its active conformation and recognises and binds
to the operator ;
2. No allolactose binds to the allosteric site of lac repressor, lac repressor remains
in its active 3D conformation and remains bound to the operator ;

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Fig. 6.2 shows the trp operon of E. coli with five genes trpA, trpB, trpC, trpD and trpE that
code for enzymes responsible for the biosynthesis of the amino acid tryptophan (Trp).

This operon is transcriptionally regulated by trp repressor, encoded by the trpR gene,
which is located upstream of trp operon.

Fig. 6.2

(d) trp operon is an example of repressible operon while lac operon is an example of
inducible operon.

State two other differences between trp operon and lac operon. [2]

features trp operon lac operon

1. Effector molecule tryptophan acts as a Allolactose acts as an ;
co-repressor inducer
2. Effect of effector In the presence of co- In the presence of ;
molecule on operon repressor/tryptophan, inducer/allolactose, operon
operon is turned off is turned on
3. Conformation of newly Repressor is synthesized Repressor is synthesized ;
synthesized repressor in the inactive form in the active form
4. Nature of pathway trp operon is involved in lac operon is involved in ;
involved anabolic pathway catabolic pathway
5. By default, operon are operon are switched on operon are switched off ;
switched on/off
6. When does repressor When co-repressor binds Repressor in its active ;
bind operator to allosteric site, repressor form, and recognize and
can recognize and bind the bind to the operator
operator
7. When does repressor not Repressor in its inactive When inducer binds to
bind to operator form, and does not bind to allosteric site, repressor
the operator does not bind to the
operator
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7 Fig. 7.1 shows an electron micrograph of a chromosome in prophase II.

Fig. 7.1

(a) Name the structures A and B. [2]

A: (a pair of recombinant) chromatids ; [R: sister chromatids / chromosomes]

B: (kinetochore) spindle fibre ;

(b) Explain why the chromosome occurs as a double structure. [2]

1. Semi-conservative DNA replication occurred during S phase of interphase,

producing two identical DNA molecules ;
2. which coil and condense during prophase I of meiosis I to form a chromosome
consisting of 2 (identical) sister chromatids held together at the centromere
before crossing over occurred. ;

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Fig. 7.2

(c) Identify the stage in meiosis as shown in Fig. 7.2. [1]

Anaphase II ;

(d) With reference to Fig. 7.2, suggest how aneuploid embryos are formed. [3]

1. Mis-segregation of chromosomes arose when centromeres did not divide

properly / recombinant chromatids did not separate at their centromeres. ;
OR
2. Lagging chromosomes arose when the kinetochore spindle fibres attached to
the centromeres failed to shorten and contract to pull the daughter
recombinant chromosomes to opposite poles of the cell. ;

3. These processes may (lead to chromosomal/numerical aberrations) resulting

in oocytes with extra / less / n + 1 / n - 1 chromosomes. [No credit for mentioning
“chromosomal/numerical aberrations” alone];
4. Fusion of these oocytes with a normal haploid sperm, results in aneuploid
embryos. ;

[Total: 8]

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(a) Explain what is meant by autosomal linkage. [2]

1. two or more genes on same chromosome will be inherited together;

AND
2. not sex chromosome/non-sex chromosome;

(b) In sweet peas, the allele for purple flowers is dominant to the allele for red flowers and
the allele for long pollen grains is dominant to the allele for round pollen grains.

Table 8.1

offspring phenotype number of offspring

purple flowers, long pollen grains 44
red flowers, round pollen grains 44
purple flowers, round pollen grains 6
red flowers, long pollen grains 6

Describe and explain the results shown in Table 8.1. [3]

1. The observed offspring of the cross are minority of recombinants

combination/phenotype ;
2. and majority of parental combinations/phenotype / The 2 genes for flower colour
and shape of pollen grains are linked and the alleles of the two genes will be
inherited together as one linkage group, resulting in a higher proportion of
gametes/ higher chances of getting gametes carrying the parental types/parental
gametes ;
3. Crossing over between the two linked genes on non-sister chromatids of
homologous chromosomes may occur, (as crossing over is a chance event,)
resulting in a lower proportion of recombinant gametes/lower chances of getting
recombinant gametes ;

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Use the following symbols to represent the different alleles involved:

R - purple flower r - red flower

L - long pollen grain l - round pollen grain

Parental purple flowers and X red flowers and

phenotypes: long pollen grains round pollen grains

Parental RL X rl ;
genotypes: rl rl

Gametes RL rL rl

Rl rl

Fertilisation:

RL rl Rl rL

rl RL rl Rl rL
rl rl rl rl

Offspring RL : rl : Rl : rL ;
genotype : rl rl rl rl

Offspring purple : red flowers, : purple : red flowers,

phenotype : flowers, long round pollen flowers, long pollen
pollen grains grains round pollen grains
grains ;
Offspring 7 : 7 : 1 : 1
phenotypic ratio :

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A horticulturist suggested the hypothesis that the phenotypic ratio of the offspring from
the cross was 1:1:1:1. A chi-squared test was carried out on the results of the cross.

Table 8.2 shows part of the critical values of the chi-squared distribution.

Table 8.2

(d) Explain the significance of the chi-squared value for these results. [3]

1. The calculated χ2 value is 57.8, more than the critical χ2 value of 7.815 at p= 0.05,
Value of p is less than 0.005, less than p = 0.05 ;
2. Reject the null hypothesis, there is significant difference between the observed
and the expected ratio ;
A: results/data
3. The phenotypic ratio of the offspring from the cross was not 1:1:1:1, any
deviation from the expected is not due to chance but due to other factors eg.
Linkage ;

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Fig. 9.1 shows the distribution patterns of the two species of vinegar flies on São Tomé.

Fig. 9.1

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(a) Give one reason why D. yakuba found on São Tomé and continental Africa might be
considered as the same species. [1]

1. These populations of D. yakuba are capable of interbreeding to produce viable

and fertile offspring ;
2. And share the same ecological niche ; [R: same environment]
3. And share similar body shape and/or other structural features / morphology ;
[max 1m]

(b) With reference to Fig. 9.1, explain how island species like D. santomea could have
arisen from an ancestral population of vinegar flies. [5]

1. Founder effect occurs when some members of an ancestral vinegar fly

population from continental Africa colonised the islands along the coast to
form sub-populations ; [Reject if wrong reference to migration from lower
elevation to higher elevation on same island was mentioned]
2. The sub-populations become geographically isolated leading to allopatric
speciation (and are also physiologically / behaviourally isolated leading to
sympatric speciation) ;
3. The sub-populations did not interbreed (when isolated) and thus gene flow was
disrupted ;
4. The sub-populations were exposed to different environments on each island
and were thus subjected to different selection pressures e.g. availability of
food, predators etc. ;
5. Since there was variation within the sub-populations, individuals with
favourable characteristics were at a selective advantage (or vice versa) and
6. can survive to maturity, reproduce and passed on their favourable alleles /
genes (R: traits) to their offspring (vice versa) ;
7. Over successive generations, evolutionary changes occurred independently in
each subpopulation / changes in allele frequencies in each sub-populations
lead to divergence, giving rise to a new species such as D. santomea. ;

1. Hybrids have lower fitness / are selectively less advantageous than

D. yakuba and D. santomea / disruptive selection against (the intermediate traits
of) hybrids / ORA. ; [A: “hybrids are less adapted to the environment / have less
favourable traits (R: alleles) compared to pure breds”]
2. Interspecific breeding (breeding between D. yakuba and D. santomea) occurs
less frequently than intraspecific breeding (within each species). ;
3. Hybrids have lower reproductive potential compared to D. yakuba and D.
santomea pure breeds. ; [R: hybrids are infertile and cannot produce viable and
fertile offspring]

R:
• D. yakuba and D. santomea have low chance of encountering each other.
• Behavioural and physiological isolation occurs between D. yakuba and D.
santomea.

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D. yakuba (from continental Africa)

D. yakuba (from São Tomé)

D. santomea (only found on São Tomé)

D. teissieri

Fig. 9.2

(d) Using Fig. 9.2, explain how biologists came to the conclusion that two colonisation
events had taken place on São Tomé. [2]

1. Based on the phylogenetic tree, São Tomé D. yakuba population shared a most
recent common ancestor with the D. yakuba population from continental
Africa, ;

2. suggesting that the São Tomé D. yakuba population had only recently arrived
on the island from continental Africa ;
[idea of second recent dispersal and colonisation of D. yakuba; must match
correct colonisation event to correct species]
OR
3. where an existing D. santomea population had descended from an ancestral
population from an initial colonisation event. ;
[idea of first dispersal and colonisation of D. santomea; must match correct
colonisation event to correct species]

[Pt 1, 2 and 3 must identify correct clades: e.g. Pt 1 must mention the clade that
only includes São Tomé D. yakuba, continental African D. yakuba and their
common ancestor and excludes D. santomea]

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10 Phagocytes and lymphocytes are both involved in defence against infectious diseases.

Active B lymphocytes are known as plasma cells.

Fig. 10.1 shows drawings made from electron micrographs of a phagocyte, A, and a
plasma cell, B.

Fig. 10.1

(a) State two visible structural differences between the cells A and B. [2]

Structural feature Phagocyte (A) Plasma cell (B)

1. Rough endoplasmic Small quantity Large quantity
reticulum (RER)
2. Ribosomes Few OR Many OR
Free ribosomes RER bound
ribosomes
3. Lysosomes/vacuoles Present Absent

4. Nucleus Lobed/irregular/not Round/not

round lobed/regular/
circular
5. Golgi body Absent Present

6. Mitochondria Few Many

7. Presence of Present Absent

endocytotic/pinocytotic/
phagocytic/exocytotic
vesicles

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(b) With reference to Fig. 10.1, describe the modes of action of the two cells in defence
against infectious diseases. [4]

phagocyte
1. ingest/engulf/phagocytosis of / endocytosis of, bacteria/microbes/pathogens ;
R: antigens, virus
2. (form) phagocytic / endocytotic, vacuoles/vesicles/phagosomes ;
3. lysosomes contains hydrolytic enzymes to digest / hydrolyse, (bacteria / AW) ;
4. antigen presentation;
max 2
plasma cell
5. produce / secrete / release / synthesise , antibodies ;
6. antibodies are proteins synthesized by ribosomes on RER ;
7. Golgi (body) packages antibodies ;
8. each type of plasma cell produces one type of antibody ;
9. antibody effects agglutination/opsonisation/neutralisation ;
max 2

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11 An analysis of ice cores from the Arctic and Antarctic can provide information about the
composition of the Earth’s atmosphere over thousands of years.

Fig. 11.1 shows the concentrations of carbon dioxide measured in ice cores, dated
between 1000 and 2000 AD.

Fig. 11.1

(a) Describe the trend in Fig. 11.1. [2]

1. The atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration stayed relatively constant at

around 285 parts per million in year 1060 and increased exponentially/sharply in
year 1750 to reach 350 parts per million in year 2000 ;

1m for constant, increased sharply

1m for pair of figures

(b) Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations show regular annual variations. Suggest
one reason for this. [1]

1. There are (four) seasons/seasonal changes in a year, atmospheric carbon

dioxide concentrations is lower in summer and higher in winter ;

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Fig. 11.2

(i) Describe one way in which the data in Fig. 11.2 resembles the data in Fig. 11.1
and one way in which it is different. [2]

Similarity:
The change in temperature stayed relatively constant before increasing
exponentially/sharply ;

Difference:
there are more variations/fluctuations in the changes in temperature and less
variations/fluctuations in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations ;

(ii) Describe one human activity that has contributed to the enhanced greenhouse
effect. [1]

1. Burning of fossil fuels due to increasing energy usage releases large amounts
of stored carbon into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide (CO2) and is the major
source of CO2 emission ;
2. Deforestation causes a net reduction in carbon storage as forested areas act as
carbon sinks and results in CO2 emission when forests are burnt, increasing the
level of CO2 in the atmosphere ;

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CANDIDATE
NAME

INDEX
CLASS
NUMBER

BIOLOGY 9744/03
Paper 3 Long Structured and Free-response Questions 10 September 2018
2 hours
Candidates answer on the Question Paper.

No Additional Materials are required.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Section A
Answer all questions in the spaces provided on the Question Paper.

Section B
Answer any one question in the spaces provided on the Question Paper.

The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate.

You may lose marks if you do not show your working or if you do not use appropriate units.

At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part
For Examiner’s Use
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Answer all the questions in this section.

1 Over thousands and millions of years, there have been natural cycles in the Earth’s
climate. There have been ice ages (e.g. the Quaternary Ice Age) and warmer interglacial
periods. Climatic changes can be investigated using evidence left in tree rings, layers of
ice in glaciers, ocean sediments and layers of sedimentary rocks. For example, bubbles
of air in glacial ice trap tiny samples of Earth’s atmosphere, giving scientists a history of
greenhouse gases that stretches back more than 800,000 years.

These changes in climate affect plant distribution and physiology. Fig. 1.1 is a diagram
showing the topographical profile of two mountains in the tropics during a warm phase and
a cool phase in the Earth’s climate. The shape of the lines corresponds to a vertical section
through the mountains to show their height and shape. The distribution of rain forest
vegetation is also shown.

Fig. 1.1

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(a) (i) Describe and explain the effect of climate change on the distribution of rain forest
vegetation in the tropics, as shown in Fig. 1.1. [4]

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(ii) Over millions of years there are repetitive cycles of climate change resulting in a
pattern of alternating warm and cool phases in the Earth’s climate.

Suggest how repeated changes in climate between the two phases shown in
Fig. 1.1 may lead to evolution of new species and greater species diversity. [4]

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(iii) As the atmosphere is thin at the top of the mountains, the plants growing at this
region absorb high amounts of light energy from the sun since the sun rays are not
scattered or reflected by the air molecules.

Explain how photosynthesis may be affected. [3]

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(b) Changes in the Earth’s climate are also expected to have an impact on insects such
as the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes which are commonly found in the tropics and sub-
tropics. As the mosquitoes are the vectors carrying dengue virus and causes dengue
in humans, their life-cycles have been studied in detail to manage their population size.

Describe the life-cycle of Aedes aegypti. [4]

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(c) Another mosquito-borne disease of concern worldwide is malaria. Malaria was

common in Italy, a European country situated in the Northern Hemisphere.
Widespread land drainage together with the use of the insecticide DDT and the drug
chloroquine eradicated both the mosquito vectors and the malaria parasites,
Plasmodium, in the 1950s. Due to the success of these measures, they were later
discontinued.

Articles in the scientific literature more recently show that malarial mosquitoes are
returning to Italy and increasing their numbers and their northerly range, with some
cases of malaria being reported. In general, winters are milder and summers hotter in
the south of the country, with temperatures decreasing in the north, especially in winter.

Discuss whether the return of malaria to Italy can be attributed to climate change. [4]

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(d) In many parts of the world, the malaria parasites, Plasmodium, have become resistant
to chloroquine. In these areas, one of the most effective anti-malarial drugs currently
in use is artemisinin. Artemisinin works by binding to an enzyme in Plasmodium called
PfATP6, acting as an inhibitor.

A substance called curcumin, which has long been used as a spice and yellow food
colouring in India and other countries, is also known to act against chloroquine-
resistant Plasmodium. A group of researchers predicted that curcumin acts by binding
to the same enzyme as artemisinin.

In order to test this hypothesis, and to try to find other similar substances that might
work better than curcumin, the researchers used theoretical modelling to:

• look at the chemical structures of various molecules with a similar structure

to curcumin (curcumin analogues)

• generate a three-dimensional model of the structure of the enzyme PfATP6

• investigate whether each curcumin analogue could bind to PfATP6.

The researchers predicted that several of the curcumin analogues would bind more
strongly than curcumin to PfATP6.

(i) Suggest advantages of using theoretical models in this research, rather than
testing possible drugs in the laboratory. [2]

________________________________________________________________

(ii) Suggest why theoretical modelling cannot completely replace laboratory trials in
the search for new drugs. [2]

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(e) In places such as Africa where malaria is endemic, sickle cell anaemia — an inherited
blood disorder — is prevalent in the populations. Sickle cell anaemia is caused by a
single base pair substitution.

(i) Describe the effects of the mutation of the gene involved in sickle cell anaemia. [4]

________________________________________________________________

(ii) Only those individuals that inherit two copies of the recessive allele which causes
sickle cell anaemia develop the disease. If left untreated, these individuals have a
shorter than normal life expectancy. As such, it would be expected that this
mutation would be rare in human populations. However, observations made during
the mid-20th century revealed that there are sometimes 10-40% of the population
carrying this recessive allele.

Explain how there can be a high proportion of the population carrying the recessive
allele even when it is disadvantageous. [3]

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2 Fig. 2.1 shows stem cells in bone marrow dividing by mitosis to form blood cells. Each time
a stem cell divides, it forms a replacement stem cell and a cell that develops into a blood
cell.

Stem cells in the bone marrow give rise to reticulocytes, phagocytes, B-cells and T-cells.

Reticulocytes will differentiate into red blood cells.

Fig. 2.1

(a) Describe how a functional red blood cell develops from a stem cell. [3]

___________________________________________________________________

(b) Stem cells share some features of cancer cells, such as having long life span and
ability to replicate for extended periods of time.

In some cases, the use of stem cells in medical treatment of genetic diseases appears
to increase the risk of cancer.

Suggest why there might be a connection between the medical use of stem cells in
treatment and increased cancer risk. [2]

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Stem cells can also differentiate to form T cells. T cells are arguably the most important
cells in adaptive immunity, as they are required for almost all adaptive immune responses.

A person infected with the HIV virus was monitored for several years for the level of T cells
and HIV particles.

The results are summarised in Fig. 2.2.

Fig. 2.2

(c) Explain the trend observed from 0.5 to 10 years. [4]

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Enzymes essential in the life cycle of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have been at
the focus of research. HIV-1 protease is one such enzyme.

HIV-1 protease is formed from two identical polypeptides, each of which is made up of 99
amino acids. The polypeptides both have α helices and β strands. The active site of the
enzyme is formed by three amino acids from each polypeptide. Fig. 2.3 shows HIV-1
protease.

Fig. 2.3

Over the years, knowledge of the structure led to designs of HIV protease inhibiting drugs
with improved antiviral properties. Despite the qualified success of these inhibitors, the
high mutation rate associated with RNA viruses continues to hamper the long-term clinical
efficacy of HIV protease inhibitors.

(d) Suggest why this means that researchers may need to continue to develop new drugs
in order to prevent the action of HIV-1 protease. [2]

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3 G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) constitute a large protein family of receptors that

detect molecules outside the cell and activate internal signal transduction pathways and,
ultimately, cellular responses in mammals.

(a) Describe two ways in which GPCRs are similar in structure and explain why these
features are important for their function. [4]

___________________________________________________________________

The glucagon receptor is a Class B GPCR that plays a central role in the regulation of
blood glucose levels and glucose homeostasis. The actions of glucagon are transduced
via activation of the glucagon receptor.

(b) Describe how binding of glucagon aids in the maintenance of a constant blood glucose
level. [4]

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(c) The following findings were concluded from studies on the expression of the glucagon
receptor mRNA in liver, adipose tissues and pancreatic islets.

• The promoter of the glucagon receptor gene contain regulatory elements for
glucose and cyclic AMP.

• The expression of the glucagon receptor mRNA is stimulated by glucose and

inhibited by cyclic AMP in liver.

• The number of glucagon receptors expressed in the liver can be regulated by

glucagon.

Comment how the above features are advantageous to mammals. [1]

___________________________________________________________________

[Total: 9]

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Section B

Answer one question in this section.

Write your answers on the lined paper provided at the end of this Question Paper.

Your answers should be illustrated by large, clearly labelled diagrams, where appropriate.

Your answers must be in continuous prose, where appropriate.

Your answers must be set out in parts (a) and (b), as indicated in the question.

4 (a) The organelles of the endomembrane system in eukaryotic cells are related through
direct contact or by the transfer of membrane segments as vesicles.

Outline the functions of the organelles of the endomembrane system and state the
structural similarities between these organelles. [15]

(b) Binary fission is a process where a single bacterial cell divides into two genetically
identical daughter cells. Discuss if human cells are genetically identical and contrast
the organisation of bacterial and human genome. [10]

[Total: 25]

5 (a) Variation exists in individuals of the same species in a population due to a number of
different reasons. Describe what causes variation and why it is important in natural
selection. [15]

(b) Discuss, using known examples, how limiting factors can influence the rate of various
biological processes. [10]

[Total: 25]

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JURONG JUNIOR COLLEGE
JC2 Preliminary Examination 2018

CANDIDATE
Tr’s Copy
NAME

INDEX
CLASS
NUMBER

BIOLOGY 9744/03
Paper 3 Long Structured and Free-response Questions 10 September 2018
2 hours
Candidates answer on the Question Paper.

No Additional Materials are required.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Section A
Answer all questions in the spaces provided on the Question Paper.

Section B
Answer any one question in the spaces provided on the Question Paper.

The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate.

You may lose marks if you do not show your working or if you do not use appropriate units.

At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part
For Examiner’s Use
question.

Section B

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Section A

Answer all the questions in this section.

Fig. 1.1

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(a) (i) Describe and explain the effect of climate change on the distribution of rain forest
vegetation in the tropics, as shown in Fig. 1.1. [4]

Describe
1. Warm phase 900—1800 m, cold phase 0—1000 m ;
2. Distribution continuous in cool phase, discontinuous/patchy/forming
islands in warm phase ;

Explain
3. Rain forest vegetation will only grow in temperature range of 21—27 °C ;
4. Lower temperatures at higher altitude/ORA ;
5. As temperature increases, the distribution of rain forest vegetation shifts
towards higher altitudes/ORA ;

(ii) Over millions of years there are repetitive cycles of climate change resulting in a
pattern of alternating warm and cool phases in the Earth’s climate.

Suggest how repeated changes in climate between the two phases shown in
Fig. 1.1 may lead to evolution of new species and greater species diversity. [4]

Warm phase (max 2)

1. Geographical isolation leading to allopatric speciation ;
2. Reduced/no gene flow/interbreeding ;
3. Different conditions/different selection pressures ;

Cool phase
4. Ref. to spread of new species (to places that they were not prev found in) ;
5. previously isolated populations come back into contact but can no longer
interbreed ;

6. ref. to effect of repeated rounds of speciation/fragmentation ;

Explain how photosynthesis may be affected. [3]

1. At higher light intensities/with more light, there will be higher rate of

photosynthesis/light dependent reaction/photophosphorylation/light
independent reaction/Calvin cycle ;
2. more electrons of special chlorophyll a in the reaction centre of the
photosystems are excited and boosted to a higher energy level/more
photoactivation ;
3. increasing movement of electrons down both ETCs ;
4. There is more photolysis of water ;
5. resulting in more ATP and NADPH synthesis ;
6. more triose phosphate and glucose formed ;

any 4 discussion points from MP 2-6 for max 2m

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Describe the life-cycle of Aedes aegypti. [4]

1. Female Aedes aegypti lay their eggs above the water line in areas likely to
temporarily flood such as tree holes and containers (e.g. buckets, discarded
bottles and flower pots) ;
2. Mosquito larvae hatch from the submerged eggs 2 days after the containers are
filled with water and feed on microorganisms found in the water ;
3. Larvae go through developmental stages in which they moult four times over 5
days / moult to become fourth instar ;
4. When a larva is a fully grown fourth instar, it undergoes metamorphosis into a
new form called a pupa ;
5. After two days, the fully developed adult mosquito forms and breaks
through/emerge from the pupal case ;

1m for 4 correct stages (egg, larva, pupa and adult)

3m for elaborations
I number of days

(c) Another mosquito-borne disease of concern worldwide is malaria. Malaria was

Discuss whether the return of malaria to Italy can be attributed to climate change. [4]

YES
1. Range extending further north may relate to warmer temperatures ;
2. Change/increase, in rainfall may result in more flooded areas for mosquitoes to
breed ;
3. Rate of malaria parasite replication within host/vector increases and extrinsic
incubation period shortens due to warmer temperatures ;

NO
Any 3 from
4. Mosquitoes, migrate/are introduced, from surrounding countries ;
5. (thrive because they) historically lived in Italy/Italy provides suitable,
habitat/conditions, for them ;
6. (thrive because) use of, DDT/some insecticides, was discontinued/banned (after
1950s/eradication ;
7. Survival and reproduction of malaria parasite in, host/vector, not/hardly,
affected by ambient temperature ;

Max 3 if no stand stated (need at least 1) /not balanced

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In order to test this hypothesis, and to try to find other similar substances that might
work better than curcumin, the researchers used theoretical modelling to:

• look at the chemical structures of various molecules with a similar structure

to curcumin (curcumin analogues)

• generate a three-dimensional model of the structure of the enzyme PfATP6

• investigate whether each curcumin analogue could bind to PfATP6.

The researchers predicted that several of the curcumin analogues would bind more
strongly than curcumin to PfATP6.

(i) Suggest advantages of using theoretical models in this research, rather than
testing possible drugs in the laboratory. [2]

1. cheaper / more economical / more cost-effective / less wastage leading to

cost savings ;
2. faster / can try many different drugs in a short time / time-saving / greater
ease / theoretical models can reproduce the structure of the analogues that
are rare or hard to acquire or produce ; [R: less effort]
3. can try out changes to model/drug structure to see if more effective ;
4. no need for laboratories/equipment ; IGNORE: uses less labour
R: resources [Must specifically state what type of resources]
5. (initially) no need for tests on animals/humans / fewer ethical issues ;

REJECT:
• ORA [i.e. why lab methods more disadvantageous]
• “can be quantified and statistical analysis can be done”
• “prevent the development of drug-resistant pathogens”
• “does not involve use of actual malaria parasite and thus reduce risk of
disease outbreak from the laboratory”

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(ii) Suggest why theoretical modelling cannot completely replace laboratory trials in
the search for new drugs. [2]

1. functionality/to test that drug, actually works/is effective / to test whether

drugs are interfered by other molecules in vivo or in the parasite / if drug
indeed inhibits Plasmodium ;
2. A cannot assume predictions are correct ; [I: efficiency, R: based on theory]
3. safety ; A ref. to clinical trials/side effects
4. dosage ; A theoretical modelling will not give information on doses

REJECT:
• Theoretical models only takes into account the spatial fit of the inhibitor in
the binding site of PfATP6 and not the chemical fit. [Reason: theory should
consider all aspects of fit already]
• Owing to selection for drug resistance, the structure of the allosteric site of
PfATP6 had mutated with time and the analogues are no longer
complementary to the allosteric site. Thus, theoretical models are unable to
keep current or keep up with these new mutations. [Reason: neither can
laboratory trials keep up! In fact it is harder]

(i) Describe the effects of the mutation of the gene involved in sickle cell anaemia. [4]

1. In sickle cell anaemia, a single base pair substitution of the gene coding for
ß chain causes adenine to replace thymine / DNA triplet to be changed from
CTC to CAC in the gene/DNA ;
2. In the mRNA formed, GUG is coded for instead of GAG / resulting in
hydrophobic valine replacing hydrophilic glutamic acid (at the 6th amino acid
position of β chain) ;
3. This results in a change in the 3D conformation of haemoglobin to produce
haemoglobin S (HbS) instead of HbA ;
4. This decreases the solubility of deoxygenated HbS and at low oxygen
concentration, hydrophobic areas of different HbS would stick together / HbS
molecules will polymerise and precipitate out of solution to form rigid fibres;
5. red blood cells becomes sickle shape and may block capillaries, impeding
blood flow / deprives multiple organs of oxygen resulting in organ damage /
have shorter lifespan and haemolyse readily, resulting in anaemia ;

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Explain how there can be a high proportion of the population carrying the recessive
allele even when it is disadvantageous. [3]

1. Due to heterozygote advantage ;

2. Individuals who are heterozygous for the recessive allele which causes
sickle cell anaemia/sickle cell allele have greater fitness / at selective
advantage as compared to individuals who are homozygous ;
[Must demonstrate relative advantage over homozygotes (including both
HbSHbS and HbAHbA)]

3. As heterozygotes are protected against a type of severe malaria

[R: diseases], hence maintaining genetic variation in the population/ both
alleles in the population/ a high frequency of the recessive allele ;

[Total: 30]

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2 Fig. 2.1 shows stem cells in bone marrow dividing by mitosis to form blood cells. Each time
a stem cell divides, it forms a replacement stem cell and a cell that develops into a blood
cell.

Stem cells in the bone marrow give rise to reticulocytes, phagocytes, B-cells and T-cells.

Reticulocytes will differentiate into red blood cells.

Fig. 2.1

(a) Describe how a functional red blood cell develops from a stem cell. [3]

1. transcription (of specific genes) ; A: reference to differential gene expression

2. protein / polypeptide, synthesis ; A: translation
3. production of haemoglobin ;
4. further detail of haemoglobin formation ; e.g. assembly of quaternary structure
5. loss of, mitochondria / nucleus ;
6. adopts biconcave disc shape ;
7. increase in membrane elasticity of rbc to move through capillaries ;

(b) Stem cells share some features of cancer cells, such as having long life span and
ability to replicate for extended periods of time.

In some cases, the use of stem cells in medical treatment of genetic diseases appears
to increase the risk of cancer.

Suggest why there might be a connection between the medical use of stem cells in
treatment and increased cancer risk. [2]

1. Stem cells and cancer cells share similarity of having active telomerase which
a)prevents the progressive shortening of telomeres with each round of DNA
replication OR b) have limitless replicative potential/divide indefinitely ;

any 1:
2. When exposed to carcinogens, spontaneous mutations occurs within stem cells
resulting in uncontrolled cell division ;
3. Ref to one featur of cancer hallmark accumulated which heightens the risk of of
cancer ;

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Stem cells can also differentiate to form T cells. T cells are arguably the most important
cells in adaptive immunity, as they are required for almost all adaptive immune responses.

A person infected with the HIV virus was monitored for several years for the level of T cells
and HIV particles.

The results are summarised in Fig. 2.2.

Fig. 2.2

(c) Explain the trend observed from 0.5 to 10 years. [4]

1. Sharp decrease in HIV concentration 0.5 to 1 year post-infection ;

2. Concentration of T cells increased to remove HIV at the initial stage of infection

OR
3. No active replication of HIV upon first half year post-infection OR
4. HIV infects TH cells with some provirus integrating into the chromosome of TH
cells and remain dormant/ latent stage ;

5. HIV concentration increases gradually while T cells concentration decreases

gradually from 1 to 10 years ;

6. Untreated HIV infection led to the replication of new virus that triggers the
destruction of TH cells ;

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Enzymes essential in the life cycle of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have been at
the focus of research. HIV-1 protease is one such enzyme.

Fig. 2.3

Over the years, knowledge of the structure led to designs of HIV protease-inhibiting drugs
with improved antiviral properties. Despite the qualified success of these inhibitors, the
high mutation rate associated with RNA viruses continues to hamper the long-term clinical
efficacy of HIV protease inhibitors.

(d) Suggest why this means that researchers may need to continue to develop new drugs
in order to prevent the action of HIV-1 protease. [2]

1. mutations to the viral genome could alter the genes coding for HIV-1 protease ;
OR
2. change in 3-D conformation of HIV-1 protease’s active site ;

any 1:
3. drugs that are previously complementary to the active site may not be
complementary to the new active site that resulted ;
4. ref to new strains of HIV that are resistant to drugs ;
[Total: 11]

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3 G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) constitute a large protein family of receptors that

detect molecules outside the cell and activate internal signal transduction pathways and,
ultimately, cellular responses in mammals.

(a) Describe two ways in which GPCRs are similar in structure and explain why these
features are important for their function. [4]

1. (S) has (extracellular) binding site for the (specific) signal molecule/ligand ;
AND
2. (F) recognised and bound by (hydrophilic,) polar ligands (which are unable to
pass freely across the membrane) ;

3. (S) the extracellular parts of G-protein linked receptors may be glycosylated ;

AND
4. (F) serve as the binding site for (specific/ complementary) signal molecule/
ligand ;

5. (S) has (intracellular) binding site for G-protein ;

AND
6. (F) the G-protein linked receptor undergoes a conformational change upon the
binding of a signal molecule/ligand that causes it to bind and activate a specific
G-protein (which activates other signal transduction proteins inside the cell,
leading to a specific cellular response) ;

7. (S) non-polar R groups of amino acid residues on the receptor form

hydrophobic interactions with non-polar hydrocarbon tails of the membrane
phospholipid molecules ;
AND
8. (F) G-protein linked receptors are embedded in (and span) the plasma
membrane, (held by weak hydrophobic interactions) ;

A MP 1+4

(b) Describe how binding of glucagon aids in the maintenance of a constant blood glucose
level. [4]

1. binding of glucagon to specific binding site of GPCR induces a conformational

change in the receptor ;
2. The receptor now binds to G protein and activates it ;
3. A molecule of GTP replaces the GDP on the G protein ;
4. The activated G-protein dissociates from the receptor and activates adenyl
cyclase ;
5. Adenyl cyclase catalyses the conversion of ATP to / synthesis of cyclic AMP
(cAMP) ;
6. The cAMP acts as a second messenger and triggers downstream signalling
events such that glycogen phosphorylase is activated ;
7. Glycogen phosphorylase will catalyse the breakdown of glycogen to glucose
(glycogenolysis) so that the blood glucose concentration increases and return
back to constant/normal levels ;

max 3 for MP 1-6

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(c) The following findings were concluded from studies on the expression of the glucagon
receptor mRNA in liver, adipose tissues and pancreatic islets.

• The promoter of the glucagon receptor gene contain regulatory elements for
glucose and cyclic AMP.

• The expression of the glucagon receptor mRNA is stimulated by glucose and

inhibited by cyclic AMP in liver.

• The number of glucagon receptors expressed in the liver can be regulated by

glucagon.

Comment how the above features are advantageous to mammals. [1]

1. allow/enable the expression of glucagon receptor gene in response to the

presence/absence of glucose and cyclic AMP;
2. glucagon receptors are only expressed when required to increase efficiency /
conserve/prevent the waste of energy and resources;

[Total: 9]

Jurong JC/JC2 H2 Biology/Prelim/2018

Section B

Answer one question in this section.

Write your answers on the lined paper provided at the end of this Question Paper.

Your answers should be illustrated by large, clearly labelled diagrams, where appropriate.

Your answers must be in continuous prose, where appropriate.

Your answers must be set out in parts (a) and (b), as indicated in the question.

4 (a) The organelles of the endomembrane system in eukaryotic cells are related through
direct contact or by the transfer of membrane segments as vesicles.

Outline the functions of the organelles of the endomembrane system and state the
structural similarities between these organelles. [15]

(Max 12 from pt 1 – 17)

Functions of the rough ER
1. sites of protein synthesis ;
2. biochemical modification takes place in cisternal space / proteins may be
modified by enzymes in the cisternal space of ER that add carbohydrate chains
(or lipids) to them – glycosylation ;
3. serves as the intracellular transport system which transports the
synthesised/modified proteins to other compartments within the cell by
transport vesicles budding off from the ER membrane ;
4. The membrane of transport vesicles (formed from rough ER membrane) also
replenishes the membrane of Golgi body ;

Functions of the smooth ER

5. responsible for the synthesis of lipids (e.g. phospholipids and steroid
hormones) ;
6. involved in carbohydrate metabolism in the liver (glycogenolysis) ;
7. detoxification of drugs and other toxic substances in the liver ;
8. storage of calcium ions necessary for muscle contraction ;

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Function of Golgi body

9. Further modify, sort and package proteins / products of ER into vesicles before
transporting to other parts of the cell and/or out of the cell / targeted for other
destinations ;
10. Formation of secretory vesicles containing matured proteins which move to the
cell surface and fuse with the plasma membrane, releasing their contents out of
the cell via the process of exocytosis ;
11. Formation of lysosomes containing hydrolytic enzymes/proteases/nucleases/
lipases ;

(In plant cells)

12. Packaging of polysaccharides destined for secretion, e.g. mucus ;
13. Formation of secretory vesicles containing polysaccharide which move to the
cell surface and fuse with the plasma membrane, releasing their contents out of
the cell via the process of exocytosis ;
14. During the synthesis of new plant cell walls, transport vesicles containing cell
wall materials/pectins/certain non-cellulose polysaccharides fuse to form the
cell plate ;

MP 10&s13: award once

Function of Lysosomes
15. Intracellular digestion - to digest material which the cell consumes from the
environment through phagocytosis ;
16. Autophagy - to digest parts of the cell such as damaged or worn-out organelles;
17. Autolysis - self-destruction of a cell by releasing the hydrolytic enzymes of all
lysosomes within the cell ;

Structural similarities
18. Presence of (single) membrane / phospholipids bilayer ;
19. Presence of proteins/enzymes within organelles ;
20. Presence of fluid-filled space ;
21. Association with cytoskeleton ;

QWC:
Good spread of knowledge communicated without ambiguity to include:
At least 2 organelles’ functions and at least 1 MP on the structural similarities.

Jurong JC/JC2 H2 Biology/Prelim/2018

Definition of genetically identical ;

1. daughter cells which contain exact copies/same genetic material or
information/same number and type of chromosomes/same amount and type of
DNA, as the parent cell

Human/eukaryotic cells can be considered genetically identical because:

2. (idea of) following fertilisation, single-cell zygote can undergo mitosis and divide
into two genetically-identical cells ;
3. during S phase of interphase ; DNA replication takes place (with an identical
copy of the DNA molecule synthesized) ;
4. most somatic cells of human are genetically identical ;

Not all cells of a human are genetically identical because:

5. Human is a multicellular organism with many different cell types ;
6. number of chromosomes are different in gametes/sperm/egg compared to most
somatic cells ;
7. somatic hypermutation occurs in T and B cells ;
8. cells with specialised function such as red blood cells do not have nucleus ;
9. telomeres shortening takes place with repeated rounds of cell division,
changing the DNA sequences ;
10. ref to virally infected cells where the viral DNA has been integrated into the
chromosome of human host cell ;
11. ref to cancer cells with altered genes ;

Feature of Bacterial genome Human genome

comparison
12. No. of chromosomes/ Smaller number of Greater number of
bases ; chromosomes/bases chromosomes/bases
13. No. of chromosomal Single Multiple chromosomes/
set ; chromosome/haploid/1 set diploid
14. Clustering of genes ; Polycistronic genes / Monocistronic genes
operons
15. Presence of distal Absence of Presence of enhancers /
control elements/ enhancer/silencer silencers
enhancer/silencer ;
Presence of operator
16. Introns ; Absent Present
17. Association with No association with Association with histones /
histones and other histones/association with H- scaffolding proteins
proteins ; NS proteins

QWC:
clearly expressed and well structured, using correct terminology to address both
parts of the question ;

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5 (a) Variation exists in individuals of the same species in a population due to a number of
different reasons. Describe what causes variation and why it is important in natural
selection. [15]

Causes of Variation (Max 12)

1. Variation is due to mutation, meiosis and sexual reproduction ;

Gene Mutation
2. Gene mutations are defined as changes in the sequence of DNA nucleotides in
the gene;
3. Due to exposure to chemical carcinogens such as tobacco in cigarette smoke /
ionising radiation such as UV-rays, X-ray / viruses / errors during DNA
replication or repair etc.;
4. Base pair substitution / addition / deletion may occur, resulting in nonsense /
silent / missense / frameshift mutation; (max 1)

5. Base-pair substitution – replacement of one nucleotide base pair with another

base-pair in a gene, resulting in missense mutation/nonsense
mutation/significant change in the encoded protein OR silent mutation/no/little
effect on the encoded protein;

6. Base-pair addition – insertion of one or more nucleotide base pairs in a gene,

resulting in frameshift mutation, whereby the reading frame is altered /
nucleotides downstream from the mutation are improperly grouped into
incorrect codons and read in different sets of threes;
OR
7. Base-pair deletion – loss of one or more nucleotide base pairs in a gene,
resulting in frameshift mutation, whereby the reading frame is altered /
nucleotides downstream from the mutation are improperly grouped into
incorrect codons and read in different sets of threes;

Max 2 for MP 4-7

Chromosomal aberration
8. Chromosomal aberration can be categorised as numerical aberration (the
change in chromosome number) or structural aberration to chromosomes;

9. Translocation – a section of chromosome breaks off from one chromosome and

becomes attached to another chromosome;
10. Duplication – a section of a chromosome replicates such that a set of gene loci
is repeated;
11. Deletion – a chromosome breaks at two points, the middle portion is displaced
with the two ends joining together;
12. Inversion – a chromosome breaks at two locations and the middle portion flips
through 180o before rejoining;

13. Aneuploidy is a condition in the nucleus where there are one or several
chromosomes more than or less than the diploid number of chromosomes;
14. Aneuploidy can result from non-disjunction during anaphase / when a haploid
gamete fuses with a gamete carrying n-2, n-1, n+1 or n+2 chromosomes;
15. Polyploidy is a condition of the nucleus where there are three or more times the
haploid number of chromosomes, e.g. 3n, 4n and 5n;
16. It can result from non-disjunction, the fusion of a diploid gamete with a normal
haploid gamete giving a triploid nucleus;

Jurong JC/JC2 H2 Biology/Prelim/2018

Meiosis
17. In meiosis, crossing over between non-sister chromatids of homologous
chromosomes occurs during prophase I;
18. Independent assortment of homologous chromosomes during metaphase I and
chromatids during metaphase II;
19. Results in new combination of alleles;

Sexual reproduction
20. Random fusion of gametes during sexual reproduction;
21. Results in new combination of alleles (award once);

Genetic variation in prokaryotes (max 2 per mechanism)

22. Transformation is the uptake of naked, foreign DNA by competent cells from the
surrounding environment resulting in the alteration of a bacterial cell’s genotype
and phenotype;
23. A (competent) bacterium takes up foreign DNA;
24. The foreign DNA is incorporated into bacterium’s own DNA via homologous
recombination/through crossing over with a homologous region found on the
bacterial chromosome;

25. Transduction is the process by which bacterial DNA/genes is transferred from

one bacterium (host cell) to another (recipient cell) via a bacteriophage;
26. When a (virulent) bacteriophage undergoes lytic cycle, a small piece of the host
bacterial cell’s degraded DNA is packaged within the capsid (of a defective
phage); OR
27. When a (temperate) bacteriophage enters into lytic cycle from lysogenic cycle,
a small region of the host bacterial DNA that was adjacent to the prophage is
excised and the phage-host hybrid DNA is packaged within the capsid (of a
defective phage);
28. The defective phage infects another bacterial cell and inject the piece of host
bacterial DNA/ phage-host hybrid DNA into the newly infected bacterial cell
cytoplasm, the host bacterial DNA/ phage-host hybrid DNA is incorporated into
bacterium’s DNA via homologous recombination/through crossing over;

29. Conjugation is the direct transfer of genetic material from one bacterial cell to
another, through a temporary link between two cells (requires cell to cell
contact);
30. F+ cell/donor bacterial cell with F factor produces sex pilus to attach itself to F-
cell/recipient cell;
31. A temporary cytoplasmic mating bridge is formed between the two bacterial
cells which allows F+ cell to transfer its F plasmid to the F- cell (by rolling circle
mechanism);

Importance in Natural Selection

32. Variation describes the differences in characteristics / means the presence of
different characteristics;
33. due to presence of different alleles in the different individuals;
34. resulting in differential reproductive success / different survival rates;
35. Variations in characteristics are subjected to selection pressure from the
environment;
36. There can be continuous / discontinuous variation;
37. Due to interaction of genotype and environment;
38. variants with favourable characteristics will survive to maturity, reproduce and
pass down their favourable alleles to their offspring;
39. Those with unfavourable characteristics die and fail to do so;

Jurong JC/JC2 H2 Biology/Prelim/2018 [Turn over

QWC:
Good spread of knowledge communicated without ambiguity to include:
At least 2 causes of variation and at least 1 MP on the importance.

Jurong JC/JC2 H2 Biology/Prelim/2018

(b) Discuss, using known examples, how limiting factors can influence the rate of various
biological processes. [10]

Definition

1. A limiting factor is that factor which directly affects/determines the rate of

reaction/process if its quantity is changed / when the factor is in
lowest/shortest/scarcest supply. ;
[Reject “in short / shorter / low / lower supply”; MUST be “shortest” or “lowest”]

Biological Processes

2. Biological Process: Enzyme-catalysed Reactions ;

Factor How Factor Influences Rate

3. Substrate concentration + illustrate how factor influence rate ;
4. Enzyme concentration ;
5. Temperature ;
6. pH ;

REJECT: Concentration of competitive or non-competitive inhibitors as limiting

factors.

7. Biological Process: Facilitated Diffusion ;

Factor How Factor Influences Rate

8. (Steepness of) concentration + illustrate how factor influence rate ;
gradient / difference in
concentrations of transported
substance across a cell /
biological membrane
9. Density of channel/carrier ;
proteins on the membrane

10. Biological Process: Photosynthesis ;

Factor How Factor Influences Rate

11. Light intensity + illustrate how factor influence rate ;
12. Temperature ;
13. Carbon dioxide concentration ;

14. Biological Process: Aerobic Respiration ;

Factor How Factor Influences Rate

15. Glucose / hexose sugars concentration + illustrate how factor ;
16. Oxygen availability influence rate ;
17. Temperature ;
18. NAD+ / FAD+ / mobile electron carriers ;
availability

Jurong JC/JC2 H2 Biology/Prelim/2018 [Turn over

19. Biological Process: Population Growth / Bacteria Colony Growth ;

Factor How Factor Influences Rate

20. Nutrient availability + illustrate how factor ;
21. Water availability influence rate ;
22. Temperature ;
23. Competition for resources / Predation / AVP ;

REJECT: Signal Reception / Ligand-Receptor Interactions as a form of biological

process that is influenced by limiting factors. Any limits on rates of signal
propagation and hence response efficacy is overcome by signal amplification.

QWC:
Clearly communicates limiting factors of 2 different biological processes

Jurong JC/JC2 H2 Biology/Prelim/2018

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