A-LevelBiologyThe mitotic cell cycleFeb/Mar 2018Paper 1 Q211 Mark

Three parts of a chromosome and their functions are listed. part P1 centromere P2 histone proteins P3 telomere function F1 packages DNA into compact structures F2 holds two chromatids together F3 prevents loss of genes Which combination is correct?

Q: What is the correct answer to this A-Level Biology question?

The correct answer is D: P3 and F3.

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests The mitotic cell cycle in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 1 mark.

AP1 and F1

BP1 and F3

CP2 and F2

DP3 and F3

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is D: P3 and F3

📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis

Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...

🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown

Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This A-Level Biology Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests The mitotic cell cycle in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology Feb/Mar 2018 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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