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A-LevelBiologyEnergy and respirationFeb/Mar 2019Paper 2 Q511 Marks

Human prolactin (hPRL) is a globular protein. It is a single polypeptide composed of 199 amino acids. The protein is transported in the bloodstream and has an effect only on cells that have a cell surface membrane protein known as PRLR. One effect of hPRL is to stimulate cells in the mammary glands to produce breast milk. Cells that have been stimulated by hPRL need more glucose and therefore the passive uptake of glucose increases.

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About This A-Level Biology Question

Topic

This structured question tests Energy and respiration in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 11 marks.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology Feb/Mar 2019 examination, Paper 2 Variant 2.

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