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A-LevelBiologyBiological molecules9700/23 · May/June 2017 · Q49 Marks

Complete Table 4.1 by using a tick (✔) to indicate which statements apply to each of the molecules. Use a cross (x) for statements that do not apply. Some of the boxes have been completed for you. Table 4.1 statement ATP cellulose haemoglobin phospholipid contains phosphorus ✔ found in plants contains iron X has a structural role X

  1. (a)Complete Table 4.1 by using a tick (✔) to indicate which statements apply to each of the molecules. Use a cross (x) for statements that do not apply. Some of the boxes have been completed for you. Table 4.1 statement ATP cellulose haemoglobin phospholipid contains phosphorus ✔ found in plants contains iron X has a structural role X[4]
  2. (b)Fig. 4.1 shows two amino acids. Complete Fig. 4.1 to show how a peptide bond forms between these two amino acids. [Figure 4.1][3]
  3. (c)Some glycoproteins in cell surface membranes function as transport proteins. State two other functions of glycoproteins in cell surface membranes. 1 2[2]

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  1. [4] one mark per column ;;;;
  2. [3] allow diagrams with glycine on right bond forms between the C of the carboxyl group and the N of the amino group; A amine for amino water / H2O, is formed; A condensation (reaction) R hydrolysis amino acid residues correctly drawn ;
  3. [max 2] receptor(s) / cell signalling; cell recognition / antigens; cell adhesion ; form H-bonds with water to stabilise membrane ; enzyme ; AVP; e.g. ref. to role in antigen presentation / MHC

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Topic
Biological molecules, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Structured question, 9 marks.
Source
A-Level Biology, May/June 2017 Paper 2 Variant 3, question 4.

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