Cambridge A Level Biology 9700 — 2019 Oct/Nov Paper 1 · Variant 2

Question 1

1 A student calibrated the scale on an eyepiece graticule in the eyepiece lens of a light microscope. The student was given a stage micrometer scale to use. The divisions on the stage micrometer scale were 0.1 mm apart. Which data must the student collect in order to calibrate the eyepiece graticule? 1 magnification of the eyepiece lens of the microscope 2 number of divisions of the stage micrometer scale seen in one field of view of the microscope 3 number of divisions of the eyepiece graticule scale equivalent to each division of the stage micrometer scale A 1 and 3 B 2 and 3 C 2 only D 3 only

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

2 The diameter of living cells varies considerably. The diameter of a typical eukaryotic cell is 1.5 × 101 µm. The diameter of a typical prokaryotic cell is 7.5 × 102 nm. Using these measurements, what is the maximum number of each cell type which could fit along a line 1 cm long? number of white number of blood cells Streptococcus cells A 6.7 × 104 1.3 × 102 B 6.7 × 103 1.3 × 105 C 6.7 × 102 1.3 × 104 D 6.7 × 101 1.3 × 103

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

3 Which structures are found in animal cells and in plant cells? 1 centriole 2 lysosome 3 nucleolus 4 vacuole A 1 and 3 only B 2 and 4 only C 2, 3 and 4 only D 1, 2, 3 and 4

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

4 Which features shown in the diagram can be present in eukaryotes? 4 peptidoglycan 1 cell wall DNA feature 3 2 70S RNA ribosomes A 1, 2 and 3 B 1, 2 and 4 C 1, 3 and 4 D 2, 3 and 4

Accepted Answer

A

Question 5

5 Four students were asked to match the function with the appearance of some cell structures in an animal cell. The functions were listed by a number. 1 organises microtubules to produce the spindle during cell division 2 synthesis of polypeptides 3 synthesis of lipids The appearances were listed by a letter. V membranes which surround an enclosed inner cavity W non-membrane bound, spherical structures X a double membrane interspersed with pores Y non-membrane bound, cylindrical structures Z membrane-bound sacs, arranged as a flattened stack Which student correctly matched the numbered functions with the appearance of the cell structure? 1 2 3 A W X Z B W Z V C Y W V D Y Z W

Accepted Answer

C

Question 6

6 Which types of RNA are present in prokaryotic cells and in eukaryotic cells?

mRNA rRNA tRNA

v v v key

v¥ = present

0 0O WwW >

v v x
x Jv J X = not present
x Jv x

Accepted Answer

A

Question 7

7 A student carried out four tests for biological molecules on a solution. The results are shown in the table. test for biological observation molecules iodine orange-brown biuret purple Benedict’s orange emulsion clear Which three molecules may be present in this solution? A glucose, starch, globin B globin, glucose, collagen C starch, sucrose, collagen D sucrose, globin, collagen

Accepted Answer

B

Question 8

8 A student was asked to estimate the concentration of reducing sugar in an unknown solution using the Benedict’s test. Five reducing sugar solutions with different concentrations were provided in order to produce a calibration curve. The student added 2 cm3 of Benedict’s solution to each of the reducing sugar solutions, heated them in a water-bath and recorded the time taken for the first appearance of a colour change. Which variables should the student standardise, when carrying out the Benedict’s test on each reducing sugar solution, to ensure the results are comparable? 1 volume of reducing sugar used 2 the temperature of the water-bath 3 the time the solutions are heated A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 3 only

Accepted Answer

B

Question 9

9 Which rows show the chemical groups present in the biological molecules listed? biological presence of carboxyl presence of two or more molecule (COOH) groups hydroxyl (OH) groups 1 amino acid yes no 2 β-glucose no yes 3 glycerol no no 4 fatty acid yes no A 1, 2 and 3 B 1, 2 and 4 C 1, 3 and 4 D 2, 3 and 4

Accepted Answer

B

Question 10

10 The diagram shows the formation of a biological macromolecule. O O OH C (CH2)16 CH3 CH2 O C (CH2)16 CH3 CH2 OH O O CH2 OH + → + 3H2O OH C (CH2)16 CH3 CH2 O C (CH2)16 CH3 CH2 OH O O OH C (CH2)16 CH3 CH2 O C (CH2)16 CH3 Which type of bonds are formed in the macromolecule product? A ester bonds B glycosidic bonds C hydrogen bonds D peptide bonds

Accepted Answer

A

Question 11

11 Fibrous proteins are composed of chains of amino acids held together by bonds. An example of part of a fibrous protein is shown. O R H N N H O X Y O R H N N H O Which type of bond is at X and Y? X Y A disulfide hydrophobic interaction B hydrogen peptide C hydrophobic interaction ionic D ionic peptide

Accepted Answer

B

Question 12

12 Which row about the structure of proteins is correct? primary structure secondary structure quaternary structure A is the number is the left-handed is the sub-unit of amino acids spiral formed by the polypeptides that present in a protein primary structure link together to form a protein B is the order of is the coiling of a contains two types amino acids present in chain of amino acids of polypeptide that a protein to form a β-pleated interact forming the encoded by DNA sheet or α-helix shape of a protein C is the result of occurs because of is formed by four translation of an attraction between polypeptides and mRNA molecule by hydrogen and an additional reactive a ribosome into a oxygen atoms in group attached to the chain of amino acids the peptide bonds protein D is the sequence is formed by is formed by the of amino acids in hydrogen bonding linking together a protein coded by between amino acids of more than one an mRNA molecule forming the polypeptide to primary structure form a protein

Accepted Answer

D

Question 13

13 A student wrote four statements about water.

1

Water has a high specific heat capacity which maintains the temperature of water
within cells.

Mammals rely on water having a relatively low latent heat of vapourisation to keep
them cool.

When a negatively charged ion is added to water, the 5° charge on the hydrogen
atom is attracted to the ion.

When surrounded by water, non-polar molecules tend to be pushed apart from one
another.

Which statements are correct?

0 0O WwW D>

x KOK

key
JY = correct

X = not correct

\ <x x
x «KX
x K & &

Accepted Answer

B

Question 14

14 Which statement about the active site of an enzyme is correct? A It always has a specific fixed shape. B It reduces the total energy of the product. C It does not form chemical bonds with its substrate. D It is determined by the primary structure of the enzyme.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 15

15 When investigating the rate of reaction of the enzyme lipase on the hydrolysis of triglycerides, the pH must be maintained at an optimum to prevent the lipase denaturing. What is the reason for this? A The addition of water molecules produced by hydrolysis increases the pH. B The products of hydrolysis decrease the pH. C The products of hydrolysis increase the pH. D The removal of water molecules used in hydrolysis decreases the pH.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 16

16 An experiment was carried out to compare the effect of pH on the activity of an enzyme that was in solution and the same enzyme that had been immobilised on a gel. All other variables were kept the same. The results are shown in the graph. enzyme key activity immobilised enzyme enzyme in solution 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 pH Which statement explains these results when the enzyme is immobilised? A The primary structure has changed. B The secondary structure has changed. C The tertiary structure has changed. D The quaternary structure has changed.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 17

17 High concentrations of ethanol can disrupt cell membrane structure and make the cell surface membrane leaky. Yeast cells release ethanol as a waste product of metabolism. Yeast cells can alter the composition of the cell surface membrane to reduce the effect of ethanol. ● A saturated fatty acid, X, is replaced by an unsaturated fatty acid, Y. ● Y has a shorter hydrocarbon chain than X. ● There is an increase in the phospholipid to protein ratio. Which statement would explain why the effect of ethanol is reduced? A A greater proportion of phospholipid may increase the entry of ethanol via channel proteins. B An increase in hydrophobic interaction by phospholipid tails improves membrane stability. C An increase in the proportion of fatty acids with double bonds decreases membrane fluidity. D The shorter hydrocarbon chain of Y decreases membrane fluidity.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 18

18 The photomicrograph shows the appearance of onion epidermal cells after they have been soaked in solution X for one hour. Y What fills the space labelled Y? A air B cytoplasm C solution X D water

Accepted Answer

C

Question 19

19 Equal sized potato pieces were placed into a test-tube and covered with a sucrose solution. The test tube was left for 30 minutes. All other variables were controlled. After 30 minutes, the potato piece had not changed in size. What can be concluded from this result? A The concentration of sucrose is the same in the potato and in the solution and there is no more movement of water into or out of the potato. B The concentration of sucrose is the same in the potato and in the solution and there is no net movement of water into the potato. C The water potential is the same in the potato and in the sucrose solution and there is no more movement of water into or out of the potato. D The water potential is the same in the potato and in the sucrose solution and there is no net movement of water into or out of the potato.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 20

20 Which row shows the correct number of each component of a single chromosome during prophase of mitosis? polynucleotide centromeres chromatids telomeres strands A 1 0 2 2 B 1 2 4 4 C 2 0 4 2 D 2 2 2 4

Accepted Answer

B

Question 21

21 The cell cycle includes mitosis. Which are features of nuclear division? 1 forms cells of equal size to the parent cell 2 forms genetically identical nuclei 3 semi-conservative replication of DNA A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 only

Accepted Answer

D

Question 22

22 The RNA triplet UAG acts as a stop codon terminating the synthesis of a polypeptide. The diagram shows a strand of DNA which codes for four amino acids. Where would an insertion mutation of a thymine nucleotide result in the termination of translation? T C C A C T C G A T G C A B C D

Accepted Answer

B

Question 23

23 What is correct for uracil?

It joins its
It has a single F . complementary
ring structure It is a purine base with 2
hydrogen bonds
A v v v
B v x v
Cc x v x
D x x v

key
/ = correct

X = not correct

Accepted Answer

B

Question 24

24 The photomicrograph shows a vascular bundle. 1 3 2 Which describes the relationship of water potential in the labelled cells? A Cell 3 is less negative than cell 1. B Cell 2 is less negative than cell 3. C Cell 3 is more negative than cells 1 and 2. D Cells 1, 2 and 3 have the same water potential.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 25

25 Which features have a role in the transport of water in xylem vessel elements? 1 capillary action 2 cohesion 3 hydrogen bonding A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 3 only

Accepted Answer

A

Question 26

26 What is a definition of transpiration? A the evaporation of water vapour from a leaf due to the diffusion of water from an area of low water potential to high water potential B the loss of water vapour from a plant to its environment by diffusion down a water potential gradient C the movement of water from root to leaf due to the adhesion of water molecules to one another D the uptake of water by plant roots by movement of water down a continuous water potential gradient from air to soil

Accepted Answer

B

Question 27

27 Which are present in the walls of arteries?

endothelium smoomn elastic tissue co fagen
A J J J J
B Jv Jv Jv x
Cc J x J J
D x Jv x Jv

key
v¥ = present

X = not present

Accepted Answer

A

Question 28

28 The statements list some of the events in the cardiac cycle. They are not in the correct order. Which statement describes the fifth of these events to occur in the cardiac cycle? 1 The impulse travels through Purkyne tissue. 2 A wave of excitation sweeps across the atria. 3 The atrioventricular node delays the impulse for a fraction of a second. 4 The sinoatrial node contracts. 5 The wave of excitation sweeps upwards from the base of the ventricles. 6 The ventricles contract. 7 The atria contract. A 1 B 3 C 4 D 7

Accepted Answer

A

Question 29

29 Which row correctly identifies the molecules or cells that are present in the different locations?

type of molecule or cell blood lymph tissue fluid
A antibodies x Jv J key
B large plasma proteins Jv x J J/ = present
Cc lymphocytes v v x X = not present
D phagocytes v v v

Accepted Answer

D

Question 30

30 When active tissues have high carbon dioxide concentrations, oxyhaemoglobin releases oxygen to these tissues. What encourages this release in the presence of high concentrations of carbon dioxide? 1 carboxyhaemoglobin forms more readily 2 oxyhaemoglobin dissociates more readily 3 haemoglobin needs higher concentrations of oxygen to become saturated A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

Accepted Answer

D

Question 31

31 The graph shows oxygen dissociation curves of haemoglobin at two different carbon dioxide concentrations. The partial pressure of oxygen in the lungs is 100 mmHg. The partial pressure of oxygen in metabolically active tissues is 35 mmHg. 100 90 80 70 60 percentage saturation of 50 haemoglobin with oxygen 40 30 20 10 0 0 20 40 60 80 100 partial pressure of oxygen / mmHg What is the percentage saturation of haemoglobin with oxygen at the lungs and in metabolically active tissues? percentage saturation of haemoglobin with oxygen metabolically lungs active tissue A 92 40 B 92 66 C 94 40 D 94 66

Accepted Answer

C

Question 32

32 Which statement is correct? A Alveoli have goblet cells to produce mucus to trap pathogens from the air. B Cartilage in the bronchi keeps the bronchi open and allows air to flow through freely. C Complete rings of cartilage in the bronchioles make sure that air can reach the alveoli. D During exercise, muscles in the bronchioles and alveoli relax to allow a greater flow of air.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 33

33 Four types of cell in the gas exchange system are listed.

alveolus epithelium cell

ciliated cell

T-T- KR CS

goblet cell

M smooth muscle cell

The ticks (v ) in the table show specialised features of three of these types of cell.

many lots of many Golgi
mitochondria endoplasmic bodies
reticulum

1
2
L3_|

Which row correctly matches the specialised feature with the correct cell?

—s

= AK Cf
XA = ¢ F/N
c rT FT A]

Accepted Answer

C

Question 34

34 Some symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are listed. 1 bursting of alveoli 2 loss of elastic fibres 3 increase in secretion of mucus 4 reduction in surface area for gaseous exchange 5 narrowing of airways Which of these are also the symptoms of emphysema? A 1, 2 and 4 B 1, 3 and 5 C 2, 3 and 5 D 3, 4 and 5

Accepted Answer

A

Question 35

35 The diagram shows properties of diseases. Which shows the properties that are common to tuberculosis (TB) and measles? bacterial infectious A B C D transmitted by airborne droplets

Accepted Answer

D

Question 36

36 The diagram shows some of the pathogens that cause disease in humans and some of the ways they are transmitted. 1 2 W bacterium protoctist contaminated water pathogen method of transmission 3 X Y Morbillivirus mosquito bite coughs and sneezes What is the correct pathogen and method of transmission for cholera? A 1 and W B 1 and X C 2 and X D 3 and Y

Accepted Answer

A

Question 37

37 Different antibiotics function in different ways. It is important that the antibiotic kills the bacteria, but does not harm the infected human. The antibiotic tetracycline has been found to affect the way in which human mitochondria function. Which statements could explain why human mitochondria function is affected by tetracycline? A The antibiotic prevents the synthesis of peptidoglycan cell walls. B The antibiotic prevents synthesis of linear DNA. C The antibiotic prevents translation of circular DNA. D The antibiotic prevents translation by binding to 70S ribosomes.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 38

38 Immune response to a vaccination against a virus can be assessed by making three measurements: 1 the concentration of anti-virus antibody in the blood 2 the time taken to increase the antibody concentration significantly after a booster vaccination 3 the number of virus-specific lymphocytes per cm 3 blood. What describes the immunity of an individual when the values of 1, 2 and 3 are all low ten years after vaccination? A active immunity due to the presence of memory cells B low immunity due to the absence of antibodies C low immunity due to the absence of memory cells D passive immunity due to the presence of antibodies

Accepted Answer

A

Question 39

39 The enzyme telomerase prevents loss of telomeres after many mitotic cell cycles.

Which types of white blood cell involved in an autoimmune condition will contain active
telomerase?

mature helper
B-lymphocyte neutrophils T-lymphocyte
plasma cells memory cells
v Jv J key
Jv Jv x / =contain active telomerase
x x v X = do not contain active telomerase
x Jv Jv

Accepted Answer

C

Question 40

40 Which features of monoclonal antibodies make them useful in the diagnosis and treatment of disease? 1 A particular monoclonal antibody attaches to a specific antigen. 2 Identical monoclonal antibodies can be produced in large numbers. 3 Binding a monoclonal antibody to its specific antigen may mark that antigen for destruction by white blood cells. 4 Fluorescent or radioactive markers can be attached to a monoclonal antibody to show where the antigen is in the body. A 1, 2, 3 and 4 B 1, 2 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 3 and 4 only

Accepted Answer

A

Question paper20 pages

Mark scheme3 pages

Questions as text

Q1 · A student calibrated the scale on an eyepiece graticule in the eyepiece lens of a light…

Q2 · The diameter of living cells varies considerably

Q3 · Which structures are found in animal cells and in plant cells?

Q4 · Which features shown in the diagram can be present in eukaryotes?

Q5 · Four students were asked to match the function with the appearance of some cell…

Q6 · Which types of RNA are present in prokaryotic cells and in eukaryotic cells?

Q7 · A student carried out four tests for biological molecules on a solution

Q8 · A student was asked to estimate the concentration of reducing sugar in an unknown…

Q9 · Which rows show the chemical groups present in the biological molecules listed?

Q10 · The diagram shows the formation of a biological macromolecule

Q11 · Fibrous proteins are composed of chains of amino acids held together by bonds

Q12 · Which row about the structure of proteins is correct?

Q13 · A student wrote four statements about water

Q14 · Which statement about the active site of an enzyme is correct?

Q15 · When investigating the rate of reaction of the enzyme lipase on the hydrolysis of…

Q16 · An experiment was carried out to compare the effect of pH on the activity of an enzyme…

Q17 · High concentrations of ethanol can disrupt cell membrane structure and make the cell…

Q18 · The photomicrograph shows the appearance of onion epidermal cells after they have been…

Q19 · Equal sized potato pieces were placed into a test-tube and covered with a sucrose solution

Q20 · Which row shows the correct number of each component of a single chromosome during…

Q21 · The cell cycle includes mitosis

Q22 · The RNA triplet UAG acts as a stop codon terminating the synthesis of a polypeptide

Q23 · What is correct for uracil?

Q24 · The photomicrograph shows a vascular bundle

Q25 · Which features have a role in the transport of water in xylem vessel elements?

Q26 · What is a definition of transpiration?

Q27 · Which are present in the walls of arteries?

Q28 · The statements list some of the events in the cardiac cycle

Q29 · Which row correctly identifies the molecules or cells that are present in the different…

Q30 · When active tissues have high carbon dioxide concentrations, oxyhaemoglobin releases…

Q31 · The graph shows oxygen dissociation curves of haemoglobin at two different carbon dioxide…

Q32 · Which statement is correct?

Q33 · Four types of cell in the gas exchange system are listed

Q34 · Some symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are listed

Q35 · The diagram shows properties of diseases

Q36 · The diagram shows some of the pathogens that cause disease in humans and some of the ways…

Q37 · Different antibiotics function in different ways

Q38 · Immune response to a vaccination against a virus can be assessed by making three…

Q39 · The enzyme telomerase prevents loss of telomeres after many mitotic cell cycles

Q40 · Which features of monoclonal antibodies make them useful in the diagnosis and treatment…

What was in this paper

What you needed in this session

Other variants, same session

This paper, other years