dc2 q flashcards

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2.2 give structural differences between dna structure and mrna structure

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  1. DNA has deoxyribose, mRNA has ribose;
  2. DNA has thymine, mRNA has uracil;
  3. DNA long, mRNA short;
  4. DNA is double stranded, mRNA is single
    stranded;
  5. DNA has hydrogen bonds, mRNA has no
    hydrogen bonds
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3.6 name two features of hiv particles that are not found in bacteria

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Reverse transcriptase
Capsid

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6.1 explain a peroperty of iron ions to carry out their role in red blood cells

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charged/polar
part of haem(oglobin);
binds/associates/loads (with) oxygen
forms oxyhaemoglobin
transports oxygen

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8.1 Suggest why the number of E. coli cells per mm3 in each culture after 24 hours might
have been lower if the student had not used a sterilised pipette. Explain your answer.

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Unknown/new/different
microorganisms/pathogens/microbes/bacteria
(introduced);
2. (these bacteria) use food/space

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9.1 Gas exchange for the fetus occurs in the placenta (line 3).
Describe how the composition of blood in the pulmonary artery of a fetus is different
from the composition of blood in the pulmonary artery of its mother
Give one reason for this difference.

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Fetal blood has more oxygen
gas exchange occurs in the
placenta

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9.2 Explain how a fetus is protected against the pathogens that infect its mother during
pregnancy (lines 5–6).
Do not give details of an active immune response in the mother.

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antibodies (from mother) are
complementary/bind specifically
To pathogens/antigens crossing the
placenta;
Giving passive immunity

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9.3 Suggest how vaccinating as many babies as possible protects the UK population
against pathogens such as measles viruses and tetanus bacteria
Protection against measles
Protection against tetanus

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herd immunity to reduce
spread;

No herd immunity

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9.4 Suggest why there has been a recent increase in the number of children catching
measles

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Reduced vaccination (in children)
virus has mutated;

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9.5 Explain why giving children more than one tetanus vaccination develops good
immunity against tetanus

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(Production of) more memory cells;
2. (So) higher concentration of antibodies (in
blood)

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4.3 Describe how the scientist will use information from the colorimeter and her calibration
curve to determine the pO2 in a sample of lugworm blood.

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1) (Measure light) absorption/transmission;
2. Interpolate/draw line to curve/line then to pO2

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7.1 differences between DNA and Trna molecules

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1) Deoxyribose v ribose
2) Double stranded v single stranded
3) Many nucleotides v few
4) Thymine base v uracil base
5) Linear v clover leaf (strucutre)
6) Does not bind to amino acid v does bind to amino acid
7) No exposed bases v anticodon

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1.1 name the type of bond between complementary base pairs
adjacent nucleotide in a dna strand

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  1. Hydrogen (bonds);
  2. Phosphodiester (bonds);
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1.3 Describe two differences between the structure of a tRNA molecule and the
structure of an mRNA molecule.

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  1. tRNA is ‘clover leaf shape’, mRNA is linear;
  2. tRNA has hydrogen bonds, mRNA does not;
  3. tRNA has an amino acid binding site, mRNA
    does not;
  4. tRNA has anticodon, mRNA has codon;
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1.4 In a eukaryotic cell, the structure of the mRNA used in translation is different from
the structure of the pre-mRNA produced by transcription.
Describe and explain a difference in the structure of these mRNA molecules.

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  1. mRNA fewer nucleotides
    Pre-mRNA more nucleotides
    mRNA has no introns/has (only) exons
    Pre-mRNA has (exons and) introns;
  2. (Because of) splicing;
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2.2 Describe how HIV is replicated.

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  1. Attachment proteins attach to receptors on helper
    T cell/lymphocyte;
  2. Nucleic acid/RNA enters cell;
  3. Reverse transcriptase converts RNA to DNA;
  4. Viral protein/capsid/enzymes produced;
  5. Virus (particles) assembled and released (from
    cell)
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4.4 Describe how a gene is a code for the production of a polypeptide. Do not include
information about transcription or translation in your answer.

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  1. (Because) base/nucleotide sequence;
  2. (In) triplet(s);
  3. (Determines) order/sequence of amino acid
    sequence/primary structure (in polypeptide);
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6.1 Give the pathway a red blood cell takes when travelling in the human circulatory
system from a kidney to the lungs.

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  1. Renal vein;
  2. Vena cava to right atrium;
  3. Right ventricle to pulmonary artery;
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6.3 Tissue fluid is formed from blood at the arteriole end of a capillary bed.
Explain how water from tissue fluid is returned to the circulatory system.

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  1. (Plasma) proteins remain;
  2. (Creates) water potential gradient
    Reduces water potential (of blood)
  3. Water moves (to blood) by osmosis;
  4. Returns (to blood) by lymphatic system
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9.4 Describe the roles of anti-human EPO antibody and anti-mouse antibody with enzyme
attached (lines 14−16) in producing a positive result for EPO in the ELISA test.

Role of anti-human EPO antibody
Role of anti-mouse antibody with enzyme attached

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  1. (Anti-human EPO antibody) attaches/binds to
    EPO/antigen (in plastic well);
  2. (Anti-mouse antibody) attaches/binds to anti-
    human antibody;
  3. Substrate is added, enzyme causes colour
    change/product (is positive result)
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9.5 Some people object to using monoclonal antibodies in testing programmes.
Use information in the passage to suggest why

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Ethics of/welfare issues with using
mice/goats/animals;

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3.1 Describe how a phagocyte destroys a pathogen present in the blood.

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  1. Engulfs;
  2. Forming vesicle/phagosome and fuses with
    lysosome;
  3. Enzymes digest/hydrolyse;
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3.2 Give two types of cell, other than pathogens, that can stimulate an immune response.

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  1. (Cells from) other organisms/transplants;
  2. Abnormal/cancer/tumour (cells);
  3. (Cells) infected by virus;
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3.4 What is the role of the disulfide bridge in forming the quaternary structure of an
antibody?

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Joins two (different) polypeptides;

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4.1 Eukaryotic cells produce and release proteins.
Outline the role of organelles in the production, transport and release of proteins from
eukaryotic cells.
Do not include details of transcription and translation in your answer.

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  1. DNA in nucleus is code (for protein);
  2. Ribosomes/rough endoplasmic reticulum
    produce (protein);
  3. Mitochondria produce ATP (for protein
    synthesis);
    4 Golgi apparatus package/modify;
    OR
    Carbohydrate added/glycoprotein produced by
    Golgi apparatus;
    5 Vesicles transport
    OR
    Rough endoplasmic reticulum transports;
  4. (Vesicles) fuse with cell(-surface) membrane;
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6.1 Describe how mRNA is produced from an exposed template strand of DNA.
1. (Free RNA) nucleotides form complementary base pairs; 2. Phosphodiester bonds form; 3. By (action of) RNA polymerase;
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6.2 Define the term exon.
The sequence of DNA present in mature messenger RNA, some of which encodes the amino acids of a protein
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2a Use your knowledge of phagocytosis to describe how an ADC enters and kills the tumour cell.
Cell ingests/engulfs the antibody/ADC Lysosomes fuse with vesicle/phagosome (containing ADC); Lysozymes breakdown/digest the antibody/ADC to release the drug
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2b Some of the antigens found on the surface of tumour cells are also found on the surface of healthy human cells. Use this information to explain why treatment with an ADC often causes side effects.
ADC will bind to non-tumour/healthy cells Cause death/damage of non-tumour/healthy cells
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3a Describe how the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is replicated once inside helper T cells (TH cells).
RNA converted into DNA using reverse transcriptase DNA incorporated/inserted into (helper T cell) DNA/chromosome/genome/nucleusDNA transcribed into (HIV m)RNA (HIV mRNA) translated into (new) HIV/viral proteins
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4a Describe how a phagocyte destroys a pathogen present in the blood
Engulfs Forming vesicle/phagosome and fuses with lysosome Enzymes digest/hydrolyse
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5a Explain how HIV affects the production of antibodies when AIDS develops in a person
1.less/no antibody produced 2. (Because HIV) destroys helper T cells; Accept ‘reduces number’ for ‘destroys’ 3. (So) few/no B cells activated / stimulated
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In Europe, viruses have infected a large number of frogs of different species. The viruses are closely related and all belong to the Ranavirus group. Previously, the viruses infected only one species of frog. 6(a) Suggest and explain how the viruses became able to infect other species of frog.
Mutation in the viral DNA/RNA/genome/genetic material Altered (tertiary structure of the) viral attachment protein Allows it/attachment protein/virus to bind (to receptors of other species);
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6c Determining the genome of the viruses could allow scientists to develop a vaccine. Explain how.
(The scientists) could identify proteins (that derive from the genetic code (They) could (then) identify potential antigens (to use in the vaccine
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6d Describe how the B lymphocytes of a frog would respond to vaccination against Ranavirus. You can assume that the B lymphocytes of a frog respond in the same way as B lymphocytes of a human.
B cell (antibody) binds to (viral) specific/complementary receptor/antigen B cell clones Plasma cells release/produce (monoclonal) antibodies (against the virus (B/plasma cells produce/develop) memory cells
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7 What is a monoclonal antibody?
(Antibodies with the) same tertiary structure OR identical/cloned plasma cells/B cells/B lymphocytes;
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b After a disease is diagnosed, monoclonal antibodies are used in some medical treatments. Give one example of using monoclonal antibodies in a medical treatment
Block antigens/receptors on cells;
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c Describe the role of antibodies in producing a positive result in an ELISA test.
(First) antibody binds/attaches /complementary (in shape) to antigen; (Second) antibody with enzyme attached is added; (Second) antibody attaches to antigen; (Substrate/solution added) and colour changes;
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8a Describe and explain the role of antibodies in stimulating phagocytosis.
Bind to antigen (Antibodies) cause clumping/agglutination
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9 Explain how the treatment with antivenom works and why it is essential to use passive immunity, rather than active immunity
(Antivenom/Passive immunity) antibodies bind to the toxin/venom/antigen and (causes) its destruction; Active immunity would be too slow/slower;
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e During vaccination, each animal is initially injected with a small volume of venom. Two weeks later, it is injected with a larger volume of venom. Use your knowledge of the humoral immune response to explain this vaccination programme.
B cells specific to the venom reproduce by mitosis; (B cells produce) plasma cells and memory cells The second dose produces antibodies (in secondary immune response) in higher concentration and quickly
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11 Describe how phagocytosis of a virus leads to presentation of its antigens.
1)phagosome/vesciles fuse with lysosome 2)virus destoryed by lysosome 3)peptide/antigen from virys are displayed on the cell membrane
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b Describe how presentation of a virus antigen leads to the secretion of an antibody against this virus antigen.
1)helper t cell/th cell binds to the antigen 2)this helper t/th cell stimulates a specific b cell 3)b cell does
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12 What is an antigen?
1)foreign protein 2)that stimulates an immune response/production of antibody
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12b What is an antibody
1)a protein/immunoglobin specific to an antigen 2)produced by b cells
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13 In the UK, children are vaccinated against this disease. Describe how vaccination can lead to protection against bacterial meningitis
1. Antigen / epitope on surface of N. meninigitidis / bacterium binds to surface protein / surface receptor on a (specific / single) B cell. 2. (Activated) B cell divides by mitosis / produces clone; If answered in context of T cell, allow (Activated) T cell releases cytokine. 3. (Division) stimulated by cytokines / by T cells; If answered in context of T cell, allow (Cytokine) stimulates production of plasma cells; 4. B cells / plasma cells release antibodies; 5. (Some) B cells become memory cells; 6. Memory cells produce plasma / antibodies faster
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14 a When a vaccine is given to a person, it leads to the production of antibodies against a disease-causing organism. Describe how.
1.vaccine contains antigen from pathogen 2. Macrophage presents antigen on its surface; 3. T cell with complementary receptor protein binds to antigen; 4. T cell stimulates B cell; 5. (With) complementary antibody on its surface; 6. B cell secretes large amounts of antibody; 7. B cell divides to form clone all secreting / producing same antibody.
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14 b Describe the difference between active and passive immunity.
1.active involves memory cells passive does not 2. Active involves production of antibody by plasma cells / Active involves memory cells, passive does not; memory cells; 3. Passive involves antibody introduced into body from outside / named source; 4. Active long term, because antibody produced in response to antigen; 5. Passive short term, because antibody (given) is broken down; 6. Active (can) take time to develop / work, passive fast acting.
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3(a) Describe the structure of DNA.
1)polymer of nucleotides 2)each nucleotide fromed from deoxyribose , a phopshate group and an inorgnaic nitorgnous base 3)phosphodiester bonds 4)double helix 5)hydoegn bonds between at and cg
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4. (a) Describe how a phosphodiester bond is formed between two nucleotides within a DNA molecule.
1)condesnation reaction 2)between phopshate and deoxyribose 3)catalysed by dna polymerase
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c Name the protein associated with DNA in a chromosome.
histone
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d In the process of semi-conservative DNA replication, the two strands within a DNA molecule are separated. Each then acts as a template for the formation of a new complementary strand. Describe how the separation of strands occurs.
1)dna helicase 2)breaks hydrogen bonds between base pairs
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5. (a) Describe the role of DNA polymerase in the semi-conservative replication of DNA.
1)join adjacent dna nuceltodies 2)catalyses condensation reaction 3)Catalyses formation of) phosphodiester bonds (between adjacent nucleotides);
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6a Name the two scientists who proposed models of the chemical structure of DNA and of DNA replication
watson and crick
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(b) Name the enzyme used in this DNA replication.
dna polymerase
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c 1. the role of the single-stranded DNA fragments
1. Template; 2. Determines order of nucleotides/bases
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2. the role of the DNA nucleotides
Forms complementary pairs / A – T, G - C
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b Give two features of DNA and explain how each one is important in the semi-conservative replication of DNA.
Weak / easily broken hydrogen bonds between bases allow two strands to separate / unzip; Two strands, so both can act as templates; Complementary base pairing allows accurate replication
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8a Describe the role of two named enzymes in the process of semi- conservative replication of DNA.
(DNA) helicase causes breaking of hydrogen/H bonds (between DNA strands); DNA polymerase joins the (DNA) nucleotides Forming phosphodiester bonds
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Describe the function of each of these enzymes. DNA helicase DNA polymerase
1)DNA helicase – (unwinding DNA and) breaking hydrogen bonds / bonds between chains / bases / strands; 2. DNA polymerase – joins (adjacent) nucleotides OR forms phosphodiester bond / sugar-phosphate backbone;
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d Contrast the structures of ATP and a nucleotide found in DNA to give two differences.
1)ATP has ribose and DNA nucleotide has 2 deoxyribose; 2. ATP has 3 phosphate (groups) and DNA nucleotide has 1 phosphate (group); 3. ATP – base always adenine and in DNA nucleotide base can be different / varies;
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Name the type of bond between complimentary base pairs
Hydrogen binds
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Name the type of bond between adjacent nucleotides in a dna strand
Phosphodiester bond
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Describe the srturvutr of dna
Double helix Deoxyribose sugar At gc complimentary base pairings Polymer of nucleotides Phosphodiester bonds between nucleotides
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Describe bio a phosphodiester bind is formed between two nucleotides within dna molecules
Condensation reaction Between phosphate. and sugar Catalysed by dna polymerase
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Role of single stranded dna fragment
Template determines order of bases
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Role of dna nucleotides
Forms complimentary pairs
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Why arrows in opposite direction in dna replication
Dna has anti parallel strands Shape of nucleotides are different Enzymes have active sites in specific shapes Only substrates with complimentary shapes
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Why new nucleotides can only be added in a 5’ to 3’ direction
-dna polymerase Specific Only complimentary w 5’ ends Shapes of 5’ and 3’ ends are different
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Describe two differences between the structure of tRNA and mRNA
tRNA is a c,over shaped mRNA is linear tRNA gas anticodon and mRNA has codon
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In a eukaryotic cell, the structure of the mRNA used in translation is different from the structure of the pre-mRNA produced by transcription Describe and explain a difference in the structure of these mRNA molecules
Ore mRNA has more nucleotides because of splicing
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Describe how one amino acid is added to a polypeptide that is being formed at a ribosome during translation.
tRNA brings one specific amino acid Anticodon on tRNA binds to codon on mRNA Amino acids join by condensation reactions
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Describe how mRNA is produced from an exposed template strand of dna
Nucleotides form complimentary base pairs Phosphodiester bonds form By rna polymerase
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Describe how mRNA is formed by transcription in eukaryotes.
Double helix unwind by dna helicase Free rna joins nucleotides exposed dna bases on template strand Rna nucleotides compiled,mentally base pairs join Dn polymerase joins sugar phosphate backbones through condensation reaction creating phosphodiester binds Rna to mRNA due to slicing where intro s are removed
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In a eukaryotic cell, the base sequence of the mRNA might be different from the sequence of the pre-mRNA.
Introns Removal of them by splicing
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Two types of molecules from which ribosomes is made
Rna and protein
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(1) (b) Describe the role of a ribosome in the production of a polypeptide. Do not include transcription in your answer.
mRNA. Ines to ribosomes 2 codons tRNA with anticodons bind Peptide binds between 2 amino acids Moves mRNA along to next codon
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What is degenerate
More than one codon binds to single amino acids
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Describe how a polypeptide is formed by translation of mRNA
mRNA attaches to ribosomes Anticodons binds to come mRNA codons Brings spec amino acids Amino acids join by peptide binds Atp tRNA released Ribosomes move along mRNA to form the polypeptide
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What is the proteome of a cell?
All the proteins that a cell can produce
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Starting with mRNA in the cytoplasm, describe how translation leads to the production of a polypeptide. Do not include descriptions of transcription and splicing in your answer.
mRNA binds to ribosomes tRNA brings amino acids Anticodon binds to codon Ribosomes moves a,one to next codon Amino acid joins by peptide binds
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Describe how mRNA is produced in a plant cell.
H bonds broken spreading strands Temp,ate strand Comp base pairing Pre mRNA formed Splicing
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How hiv is replicated
-attachment protein attach to receptors on t helper cells -nucleui. Acids /rna enters the cell Reverse transcriptase converts rna to dna -viral protein produced -virus assembled and released from the cell
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Use your knowledge on phagocytosis and describe how an add enters and kiss the tumour cell
Cell engulfs adc Lysosomes fuse Lysozymes hydrolysisw and release drug from adc
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Some of the antigens found on the surface of tumour cells are also found on the surface of healthy human cells Explain why treatment with an adc often causes side effects
Can bind to healthy human cells causing damage to them
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Suggest two further investigations that should be done before adc is tested on human breast cancer patients
Test on other mammals Test diff concs
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Describe how the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is replicated once inside helper T cells (TH cells).
1)rna converted to dna by reverse transcriptase 2)dna inserted into t helper cell 3)dna trasncribed into rna 4) trasnslated into new hiv
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Describe how a phagocyte destroys a pathogen present in the blood.
1)pathogen releases chemicals which attract phagocyte towards ur 2)phagocyte engulfs pathogen 3)vesicle fuses a lysosomes 4)ohagolyssomes 5)lysozymes,es catalyse hydrolysis of pathogen
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Give two types of cell, other than pathogens, that can stimulate an immune response.
Cancerous cells Cells from other organisms
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What is the role of the disulfide bridge in forming the quaternary structure of an antibody?
Joining two polypeptide chains
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Explain how HIV affects the production of antibodies when AIDS develops in a person.
Fewer antibodies produced As kills t helper cells So b cells less differentiated
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In Europe, viruses have infected a large number of frogs of different species. The viruses are closely related and all belong to the Ranavirus group. Previously, the viruses infected only one species of frog. (a) Suggest and explain how the viruses became able to infect other species of frog.
Mutation in viral dna Altered tertiary structure of viral attachment protein Allows to bind to other species
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Determining the genome of the viruses could allow scientists to develop a vaccine. Explain how.
Identity the protein that could identify the potential antigen
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Describe and explain the role of antibodies in stimulating phagocytosis. Do not include details about the process of phagocytosis.
Agglutination -antibody antigen bind complexes
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Explain how the treatment with antivenom works and why it is essential to use passive immunity, rather than active immunity.
Active immunity too slow Antibodies bind to toxin and causes its destruction
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During vaccination, each animal is initially injected with a small volume of venom. Two weeks later, it is injected with a larger volume of venom. Use your knowledge of the humoral immune response to explain this vaccination programme.
-b cells specific to venom reproduced by mitosis -b cells produce plasma and memory cells -second dose produce antibodies faster and higher conc
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Describe how phagocytosis of a virus leads to presentation of its antigens.
Phagosome fuses with lysosomes Lysozymes hydrolyse it Antigen from virus displayed in cell membrane
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Describe how presentation of a virus antigen leads to the secretion of an antibody against this virus antigen.
-helper T cells binds to antigen -stimulates spec b cells -b cell clones -forms plasma cells that release antibodies
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Bacterial meningitis is a potentially fatal disease affecting the membranes around the brain. Neisseria meningitidis (Nm) is a leading cause of bacterial meningitis. (a) In the UK, children are vaccinated against this disease. Describe how vaccination can lead to protection against bacterial meningitis.
+antigen binds to surface protein on cell -b cell divides by mitosis -releases cytokines -stimulate clonal expansion -differentiate b cells to plasma cells which secrete antibodies -b cells memory cells
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When a vaccine is given to a person, it leads to the production of antibodies against a disease-causing organism. Describe how.
-vaccine contains antigen from pathogen -macrophage presents antigen on its surface -T cells complimentary receptor protein binds to antigen -T cells stimulate b cell -complimentary antibody in its surface -b cells secrete large amounts of antibody -b cells divide to form clone secreting same antibody
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Describe the difference between active and passive immunity
Active -gain antibodies from self Long term Memory cell No antibody exposure Passive -gain antibodies elsewhere Antibody exposure No memory cells Short term
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Give the pathway a red blood cell takes when travelling in the human circulatory system from a kidney to the lungs. Do not include descriptions of pressure changes in the heart or the role of heart valves in your answer.
Renal vein Ven cava to right atrium Right ventricle to pulmonary artery
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Tissue fluid is formed from blood at the arteriole end of a capillary bed. Explain how water from tissue fluid is returned to the circulatory system.
Plasma protein remains Creates water potential gradient Water moves to blood by osmosis Returns to blood by lymphatic system
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Explain how an arteriole can reduce the blood flow into capillaries.
Muscle contracts Constructs lumen
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blood vessel carrying blood at the lowest blood pressure.
Vena cava
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At P on the diagram above, the pressure in the left ventricle is increasing. At this time, the rate of blood flow has not yet started to increase in the aorta.
Semi lunar valve closed Bc pressure in sorta is higher than in ventricle
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At Q on the diagram above there is a small increase in pressure and in rate of blood flow in the aorta. Explain how this happens and its importance.
Elastic recoil Maintains blood pressure
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Describe the advantage of the Bohr effect during intense exercise.
Releases co2 when respiring in tissues Disassociate of o2 when high po2
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owever, the graph above shows that the pCO2 in air breathed out did not show a large increase during the exercise. Suggest one physiological change that would cause this result. Explain how the physiological change would allow for the removal of the increase in the volume of carbon dioxide produced.
Inc in breathing rate Similar pco2 per breath
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A heart attack is caused by a lack of glucose and oxygen being delivered to cardiac muscle via the coronary arteries. The overuse of EPO can increase the risk of a heart attack.
Causes blood to thicken Slows blood flow
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Describe and explain the effect of increasing carbon dioxide concentration on the dissociation of oxyhaemoglobin.
Decreases Haemoglobin affinity for o2 Increasing acidity and decreasing ph
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Explain how valve A in Figure 1 maintains a unidirectional flow of blood.
Pressure in left atrium higher than in ventricle causing valves to open Pressure in left ventricle is higher than if atrium causing valve to close
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Name the blood vessels that carry blood to the heart muscle.
Coronary arteries
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(a) Binding of one molecule of oxygen to haemoglobin makes it easier for a second oxygen molecule to bind. Explain why.
Binding of first oxygen changes tertiary structure Uncovers another iron
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Explain the role of the heart in the formation of tissue fluid.
Contraction of ventricles produce high blood pressure Forces water out of capillaries
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Lymphoedema is a swelling in the legs which may be caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system. Suggest how a blockage in the lymphatic system could cause lymphoedema.
Excess tissue fluid cannot be reabsorbed
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Explain how changes in the shape of haemoglobin result in the S-shaped (sigmoid) oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve for HbA.
First oxygen binds causing h2 to change shape Allows more o2 to bind easily