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    Question 1

    (a) Distinguish between

    (i) facilitated diffusion and active transport (6)

    (ii) the three types of endocytosis (6)

    (iii) endergonic and exergonic reactions (State the nature of ∆G in each case) (4)

    (iv) anabolic and catabolic reactions (2)

    (b) Two molecules that pass through the lipid bilayer without the help of proteins are O 2 and CO2.
    What property allows this to occur? (1)

    (c) Is a catabolic pathway likely to be subjected to feedback inhibition? Suggest a reason for your
    answer. Answer:________ (3)
    Reason:

    Question 2

    (a) Consider the following diagrams of two cells and complete the table that follow. [Hint: Both cells
    are SPHERICAL] (8)

    Cell radius (r ) 1 µm 10 µm

    Cell surface area (________)

    Cell volume (__________)

    Surface area/ Volume

    (i) Which cell has a larger surface area to volume ratio? (1)
    (ii) What is the significance of a small size for a cell (2)

    (iii) Mention two modifications for a cell to overcome the problem of surface area-to-volume ratio
    (2)

    (b) Give one function of: (3)

    (i) lysosomes

    (ii) peroxisomes

    (iii) smooth endoplasmic reticulum

    (c) Mention two main types of cell junctions (2)

    (e) Distinguish between the cis and trans faces of the Golgi apparatus (2)

    Question 3

    (a) Why do steroid hormones produce their effect more slowly? (1)

    (b) Briefly discuss the path followed by a steroid hormone from the extracellular matrix of a cell

    until a response is produced. Use a suitable diagram to illustrate your answer (7)

    Question 4

    (a) Briefly discuss two types of photosynthetic pigments. (4)

    (b) Briefly describe the structure of a chlorophyll. (3)

    (c) Define the photoelectric effect and relate it to an energy related organelle. (2)

    (d) Compare and contrast cyclic and noncyclic photophosphorylation (6)

    Question 5

    (a) Explain why an entire lake or ocean does not freeze in winter (1)

    (b) How many times is urine (more/less) acidic than stomach juice? SHOW ALL YOUR WORKING [Hint:
    The pH table is attached] [Be clear: Indicate how many times more or less] (3)

    (c) Distinguish between (6)

    (i) steroids and waxes

    (ii) chaperone and scaffolding proteins

    (d) Why is it advantageous to use fats rather than carbohydrates for birds migratory birds (1)

    (e) Using electron distribution diagrams, show the type of bonding in KBr (Atomic numbers: K

    = 19, Br = 35)

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