Topic 3.

1
Chemical Elements & Water

Question 1

Short

State four elements that are needed by

living organisms, other than carbon,
hydrogen and oxygen, giving one role of
each.

Topic 3.2

Carbohydrates, lipids & proteins

Question 1

Short

Plants store carbohydrate in the form of starch. Explain the reasons for
starch being digested by the human digestive system

Question 2

Short

Outline the role of hydrolysis in the relationships between monosaccharides,

disaccharides and polysaccharides.

Topic 3.3

DNA Structure

Question 1

Medium

Draw and label a diagram of the molecular

structure of DNA.

Question 2

Short

Draw a labelled diagram to show how two

nucleotides are joined together in a single
strand of DNA

Topic 3.4 + 3.5

DNA Replication, Transcription & Translation

Question 1

Long

Explain the significance of complementary base pairing for replication,

transcription and translation.

Question 2

Short

Compare the structure and composition of DNA with RNA

Topic 3.6

Enzymes

Question 1

Long

Describe the use of biotechnology in the

production of lactose-free milk.

Topic 3.7

Cell Respiration

Question 1

Medium

Compare anaerobic cellular respiration and

aerobic cellular respiration.

Topic 3.8

Photosynthesis

Question 1

Medium

Explain how the rate of photosynthesis can

be measured.

Question 2

Medium

Outline how three different environmental

conditions can affect the rate of
photosynthesis in plants.

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