Biology: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Topical Past Paper Questions
IB Diploma Programme Biology past-paper questions on MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, free. This topic is frequently examined across 17 exam sessions. Sign in for the full topic-segregated question bank and AI worksheets.
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The Amflora potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a transgenic organism used in paper and adhesive industries. It is genetically modified to contain a gene for high amylopectin starch. Explain how the open reading frame (ORF) for high amylopectin starch gene is identified.
Fats are used by mammals and oils are used by plants for energy storage. Both of these types of lipid are triglycerides. (a) Outline how plants make oils using carbon from the atmosphere. (b) Explain the reasons for oils being insoluble and sugars such as glucose being soluble in…
The diagram shows the molecular structure of the amino acid leucine. (a) Draw a circle on the diagram to enclose the carboxyl group. (b) State one protein that acts as a hormone. (c) Explain how enzymes are used in the preparation of milk suitable for individuals who are lactose…
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