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HKALE 1997 Biology Paper I.......................................................................................2
HKALE 1999 Biology Paper IA....................................................................................4
HKALE 1999 Biology Paper II......................................................................................5
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HKALE 1990 Biology Paper I
2. Describe the relationships between the following pairs of cell organelles :

(a) the nucleolus and the ribosomes (2 marks)

(b) the endoplasmic reticulum and the Golgi apparatus (4 marks)

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HKALE 1992 Biology Paper I

2. Match each of the functions from the following list with a correct letter from Figure 1 :

(a) protein synthesis

(b) Krebs cycle
(c) electron transport (respiratory chain)
(d) protein / carbohydrate complex formation
(e) generation of ATP
(f) ribosome production

Name each of the structures you have selected. (6 marks)

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HKALE 1993 Biology Paper I

2. (a) Name all the cellular organelles which are surrounded by two layers of membrane.

(b) One of these organelles is concerned with energy production. Draw a simple
labelled diagram to show the structure of this organelle.

(c) How is the structure of the organelle in (b) related to its function in cellular
metabolism ? (7 marks)

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HKALE 1997 Biology Paper I

5. The electron micrograph below shows a portion of a cell.

(a) Name organelle 1 and state the event occurring in it. (2 marks)

(b) What is the functional relationship between organelle 1 and the Golgi apparatus ?
(1 mark)

(c) Structures 2 and 3 are parts of the Golgi apparatus. What is the relationship
between structures 2 and 3 ? How does 3 perform its role in cellular activity ? (2
 marks)

(d) Calculate the diameter of organelle 4 at A-A. Show your working. (2 marks)

(magnification 38 000)
.

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HKALE 1999 Biology Paper IA
2. The following diagram shows the structural details of a plant cell :

Using the numbers given in the diagram, indicate the site where each of the following processes
takes place :

(a) CO2 fixation

(b) CO2 production
(c) glycolysis
(d) transcription
(e) translation
(f) intercellular transport (3 marks)
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HKALE 1999 Biology Paper II

2. (a) Illustrate the structure of a mitochondrion as seen under the electron
microscope with a labelled diagram. (3 marks)

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HKALE 1990 Biology Paper I
2. (a) Ribosomes are found in large numbers throughout the cytoplasm )
They are made of roughly equal amounts by mass of rRNA and protein )
They are being produced in nucleoli )
any 4
Which are conspicuous rounded structure within the nucleus )
one or more nucleoli may be present )
(2)
(b) Endoplasmic reticulum is the complex system of flattened, membrane bound sacs
)
running throughout the cytoplasm )
which are concerned with the synthesis and transport of proteins , )
The Golgi apparatus consists of a stack of flattened, membrane bound sacs, )
together with a system of associated vesicles )
any 8
which are probably derived from buds of the endoplasmic )
reticulum and fuse to form the stack of flattened sacs )
The function of the Golgi apparatus is to transport, chemically modify and to
pack the materials contained within it )
(4)
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HKALE 1992 Biology Paper I

2. (a) G - rough E.R.
(b) A - mitochondrion
(c) B - chloroplast / A - mitochondrion
(d) H - golgi apparatus
(e) B - chloroplast / A - mitochondrion
(f) F nucleolus
(6)
N.B. mark each for correct label
mark for correct name and correct spelling
incorrect spelling for the same structure should only be penalized once and for all.
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HKALE 1993 Biology Paper I
2. (a) nucleus

mitochondria

chloroplasts

(N.B. No mark for incorrect spellings.)

(b) Labels : and 4, mark for each correct label

2
diagram : neat and accurate
1

(c) folding cristae increase surface area for enzymic reaction within the organelle
1
double membranes to help compartmentalization for enzymic reactions
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HKALE 1997 Biology Paper I

5. (a) 1 = *rough endoplasmic reticulum (1) (no mark for spelling mistake)
Protein / polypeptide synthesis (1) / translation of genetic code to
polypeptide
( mark if candidates stated transportation of protein)
(2)

(b) Protein / polypeptide manufactured at 1 (the RER), will be further

processed () and packaged () in the Golgi apparatus.
(1)
 (c) 3 is pinched off from 2 (), 3 carries the secreted products () and moves
towards the cell membrane ( ) where its contents is liberated outside the
cell (). (2)

(d) Size = 0.526 / 0.53 m (1)

1
2.1 0.1 cm ( 1 mark) = 5.26 x 10-5 cm
3.8 10 4
= 0.526 m
(2)
Q5 = 7 marks
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