Theory

CH15 - CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION

(a) The steroid hormones oestrogen and progesterone are secreted by the ovary. State precisely the sites of secretion of each. oestrogen ................

2009 Summer

Theory

CH15 - CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION

(a) Fig. 4.1 shows a section through a maize fruit.Fig. 4.1(i) Name the parts labelled A to D.A .........................................................

2009 Summer

Theory

CH15 - CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION

(a) Hormones are secreted by endocrine glands.Explain what is meant by the term _endocrine gland_........................................................

2009 Winter

Theory

CH15 - CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION

(a) Describe a reflex arc and explain why such reflex arcs are important. [7](b) Describe the structure of a myelin sheath and explain its role in the...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH15 - CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION

(a) Fig. 5.1 shows a section through part of a human testis.Fig. 5.1Name structures A and B.A ...........................................................

2009 Winter

Theory

CH15 - CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION

(a) Describe how a nerve impulse crosses a cholinergic synapse. [9](b) Explain the roles of synapses in the nervous system. [6]

2009 Winter

Theory

CH15 - CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH) both consist of two polypeptide chains, the α and β chains.• The α chains of FSH ...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH15 - CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION

(a) Describe the structure of a myelinated sensory neurone. [7](b) Explain how an action potential is transmitted along a sensory neurone. [8][Total: ...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH15 - CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH) both consist of two polypeptide chains, the \( \alpha \) and \( \beta \) chains.The \(...

2010 Summer

Theory

CH15 - CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION

(a) Describe the structure of a myelinated sensory neurone. [7] (b) Explain how an action potential is transmitted along a sensory neurone. [8] [Total...

2010 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

The actual length of a cell structure is 8 µm. Which steps are used to calculate the magnification of an electron micrograph of this cell structure?...

2019 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

What is the typical resolution of a microscope using daylight as a light source with a ×10 eyepiece lens and a ×40 objective lens?

2019 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

Two different types of cell, P and Q, were broken up using ultrasound and their contents analysed. Both types of cell contained small circular DNA. Th...

2019 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - CELL STRUCTURE

Which features shown in the diagram can be present in viruses?

2019 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

After boiling a sample of milk with Benedict’s solution, a yellow colour is observed. Which conclusion about the sample of milk is correct?

2019 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

Which of the statements about polysaccharides can be used to describe amylose and cellulose?1. contains 1,4 glycosidic bonds2. contains 1,6 glycosidic...

2019 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

Which diagram shows the formation of a peptide bond?

2019 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - ENZYMES

In enzyme-catalysed reactions, the position of the amino acids found at the active site is important. During the synthesis of enzymes, amino acids are...

2019 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES

Which features affect the tensile strength of collagen?1 the helical structure of collagen chains2 the small R group of the amino acids in collagen3 t...

2019 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - ENZYMES

A fixed volume of the enzyme catalase was added to a fixed volume of hydrogen peroxide solution. The diagram shows how the concentration of product ch...

2019 Summer