MASTERMIND

ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL

Online Assessment (November 2020)

Subject: BIOLOGY (UNIT – 1) Full Marks: 20 MARKS

Class: XI (EDEXCEL) Duration: 40 MINUTES Timing: (9:20 – 10:00) AM

Date: 09/11/2020

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1. The sequence of bases in DNA determines the sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide.

The table below shows the genetic code for each amino acid.

(a) The diagram below shows the DNA base sequence coding for part of a polypeptide.

(i) Using the information in the table, state the order of amino acids for this part of the polypeptide. (1)

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(ii) Explain what is meant by the term non-overlapping genetic code. (1)
Nonoverlapping. The genetic code is nonoverlapping, i.e.,the adjacent codons do not overlap.
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A nonoverlapping code means that the same letter is not used for two different codons. In
other words, no single base can take part in the formation of more than one codon.
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(b) Explain how amino acids are joined together in a polypeptide. (3)

To form polypeptides and proteins, amino acids are joined together by peptide bonds, in
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which the amino or NH2 of one amino acid bonds to the carboxyl (acid) or COOH group of
another amino acid.
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(TOTAL MARKS FOR QUESTION 1=5)

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2. Explain the term semi-conservative replication. (2)

Semiconservative replication describes the mechanism of DNA replication in all known cells. ...
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This process is known as semi-conservative replication because two copies of the original DNA
molecule are produced. Each copy contains one original strand and one newly-synthesized
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strand.
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(TOTAL MARKS FOR QUESTION 2=2)

3. Explain how mononucleotides combine to form DNA molecule. (3)

Nucleotides form a pair in a molecule of DNA where two adjacent bases form hydrogen bonds.
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The nitrogenous bases of the DNA always pair up in specific way, purine with pyrimidine (A with
T, G with C), held together by weak hydrogen bonds. ... The molecule appears as a twisted
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ladder and is called a double helix.
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(TOTAL MARKS FOR QUESTION 3=3)

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4.

The intima, the innermost layer, provides a smooth surface for blood to flow across. The media, the
middle layer with muscle and elastic fibers, allows the aorta to expand and contract with each
heartbeat. The adventitia, the outer layer, provides additional support and structure to the aorta

(TOTAL MARKS FOR QUESTION 4 = 4)

5.

(TOTAL MARKS FOR QUESTION 5 = 4)

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Only two layers of cells thick, the purpose of capillaries is to play the central role in the circulation,
delivering oxygen in the blood to the tissues, and picking up carbon dioxide to be eliminated. They
are also the place where nutrients are delivered to feed all of the cells of the body.

(TOTAL MARKS FOR QUESTION 6 = 2)

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