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Sexual and Asexual
Reproduction Mark Scheme
Level Edexcel
Subject Biology
Exam Board GCSE(9-1)
Topic Genetics
Sub Topic Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
Booklet Mark Scheme
Time Allowed: 57 minutes
Score: /47
Percentage: /100
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1(a)(i) 0.5 / 0.5 picogram Accept: 0.5 picograms
accept: the same (mass) as the sperm cell (1)
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1(a)(ii) C haploid (1)
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1(a)(iii) thymine with adenine, cytosine with guanine
(1)
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1(a)(iv) weak hydrogen bonds / hydrogen bonds / hydrogen (1)
H (bond) (1)
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1(b)(i) A description including three of the following points:
• cell divides / cell division /cell splits(1)
• two cells produced (1)
• (both) diploid (1)
• (both) cells are geneticallyidentical (1)
credit correct reference to stages of mitosis: DNA replication / chromosomes duplicate (1) Chromosomes line up along the equator / middle of the cell (1) chromosomes pulled to either end of cell (1) cytokinesis / cytoplasm splits (1) (3)
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1(b)(ii) A description including three of the following points:
• ref (to many) cell divisions/ eq (1)
• growth (1)
• ref to differentiation /specialisation (1)
• ref to stem cells (1)
accept: gets bigger / larger
accept: become specific cells
(3)
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2(a)(i) B courtship (1)
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2(b) An explanation linking
• protection (of femaleduring birth / of young) /concealment (1)
• from predators / untilstrong enough (to fend foritself) (1)
safer camouflaged
weather (2)
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2(a)(ii) avoid injury / do not waste energy
avoid a fight idea of dominance / submission feels threatened
Ignore : female will pick the biggest antlers / respect (1)
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2(c) (i) A description including two of the following
• can eat plants whichcontain tannins (1)
• larger food supply (1)
• plants not consumed byother herbivores / lesscompetition from otherherbivores / animals (1)
get more food / less likely to starve / won’t starve
(2)
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2(c) (ii) A description including
• (flower) attracts insects(1)
• which pollinate the flower(1)
• Idea that insect - flowerrelationship is specific (1)
attraction can be specific in terms of colour, size or scent or nectar or pollen
fertilise / reproduce for pollinate
e.g. bee and bee orchid(2)
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3(a) A description including four of the following points
• ref to meiosis (1)
• 4 cells produced (from oneparent cell) (1)
• haploid (cells) / cells havehalf the number ofchromosomes (1)
• cells are genetically different(1)
do not accept if there is a ‘t’
cells have one set of chromosomes / 23 chromosomes
(4)
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QWCQWC *3(b) A description including
• fertilisation of egg by sperm• ref to fusion of nuclei• forming diploid cell• ref to zygote
• (zygote) divides by mitosis• to form identical cells• several mitotic divisions• growth of foetus• examples of how fetus grows eg in height, mass
• stem cells in embryo• specialisation / differentiation of (stem) cells into
different cell types• examples of different cell types eg neurones, skin cells• development of fetus
(6)
Level
0 No rewardable content
1 1 - 2 • a limited description including 2 or more comments about oneprocess
• the answer communicates ideas using simple language and useslimited scientific terminology
• spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with limited accuracy2 3 - 4 • a simple description including 2 or more comments on 2 processes
• the answer communicates ideas showing some evidence of clarityand organisation and uses scientific terminology appropriately
• spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with some accuracy3 5 - 6 • a detailed description including 2 or more comments on all 3
processes• the answer communicates ideas clearly and coherently uses a
range of scientific terminology accurately• spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with few errors
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3(c) Any two from the following:
• sexual reproduction involvestwo parents but asexualreproduction only involves one(organism / parent / cell) (1)
• sexual reproduction needsgametes / sex cells butasexual reproduction does not(1)
• sexual reproduction producesgenetically different organismsbut asexual reproductionproduces genetically identicaloffspring / clones (1)
ignore any reference to meiosis or mitosis
sexual reproduction results in variation but asexual reproduction does not
(2)
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4(a) D haploid and haploid (1)
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Number
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4 (b) A description linking three of the
following
(DNA is a) double helix (1)
the sides of DNA are made
from (alternating) sugars and phosphate (molecules) /
sugar phosphate backbone (1)
{paired / complementary} bases / A (joins to) T and C
(joins to) G (1)
(bases joined by/strands held
together by) hydrogen bonds (1)
Accept H bonds
Ignore h or H2 bonds
(3)
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4(c) A description including four of
the following:
(the process is) translation (1)
(mRNA ) leaves the nucleus / enters the cytoplasm (1)
(mRNA joins to) ribosomes(1)
tRNA carries amino acids (1)
tRNA joins to mRNA / bases on tRNA matches bases on
mRNA (1)
(bases read as) {sets of three
/ triplets / idea of codons} (1)
(ribosome / mRNA holds tRNA so) amino acids are joined together / to make
polypeptides (1)
(4)
Total for Question 4 = 8 marks
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5(a) An explanation that combines identification – understanding (1 mark) and reasoning/justification – understanding (1 mark): • Mendel crossed homozygous tall and homozygous short
pea plants and produced all tall offspring (1)• therefore all the offspring had a heterozygous genotype
with one tall and one short allele showing that the tallallele is dominant (1) (2)
Question number
Answer Mark
5(b)(i) An explanation that combines identification – application of knowledge (1 mark) and reasoning/justification – application of understanding (1 mark): • asexual reproduction is a rapid reproduction technique
allowing the production of more plants• as there is no requirement for cross pollination/higher crop
yield/increased profit (2)
Question number
Answer Mark
5(b)(ii) An explanation that combines identification – application of knowledge (1 mark) and reasoning/justification – application of understanding (1 mark): • introduces variation into the population• which allows for natural selection of fitter plants/increased
chance of the population surviving (2)
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Answer Mark
5(c)(i) C (1)
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Answer Mark
5(c)(ii) An explanation that combines identification via a judgement (1 mark) to reach a conclusion via justification/reasoning (1 mark): • genotype is XDXd/she must have one dominant and one
recessive allele (1)• because her daughter must have received the recessive
allele and her son has inherited a dominant allele (1)
(2)
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Inheritance Mark Scheme 1
Level Edexcel
Subject Biology
Exam Board GCSE(9-1)
Topic Genetics
Sub Topic Inheritance
Booklet Mark Scheme 1
Time Allowed: 53 minutes
Score: /44
Percentage: /100
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1a(i) answers must be in this order.
dominant
HH
(2)
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1a(ii)H h
H HH Hh h Hh hh
1 mark for correct gametes 1 mark for correct offspring
If incorrect gametes allow 1 mark for correct Punnett square based on selected gametes
(2)
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1a(iii)
75% / ¾ / 0.75
accept error carried forward from their Punnett square
accept: 3 : 1
(1)
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1b(i) An explanation linking two of the following:
Huntington’s disease is caused by a dominant allele / CF is caused by a recessive allele (1)
only one allele for Huntington’s disease needs to be inherited to have the disease / would have the disease if heterozygous (or homozygous dominant)(1)
two alleles (recessive) need to be inherited to have CF / be homozygous recessive for CF (1)
Ignore refs to gene for allele against this marking point
Ignore refs to gene for allele against this marking point
(2)
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1b(ii) A mucus (1)
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1b(iii) An explanation linking two of the following:
(thick / sticky / more) mucus (1)
builds up in the tubes (of the reproductive system) (1)
(the mucus) blocks the flow of sperm (1)
Reject: mucus in
lungs/intestine
accept sperm duct / vas deferens
(2)
Total for question 1 = 10 marks
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2(a)(i) XX ignore any superscript or
subscript letters/symbols
reject XY (1)
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2(a)(ii) An explanation linking two of the following
they did not inherit the (haemophilia) allele (1)
(allele is) located on X chromosome (1)
males receive X chromosome from their mother/Y chromosome from father (1)
B is homozygous dominant/ neither X chromosome from B has the allele for haemophilia (1)
ignore gene throughout
accept have the dominant/normal allele
accept disorder is located on the X chromosome
ignore mother is unaffected accept mother neither affected nor a carrier
accept mother for B and father for A
(2)
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2(a)(iii) HX Y
XH HXHX HYX Xh XHXh hYX
a Punnett square showing the gametes of individuals C and D (1)
a Punnett square showing the genotypes of the offspring (1)
25% / 0.25 / 1 in 4 probability of a child having haemophilia (1)
reject if allele shown on Y chromosome
50% of males have haemophilia
Punnett square must be interpreted correctly (3)
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2(b) An explanation linking the following
aseptic conditions (1)
prevent growth of unwanted organisms/prevent contamination (1)
OR
temperature /pH (1)
provide optimal conditions for growth /prevent enzymes denaturing (1)
OR
nutrient levels (1)
provide optimal conditions for growth (1)
OR
aeration/oxygen (1)
for aerobic respiration/ provide optimal conditions for growth / prevent anaerobic respiration (1)
ignore sterile
provide optimal conditions for enzymes/prevent micro-organisms being killed
(2)
(Total for question 2 = 8 marks)
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3a(i) homozygous recessive Accept in any order:
homozygous
recessive (alleles) (1)
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3(a)(ii) female gametes
e e
E Ee Ee
e ee ee
male gametes
correct gametes in male/female gametes headings (1)
correct offspring genotypes (1) (2)
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3a(iii) Any one of the following
• 1/2
• 0.50
• 2/4
• 50 %
• 1:1 / 2:2
Accept if 2 correct answers are given e.g. ½, 50%
evens chance
(1)
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3(a)(iv)A 0%
(1)
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3(b) A description including the following points
• reference to mucus (1)
• location described e.g.lungs / pancreas /reproductive system (1)
• consequence describede.g. breathing difficulty /infection / weight loss dueto blocking of enzymes /difficulty with digestion orabsorption / infertility (1)
Accept three symptoms described (3) Ignore: references to symptoms of sickle cell
Accept – airways for lungs
Accept fertility problems for infertility
Symptoms may include
diabetes (1) malnutrition (1) incontinence in females (1) sinusitis (1) nasal polyps (1) arthritis (1) (3)
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4(a)(i) D
(1)
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4(a)(ii) substitution (1) 27 ÷ 40
evaluation (1) 0.675 x 100 67.5 (%)
e.c.f from 3(a)(i)
accept 68(%) for 2 marks give full marks for correct answer, no working (2)
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4(b)(i)
b b
B Bb Bb
b bb bb
Female gametes
Male gametes
gametes in male/female gametes headings (1)
offspring genotypes (1) (2)
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4(b)(ii) 0.5 / 50% / 50/50 / ½ / 2/4 / 2:2 /even chance
evens
(1)
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4(b)(iii) homozygous
recessive
homozygous recessive
Accept any reasonable spelling of the term Reject heterozygous
(1)
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4 (c) an explanation linking three of the following
• speciation (1)
• different geographical areamay have differentselection pressures /environmental conditions(1)
• those individuals of aspecies suited /adapted /to this environment willsurvive and breed (1)
• adaptations/genes passeddown to the offspring
• new species unable tobreed with original (1)
named environmental conditions e.e.g. clima
Accept survival of the fittest
(3)
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5(a)(iii) An explanation linking two of the following points:
• two of the offspring fromgeneration II had CF (1)
• the children with cysticfibrosis must have inherited 1recessive allele from eachparent / children must have 2recessive alleles (1)
• both parents must have 1recessive allele / be carriersof the CF allele (1)
ORA if homozygous dominant then no CF offspring
Ignore: references to genes
ORA if homozygous recessive offspring would have CF
(2)
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5(a)(i)2 / two (offspring) 2 and 3 (1)
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5(a)(ii)D (1)
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5(c) An explanation linking two of the following:
• pedigree analysis will determinethe likelihood that their offspringcould inherit the CF allele(1)
• if heterozygous there is a 50%chance (that the CF allele) will bepassed on / if 2 heterozygousparents 25% chance the offspringwill have CF(1)
• if either parent is homozygousdominant there is 0% chance thattheir offspring could have thedisease(1)
Accept to see if they are a carrier of the CF allele
Accept ratios rather than percentages 2 in 4 chance
(2)
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Answer Acceptable answers Mark
5(b)correct gametes (1)
correct offspring (1)
B b
B BB Bb
b Bb bb
Accept bB instead of Bb
(2)
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Inheritance Mark Scheme 2
Level Edexcel
Subject Biology
Exam Board GCSE(9-1)
Topic Genetics
Sub Topic Inheritance
Booklet Mark Scheme 2
Time Allowed: 60 minutes
Score: /50
Percentage: /100
Question number
Answer Mark
1(a) An explanation that combines identification – understanding (1 mark) and reasoning/justification – understanding (1 mark): • Mendel crossed homozygous tall and homozygous short
pea plants and produced all tall offspring (1)• therefore all the offspring had a heterozygous genotype
with one tall and one short allele showing that the tallallele is dominant (1) (2)
Question number
Answer Mark
1(b)(i) An explanation that combines identification – application of knowledge (1 mark) and reasoning/justification – application of understanding (1 mark): • asexual reproduction is a rapid reproduction technique
allowing the production of more plants• as there is no requirement for cross pollination/higher crop
yield/increased profit (2)
Question number
Answer Mark
1(b)(ii) An explanation that combines identification – application of knowledge (1 mark) and reasoning/justification – application of understanding (1 mark): • introduces variation into the population• which allows for natural selection of fitter plants/increased
chance of the population surviving (2)
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Answer Mark
1(c)(i) C (1)
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Answer Mark
1(c)(ii) An explanation that combines identification via a judgement (1 mark) to reach a conclusion via justification/reasoning (1 mark): • genotype is XDXd/she must have one dominant and one
recessive allele (1)• because her daughter must have received the recessive
allele and her son has inherited a dominant allele (1)
(2)
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2(a)(i) B (1)
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2(a)(ii) TACGTACATGGC (1)
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Answer Additional guidance Mark
2(a)(iii) • 3.33 × 10−10 equals 0.33 nm(1)
• 0.33 × 250 = 82.5 (nm) (1)
maximum one mark if no conversion to nm
award full marks for correct numerical answer without working (2)
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2(b)(i) • heterozygous accept alleles showing heterozygous genotype (1)
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2(b)(ii) • correct Punnett square (1)
• 75% normal fur pigmentation (1)
A a A AA Aa a Aa aa
(2)
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Answer Mark
2(c) An explanation that combines identification – understanding (1 mark) and reasoning/justification – understanding (1 mark): • both parents must be heterozygous for the recessive
allele (1)• so the offspring must inherit the recessive allele from
each parent (1) (2)
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3(a)(i) D homozygous recessive (1)
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3(a)(ii) A description to include three of the following points:
tired / lethargic (1)
short of breath / reduced oxygen carrying capacity / problems exercising (1)
swelling of hands and feet (1)
painful / weak joints (1)
blocked blood vessels / blood clots(1)
Accept weak/fatigued/
Accept difficulty breathing
Accept reference to pain or painful episodes/sickle cell crisis
Ignore references to the shape of the red blood cell
Ignore references to mucus
(3)
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3(b)(i)
correct gametes (1)
correct offspring genotypes (1)
D d
D DD Dd
D DD Dd
Allow ECF for incorrect gametes
(2)
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3(b)(ii) 50(%) (1)
0(%) (1)
Answers must be in this order Possible ecf from the candidates Punnett square
Clip together with 1bi (2)
Total for Question 3 = 8 marks
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4(a)(i) 75% (1)
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4(a)(ii) An explanation linking two of the following:
• Punnett square wouldpredict 50% normal 50%carrier (1)
• actual offspring are not50% carrier (1)
• the probability is applied toeach child not the overalloffspring (1)
accept ratios or probabilities instead of percentages
actual offspring are 75%
accept references to random assortment
(2)
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Answer Acceptable answers Mark
4(a)(iii) b b
B b Bb
bb b bb
Probability = 50% Ratio 2/4, 2:2, can be given for probability
1 mark for correct gametes
1 mark for completed Punnett square with correct probability
Accept reverse order for gametes Accept letters other than B/b (but alleles must be the same letter)
50% mark can only be given if 50% of the offspring are homozygous recessive
(2)
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4(a)(iv) A homozygous dominant (BB)
(1)
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Total for Question 4 = 12 marks
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QWCQWC *4(b) A explanation to include some of the following points:
Pedigree analysis would show the likelihood of their offspring inheriting the disorder Pedigree analysis should also be carried out on the partners of the third generation.
• X is not a carrier• X is homozygous dominant• and does not have sickle cell disease• The parents of X are heterozygous / his sister has sickle cell• so will not pass on the allele for the disease to offspring• if his partner is a carrier• there will be a 50% chance of the child being a carrier
• Y and Z are carriers of the sickle cell allele• Y and Z are heterozygous• The mother of Y has sickle cell / Y will inherit the sickle cell
allele• The parents of Z do not have sickle cell / mother is a
carrier/heterozygous• They have a 50% chance of passing the sickle cell allele
onto their potential offspring• If their partners were also carriers• There would be a 25% chance that the offspring will have
the sickle cell disease• There would be a 50% chance that the offspring would also
carry the allele for sickle cell diseaseExample Punnett square:
B bB BB Bbb B bb
(6)
0 Level No rewardable content 1 1 - 2 • a limited explanation the genetic profile of X,Y and Z or an
explanation of the use of pedigree analysis• the answer communicates ideas using simple language and uses
limited scientific terminology• spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with limited accuracy
2 3 - 4 • A simple explanation of the genetic profile of X, Y and Z and anexplanation of the use of pedigree analysis
• the answer communicates ideas showing some evidence of clarityand organisation and uses scientific terminology appropriately
• spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with some accuracy3 5 - 6 • a detailed explanation of the genetic profile of X, Y and Z and
explanation of the use of pedigree analysis plus either anexplanation of one genotype or a prediction of one of the offspringoutcomes
• the answer communicates ideas clearly and coherently uses a rangeof scientific terminology accurately
• spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with few errors
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5a (i) D - ff (1)
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5a (ii) An explanation linking two of the following:
• mucus blocks (pancreatic)duct /small intestine wall /digestive system(1)
• preventingenzymes/named enzymebeing released (into smallintestine) (1)
• less digestion of food (1)
• less absorption (1)(2)
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5b (i) an individual who has one recessive allele and one dominant allele (1)
2 different alleles
(1)
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5b (ii) An explanation to include two of the following:
• Rebecca is homozygousdominant(for CF)(1)
• Rebecca has (inherited)one dominant allele fromeach parent(1)
• cystic fibrosis involves theinheritance of tworecessive alleles (1)
Rebecca has (inherited) 2 dominant alleles
(2)
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QWC *5(c)
An explanation including the following points:
• A Punnett square or genetic diagram showing the followinggametes and offspring
D d
d D dd
d D dd
• mother gametes = d, d• father gametes = D, d• offspring = 50% Dd, 50% dd• probability of offspring with sickle cell disease = 50%• probability of carrier / heterozygous = 50%• both parents will give one allele to the possible offspring• the father can give either the dominant or recessive allele• the mother can only give a recessive allele• a dominant and recessive allele will result in heterozygous
offspring
(6)
evLevelL No rewardable content
1 - 2• Limited written explanation is provided by the candidate of the
inheritance and / or a genetic diagram/ Punnett square with onlycorrect gametes or offspring
• the answer communicates ideas using simple language and useslimited scientific terminology
• spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with limited accuracy2 -4 • The genetic diagram/ Punnett square is correct for both gametes and
offspring with a simple explanation• the answer communicates ideas showing some evidence of clarity
and organisation and mostly uses scientific terminologyappropriately
• spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with some accuracy3 -6 • The Punnett Square/genetic diagram is complete and accurate for
both gametes and offspring plus percentage outcomes and a detailedexplanation of inheritance of CF
• the answer communicates ideas clearly and coherently uses a rangeof scientific terminology accurately
• spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with few errors
1
3
5
0
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Inheritance Mark Scheme 3
Level Edexcel
Subject Biology
Exam Board GCSE(9-1)
Topic Genetics
Sub Topic Inheritance
Booklet Mark Scheme 3
Time Allowed: 15 minutes
Score: /12
Percentage: /100
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1(a) Genus;
Species;
Must be in the correct order (2)
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1(b) A suggestion including the following points:
rats with the mutationsurvive to reproduce (1)
pass on the allele whichmakes the offspringresistant to warfarin (1)
accept breed / produce offspring etc for reproduce
accept gene / mutation for allele
(2)
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Answer Acceptable answers Mark
1(c)
Correct gametes (1) Correct offspring (1)
If incorrect gametes are entered into the Punnett square but the offspring for those gametes are correct 1 mark can be awarded as an error carried forward
(2)
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(Total for question 1 = 12 marks)
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Indicative Content Mark
QWCC 1(d) A explanation to include some of the following points
MRSA is a bacterial infection
number of cases increased from 1995 to 2006
MRSA is resistant to antibiotics so MRSA infection not easy to treat
number of cases were similar between 2005 and 2007
antiseptics killed the bacteria less bacteria were transferred from person to person
number of cases decreased from 2007
antiseptics kill bacteria on surfaces causing less infections from MRSA
(6)
LevelLev No rewardable content 1 –1 2 a limited explanation of the graph including correct data reading
or the use of antiseptics or antibiotics to kill bacteria/treat MRSA the answer communicates ideas using simple language and uses
limited scientific terminology spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with limited accuracy
2 –3 4 a simple explanation of one trend of the graph including correctdata reading and the effect of the use of antiseptics or antibioticsto kill bacteria/treat MRSA
the answer communicates ideas showing some evidence of clarityand organisation and uses scientific terminology appropriately
spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with some accuracy3 –5 6 a detailed explanation of at least two trends of the graph linking it
to antibiotic resistance and antiseptic programme the answer communicates ideas clearly and coherently uses a
range of scientific terminology accurately spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with few errors
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DNA and
Protein Synthesis Mark Scheme 1
Level Edexcel
Subject Biology
Exam Board GCSE(9-1)
Topic Genetics
Sub Topic DNA and Protein Synthesis
Booklet Mark Scheme 1
Time Allowed: 44 minutes
Score: /36
Percentage: /100
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1(a) D haploid and haploid (1)
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Number
Answer Acceptable answers Mark
1 (b) A description linking three of the
following
(DNA is a) double helix (1)
the sides of DNA are made
from (alternating) sugars and phosphate (molecules) /
sugar phosphate backbone (1)
{paired / complementary} bases / A (joins to) T and C
(joins to) G (1)
(bases joined by/strands held
together by) hydrogen bonds (1)
Accept H bonds
Ignore h or H2 bonds
(3)
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1(c) A description including four of
the following:
(the process is) translation (1)
(mRNA ) leaves the nucleus / enters the cytoplasm (1)
(mRNA joins to) ribosomes(1)
tRNA carries amino acids (1)
tRNA joins to mRNA / bases on tRNA matches bases on
mRNA (1)
(bases read as) {sets of three
/ triplets / idea of codons} (1)
(ribosome / mRNA holds tRNA so) amino acids are joined together / to make
polypeptides (1)
(4)
Total for Question 1 = 8 marks
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2(a) A description that includes two of the following
• hydrogen bonds (1)
• between (complementary)base pairs (1)
H bonds accept singular
A and T, G and C but not the wrong pairings (2)
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2(b) • one bar the height of theguanine bar (34%) andone bar the height of thethymine bar (16%) (1)
• bars for cytosine andadenine shown the correctway round (1)
+/- 1 square (including sketches)
(2)
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2(c)(i)
[all correct = 2 marks and 1 mistake = 1 mark]
G G C T A G T T G
C C GG A G C A A C
(2)
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2(c)(ii) three / 3 Reject any other numbers given (1)
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2(d) ribosome(s) / polysome(s) Ignore cytoplasm Reject any other structure given
(1)
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3 (a)(i) mitosis reasonableitos phoneticspelling provided there is a ‘t’ ignore asexual reproduction (1)
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3 (a)(ii) Any two from the following:
• same characteristics in offspringas parent plant /bestcharacteristics inherited / clonesproduced / identical (1)
• easier to generate newplants/propagate (1)
• quicker to produce new plants(1)
• cheap /idea that the plants willnot run out / no need to buy newplants / seeds (1)
Accept same as parent plant
(2)
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Answer Acceptable answers Mark
3(b) Stage 1
• to break open cells/release cellcontents / release DNA /dissolveproteins (1)
Stage 3
• to precipitate DNA from thesolution/to separate DNA (fromother components)/ (1)
Accept break down cell membrane / cell wall
Accept to make DNA visible
ignore refs to freezing the DNA (2)
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Answer Acceptable answers Mark
3 (c)(i) C 4(1)
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3 (c)(ii) • location drawn anywhere in
cytoplasm (1)• correct name - nucleus (1)
chloroplast / mitochondria
NB these are stand alone mark points (2)
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4(a) A description including the following linked points
• ref to a gene (coding forprotein)(1)
• sequence of basesdetermines sequence ofamino acids (1)
• idea of one code / triplet /codon / 3 bases (for oneamino acid) (1)
• several amino acids makeup a protein /(poly)peptide (1)
• transcription / detail oftranscription (1)
• translation / detail oftranslation (1)
Accept on either DNA or RNA base pairs
Accept a chain of amino acids
eg mRNA made
eg mRNA attached to ribosome (4)
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Indicative Content Mark
QWCQWC *4(b) A description including some of the following points in a logical sequence
Points relating to DNA structural features: • two strands• double helix• (contains) bases• A, T, C, G• adenine / A paired with thymine / T• guanine / G paired with cytosine / C• hydrogen / H bonds joining bases
Contributions from Scientists:
• X-ray (crystallography) being used• to show helical structure• to show diameter of molecule
• how base pairs are arranged was shown• how strands are arranged was shown• modelling
• reference to using other people’s ideas(6)
Level 0 No rewardable content 1 1 - 2 • a limited description that includes either:
at least three DNA features OR one contribution• the answer communicates ideas using simple language and uses
limited scientific terminology• spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with limited
accuracy2 3 - 4 • a simple description that includes at least three features of DNA
and at least one contribution OR two features of DNA and twocontributions.
• the answer communicates ideas showing some evidence of clarityand organisation and uses scientific terminology appropriately
• spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with some accuracy3 5 - 6 • a detailed description of the structure of DNA that includes at
least three features and two contributions.• the answer communicates ideas clearly and coherently uses a
range of scientific terminology accurately• spelling, punctuation and grammar are used with few errors
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4(c) An explanation to include two of the following points linked together
• genes / base sequence (onhuman chromosome)identified (1)
• identification of faulty /mutated genes (1)
• people can be tested for agenetic disorder (1)
• ref to development of genetherapy (1)
• idea that appropriate/early /personalised /genomic medication /counselling can be given(1)
Accept base pair sequence gene map
Accept idea that genes can be linked to disease
Accept diagnosis of cancer
Accept a description of gene therapy
(2)
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DNA and
Protein Synthesis Mark Scheme 2
Level Edexcel
Subject Biology
Exam Board GCSE(9-1)
Topic Genetics
Sub Topic DNA and Protein Synthesis
Booklet Mark Scheme 2
Time Allowed: 35 minutes
Score: /29
Percentage: /100
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1(a)(ii)
translation Accept spellings such as transation, transalation
reject: transcription (1)
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1(a)(iii) D ribosome (1)
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1(b) An explanation including two of the following points:
• ref to specific shape (1)
• to bind to substrate / formenzyme substrate complex(1)
• for reaction to take place /catalysed(1)
• joining together{substrates / molecules} /break down {substrates /molecules} (1)
• ref to lock and keymechanism / hypothesis(1)
(2)
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Answer Acceptable answers Mark
1(a)(i) met, val, lys
met – val – lys
MET VAL LYS Accept mix of upper and lower case
Accept: metvallys / metvalys
Not necessary to separate the words out.
(1)
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1(c) A description including three of the following points:
• a mutation is a change in agene (sequence) / base pairs(1)
• (change in DNA) causes achange in amino acid(s)/order of amino acids (1)
• change in shape of {activesite / protein / enzyme} (1)
• prevent / reduce bindingto substrate (1)
• enzyme can no longerfunction / reduced function(1)
• enzyme could be moreeffective (1)
accept change enzyme function / stops the function of the enzyme
ignore: refs to denaturation (3)
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2(a)(i) B (1)
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2(a)(ii) TACGTACATGGC (1)
Question number
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2(a)(iii) • 3.33 × 10−10 equals 0.33 nm(1)
• 0.33 × 250 = 82.5 (nm) (1)
maximum one mark if no conversion to nm
award full marks for correct numerical answer without working (2)
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Answer Additional guidance Mark
2(b)(i) • heterozygous accept alleles showing heterozygous genotype (1)
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2(b)(ii) • correct Punnett square (1)
• 75% normal fur pigmentation (1)
A a A AA Aa a Aa aa
(2)
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2(c) An explanation that combines identification – understanding (1 mark) and reasoning/justification – understanding (1 mark): • both parents must be heterozygous for the recessive
allele (1)• so the offspring must inherit the recessive allele from
each parent (1) (2)
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3(a) An explanation that combines identification – application of knowledge (1 mark) and reasoning/justification – application of understanding (1 mark): • the CD4+ count is significantly below the normal range
because the HIV has destroyed the {white blood cells/CD4+cells} (1)
• so the person is more susceptible to opportunistic infectionsand classified as having AIDS (1) (2)
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Indicative content Mark
*3(b) Answers will be credited according to candidate's deployment of knowledge and understanding of the material in relation to the qualities and skills outlined in the generic mark scheme.
The indicative content below is not prescriptive and candidates are not required to include all the material which is indicated as relevant. Additional content included in the response must be scientific and relevant.
AO2 (6 marks) • isolate an antigen from the pathogen which causes the
STI• inject the antigen into a mouse/rodent• collect lymphocytes producing an antibody to the STI
antigen• fuse the B-lymphocyte with a myeloma cell• production of a hybridoma• hybridoma produces a monoclonal antibody against the
antigen of the STI• attach the monoclonal antibody to coloured bead/indicator• incorporate into a test strip. (6)
Level Mark Descriptor
0 No awardable content Level 1 1-2 • The explanation attempts to link and apply knowledge and
understanding of scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures,flawed or simplistic connections made between elements in thecontext of the question. (AO2)
• Lines of reasoning are unsupported or unclear. (AO2)Level 2 3-4 • The explanation is mostly supported through linkage and
application of knowledge and understanding of scientific enquiry,techniques and procedures, some logical connections madebetween elements in the context of the question. (AO2)
• Lines of reasoning mostly supported through the application ofrelevant evidence. (AO2)
Level 3 5-6 • The explanation is supported throughout by linkage andapplication of knowledge and understanding of scientific enquiry,techniques and procedures, logical connections made betweenelements in the context of the question. (AO2)
• Lines of reasoning are supported by sustained application ofrelevant evidence. (AO2)
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Mark
3(c) An explanation that combines identification – understanding (1 mark) andreasoning/justification – understanding (3marks):• a single strand of messenger RNA is
transcribed from the gene in thenucleus (1)
• messenger RNA molecule binds tothe ribosome (1)
• the triplet code from the mRNA ismatched by a complementary tRNAanticodon at the ribosome (1)
• tRNA transfers amino acids to thepolypeptide chain in a specific order(1)
to gain maximum marks the process must be in a logical sequence
(4)
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