Prac Sac 2

Unit 3 AOS 2: School-assessed coursework sample response
OPTION 2: ASSESSED TASK — DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Complete the following table. 6 marks
Photosynthesis Cellular respiration Enzymes

Independent Wavelength of light Temperature pH
variable
Dependent Number of floating Number of bubbles Height of the bubbles

variable leaf discs produced
Controlled Temperature, pH of Same amount of Temperature of the

variables the solution, type of bicarbonate solution, solutions, same potato,
leaves used same amount of yeast same volume of
solution, hydrogen peroxide
2. a. State whether the results collected for each experiment was qualitative or
quantitative. 3 marks
i. Photosynthesis
ii. Cellular respiration
iii. Enzymes
b. What is the purpose of a control in an experiment? 2 marks
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3. A key cellular process occurs in the organelle featured below.
a. Label the structures within the organelle and the stage of the cellular process that occurs
at each structure within the organelle. 2 marks
b. Write the complete balanced equation for the cellular process that occurs in this
organelle. 1 mark
4a. Under what conditions do you expect the leaf discs to rise in the beakers? Explain the change in
terms of the process that is occurring within the plant. 2 marks
b. What stage of the cellular process is occurring? 1 mark
5. Rubisco is an enzyme with a quaternary structure found within the chloroplast. Located in the
stroma, it is responsible for carbon fixation during the light-independent stage of photosynthesis.
a. What characteristic of this protein classifies it as being quaternary structure? 1 mark
b. Using your knowledge of enzymes, discuss how a change in temperature can affect the
functioning of the enzyme Rubisco. 3 marks

c. A random event occurs and there is a change in the pH level of the chloroplast. What effect
would this have on the overall survival rate of the plant? 1 mark
6a. Chloroplasts and mitochondria both contain a large number of ribosomes. Explain how the
presence of this organelle infers that they can make the enzymes required for photosynthesis
and aerobic respiration. 2 marks
b. The presence of ribosomes provides evidence to support endosymbiotic theory. Provide two
other pieces of evidence that support the bacterial origins of both mitochondria and
chloroplasts. 2 marks
7. NADP, FAD2, and NAD are all examples of coenzymes.
a. What role do these coenzymes have in the processes of aerobic cellular respiration and
photosynthesis? 1 mark
b. Why are these molecules not classified as enzymes? 1 mark

7. Temperature, substrate availability and pH all inhibit the action of enzymes.
a. In the space below, draw a three-step labelled diagram that shows the action of a
competitive inhibitor. 3 marks
b. On the axis provided, draw a graph with labelled axis that would demonstrate that the
effect of temperature on enzyme activity. 3 marks

8. Complete the following table. 6 marks
Experiment Limitation Improvement
Photosynthesis Unequal access to light for all Have a separate light for each/place
beakers in a box to minimise light lost to the
environment.
Different leaves may have a different
concentration of chloroplasts. Repeat the experiment to limit the
effect of outliers
Cellular Maintaining a constant temperature Insulate the beakers to prevent heat

respiration in the water baths loss.
Yeast solution may not be Shake the yeast suspension well prior
homogenous. to measuring to mix the solution.
Incorrect reading of measuring Measure at eye level to reduce the

cylinders chance of parallax errors.
Enzymes Measuring of bubble height may be Have a laminated sheet with

inaccurate. measurements to sit behind the test
tube.
Surface area of the potato may vary.
Ensure that each length is 2 cm to
Uneven distribution of catalase minimise this error.
through the potato
Repetition of the experiment
(thorough collation of class data)
minimises the effect of outliers.
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Unit 3 AOS 2: School-assessed coursework sample response

OPTION 2: ASSESSED TASK — DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Complete the following table. 6 marks

Photosynthesis Cellular respiration Enzymes

Dependent Number of floating Number of bubbles Height of the bubbles

Controlled Temperature, pH of Same amount of Temperature of the

ii. Cellular respiration

b. What is the purpose of a control in an experiment? 2 marks

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3. A key cellular process occurs in the organelle featured below.

b. What stage of the cellular process is occurring? 1 mark

a. What characteristic of this protein classifies it as being quaternary structure? 1 mark

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7. NADP, FAD2, and NAD are all examples of coenzymes.

b. Why are these molecules not classified as enzymes? 1 mark

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7. Temperature, substrate availability and pH all inhibit the action of enzymes.

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8. Complete the following table. 6 marks

Experiment Limitation Improvement

Cellular Maintaining a constant temperature Insulate the beakers to prevent heat

Incorrect reading of measuring Measure at eye level to reduce the

Enzymes Measuring of bubble height may be Have a laminated sheet with

END OF ASSESSMENT (OPTION 2)

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