NJC 2023 H2 Biology Prelim P2 QP

©NJC 2023 9744/02/SH2/H2/Biology/Preliminary Examination [Turn over NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE, SINGAPORE Senior High 2 Preliminary Examination Higher 2 CANDIDATE NAME BIOLOGY CLASS 2bi2_____ REGISTRATION NUMBER Biology Paper 2: Structured Questions Candidates answer on the Question Paper. No Additional Materials are required. 9744/02 24 August 2023 2 hours READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, Biology class and registration number on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use an HB for any diagrams or graphs. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Answer all questions in the spaces provided on the Question Paper. The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate. You may lose marks if you do not show your workings or if you do not use appropriate units. The number of marks is given in the brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part of question. For Examiner’s Use 1 /10 2 /9 3 /11 4 /11 5 /9 6 /12 7 /10 8 /8 9 /10 10 /5 11 /5 Total /100 This document consists of 24 printed pages.

©NJC 2023 9744/02/SH2/H2/Biology/Preliminary Examination 2 Section A Answer all the questions in this section. 1 Triglycerides are transported via lipoproteins such as low-density lipoproteins (LDL). LDL are taken up by target cells as shown in Fig. 1.1. Fig. 1.1 (a) Name the structures labelled A in Fig. 1.1. [1] (b) Explain the roles of B in the synthesis of LDL receptor. [2]

©NJC 2023 9744/02/SH2/H2/Biology/Preliminary Examination [Turn over 3 (c) With reference to Fig. 1.1, describe how an LDL particle is taken up by a target cell. [3]

©NJC 2023 9744/02/SH2/H2/Biology/Preliminary Examination 4 Lipoproteins are made up of proteins and lipids. Their function is to transport cholesterol, triglycerides, and other lipids in the bloodstream. Fig. 1.2 represents the structure of a lipoprotein. Fig. 1.2 (d) (i) With reference to Fig. 1.2, describe the arrangement of phospholipids in lipoproteins. [2] (ii) Suggest why lipoproteins are needed to transport cholesterol, triglycerides and other lipids in the bloodstream. [2] [Total: 10]

©NJC 2023 9744/02/SH2/H2/Biology/Preliminary Examination [Turn over 5 2 Collagen serves as the main structural protein in various connective tissues in animals. These tissues include bone cartilage, blood vessels, gum, and skin. (a) Describe the primary structure of collagen. [2] (b) Explain how the structure of collagen differs from cellulose. [3]

©NJC 2023 9744/02/SH2/H2/Biology/Preliminary Examination 6 Fig 2.1 show the main steps involved in the synthesis and assembly of collagen. Fig 2.1 (c) Suggest why the assembly of collagen takes place outside the cell. [2] (d