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3 marksAspects of Biochemistry

CAPE Biology Unit 1 · 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 1(a)

Water is a crucial molecule for life due to its diverse properties. Table 1, which is incomplete, illustrates the connection between some water properties and their importance to life.

Complete Table 1 by writing the missing information in the spaces provided.

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  1. 1(b)On the grid provided on page 3, plot the data in Table 2 as a line graph.[5 marks]
  2. 1(b)(ii)Account for the shape of the graph. Include in your account a brief description of the shape of the graph.[3 marks]
  3. 1(c)Identify the structures labelled A and B in Figure 1.[2 marks]
  4. 1(c)(ii)Label an ester linkage in the triglyceride shown in Figure 1.[1 mark]
  5. 1(c)(iii)State ONE feature of the triglyceride molecule that enables it to function as a better energy store than carbohydrates.[1 mark]

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