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Carbohydrates and lipids: CAIE A‑Level Biology questions

Every CAIE A-Level Biology exam question on 2.2 Carbohydrates and lipids, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q7

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 7: The table shows the number of carbon atoms and the number of carbon–carbon double bonds in molecules of three triglycerides and the fatty acids they contain. Th
  2. Q7

    Specimen · Paper 1

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    Specimen Paper 1, question 7: What is the general formula for amylose? A (C5H10O5)n B (C5H10O6)n C (C6H12O6)n D (C6H10O5)n
  3. Q8

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    Specimen Paper 1, question 8: Which statement describes how the molecular structure of starch is suited to its function? A Amylose has a branched structure and amylopectin is coiled to give
  4. Q9

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    Specimen Paper 1, question 9: Cows and whales are mammals that produce milk to feed their babies. Newborn whales grow faster than newborn cows. Milk contains fatty acids with a range of chai
  5. Q3(a)

    Specimen · Paper 2

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    Specimen Paper 2, question 3(a): Describe the reaction that is catalysed by lactase. Use Fig. 3.1 to help you. In your answer, identify Y and product Z. [4]
All 5 questions on Carbohydrates and lipids, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q7 (1 mark): The table shows the number of carbon atoms and the number of carbon–carbon double bonds in molecules of three triglycerides and the fatty acids they contain. Th
  2. Specimen, Paper 1, Q7 (1 mark): What is the general formula for amylose? A (C5H10O5)n B (C5H10O6)n C (C6H12O6)n D (C6H10O5)n
  3. Specimen, Paper 1, Q8 (1 mark): Which statement describes how the molecular structure of starch is suited to its function? A Amylose has a branched structure and amylopectin is coiled to give
  4. Specimen, Paper 1, Q9 (1 mark): Cows and whales are mammals that produce milk to feed their babies. Newborn whales grow faster than newborn cows. Milk contains fatty acids with a range of chai
  5. Specimen, Paper 2, Q3(a) (4 marks): Describe the reaction that is catalysed by lactase. Use Fig. 3.1 to help you. In your answer, identify Y and product Z. [4]

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