Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Infectious diseases

Infectious diseases — practice question

Aphids are tiny insects that feed directly on phloem sap. Their salivary glands contain secretory cells that produce and release several proteins which help feeding. Fig. 1.1 shows a transmission electron micrograph of a small region of an aphid salivary gland cell.
(a)[3]

Describe the function of Golgi bodies in secretory cells, such as the salivary gland cells of aphids.

(b(i))[2]

Explain why secretory cells contain many mitochondria.

(b(ii))[2]

Mitochondria are partly under nuclear control, yet they can also operate on their own. Suggest the features of mitochondria that make this possible without the nucleus.

(c(i))[3]

Describe the structure found in a typical virus.

(c(ii))[1]

Suggest how viruses can move from one plant cell to another without crossing membranes.

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This 11-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Alteration or processing of proteins / polypeptides

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