Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Protein synthesis

Protein synthesis — practice question

Keratin and chitin are two significant biological molecules. Keratin occurs in hair, fur and other structures. Chitin is a modified polysaccharide found in several different organisms, such as fungal cell walls and the hard outer skeletons of insects.
(a)[5]

The boxes in Fig. 2.1 show features of chitin and keratin. Write, in every box, the biological molecules from the list below that have the same feature. A box may contain one biological molecule, or more than one. The first box has already been completed as an example.

(b(i))[1]

With reference to Fig. 2.2, state the optimum temperature for the chitinase enzyme.

(b(ii))[5]

With reference to Fig. 2.2 and Fig. 2.3, describe and discuss how temperature affects chitinase activity and stability.

(ii)[5]

With reference to Fig. 2.2 and Fig. 2.3, describe and discuss how temperature affects chitinase activity and stability.

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