Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Protein synthesis

Protein synthesis — practice question

Fig. 1.1 shows a transmission electron micrograph of a section of an animal cell.
(a)[3]

Calculate the true width of the organelle labelled A, shown by line X-Y. State the formula you will use and show your working. Give your answer in $\mu\text{m}$ and to one decimal place.

(b(i))[2]

Identify organelle A and state what it does in cells.

(b(ii))[2]

Identify the cell structure labelled B and give one reason for your choice.

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This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Applies formula actual length = image length \div magnification (A = I/M, M = I/A, I = A \times M)

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