Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Testing for biological molecules

Testing for biological molecules — practice question

Bacteria such as Rhizobium perform nitrogen fixation, a vital stage in the nitrogen cycle.
(a)[3]

Explain what the term nitrogen fixation means.

(b(i))[1]

State the name given to this process in the nitrogen cycle.

(b(ii))[2]

Explain why this process is important for making nitrogen from animals available for plant uptake.

(c(i))[1]

State how Tube C serves as a control in this investigation.

(c(ii))[4]

Explain the difference in the results for Tube A and Tube B.

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This 11-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Turning atmospheric $\mathrm{N_2}$ into $\mathrm{NH_4}^+$ or amino acids

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