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

Testing for biological molecules — practice question

Fig. 6.1 shows a diagram of the cell surface membrane of a squamous epithelial cell that lines an alveolus.
(a(i))[1]

A student measured line A-B and worked out the actual width of the membrane in Fig. 6.1. State the unit that should be used for the membrane’s actual width.

(a(ii))[1]

With reference to Fig. 6.1, state how the external surface of the cell surface membrane can be identified.

(b)[4]

Name R and S in Fig. 6.1 and describe what each does in the membrane.

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