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Paper 4 structured question: Chromosomes, genes and proteins

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Chromosomes, genes and proteins

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Gene expression in body cells

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Gene expression and protein production

All body cells have the same genes, but they produce different proteins depending on which genes are expressed.

  1. a

    State what determines which proteins a body cell produces.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]
  2. b

    Explain how gene expression leads to different cell types in the body.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

    [3]

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Paper 4 structured question: Chromosomes, genes and proteins

Paper 4Theory (Extended)3 marks

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Gene expression in body cells

Most body cells contain the same genes, but many genes are not expressed in a specific cell because it only produces the proteins it requires.

  1. a

    Explain why many genes are not expressed in a specific body cell.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

    [3]