DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY

SEMESTER ONE EXAMINATIONS 2009

MODULE: BE101 & BE101A Introduction to Cell Biology and

Biochemistry

COURSE: B.Sc Biotechnology

B.Sc Analytical Science
B.Sc Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science
B. Sc in Science Ed
B.Eng in Biomedical Engineering (Year 2)
Common entry into Science
Science International Program
B.Sc Genetics and Cell Biology
Environmental Science and Health
B.Sc Physical Education and Biology

YEAR: 1

EXAMINERS: Dr Christine Loscher (5244)

Dr Patricia Johnson (5407)
Dr K Kavanagh
Dr DM Malone

TIME ALLOWED: 2 hours

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer both sections

PLEASE DO NOT TURN OVER THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO SO

The use of programmable or text storing calculators is expressly forbidden.

Please note that where a candidate answers more than the required number of questions, the examiner
will mark all questions attempted and then select the highest scoring ones

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Section A: Short Questions (50 marks: 5 x 10 marks)

Answer 5 of the following 7 parts:

1. Briefly describe the 4 key events in the evolution of plants.

2. Name five organelles found in Eukaryotic cells and outline their function
3. Outline the similarities and differences between mitosis and meiosis.
4. Name 3 types of body tissue and describe their function.
5. Briefly outline the stages of mitosis.
6. Briefly describe the different ways in which molecules can pass through the
plasma membrane.
7. What are the characteristics of cancer cells?

Section B: Short Questions (50 marks: 5 x 10 marks)

Answer 5 of the following 7 parts:

1. Explain how carbohydrates provide structure

2. Briefly describe the difference between deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and
ribonucleic acid (RNA)
3. Briefly describe the different types of RNA made by the cell.
4. With the aid of a graph explain how enzymes work
5. Briefly outline the four steps in cellular respiration
6. What is meant by the term Oxidative Phosphorylation
7. With the aid of a diagram describe the structure of a chloroplast

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