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This document contains the complete January 2016 WBI04 Biology Unit 4 past paper, fully solved and carefully checked for accuracy. All questions are answered in line with Edexcel International A Level mark scheme expectations, covering topics such as the natural environment, species survival, photosynthesis, immunity, and experimental data analysis. It is ideal for exam revision, understanding exam technique, and comparing your own answers with clear, structured model responses

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Pearson Edexcel Centre Number Candidate Number

International
Advanced Level

Biology
Advanced
Unit 4: The Natural Environment and Species
Survival
Tuesday 12 January 2016 – Afternoon Paper Reference

Time: 1 hour 30 minutes WBI04/01
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1 Bacitracin is an antibiotic. It is one of a group of polypeptide antibiotics.

Bacitracin is affective against many types of bacteria, especially those that cause skin
infections.

(a) (i) Place a cross in the box next to the name of the monomer of a polypeptide.
(1)
A amino acid
B fatty acid
C glycerol
D nucleotide




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(ii) Name the type of reaction that joins the monomers together in the formation
of a polypeptide.
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(iii) Place a cross in the box next to the two parts of the monomers that are
joined together in this reaction.
(1)
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B NH2 group and NH2 group
C NH2 group and OH group
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, (b) Antibiotics affect bacteria.
(i) Below are some statements about bacteria.
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1 Bacteria are eukaryotic organisms
2 Bacteria contain ribosomes
3 Bacteria have cellulose cell walls
4 Bacteria contain DNA and RNA

Place a cross in the box next to the correct pair of statements about
bacteria.
(1)
A 1 and 2
B 1 and 3
C 2 and 4
D 3 and 4
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(ii) Place a cross in the box next to the correct description of how antibiotics
work.
(1)
A antibiotics activate B cells
B antibiotics join several bacteria together
C antibiotics kill or prevent the growth of bacteria
D antibiotics stimulate phagocytosis by macrophages

(c) Suggest how bacitracin is given to a patient with a skin infection.
Give a reason for your answer.
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