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comparison of colour ;
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3. reference to rinsing ;
4. until clear / for fixed time for all ;
1(b)(i) working ;
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1(b)(iii) Description
1. 0-10/20 C falls ;
Explanation
1. freezing / condensation effect at low
temperature explained ;
max
(5)
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For example:
invasive procedure
elimination / disposal / storage of unused
embryos / right to life
eugenics / designer babies / discrimination
who should have access
high cost
(false positives)
distress - abortion not justified
distress - worry about baby / not having
children when not a problem
distress about abortion that was not needed
(false negatives)
shock of diseased baby born
(2)
false confidence
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2. correct gametes ;
4. any line 3 7 ;
2. appropriate scale ;
3. plotting ; (3)
2(b)(iii) Diagram A
1. most people have definite opinions ({few / only
2%} not sure, no response % low) ;
Diagram B
3. more think that medical practitioners should
know than think commercial insurers should
ACCEPT converse ;
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For example
what research is being done on treatments for
TSD
what is gene therapy
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named diseases)
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max
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1. {total / shoot / root / all eq} dry mass(es)
less than all minerals (once only);
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Nitrate:
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3. temperature ;
4. environment chamber / some sensible
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use water bath ;
7. humidity / eq ;
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9. wind speed ;
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2(a)(i) Graph A:
1. 9-12 18 ;
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mentioned ;
Graph B:
3. 2-3 / 51
4. mentions increasing acidity in oceans ;
OR
5. 7-12 / 45-46
6. mentions fall in pH ;
OR
7. 9; max
8. increase in hydrogen ions / eq ; (4)
Graph B:
Both graphs:
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Social:
Line 30 ;
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P correct plotting ;
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1. pH ;
2. use a buffer / eq ;
3. idea of buffer content or
appropriate pH e.g. 6 to 8 ;
OR
1. humidity / eq ;
2. idea of closed container used ;
3. idea of reduces evaporation ;
(3)
Question Answer Comments Mark
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1(b)(i) A axes correct (x glucose
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mass);
4. saves money ;
Disadvantages
Maximum of three from the following
(1)
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Number
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Question
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Number
1(b)(ii)
A ;
(1)
Graduate
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
1(c)(i) (ethanoic / acetic) orcein / toluidine (blue) / methylene blue / Accept phonetic spelling
Schiffs reagent / Giemsa /Feulgen stain / acetocarmine ; (1)
Graduate
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
1(d)(i) A axes correct orientation and appropriate scale (x distance from If bar graph accept Mp A, L, P and E
tip, y mitotic index) ; A. Accept identified interrupted
scale but this stops them from
L axes correctly labeled, and with units (mm and %) ; answering (d)(ii) correctly
P correct plotting ;
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
1 (d)(iii) mitotic index decreases with increasing distance / eq ; Accept negative relationship /
inversely proportional (1)
Graduate
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
For either
Duration of
oxygen carriage 3-4 days, (up to) 3
action in body months /
eq ;
Viscosity low(er) / less high(er) /
more / eq
;
Shelf life
(4)
Expert
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
3. cost / eq ;
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
2(b)(ii) 1. paragraph {8 / 9} ;
2. idea that Perflubron is better than plasma for carrying 2. ignore word for word quotes from
oxygen ; the passage
3. highest is 4x, lowest is 2.6x ; 3. when mp3 awarded also gets mp6
6. manipulation of data (e.g. division of oxygen concentration mp 2, 4 and 5 we need idea that data
in Perflubron by oxygen concentration in plasma) ; supports or does not support what the
passage says. (4)
Expert
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
3. add. Info idea that cost likely to rise because of 3. accept any specific transfusion cost
donation supply shortfalls /
OR
4. paragraph 7 ;
6. add. Info- how much does it cost {to get this Hb? /make
the HBOCs} ; (3)
Expert
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Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
2(d)(i) 1. all elements, including all authors for reference 1 present ; 1. Accept in any order and all
authors without initials
Not if words: in the journal, issue,
pages, vol or by included
2. correct order e.g. author, year in brackets, title, journal,
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Allow single initial for author and
using first names as family name
2 marks for
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Number
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answer.
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Number
1(a)(i) (type of ) solvent / eq ; IGNORE extract
NOT or amount, concentration of
solvent
ALLOW the solvents used,
different solvent(s) used (1)
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
1(a)(ii) 1. (DV is) diameter of {zone of inhibition / clear zone} ; NOT area but ALLOW Mp 2 if
method of obtaining area is
2. use of {callipers / ruler} to obtain {nearest described e.g. use a mm grid or
millimetre / Vernier / multiple measurements } of use 2
diameter ; (2)
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
1(a)(iii) 1. temperature (of incubation) ; 1. ACCEPT for growth of bacteria
OR
5. same {mass / source} of leaves used ; 5. NOT amount
IGNORE concentration of extract
6. balance with detail e.g. accuracy, no. of places,
zeroing, stated mass OR from {same plant / eq} ;
OR
7. volume of {solvent / extract} ; 7. IGNORE concentration of
extract
8. pipette with detail of use / graduated NOT amount
measuring cylinder / stated volume ;
OR
9. same {size / thickness / material / eq} filter
paper disc ;
10. ref. hole punch / choice of material to use 10. max 10mm
/ stated appropriate diameter ;
OR
11. standard extraction method e.g. same time ;
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
1(b)(ii) 1. data is reliable / eq ; IGNORE comments comparing
size of SDs
2. SDs {small / eq} ;
(2)
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
1(b)(iii) 1. solvent A because it has the largest {zone of inhibition /
diameter / eq} ;
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
1(c) 1. idea that best solvent is still Solvent A ; NB care when refers to 3 bacteria
unless compares to previous
investigation or S. typhii
1. Senna is cheap / eq ;
Disadvantages
4. Senna is {less effective / smaller diameter / eq} than 4. ACCEPT Ofloxacin has better
Ofloxacin / eq ; results than senna
(1)
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
2(b)(i) 1. 3 or 4 bars correctly identified,
1. sensible {bar graph / table} ; roughly right proportions
correct number of columns and
rows
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
2(b)(iii)
(Paragraph) 6 ;
(1)
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
2(c) 1. ONLY author, date, title, publisher, (town) 1. author as surname and initial
present in any order ;
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
2(d)(i)
1. cost of {varroacide/ treatment} / cost of rotating
varroacides / eq ;
2. oxalic acid (is poisonous and) can get into honey / eq ; (2)
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
2(d)(ii)
1. idea of (mites) development of resistance (to
varroacide) ;
3. idea of alternative does not {affect taste / cause 3. ACCEPT converse for
illness} ; varroacide
OR
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
2(e)
1. producer site could be biased / government site (less /
un / not) likely to be biased / eq ;
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mark the last.
Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for what they have shown they can do rather than
penalised for omissions.
Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their perception of where the grade boundaries may
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There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be used appropriately.
All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if
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not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by which marks will be awarded and
exemplification may be limited.
When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a candidates response, the team leader must
be consulted.
Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with an alternative response.
Mark schemes will indicate within the table where, and which strands of QWC, are being assessed. The strands are as
follows:
i) ensure that text is legible and that spelling, punctuation and grammar are accurate so that meaning is clear
ii) select and use a form and style of writing appropriate to purpose and to complex subject matter
iii) organise information clearly and coherently, using specialist vocabulary when appropriate
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
1(a)(i) 1. Time ; Allow any answer that refers
to time (1)
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
1(a)(ii) 1. Idea that samples of the liquid (around the discs) 1. e.g. a sample of solution
were removed / eq ;
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
1(a)(iv) 1. idea of no fenitrothion / with just water ;
P correct plotting ;
S ruled line along x-axis to 2.0, then rising ; S NOT freehand line
ruled line can be point to
point or line of best fit (4)
NOT if extrapolated beyond
6 hours
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
1(b)(ii) 1. idea of repetition e.g. more sets of twenty discs ; 1. NOT if any parameter
changed e.g. different
concentration
IGNORE references to
accurate etc.
2. (calculation of) mean / eq ; 2. ACCEPT average
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
1(d)
1. idea that it affects the structure of cell membranes ;
4. idea that for mineral ions to leak only the cell surface
membrane needs to be damaged ;
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
2(b)
1. a graph that compares farms with fences with those 1. can be for number of
without ; elephants or incidents or
both
2. clear comparison of number elephants and incidents 2. should see four bars but
in both types of farm e.g. use of a key or labelled can be two graphs
axes ; (2)
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
2(c)(i)
1. bee fence is cheap / eq ;
(2)
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
2(c)(iii)
1. idea of {bee stings / venom} ;
3. suitable data manipulation to support the answer ; 3. for MP1 6 fewer / 46%
less / 1.9x fewer
For Mp2 57 fewer / 60%
less / 2.5x fewer
(3)
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
2(e)
1. sound trial was replicated / eq ; 1. ALLOW sound trial used
2. so more reliable / eq ; lots of elephant families
3. para. 12 ;
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General Marking Guidance
4. reference to buffer ;
(4)
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
1(a)(ii)
1. hot water / scalding risk, wear a lab coat / (heat
resistant) gloves ;
P correct plotting ;
S suitable line ;
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
1(c)(iii) 1. recommended enzyme concentration, 3% ;
4. clear labelling ;
(4)
Candidates do not need to include totals
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
2(a)(ii)
7/8/9; ACCEPT 7 or 8 or 9
(1)
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
2(a)(iii)
1. idea that Steiner is better overall ; 1. ACCEPT converse
2. an explanation of how this reduces fruit fly 2. e.g. (no fertilisation) (2)
population ; therefore eggs cannot develop
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
2(c)(i) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATION: Max 3 marks for either
environmental implication
1. using insecticides ; or economic implication
ECONOMIC IMPLICATION :
7. Perspex expensive ;
8. labour costs ;
OR
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
2(d) 1. date of {publication / paper} ; IGNORE url of website
2. article title ;
3. title of journal ;
(3)
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learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. Weve been involved
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languages, we have built an international reputation for our commitment to high
standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find out more
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General Marking Guidance
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
1(b)(i) A axes correct (x time , y no. of plants) ; ACCEPT day(s) on x axis
number of plants
15
10
5
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
days
(4)
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
1(b)(ii) 1. idea of replication (under same conditions) ;
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
1(c)(i) plants are of different sizes ; ACCEPT some plants are bigger /
smaller than others (1)
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
1(c)(ii) 1. measure { mass / plant area } / eq ; 1 ACCEPT weight
Question
Answer Mark
Number
1d(i) -
nitrate / NO3 / no nitrate ;
(1)
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
1d(ii) Allow ECF from (i)
1. nitrates needed for synthesis of { amino acids / bases / 1. ACCEPT other named nitrogen
protein / enzymes / nucleic acids / chlorophyll } ; containing compounds found in
plants
2. relevance of correctly named substance from mp 1 to 2. ACCEPT answers that
growth rate ; reference
{ structure / cell division /
metabolism / photosynthesis } in
relation to the requirements for
growth such as raw materials,
energy or a specific structure e.g.
cell membrane (2)
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
2(a)(i) If graph sketched if a labelled pie chart allow
mp 1 and 2 if appropriate
1. key to bars or lines / clear labelling of bars or lines with
( high ) quality habitat and unsuitable habitat ;
If table drawn
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
2(a)(ii) 1. ( paragraph ) 5 / 6 ;
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
2(b)(ii) 1. main solution: artificial insemination ; NB no credit if contradictory
statements made
2. idea of the use of sperm to fertilise the female artificially
;
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
2(c) correct answer only gains 3 marks
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General Marking Guidance
This mark scheme provides a list of acceptable answers for this paper. Candidates will receive credit for all
correct responses but will be penalised if they give more than one answer where only one is required (e.g.
putting an additional cross in a set of boxes). If a candidate produces more written answers than the
required number (two instead of one, three instead of two etc), only the first answers will be accepted.
Free responses are marked for the effective communication of the correct answer rather than for quality of
language but it is possible that, on some occasions, the quality of English or poor presentation can impede
communication and loose candidate marks. It is sometimes possible for a candidate to produce a written
response that does not feature in the mark scheme but which is nevertheless correct. If this were to occur,
an examiner would, of course, give full credit to that answer.
All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first candidate in exactly the
same way as they mark the last.
Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for what they have shown they
can do rather than penalised for omissions.
Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their perception of where the grade
boundaries may lie.
There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be used appropriately.
All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners should always award full marks
if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero
marks if the candidates response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by which marks will be
awarded and exemplification may be limited.
When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a candidates response, the
team leader must be consulted.
Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with an alternative response.
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
Q01(a)(i) breaking strength / eq ; IGNORE force unqualified
ACCEPT force needed to break
(the stem) OR
breaking force 1
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
Q01(a)(ii) 1. measure diameter with {callipers / vernier callipers / ACCEPT {microscope stage
micrometer (screw gauge)} ; micrometer / eq} if measuring a
section
IGNORE use of ruler
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
Q01(a)(iii) 1. Ref to acclimatise / equilibrate / or described; (kept):
at same/ sensible temperature
2. suitable example of acclimatisation procedure described ; {room/5-35C} / ( in (lake)
water / at same humidity / in
aerated water
3. humidity ;
4. air conditioning / description of how humidity is controlled ; e.g. beaker of water in sealed
chamber 2
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
Q01(a)(v) 1. risk of falling in lake with sensible precaution ; ACCEPT tie rope around waist
and {post / tree trunk}, life
jacket
3
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
Q01(b)(i) A linear scale using half of graph Sample Graph
paper ;
P correct plotting ;
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
Q01(b)(iii) 1. SDs / error bars do not overlap ; IGNORE SDs small
ACCEPT range / range bars
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
Q01(c) 1. both show positive correlation / eq ; ACCEPT relationship same
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
Q02(b) 1. table with suitable headings ; Two columns, percentage of
cases (of keratitis) or cases (of
keratitis) % and group of
pathogens or causative agent
or pathogen
1.51 / 1.5 / 2
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
Q02(d) 1. saving money by keeping lenses longer ; Must be reference to economics
in all cases
2. creation of jobs ;
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
Q02(e)(ii) 1. immobilised protein ; 1
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
Q02(e)(iii) 1. PEG, which reduces attract between the (lens) surface and ACCEPT immobilised protein,
proteins ; prevents build-up of biofilm
as ecf if not used in 2eii
2. Fimbrolides , which decrease bacterial adhesion / eq ;
2
Question
Answer Additional Guidance Mark
Number
Q02(f) 1. reduction in waste ;
2
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