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Online Summative Assessment 2021

STUDENT NAME

Pearson Edexcel

International AS Level

Summative Assessment 1

SUBJECT: Biology

Duration: 50 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

 Write your NAME as per school records in the box above.


 Do not access this examination paper until instructed to do so.
 Answer ALL questions.
 Write your answers in the boxes / space provided.
 The maximum mark for this examination paper is [30 marks].

This QP consists of 5 pages including the cover page.

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Answer ALL questions

1.The flow diagram shows the results of a number of tests on a solution of biochemicals. [1]

2. Maltose and sucrose are disaccharides. Maltose is formed from two molecules of glucose, whilst
sucrose is formed from fructose and glucose. [1]

3. . Which type of reaction takes place when starch molecules are converted into reducing
sugars?
[1]

A condensation
B hydrolysis
C polymerisation
D synthesis
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7.What is a triglyceride? [2]

8. Distinguish between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. [2]

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