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Date May 2010 Marks available 3 Reference code 10M.3.SL.TZ2.8
Level Standard level Paper Paper 3 Time zone Time zone 2
Command term Explain Question number 8 Adapted from N/A

Question

Draw a labelled diagram showing the structure of a mitochondrion as seen in electron micrographs.

[4]
a.

Explain the relationship between the structure of the mitochondrion and its function.

[3]
b.

Markscheme

Award marks for any of the following clearly drawn and correctly labelled.
cristae;
inner membrane;
outer membrane;
intermembrane space;
matrix;
ribosomes;
DNA;

a.

cristae provide surface area for oxidative phosphorylation;
inner membrane contains electron transport chains/ATP synthase (which carry out oxidative phosphorylation);
outer membrane separates the mitochondrion from the rest of the cell;
mitrochondrial DNA/ribosomes make (mitochondrial) proteins;
small volume intermembrane space allows for higher concentration of protons;
matrix has enzymes for the Krebs cycle;

b.

Examiners report

In question C2 (a) the drawing was very poor.

a.

(b) proved to be difficult for quite a large number.

b.

Syllabus sections

Additional higher level » Topic 8: Metabolism, cell respiration and photosynthesis » 8.2 Cell respiration
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