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A Levels Biology (9700)•9700/12/O/N/23
Question 37 from 9700/12/O/N/23

Explanation

Interpreting molecule Y's biological role from experimental data

Steps:

  • Analyze inhibition: Molecule Y stops organism X growth, confirming antibiotic function (✓).
  • Evaluate origin: Results show organism X produces Y without self-harm, so "cannot be of X" is invalid (X).
  • Assess synthesis: Y is a protein, translated from mRNA derived from DNA, applicable to human cells (✓).
  • Match symbols: Only B correctly assigns ✓, X, ✓ to the statements.

Why B is correct:

  • B aligns with central dogma of molecular biology: Proteins like Y are synthesized via DNA transcription to RNA and translation in eukaryotes including humans.

Why the others are wrong:

  • A incorrectly marks second statement as ✗, ignoring X's production of Y.
  • C wrongly denies antibiotic function and human synthesis.
  • D mislabels antibiotic role and X origin.

Final answer: B

Topic: Antibiotics

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