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CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
INSTITIÚID TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA CHORCAÍ
Semester 1 Examinations 2011/
Module Title: Applied Biology of the Cell (Repeat)
Module Code: BIOL
School: Manufacturing, Biomedical & Facilities Engineering
Programme Title: BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering BEng in Biomedical Engineering Higher Certificate in Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
Programme Code: EBIOM_8_Y EBIME_7_Y EBIME_6_Y
External Examiner(s): Dr Don Faller Internal Examiner(s): Catherine Dawson
Instructions: Answer 3 QUESTIONS from Section A and 1 QUESTION from Section B
Duration: 2 hours
Sitting: Autumn 2012
Requirements for this examination:
Note to Candidates: Please check the Programme Title and the Module Title to ensure that you have received the correct examination paper. If in doubt please contact an Invigilator.
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Section A – Answer 3 of the following 4 questions
Q1. Using a labelled diagram outline the structure of the plasma membrane. What are the main components of a phospholipid? Which components of the membrane affect its fluidity? What role do the protein components of the membrane play in its function?
Q2. Draw a diagram showing the structure of an amino acid and a second showing how a peptide bond is formed. In describing protein structure it is usual to describe four separate levels of organisation. Briefly describe the different levels of protein conformation that arise when amino acids are joined together. Use may use diagrams to support your answer.
Q3. Using diagrams outline the main stages of mitosis and briefly describe each. List the main differences between mitosis and meiosis?
Q4. Compare and contrast silent mutations, missense mutations, and nonsense mutations. What are the effects of each on protein function? What are the principle causes of mutations?
Section B – Answer 1 of the following questions
Q5. Muscle is one of the four different types of tissue found in the body. Name the three other types of tissue found in the body. How is muscle tissue classified? Name the different classes of muscle tissue and give a location for each within the body. Describe the main structural, and functional differences between the different types of muscle.
Q6. Write a note on the role of two of the following: a. Enzymes b. Nucleus c. Carbohydrates
