Biology 9700 · 2 Biological molecules
2.1 Testing for biological molecules
Perform and interpret qualitative and semi-quantitative tests for reducing and non-reducing sugars, starch, lipids, and proteins.
- Questions
- 145
- Years
- 2003–2026
- Multiple choice
- 87
- Written answer
- 58
- Average marks
- 8.3
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- Paper 1variants 01, 11, 12, 13, 1487
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- Paper 2variants 21, 22, 235
- Paper 5variants 05, 51, 52, 535
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