DP Biology (first assessment 2025)
Question 22M.2.SL.TZ1.4c
Date | May 2022 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 2] | Reference code | 22M.2.SL.TZ1.4c |
Level | SL | Paper | 2 | Time zone | TZ1 |
Command term | Outline | Question number | c | Adapted from | N/A |
c.
[Maximum mark: 2]
22M.2.SL.TZ1.4c
(c)
Outline the role of tRNA in hemoglobin synthesis.
[2]
Markscheme
- decoding/translation (of the genetic code/RNA base sequence);
- carries/brings one amino acid/a specific amino acid/the amino acid (corresponding to codon/anticodon);
- tRNA has an anticodon which pairs with mRNA/is complementary to a codon (on mRNA);
Examiners report
There were varied answers to this question. The best made it clear that a tRNA molecule carries one specific amino acid corresponding to its anticodon and to the codon on mRNA to which it binds during translation.
