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January 2022

Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level

In Biology (WBI14) Paper 01
Energy, Environment, Microbiology
and Immunity
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General Marking Guidance

• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners

must mark the first candidate in exactly the same way as
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 Answer Mark

1(a)
The only correct answer is D.

A is incorrect because thick coat is anatomical, sitting on ice is behavioural and producing metabolic water is
physiological (1)
B is incorrect because thick coat is anatomical, sitting on ice is behavioural and producing metabolic water is
physiological
C is incorrect because thick coat is anatomical, sitting on ice is behavioural and producing metabolic water is
physiological

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1(b)
The only correct answer is C.

A is incorrect because its niche is its role not something it can produce
B is incorrect because its niche is its role not its habitat (1)
D is incorrect because its niche is its role not its structure
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1(c) An explanation that includes the following points:

• because there is a lack of (fresh) water (1) ACCEPT (fresh) water is frozen
cannot consume the snow / ice
(2)
• because the sea water is salty (1)

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1(d) An explanation that includes the following points: IGNORE refs to mutations
increasing diversity

• (genetic diversity) decreases

• because the gene flow reduced (1) ACCEPT description e.g. fewer
allele combinations passed on (3)
• as a result of inbreeding (1)
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2(a)(i) An answer that includes the following points:

• a line that roughly follows the contours of the

absorption spectrum lines and does not drop to zero
(1) (2)

• {left hand peak (if one) / peak at about 460 (if two)} is
higher than a right hand {peak / peaks} (1)

IGNORE extrapolation back to y axis but if it hits

zero then this would negate mp 1
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2(a)(ii)
• 1.2 / 1.23 / 1.24 / 1.25

(1)

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2(a)(iii) An explanation that includes the following points:

• so that light can be absorbed at {each / different} wavelength of IGNORE colours of light
light (1)
(2)
• so that the rate of photosynthesis will be maximised (1) ACCEPT faster / more

Answer Mark

2(b)(i)
The only correct answer is A

B is incorrect because the peptide bond forms between the amino group and the carboxyl group
C is incorrect because its a peptide bond that forms (1)
D is incorrect because it’s a peptide bond that forms between the amino group and the carboxyl group
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2(b)(ii) A description that includes the following points:

• use {GALP / glucose} (to incorporate into amino acids) (1) DO NOT ACCEPT wrong sugars

• use nitrates (taken up from the soil) (1) ACCEPT nitrogen from nitrates (2)
IGNORE nitrogen / sulphates
DO NOT ACCEPT wrong ions e.g.
magnesium ions
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3(a) An explanation that includes the following points:

• because it {destroys / weakens} the immune system (1) ACCEPT immunity

• by {destroying / decreasing the number of} T helper cells (1) ACCEPT CD4 cells

• so {B cells / T killer cells} cannot be activated (1) ACCEPT {humoral / cell-mediated}

immunity cannot be initiated

• credit a consequence of this (1) e.g fewer antibodies produced (by

plasma cells), less opsonisation,
fewer infected host cells destroyed
IGNORE phagocytosis unless
description of opsonisation
DO NOT ACCEPT viruses killed
(4)
NB max 3 marks if no context
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3(b)(i) An explanation that includes the following points:

• because if reverse transcriptase is inhibited, a DNA copy of the ACCEPT (viral) DNA cannot be
(viral) RNA cannot be made (1) made
(viral) RNA cannot be
transcribed into DNA
DO NOT ACCEPT RNA cannot be
made into DNA
(2)
• because if integrase is inhibited, this DNA cannot be incorporated ACCEPT provirus cannot be
into the host cell DNA (1) formed

NB both reasons given but not

linked to each enzyme = 1 mark
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3(b)(ii) An answer that includes the following points:

• to increase the likelihood of the drugs {being effective / ACCEPT a description of how this
destroying the virus} (1) could happen e.g.targetting
another site (on the virus) (2)
DO NOT ACCEPT kill the virus

• credit an example of why they may not be effective on their own e.g. one type of inhibitor may not
(1) penetrate all the cells
virus may have mutated and
become resistant
other drugs might prevent the
attachment of HIV to {host cells / T
helper cells / CD4}
• maybe used to treat other (viral) infections (1)
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3(b)(iii) An answer that includes the following points:

• because the drug treatment does not completely remove the

virus (1)

• therefore {viral replication can occur / activation of provirus} (1) ACCEPT enter the lytic cycle (2)
DO NOT ACCEPT if linked to
incorporation of DNA into host DNA
• new viral particles burst out of {host / T helper} cells (1)

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4(a)
The only correct answer is D.

B is incorrect because all three statements are true

C is incorrect because all three statements are true (1)
D is incorrect because all three statements are true
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4(b) An explanation that includes the following points:

• attaches to the {maltoporin / E. coli / bacteria} (1) IGNORE host cell

• so that the {DNA / genetic material / core} can penetrate into the DO NOT ACCEPT RNA (2)
(bacterial) cell (1) IGNORE ref to virus entering cell

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4(c)(i)
• to respire / to make ATP / as an energy source (1) ACCEPT regulation of gene
expression (1)
formation of peptidoglycan
DO NOT ACCEPT to make energy

NB there may be other correct

answers that will need checking
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4(c)(ii) Points relating to the bacterial cell: Level 1:

• mutation in the {lamß gene / gene coding for maltoprotein} 1 mark = 1 relevant comment made
• changing the structure of the maltoprotein
• so that the J protein can no longer {bind / bind as well} 2 marks = 3 points made
(6)
• mutation resulting in the production of a (new) enzyme Level 2:
• that can cleave the J protein off the maltoprotein
3 marks = 4 points made that include
• preventing E. coli from being {infected / destroyed} both virus and bacteria
• bacteria that survive will divide (asexually)
• forming a clone of resistant bacteria 4 marks = 5 points made that include
• presence of virus acting as a selection pressure both virus and bacteria

• but the maltoprotein would need to remain functional Level 3:

• otherwise no sugars for respiration
5 marks = 6 points made that include
Points relating to the λ phage: both virus and bacteria

• without being able to attach to the bacteria, the virus will not persist 6 marks = 6 points which include
• as it needs a host cell to replicate Either
• being able to bind is the selection pressure the need for the maltoprotein to remain
functional
• mutation in the viral DNA coding for the J protein Or
• that would result in a J protein capable of binding to the altered how mutations are passed on to next
maltoprotein generation of viruses and bacteria
• that would result in a J protein that could bind more strongly to the
maltoprotein NB limited to max 3 marks if no reference
• that would result in binding to another attachment site made to either J protein or maltoproteins
• viruses that can bind will result in production of viruses that can also
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• as their genetic material will be cloned inside the host cell

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5(a) An answer that includes two of the following points: DO NOT PIECE TOGETHER

• nuclear DNA is linear and mtDNA is circular (1) IGNORE straight / strands
double helix
(2)
• nuclear DNA has unbound {phosphate group / sugar} whereas
mtDNA does not (1)

• mtDNA has (far)fewer {phosphodiester bonds / base pairs} (1) IGNORE shorter / smaller

ACCEPT other structural difference e.g.

nuclear DNA organised around histones
whereas mtDNA {is not / organised into
nucleoids}
nuclear DNA has 3’ and 5’ ends but
mtDNA does not
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5(b)(i) Any two from NB Three correct = 2 marks, one or
two correct = 1 mark
• (DNA) primers (1)

• (DNA) (mono)nucleotides (1) ACCEPT all 4 listed

IGNORE bases (2)
DO NOT ACCEPT RNA nucleotides

• {taq / DNA} polymerase (1) ACCEPT taq enzyme

DO NOT ACCEPT RNA polymerase

• buffer (1)

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5(b)(ii)
• length of time calculated for the 35 cycles (1) 4950 (seconds) / 82.5 (minutes) / 1.375
(hours)
(2)

• 1.38 (hours) (1) ecf if a given value in {seconds /

minutes} is correctly converted into
hours with 2 dps

Bald answer of 1.38 = 2 marks

Bald answer of 4950 (seconds) / 82.5
(minutes) / 1.375 (hours) = 1 mark
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5(b)(iii) An explanation that includes the following points:

• {(high) temperature / 94°C} to {break the H bonds (between the

strands) / separate the strands} (1)

• {temperature lowered / 54°C} so that primers can attach (1)

• {temperature raised (slightly) / 72°C} new (mono)nucleotides can ACCEPT temperature lowered if no (3)
{align / join} to bases (to form two molecules) (1) mention of primers
ACCEPT appropriate temperature
for (DNA) polymerase
IGNORE bases / strands

• {35 / many} cycles so that {several molecules / enough DNA} is IGNORE strands
made (1)
NB Max 2 marks if no ref to
change or quoted temperature
from our diagram, provided the
steps are in the correct order
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5(c) An explanation that includes the following points:

• by DNA profiling (1) ACCEPT (gel) electrophoresis /

description of the process
DNA fingerprint
• so that banding patterns (in each crow can be produce) and
compared (1)
(3)
• the more similar the profiles the more closely-related the crows IGNORE common ancestor
(1)

OR

• by DNA profiling (1) ACCEPT bioinformatics

• so that base sequences (in each crow can be determined) and

compared (1)

• the more similar the (base) sequences the more closely-related

the crows (1)
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6(a)(i)
The only correct answer is B.

A is incorrect because P is a ribosome

C is incorrect because R is a thylakoid (1)
D is incorrect because S is a starch grain

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6(a)(ii)
The only correct answer is C.

A is incorrect because starch is stored in S

B is incorrect because starch is stored in S (1)
D is incorrect because starch is stored in S

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6(a)(iii)
The only correct answer is B.

A is incorrect because
C is incorrect because (1)
D is incorrect because
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6(a)(iv)
The only correct answer is A.

B is incorrect because P is 0.02µm, R is 0.435 µm and S is 1 to 35 µm

C is incorrect because P is 0.02µm, R is 0.435 µm and S is 1 to 35 µm (1)
D is incorrect because P is 0.02µm, R is 0.435 µm and S is 1 to 35 µm

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6(b)(i)
The only correct answer is C.

A is incorrect because CO2 is used

B is incorrect because CO2 is used (1)
D is incorrect because area is mm-2 and time is hr-1
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6(b)(ii) An answer that includes the following points: DO NOT PIECE TOGETHER

Similarities:

• both have a rise and fall (in rate of photosynthesis with an

increase in temperature) (1)

• both have the same rate of photosynthesis at 16.5°C (1) ACCEPT 16.4°C

Differences:

• Spartina has {an optimum temperature of / highest rate at} 35°C ACCEPT values between 34 and 36,
whereas Leucopoa has {an optimum temperature of / highest rate 21 and 24
at} 23°C (1) a stated value difference (3)
provided it can be obtained from
these values

• Leucopoa has a higher rate below 16.5°C and Spartina has a ACCEPT converse
higher rate above 16.5°C (1)
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6(b)(iii) A description that includes the following points:

• read off the rate of photosynthesis at two temperatures 10°C ACCEPT two stated temperatures e.g.
apart (1) 10°C and 20°C
values for two rates at
appropriate temperatures quoted
{calculate / get} rate (2)

• divide the rate for the higher temperature by that for the ACCEPT from an equation if t and
lower temperature (1) t+10 have been described

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6(b)(iv) An explanation that includes the following points:

• Wheatland (1)

• because Wheatland has the higher temperatures (throughout

the whole year) (1)
(3)
• therefore enzymes will be more active (at these higher ACCEPT from a description
temperatures) (1) appropriate named enzyme
e.g. RUBISCO
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7(a)(i)
• {the number of / all} humans in the world (1) ACCEPT amount (1)
people / Homo sapiens
Earth / this planet / globally

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7(a)(ii)
• producing enough food / producing food without damaging ACCEPT without running out (1)
the environment (1) minimises carbon footprint
so food can be made in the future
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7(b)(i) An explanation that includes the following points:

• reason for release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere by e.g. burning of forests, burning of
land clearance (1) (fossil) fuels by vehicles,
decomposition of dead remains by
bacteria
(3)
• reason for release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere by e.g. burning of (fossil) fuels by
farming (1) {tractors, transport of food products,
factories}
IGNORE by respiration

• reason for less carbon dioxide being removed from the e.g. trees absorbed more carbon
atmosphere (1) dioxide than crops, animals do not
remove carbon dioxide from the
atmosphere

• reason for release of methane into the atmosphere (1) e.g. paddy fields, cattle,
decomposition of dead remains by
bacteria

• credit details of how green house gases cause global warming e.g. trap heat energy
(1)
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7(b)(ii) e.g. of calculation

• 71% of 149 million calculated (1) 105 790 000

• farmed area calculated (1) (105 790 000 ÷ 2 =) 52 895 000

• 5.29 × 107 / 5.3 × 107 (km2) (1) ecf incorrect answer or 105 790 000 (3)
expressed in standard form to 1 or 2
dps correctly

Bald answer of 5.29 × 107 / 5.3 × 107

(km2) = 3 marks

Bald answer of 52 895 000 or incorrect

standard form for this value = 2 marks
Bald answer of 1.06 × 108 = 2 marks

Bald answer of 105 790 000 = 1 mark

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7(b)(iii)

• values in range of 1 : 0.06 to 1 : 0.1 (with a max of 2 decimal ACCEPT ratio expressed either way (1)
places) or 1 : 11 to 1 : 15 (1) around
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*7(c) • recycling of plant material (D) Level 1:
• to add nutrients to ground
• so that artificial fertiliser use is reduced 1 mark = one aspect described
• which will cause less harm to the environment
• genetic engineering to produce more {insect / drought} resistant crops (D) 2 marks = one aspect described with a
• to grow higher yield crops simple explanation
• so that more food is produced from the land
• and fewer habitats have to be destroyed Level 2:

• reduce air miles to transport food (D) 3 marks = one aspect described with
• use biofuels to fuel machinery used in farming (D) an extended explanation
• use waste crop materials to make biofuels (D) OR
• so that less carbon dioxide is released into the air two aspects described each
• raise fewer animals and grow more crops (D) with a simple explanation
• because animals release carbon dioxide into atmosphere
• which contribute to greenhouse effect 4 marks = two aspects described each
• plants absorb more carbon dioxide from atmosphere with an extended explanation
OR
• use solar / wind power for energy need in farming (D)
three aspects described each with a
• as these are sustainable
simple explanation
• and do not produce carbon dioxide
• encourage population to eat more plant-based foods (D) Level 3:
• as more mass of food can be produced from the land
• because fewer trophic levels therefore less energy lost from the food chain 5 marks = three aspects described, all
• credit examples given from the diagram with extended explanation (6)
• reduce the quantity of plastic in packaging of food (D)
• because it is not biodegradable 6 marks = three aspects described, all
• because it can harm animals with extended explanation that
includes energy loss from a food chain
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8(a)(i) An explanation that includes the following points:

• explanation of why another method is not accurate (1) e.g. drop in body temperature is
dependent on ambient temperature
(2)
e.g. knowing life cycles and timings
• explanation of why entomology is accurate (1) insects {colonise dead body in
specific order / show succession}

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8(a)(ii) An explanation that includes the following points:

• some {insects /species} only found in certain habitats (1)

• therefore if non-native species found on the body, it has been

moved (1) (2)

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8(b)(i) An answer that includes the following points:
(1)
• to prevent animals from {eating / moving} it (1) ACCEPT scavengers / carnivores
appropriate named animal
e.g. vulture, wolf
IGNORE predators
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8(b)(ii) e.g. of calculation

• values read from the graph at 5 and 15 days / a value divided 21 to 22 and 3 / in the range of 0.075 to (2)
by 240 (1) 0.079166

• 0.08 (1)
Bald answer of 0.08 = 2 marks

Bald answer between 0.075 and 0.079167

rounded up to more than 2 dps = 1 mark
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8(b)(iii) An explanation that includes four of the following points:

• {very little / no} change at start because {body not ACCEPT very few microorganisms present
colonised by insects / only insect eggs present} (1) decomposition has not started

• {small decrease at /end of bloated stage / 3.5 days} due to ACCEPT decomposition by microorganisms
wild animals eating flesh (1) small volume of gas released
some insects have started to eat
loss of water

• {large decrease in mass / at beginning of active stage / 5

days} as holes in flesh allow gases to escape (1)

• {decrease in mass / during active and advanced stages} as

insects eat the flesh (1)

• some mass remains because bones cannot be {eaten / ACCEPT mass remains constant because
digested} (1) bones remain
remains cannot be digested
(4)
NB If no marks are awarded allow 1 mark
for a description of decomposition
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8(b)(iv)
• to identify the species (that laid the eggs) / to determine time until (1)
hatching to find out when they were laid (1)

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8(b)(v) An explanation that includes the following points:

• succession means that the species of insects (found on the

decomposing mammal) will {change with time / change with
stage (of decomposition) / appear in a specific sequence} (1)

• Lucilia appears on the body first (1) ACCEPT pioneer species

(3)
• then {Cochliomyia / Chrysomya} appear on the body and Lucilia
{numbers decrease / is out competed} (1)

• then Ophyra arrives and {Cochliomyia / Chrysomya} {decrease in

number / are out competed} (1)
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