IB Biology HL D2.2.11 Hl External Factors Questions

Analyse how an external lactose signal changes repressor binding, promoter access and enzyme production in IB Biology HL D2.2.11.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Explain how lactose binding to a repressor prevents promoter blocking so RNA polymerase can transcribe the lactase gene.
  • Trace lactose presence or absence through repressor control, RNA-polymerase binding and production or inhibition of the encoded enzyme.

IB Biology HL D2.2.11 Hl External Factors Questions question 1

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The diagram shows a nucleosome from the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell.

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Explain the role of lactose in the expression of the gene for lactase production.

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