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Biology Advanced UNIT 6: Practical Biology and Investigative Skills 2024 Exams

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Biology Advanced UNIT 6: Practical Biology

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1 The photograph shows parts of Tussilago farfara. This is a native species of plant that grows in North Africa and Central Asia. © Zoonar GmbH / Alamy Stock Photo This plant can be used as a medicine. (a) Describe how the antibacterial activity of different parts of this plant could be compa...

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Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level
Tuesday 23 January 2024
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Biology  

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UNIT 6: Practical Biology and Investigative Skills

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1 The photograph shows parts of Tussilago farfara. This is a native species of plant that

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grows in North Africa and Central Asia.

© Zoonar GmbH / Alamy Stock Photo

This plant can be used as a medicine.
(a) Describe how the antibacterial activity of different parts of this plant could
be compared.
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(b) Scientists have isolated antibacterial compounds from plants such as
Tussilago farfara.
(i) State what is meant by the terms bacteriostatic and bactericidal antibiotics.
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(ii) Explain how the code of practice for prescribing antibiotics helps to
control infections.
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