2007-CE

BIO
PAPER 2
Mock Examination 2007

BIOLOGY PAPER 2

1hour
(11:00 – 12:00)

1. Answer ALL questions in a separate multiple-choice answer sheet.

2. Note that you may only mark ONE answer to each question. Two or
more answers will score NO MARKS.

3. All questions carry equal marks. No marks will be deduced for wrong
answers.

本試卷只包括以下課題的題目
Cell activities and organization
Diversity of organisms
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Nutrition and gas exchange in plants
Water relation in plants
The ecosystem
Man and the environment
Food and humans
Nutrition in humans
Gas exchange in humans

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There are 36 questions in Section A and 24 questions in Section B.
The diagrams in this paper are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.

Section A

1. Respiration takes place in

(1) enamel of tooth
(2) companion cells of phloem
(3) xylem vessels
(4) hair of human

A. (1) and (2) only B. (2) only

C. (1) and (3) only D. (2) and (4) only

Directions: Questions 2 and 3 refer to the table below which shows some of the dietary
requirements per day of a normal adult man and five other persons.

Normal adult 1 2 3 4 5
man
Energy
13000 4500 9500 11500 18000 20000
requirements (kJ)
Protein (g) 90 38 70 102 120 125
Iron (mg) 28 16 28 35 28 28
Calcium (g) 0.5 0.9 0.5 1.2 0.5 0.5
Vitamin D (μg) 2.5 5.5 2.5 10 2.5 2.5

2. Which column represents the dietary requirements of a pregnant woman?

A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

3. If a person consumed diet 5, which of the following jobs did he have?

A. a taxi driver B. a clerk in an office
C. a construction worker D. a doctor

4. Which of the following are required in the diet for the healthy growth of bones and teeth?
A. phosphate, sulphate and calcium B. phosphate, sulphate and sodium
C. phosphate, calcium and vitamin D D. sulphate, calcium and vitamin D

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5. Which of the plant food below is the best for a vegetarian?
A. soya bean B. bean C. maize D. cabbage

Directions: Questions 6 and 7 refer to the diagram below which shows an experiment for
comparing the concentration of a chemical on fresh and boiled lemon juice.
Two drops of fresh lemon
juice and boiled lemon juice
were added respectively.

The results of the experiment are shown below.

6. Which of the following is the correct explanation for the appearance of clear zones around the
wells?
A. Bacteria were killed by the acidic lemon juice.
B. The agar was digested by the acid in the lemon juice.
C. The vitamin C diffused into the agar and decolourised the DCPIP.
D. The vitamin C was destroyed by boiling.

7. Which of the following are the explanations for the difference in the size of the clear zones?
(1) The enzymes in the lemon juice was denatured by boiling.
(2) The vitamin C was destroyed by boiling.
(3) Higher concentration of vitamin C diffused more rapidly into the agar.
(4) The enzymes in the lemon juice digest the agar.

A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (4) only

C. (2) and (3) only D. (2) and (4) only

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Directions: Questions 8 to 9 refer to the table below which shows the amount of carbohydrate,
fat and protein in some foods. The weight of each food for analysis is 60g.

8. Name X, Y and Z in the key.

X Y Z
A. carbohydrate fat protein
B. carbohydrate protein fat
C. protein carbohydrate fat
D. fat protein carbohydrate

9. What is/are the major food substance(s) which make(s) up the rest of the 60g of food?
A. vitamins B. fibre C. minerals D. water

10. Which of the following functions about the hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice are correct?
(1) inactivating the salivary amylase
(2) killing all the bacteria in the food
(3) containing enzymes for digestion of proteins
(4) providing an optimum pH for enzyme activities

A. (1) and (3) only B. (1) and (4) only

C. (1), (3) and (4) only D. (2) and (4) only

11. Which of the following are metabolic wastes excreted by the human body?
(1) carbon dioxide
(2) urea
(3) faeces

A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

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Directions: Questions 12 to 14 refer to the diagram below which shows a mammalian tooth.

12. The hardest part of the tooth is

A. 1. B. 2. C. 3. D. 5.

13. Which of the following structures contain living cells?

A. 1 and 3 only B. 3 and 5 only
C. 3 and 4 only D. 2, 3 and 5 only

14. Which of the following sets shows the correct number for the structures?
dentine cement pulp cavity enamel gum
A. 1 5 3 2 4
B. 2 5 3 1 4
C. 1 2 4 5 3
D. 2 5 4 5 3

15. Which of the following tube-like structures transport inhaled air to the lungs? (The diagrams
are not drawn to the correct scale)
A. B. C. D.

cilia muscle muscle

16. Mucus in the respiratory tract helps to

(1) trap the dust particles in the air.
(2) moisten the air.
(3) warm the air up.

A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

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Directions: Questions 17 to 18 refer to the human digestive system and other structures as
shown in the diagram below:

17. Which of the following is/are lined with mucus?

A. 3 only B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

18. The digestion of protein start at

A. Area 2 B. Area 3 C. Area 4 D. Area 5

19. Which of the following pairs comparing inhaled and exhaled air is correct?
Inhaled air Exhaled air
A. 21% oxygen 16% oxygen
B. 4% carbon dioxide 0.03% carbon dioxide
C. saturated with water vapour variable amount of water vapour
D. about 37ºC variable temperature

20. A pyramid of numbers of organisms in a habitat is shown below.

This pyramid of numbers can be observed in:

A. microscopic algae Æ shrimps Æ fish
B. grasses Æ horses Æ human
C. trees Æ caterpillars Æ birds
D. trees Æ birds Æ parasites in birds

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21. Photosynthesis is a process occurring in green plants. The equation of photosynthesis is
light
water + carbon dioxide carbohydrates + oxygen
chlorophyll

What role(s) does water play in the above process?

(1) as a medium of transport
(2) as a reactant
(3) as a cooling agent
(4) as a reaction medium

A. (2) only B. (1) and (2) only

C. (2) and (3) only D. (2) and (4) only

22. The photo below shows a marine organism:

The following key is used to identify the above animal:

(1) Animal without backbone………….……….P
Animal with backbone……………….……..(2)
(2) Homoiotherms………………..….………....Q
Poikilotherms………….…….……….……..(3)
(3) Animal with lungs for breathing.……….…..R
Animal with gills for breathing ..……….…..S

Which letter represents the animal shown?

A. P B. Q C. R D. S

23. Exhaust fumes from cars are dangerous to us because they contain
(1) carbon monoxide
(2) mercury compounds
(3) nitrogen dioxide

A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

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Directions: Questions 24 to 25 refer to the diagram below which shows an experiment on
photosynthesis using a destarched plant. The plant is then exposed to sunlight for
four hours before having its leaves tested for starch.

24. Chemical X is
A. alkaline pyrogallol solution. B. calcium chloride solution.
C. sodium hydrogen carbonate solution. D. potassium hydroxide solution.

25. Which of the following leaves would be completely brown after testing for starch?
A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 2 and 4 only D. 3 and 4 only

26. The leaves of this plant are variegated as shown in the following diagram, what will be the
result of leaf 1 after testing for starch?

27. In the alimentary canal, most water is absorbed in the

A. oesophagus. B. stomach. C. small intestine. D. colon.

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28. Which of the following plants can only survive in a moist and shady environment?

A. W B. X C. Y D. Z

29. Which of the following match-up is INCORRECT?

Group Examples
A. invertebrate grasshopper and jellyfish
B. birds penguin and pigeon
C. mammals dolphin and bat
D. reptiles toad and lizard

30. Which of the following is NOT an important feature of a root hair cell for the uptake of water
into the plant?
A. large surface area B. a lot of mitochondria
C. thin cell wall D. presence of cuticle

31. Which of the following is not considered as a type of pollution?

A. releasing exhaust gas from motor cars
B. setting the TV to a high volume at midnight.
C. clearing woodland for building housing estates.
D. dumping rubbish into the harbour.

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32. The following set-up is used to compare the exhaled and inhaled air :

When exhaling air through M, which of the following is correct?

Colour of indicator
Clip X Clip Y Tube 1 Tube 2
A. open closed yellow red
B. closed open yellow red
C. open closed red yellow
D. closed open red yellow

Directions: Questions 33 to 34 refer to the graph below, which shows the rate of oxygen uptake
of a plant in 24 hours.

33. Which of the following correctly describes the plant at 1200 hour?
A. It carried out photosynthesis at the maximum rate.
B. It carried out respiration at the maximum rate.
C. It carried out photosynthesis, but not respiration.
D. It carried out respiration at the minimum rate.

34. Based on the graph, we may conclude that at 1800 hour the rate of photosynthesis was 3 units.
What assumption has to be made in order to arrive at this conclusion?
A. The rate of respiration of the plant was equal to the rate of photosynthesis at 1800 hour.
B. The rate of respiration of the plant was constant throughout the 24-hour period.
C. The rate of photosynthesis of the plant was constant throughout the daytime.
D. The plant did not carry out photosynthesis at 1800 hour.

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35. The photograph below shows some egrets standing on the back of buffaloes:

The egrets feed on insects in the grass, which the buffaloes disturb as they move around in the
grass. The association between the egret and the buffalo is an example of
A. predation. B. parasitism.
C. competition. D. commensalism.

36. The photomicrograph below shows part of a human organ:

The features of structure X are adapted to

A. absorb digested food in the alimentary canal.
B absorb water from soil.
C. facilitate the peristalsis along the oesophagus.
D. absorb the light for photosynthesis.

Section B

37. Which of the following contains the lowest concentration of urea?

A. renal vein B. renal artery C. hepatic artery D. hepatic vein

38. Which of the following substances enters the lacteal of the villi?
A. glycerol B. amino acids C. proteins D. fat droplets

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39. The diagram below shows the human alimentary canal.

Digestion of carbohydrates takes place at parts

A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only D. 2, 3 and 4 only

40. A small organism which obtains nourishment from and harms another larger living organism
is named as
A. a parasite. B. an autotroph. C. a commensal. D. a saprophyte.

Directions: Questions 41 to 42 refer to the food web below:

41. Which are secondary consumers?

A. insect larvae, protozoa and tadpoles B. tadpoles and water fleas
C. tadpoles, fish and water fleas D. insect larvae, protozoa and water flea

42. Which of the following can be used to describe the diet of the tadpoles?
A. herbivorous B. carnivorous C. omnivorous D. saprophytic

43. What is the significance of anaerobic respiration in the skeletal muscle?

A. It produces a large amount of lactic acid.
B. It generates energy for muscular contraction in the absence of oxygen.
C. It provides additional energy for muscular contraction during vigorous activity.
D. It ensures that the muscle would not use up all the oxygen in the blood.

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Directions: Questions 44 to 45 refer to the diagram below which shows a simplified nitrogen
cycle.

44. Which process in the diagram depends largely on mutualism?

A. I B. II C. III D. V

45. Which processes in the diagram require the participation of bacteria?

A. I, II, III and IV only B. II, III, IV and V only
C. I, II, III and V only D. I, II, III, IV and V

Directions: Questions 46 to 48 refer to the graph below, which shows the rates of transpiration
and water absorption of a plant for a period of 24 hours.

46. The change in transpiration rate of the plant from 0800 to 1400 hour was most likely caused
by an increasd in
A. air temperature. B. air movement.
C. the rate of water absorption of the plant. D. the rate of photosynthesis of the plant.

47. The rate of water loss from the plant was higher than its rate of water uptake at
A. 0800 hour. B. 1200 hour. C. 1600 hour. D. 2400 hour.

48. Area B was found to be greater than area A. A probable reason for this is that
A. the respiration rate of the plant was higher than its photosynthesis rate.
B. the relative humidity of air was high.
C. the plant could absorb moisture from the air.
D. new cells were formed by the plant during plant growth.

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49. Which of the following reactions occur in the skeletal muscle when a person is performing
vigorous exercise?
(1) glucose Æ lactic acid
(2) glucose Æ carbon dioxide
(3) glucose + oxygen Æ carbon dioxide + water

A. (1) only B. (3) only C. (1) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

50. The table below shows the body mass of four mammals and their rate of oxygen consumption
per unit body mass:
Mammal Body mass (g) Rate of oxygen consumption per unit body mass (mm3h-1g-1)
Mouse 30 1 600
Rabbit 2000 450
Man 70000 100
Elephant 3 800000 65

What conclusion can be made from the above information?

A. Smaller mammals have a higher metabolic rate.
B. Smaller mammals have a higher heart rate.
C. Smaller mammals have a higher body temperature.
D. Smaller mammals consume more food for respiration.

Directions: Questions 51 to 52 refer to the diagram below which shows the cycling of carbon in
nature.

51. Which of the following is best to be put in box M to complete the diagram?
A. carbon dioxide produced by respiration of animals
B. carbon dioxide produced by burning
C. carbon dioxide required by plants for photosynthesis
D. carbon dioxide in atmosphere

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52. The processes involved in 1 and 2 are respectively
A. photosynthesis and combustion. B. photosynthesis and respiration.
C. respiration and photosynthesis. D. putrefaction and combustion.

53. The supporting tissues, xylem, are located along the periphery of the stem. This is to provide
A. more space for growth in diameter.
B. better protection.
C. better strength against the bending force created by wind and passing animals.
D. better transport of water along the stem.

Directions: Questions 54 to 56 refer to the diagrams below, which show the transverse section of
the stem of a young herbaceous plant and three types of cells found in it:

54. Which of the following correctly lists the location of the three types of cells in the stem?
Cell type 1 Cell type 2 Cell type 3
A. R P Q
B. S P Q
C. R Q P
D. S Q P

55. Which of the following comparisons between cell types 2 and 3 is incorrect?
Cell type 2 Cell type 3
A. direction of transport is downwards direction of transport is upwards
B. dead cells living cells
C. without end walls with end walls
D. for transporting inorganic minerals for transporting organic substances

56. On a hot dry day, the young plant wilted and its stem bent. This is due to the loss of water
from
A. P B. Q C. R D. S

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57. Which of the following is/are true for alveolus?
(1) thick wall
(2) well-supplied with blood capillaries
(3) large surface area

A. (1) only B. (2) and (3) only

C. (1), (2) and (3) D. None of the above

58. A person may die of breathing in carbon monoxide because

A. carbon monoxide destroys haemoglobin.
B. carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin to form oxyhaemoglobin.
C. carbon monoxide prevents oxyhaemoglobin from releasing oxygen.
D. carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin to prevent the formation of
oxyhaemoglobin.

59. In which of the following regions of the respiratory system can cilia be found?
(1) trachea
(2) bronchus
(3) nasal cavity

A. (1) only B. (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

60. The diagram below which shows a weight potometer.

Initial weight of the potometer including plant = 350g

Final weight of the potometer including plant = 320g
Initial reading of the graduated glass tube = 20cm3
Final reading of the graduated glass tube = 14.5cm3
Density of water = 1g cm-3
Duration of the experiment = 1 hour

The rate of transpiration of the leafy shoot was

A. 3g/hour. B. 30g/hour. C. 0.65g/hour. D. 6.5g/hour.

END OF PAPER

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ANSWER
1. B 11. A 21. D 31. C 41. C 51. D
2. B 12. A 22. D 32. A 42. C 52. B
3. C 13. C 23. B 33. A 43. C 53. C
4. C 14. B 24. D 34. B 44. B 54. C
5. A 15. A 25. C 35. D 45. A 55. A
6. C 16. A 26. B 36. A 46. A 56. C
7. C 17. D 27. C 37. A 47. B 57. B
8. B 18. B 28. D 38. D 48. D 58. D
9. D 19. A 29. D 39. B 49. C 59. D
10. B 20. D 30. D 40. A 50. A 60. B

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