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SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAAN ASSUNTA

PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2011

Tingkatan 5 BIOLOGY – PAPER 1 Masa : 1 jam 30 min

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This paper consists of 50 multiple choice questions. Answer ALL questions on the objective answer
sheet provided.
This paper consists of 10 printed pages.
Prepared by Norzamliana Binti Ahmad.

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1. Which of the following describes the term ‘hypothesis’ in a scientific investigation?
A. It is an essential step.
B. It is what we observe in an experiment.
C. It is proposed after carrying out an experiment.
D. It is the first suggested possible answer to a problem.

2. A student examines the epidermis of a leaf under the microscope. In order to observe more cells within
the field of view, he should …
A. increase the illumination of the slide.
B. stain the epidermis with iodine solution.

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 C. use an objective lens with a lower magnification.
D. reduce the distance between the slide and the objective lens.

3. Which of the following is matched correctly?

Organ System
A. Stomach Respiratory system
B. Pancreas Endocrine system
C. Skin Muscular system
D. Liver Excretory system

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4. Figure 1 shows an aquatic organism.

Carbon dioxide

Oxygen

Figure 1

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 Name the process involved in the exchange of gases as shown in Figure 1.
A. Diffusion C. Active transport
B. Osmosis D. Facilitated diffusion

5. Red blood cells that are placed in a hypertonic solution will undergo …
A. haemolysis C. crenation
B. plasmolysis D. deplasmolysis

6. A potato strip was put into a petri dish containing 30% sucrose solution. After an hour, it became limp
and soft. Which of the following explains the observation?

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 A. The potato strip lost water to the sucrose solution.
B. Part of the potato strip dissolved in the sucrose solution.
C. The potato strip absorbed water from the sucrose solution.
D. The cells of the potato strip were destroyed by the sucrose solution.

7. Figure 2 shows four plant cells that have been placed in solution P, Q, R and S respectively for 30
minutes.

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 Figure 2
Which of the following shows in ascending order, the concentration of the solutions compared with the
cell sap?

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

8. The continuous and controlled movement of substances across the plasma membrane is important to …
A. store toxic substances in the cell.
B. prevent water molecules from entering the cell.
C. maintain a suitable pH and ionic concentration inside the cell.
D. prevent the secretion of digestive enzymes and hormones.

9. Washing powder may contain an enzyme to remove blood stains. A suitable enzyme would be …
A. protease B. amylase C. lipase D. cellulase

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10. Which of the following carbohydrates are example of polysaccharide?
I. Glycogen III. Lactose
II. Cellulose IV. Starch
A. I and II B. II and III C. I, II and IV D. II, III and IV

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X
Amino acid + Amino acid dipeptide + water

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 What is process X?
A. Hydrolysis C. Excretion
B. Digestion D. Condensation
12. Which of the following best describes mitosis?
A. Process of cell division producing haploid daughter cells.
B. Process of cell division producing diploid daughter cells.
C. Process of cell division occurring in somatic cells only.
D. Process of cell division occurring in reproductive cells only.

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13. Each member of a pair of homologous chromosomes moves to the opposite poles of a dividing cell
during …
A. mitosis B. interphase C. meiosis I D. meiosis II
14. Figure 3 shows three structures of protein.

P Q R

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 Figure 3
What are structures P, Q and R?

P Q R
A. Primary Secondary Quaternary
B. Secondary Primary Quaternary
C. Quaternary Secondary Primary

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 D. Secondary Primary Tertiary

15. Figure 4 shows the action of an enzyme sucrase on sucrose.

X
Y

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 Figure 4

X and Y represent …
A. glucose and glucose B. glucose and maltose

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 C. glucose and fructose D. glucose and galactose

16. Figure 5 shows the process of synthesis and secretion of an enzyme in a cell.

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 enzyme

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 Figure 5
What will happen if organelle T is not present?
A. Energy cannot be generated. C. Protein synthesised cannot be modified.
B. Enzyme cannot be synthesised. D. Protein synthesised cannot be transported.

17. Figure 6 shows the phases of a cell cycle in an organism.

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 Figure 6
Which of the following is the sequence of the interphase stage?
A. G1  S  G2 C. G2  M  G1
B. S  G2  M D. M  G1  S

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18. Which of the following occur during prophase in mitosis?
I. The nucleolus re-forms.
II. The chromosomes start to uncoil.
III. The spindle fibres begin to form.
IV. The chromosomes condense and become tightly coiled.

A. I and II B. I and III C. II and IV D. III and IV

19. Figure 7 shows an event during meiosis.

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 Figure 7
Which of the following describes the event?
A. Spindle fibre breaks down.
B. Exchange of genetic material occurs.
C. Reformation of nuclear membrane.
D. Replication of chromosomes takes place.

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20. An organism that synthesises its own organic compounds from simple inorganic substances is known as
A. an autotroph B. a heterotroph C. saprophyte D. a parasite

21. Which of the following factors does NOT affect the daily energy requirement of a person?
A. Age B. Body weight C. Occupation D. Blood group

22. A person’s diet contains more protein than is needed for growth and repair. This will cause an increase in
the production of …
A. carbon dioxide C. sweat
B. nitrogen D. uric acid

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23. Figure 8 shows a class of food included in a balanced diet.

Figure 8
What is the function of the class of food shown?
A. Helps to control body temperature.
B. Helps in the normal functioning of the muscles and nerves.
C. Forms the main component of our blood and tissue fluid.
D. Helps in defecation.

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24. Below are four types of enzymes:
 Rennin
 Pepsin
 Trypsin
 Erepsin

Which nutrient can be hydrolysed by all the four types of enzymes?

A. Lipid C. Trace element
B. Carbohydrate D. Protein

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25. Figure 9 shows the human digestive system.

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 Figure 9
Which labelled part A, B, C or D helps to emulsify fat?

26. Figure 10 shows a chloroplast that contains chlorophyll.

Figure 10

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 Which of the following are TRUE of chlorophyll?
I. Converts light energy into chemical energy.
II. Present in all kinds of cell.
III. Traps sunlight.
IV. Not a pigment.

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

27. Which of the following is the product of aerobic and anaerobic respiration in muscles?

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 Anaerobic respiration Aerobic respiration
A. Lactic acid Ethanol
B. Carbon dioxide and water Ethanol
C. Lactic acid Carbon dioxide and water
D. Carbon dioxide Ethanol
28. Figure 11 shows a set of apparatus to investigate anaerobic respiration by yeast.

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 Figure 11
Substance Q is used to identify the gas released during the process. What is Q?
A. Calcium oxide C. Hydrogen oxide
B. Calcium carbonate D. Calcium hydroxide

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29. Figure 12 shows an alveolus and its surrounding blood capillary.

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Figure 12

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What is the concentration of oxygen at T, U and V?
T U V
A. Low High Low
B. High High Low
C. Low High High
D. High Low High

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30. Figure 13 shows the human respiratory system.

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 Figure 13
What happens to structure R during exhalation?
A. Contracts and becomes flatten. C. Relaxes and curves upwards.
B. Contracts and curves upwards. D. Relaxes and becomes flatten.
31. Name the interaction between fungus and dead plants in any ecosystem.
A. Saprophytism B. Competition C. Parasitism D. Prey-predator

32. Which of the following microorganisms are involved in the nitrogen cycle?
I. Nitrobacter sp. III. Rhizobium sp.
II. Nitrosomonas sp. IV. Trichonympha sp.

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

33. Figure 14 shows the type of roots of species T, U and V in a mangrove swamp.

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 Figure 14
Which of the following mangrove species are represented by T, U and V?
T U V
A. Rhizophora sp. Bruguiera sp. Avicennia sp.
B. Bruguiera sp. Rhizophora sp. Avicennia sp.
C. Rhizophora sp. Avicennia sp. Bruguiera sp.
D. Avicennia sp. Rhizophora sp. Bruguiera sp.

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34. Which of the following about aerobic and anaerobic respiration is INCORRECT?
A. Glucose is completely oxidized in aerobic respiration.
B. The amount of energy released in aerobic respiration is smaller than in aerobic respiration.
C. Anaerobic respiration can take place in plants and animal cells.
D. Aerobic respiration takes place in cytoplasm while anaerobic respiration takes place in mitochondria.

35. How many molecules of oxygen can one haemoglobin combine with?
A. One B. Two C. Four D. Eight

36. Figure 15 shows a type of blood circulatory system.

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 Figure 15
Which organism has the type of blood circulatory system shown in Figure 15?
A. Gold fish B. Cockroach C. Lizard D. Penguin

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37. Figure 16 shows a plant shoot left in eosin solution for several hours.

Figure 16

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 When a cross-section of the stem is viewed with a light microscope under low magnification, which of
the following can be observed?
A. The cortex will be stained red. C. The xylem will be stained red.
B. The vascular bundles will be stained red. D. The phloem will be stained red.

38. Which of the following is NOT a part of the appendicular skeleton of humans?
A. Sacrum B. Pelvic girdle C. Scapula D. Humerus

39. Figure 17 shows a typical cervical vertabrae.

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 Figure 17
Which labelled part A, B, C or D allows blood vessels to pass through?

40. Figure 18 shows the structure of a human arm with muscle X and Y.

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 Figure 18
Which of the following is TRUE when the arm is straightened?
Muscle X Muscle Y
A. Contracts Relaxes
B. Relaxes Contracts

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 C. Contracts Contracts
D. Relaxes Relaxes
41. Figure 19 shows a humerus, radius, ulna and the scapula.

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 Figure 19
Which labelled parts of the bones, U, V, W, X and Y form a hinge joint?
A. U and Y B. X and Y C. V and X D. V and W

42. How many thoracic vertebrae are there in the human skeleton?
A. 5 B. 7 C. 12 D. 33

43. Figure 20 shows the fins of a fish.

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Figure 20

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 Which fin A, B, C or D helps the fish to stay upright and stops it from rolling?

44. Figure 21 shows a non-woody plant.

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 Figure 21
What tissues support this plant?
A. aerenchyma tissue C. parenchyma tissue
B. meristematic tissue D. sclerenchyma tissue

45. Muscle cramp can be prevented by …

I. regular exercise.
II. warming up before performing vigorous activities.
III. doing stretching exercises before performing vigorous activities.
IV. making sure the body is adequately hydrated.

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 A. I, II and III C. II, III and IV
B. I, II, III and IV D. I, II and IV
46. Figure 22 shows the human brain.

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 Figure 22
What is the function of Q?
A. Controls balance of body. C. Controls rate of heart beat.
B. Controls thinking. D. Controls peristalsis movement.

47. Figure 23 shows the cross section of a spinal cord.

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Figure 23

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 Where is the cell body of the interneurone and efferent neurone located?
A. dorsal root C. white matter
B. grey matter D. ventral root

48. What is the function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

A. Receive information from other neurons.
B. Speed up the transmission of nerve impulse.
C. Transmit impulse from the cell body of the neurone.
D. Facilitates the transmission of nerve impulse in one direction.

49. A malfunction of this system causes Alzeimer’s disease.

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 A. Nervous system C. Endocrine system
B. Skeletal system D. Transport system

50. Which of the following is responsible for carrying information from the brain to the gland cells?
A. Interneurone C. Peripheral neurone
B. Efferent neurone D. Sensory neurone

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ANSWERS
1 D 11 D 21 D 31 A 41 D
2 C 12 B 22 D 32 B 42 C
3 B 13 C 23 D 33 D 43 C
4 A 14 B 24 D 34 D 44 A
5 C 15 C 25 A 35 C 45 B

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 6 A 16 B 26 B 36 A 46 A
7 D 17 A 27 C 37 C 47 B
8 C 18 D 28 D 38 A 48 D
9 A 19 B 29 C 39 D 49 A
10 C 20 A 30 C 40 B 50 B

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