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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions

[Total: 20 Marks]

Circle the correct answers on the question paper.

1 A person drinks a glass of iced water and the volume of sweat they secrete decreases.
This is an example of which characteristic of living organisms?
A growth
B movement
C respiration
D sensitivity

2 The diagrams show four organisms not drawn to the same scale.
Which organism is a prokaryote?

3 Two types of cell, one animal and one plant, were examined using a light microscope.
Which row shows the correct combination of cellular features that would be observed in
the cells?
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4 Sunflowers have yellow flowers.

Which cell structure is found in sunflower leaves but not in the petals of the flowers?

A cell membrane
B cell wall
C chloroplast
D vacuole

5 The diagram shows part of a leaf in cross-section.

Structures X and Y are both part of the same

A cell
B organ
C tissue
D Vessel

6 How do carbon dioxide and oxygen move into and out of a mesophyll cell?

A active transport
B diffusion
C osmosis
D transpiration
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7 The diagram shows a plant cell after it has been submerged in a solution, P, for 20
minutes.

Which row describes the water potential of solution P and the condition of the cell?

8 The data show the concentrations of sugar and starch in an onion.

The onion is tested with Benedict’s solution and iodine solution. Which set of results is
correct?

9 Which processes depend on the fact that water is a solvent?

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10 The base sequence of part of one strand of a DNA molecule is shown.

ATAGCC

A GCGATT
B CGCTAA
C TATCGG
D ATAGCC

11 The chart is used to find a person’s recommended mass.

For the data provided about body mass and height, which person would benefit most
from the introduction of a calorie-controlled diet and regular exercise?

Body mass/kg Height/m

A 40 1.55
B 50 1.75
C 70 1.80
D 90 1.75
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12 The diagrams show a protease enzyme catalysing the breaking of part of a protein
molecule into smaller pieces. Which diagram has three correct labels?

13 The diagrams show the structure of four different cells from a plant. Which cell is from
the upper epidermis of a leaf?
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14 The diagram shows the human alimentary canal.

Which pair of structures both produce digestive enzymes?

A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 5

15 The diagram shows an experiment to investigate the balance between respiration and
photosynthesis. In which tube are photosynthesis and respiration taking place at the
same time?
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16 Which row shows an enzyme with the correct site of production and products?

Enzymes Enzyme produced by Product of digestion

A amylase salivary gland amino acids
B amylase stomach Sugar
C protease salivary gland Sugar
D protease stomach amino acids

17 The diagram shows a plant cell.

What type of plant cell is this?

A guard cell
B mesophyll cell
C root cortex cell
D root hair cell
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18 A celery stalk was placed into a beaker of blue dye. When the dye reached the
leaves, the stalk was taken out and a section was cut, as shown in the diagram.

Which diagram shows the appearance of the cut end of the stalk?

19 The cholera bacterium produces toxins that cause chloride ions to be secreted into the
small intestine. How does this affect the water potential of blood in the intestinal
capillaries and the intestinal contents?

Water Potential
Blood in Capillaries Contents of Small Intestines
A Lowered Lowered
B Lowered Raised
C Raised Lowered
D Raised Raised

20 Which reagent is used when testing a food for vitamin C?

Benedict’s Iodine
A B DCPIP C Ethanol D
Solution Solution
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Section B: Short Answer Questions

[Total: 30 Marks]

1 Fig. 1.1 shows a diagram of a cell found in leaves.

Fig 1.1

a) i) State the function of F,G and H. Answer in the spaces provided. [3M]
ii) On Figure 1.1 draw: [2M]
- a line labelled K to show where the chromosomes are found
- a line labelled L to show the position of the cell membrane.
iii) State the name of this type of plant cell.

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC..[1M]
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b) The cell in Fig. 1.1 was placed in a concentrated glucose solution.

Fig. 1.2 shows the appearance of the cell after ten minutes in the glucose solution.

Figure 1.2

i) State two ways in which the cell has changed.

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC.[2M]

ii) Water moves into and out of the cell by osmosis. Osmosis is a form of diffusion.
Describe the ways in which diffusion is different to active transport.
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC.CCCCCCCCCCC.[3M]

[TOTAL:11M]
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2 This question is about enzymes.

Choose words from the list to complete the sentences.
Each word may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

All enzymes are proteins. Proteins are made of ............................................... . An

enzyme acts as a ............................................... catalyst. In order to work rapidly,
enzymes need the correct ............................................... and pH. An example of an
enzyme that works in the acidic conditions in the stomach is
............................................... . Acidic conditions will kill many of the
............................................... present in food.

Salivary ............................................. stops working in acidic conditions.

Fats are broken down by ............................................... . [7M]

[TOTAL: 7M]
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3 Some animals produce milk to feed their offspring.

Table 3.1 shows the mass of the substances found in 100 g of milk from two animals.

Table 3.1

i) Calculate the mass of water in both the human milk and the water buffalo milk.
Write your answers in Table 3.1. Space for working.

[2M]

ii) State the name of the substance in Table 3.1 that is present in a higher
concentration inhuman milk than in water buffalo milk.
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC..[1M]

iii) State the name of one component of a balanced diet that is missing from Table 3.1.
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC..[1M]
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iv) Producing milk for offspring is a characteristic of a group of animals.

State the name of this group of animals.
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC..[1M]

b) State how young animals use the substances listed in Table 3.1.

Protein:
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

Fat
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

Calcium
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

Carbohydrate
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

Water
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
[5M]
c) An adult eats a high-fat diet.
State two health problems that could be caused by eating a high-fat diet.
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC.[2M]

[TOTAL: 12M]
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Section C: Alternative to Practical’s

[Total: 20 Marks]

1 Fig. 1.1 shows a photomicrograph of a bronchus, surrounded by alveoli and other

tissues, in the lung.

Fig. 1.1
a) i) Make a large drawing of the bronchus shown in Fig. 1.1.
Do not include any of the alveoli or other tissues in your drawing. Do not label your
drawing. [4M]
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(ii) The diameter of the bronchus in Fig. 1.1 is shown by the line AB.

Measure the length of AB on Fig. 1.1. Include the units.

length of AB on Fig. 1.1 ............................................

The actual diameter of the bronchus in Fig. 1.1 is 1.5 mm.

The magnification of the bronchus in Fig. 1.1 can be calculated using the following
equation:

Calculate the magnification of the bronchus in Fig. 1.1.

Give your answer to the nearest whole number.
Space for working.

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC..[2M]
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(b) A student investigated the effect of exercise on breathing rate.

The breathing rates of five people were measured at rest and after running for different
periods of time. The people rested between each period of running. The results are
shown in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1

i) Complete Table 2.1 by calculating the average breathing rate for four minutes of
running. Space for working. [1M]

ii) The student thought that the result for person two at six minutes was an anomaly.
Suggest what the student should do to determine if the result is anomalous.
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC.[1M]
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iii) Plot a graph, on the grid, to show the relationship between running time and the
average breathing rate. Draw a line of best fit.

iv) Use your graph to estimate the average breathing rate for one minute of the running.
Show on the graph how you obtained your answer.
............................................................[2M]
v) Use your graph to describe the relationship between running time and the average
breathing rate.
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................[3M]
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c) i) Suggest one safety precaution for this investigation.

........................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................[1M]
ii) State two variables that should be kept constant during this investigation.
1 ........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
2 ........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
[2M]
[TOTAL: 20M]

END OF QUESTION PAPER.