KING’S COLLEGE – SECONDARY 5C

Tests – Marking Schemes Ref.: bio_test_2_ms.doc

Subject: Biology
Syllabus: i. Tropism; and
ii. Asexual Reproduction
Max marks: 30

Section A M.C. Questions (10 marks)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
C B D A A D C A A C

Section B Structural Questions (20 marks)

1. a) (i) *Geotropism / *Geotropic response ………………………………………………………… 1
(ii) The force of gravity …………………………………………………………………………… 1
results in a higher concentration of auxins/hormones on the lower side of the root ………… 1
Since a high concentration of auxins/hormones retards/slows down the growth of roots …… 1
the upper part of the root grows faster / lower side of the root grow slower ………………… 1
b) (i) The root bends upwards/towards the source of water but not downwards …………………… 1
because the effect of water/hydrotropism …………………………………………………… 1
is greater than that of gravity/geotropism …………………………………………………… 1
(ii) To ensure enough supply of water for growth ………………………………………………… 1
Total: 9 marks

2. a. X: *Corm; Y: *Bulb ……………………………………………………………………………… 12

b. 1. D, G ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
2. E, M ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
3. D, K ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
c. The desired quality of his plants can be maintained )
More food is available in the bulbs for the faster development of the plants ) any one …………… 1
d. Buds develop into (aerial) shoots …………………………………………………………………… 1
using the food stored in the corms ………………………………………………………………… 1
Green leaves in the (aerial) shoots carry out photosynthesis to make food ………………………… 1
Excess food is transported to the basal part of the stems and stored there to form daughter corms 1
e. Perennation / To pass over unfavourable periods/winter 1
Total: 11 marks

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