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Answer all questions. 1. The following statements are characteristics of a cell structure. Which structure has there characteristics?

Permeable to all fluids Rigid and not elastic


A C Vacuole Golgi apparatus B D Cell wall Plasma membrane

2. Which of the following is a connective tissue? A Epithelial tissue B Smooth muscle tissue C Blood D Nerve tissue 3. Diagram 1 show a process carried out by an Amoeba sp. What is the process?

Diagram 1 A C Osmoregulation Phagocytosis B D Binary fission Diffusion

4. Diagram 2 shows the movement of molecule X across the plasma membrane through process Y. What is process Y?

Diagram 2 A C Osmosis Active transport B D Simple diffusion Facilitated diffusion

5. A plant cell is immersed in distilled water. Which of the following is true about the movement of water molecules in the early stage? A The rate of water molecules exiting the cell is higher than entering the cell B The rate of water molecules entering the cell is higher than exiting the cell C No water molecules are entering or exiting the cell D The rate of water molecules entering and exiting the cell is the same 6. Diagram 3 shows a plant cell in an isotonic solution.

Diagram 3 Which diagram shows the cell after it has been immersed in a hypotonic solution? A B

7. Which of the following represents the hydrolysis of protein? A Polypeptides water + dipeptides B Dipeptides water + polypeptides C Dipeptides + water polypeptides D Polypeptides + water dipeptides 8. Which of the following is true about the enzyme and its function? Enzyme Rennin Pepsin Trypsin Erepsin Function Clots milk Emulsifies milk Digests fat Hydrolyses fat

A B C D

9. What is the phase for the synthesis and replication of DNA? A G1 B C G2 D

S M

10. The diploid chromosomal number of a cat is 38. If one of the homologous chromosome pairs does not separate during Meiosis I, how many chromosomes can be found in the gametes? A 18 B 19 C 37 D 38

11. Diagram 4 shows anaphase II of meiosis in an animal cell.

Diagram 4 What happen during this stage? A Synapsis occurs B Crossing over occurs C Sister chromatids move to the opposite poles of the cell D Homologous chromosomes move to the opposite poles of the cell 12. The table shows the types and quantity of food taken by a student in a day. Types of food Rice Butter Potatoes Milk Banana Chicken The total energy obtained by the student is A 6425 kJ C 7425 kJ Quantity/g 200 50 100 200 50 100 Energy/kJ per 100g 2000 3000 500 300 50 800

B D

6650 kJ 8950 kJ

13. The haemoglobin content of a pregnant mother is low. Which food should be taken to increase the haemoglobin content in her blood? A Banana B Spinach C Potatoes D Tomatoes 14. Which class of food is digested in the mouth? A Carbohydrate B C Lipid D 15. Which process occurs only in a liver cell? A Synthesis of new protoplasm B Repair of damaged tissues C Synthesis of bile D Synthesis of plasma membrane

Protein Fibre

16. Diagram 5 shows the graph of the volume of carbon dioxide taken in or released by a plant in a forest at different light intensities.

Diagram 5 Which of the following is true about the information obtained from the graph? A At point W, the quantity of carbon dioxide released is zero B At point X, the quantity of the intake and the release of carbon dioxide are equal C At point Y, the quantity of carbon dioxide released is maximum D At point Z, the quantity of the intake and the release of carbon dioxide are equal 17. A farmer discovered a new banana species after several cross pollination. He wants to increase the number of banana plants for commercial purposes. Which technique is suitable to be used? A Aeroponic B Hydroponic C Direct seedling D Tissue culture 18. What is the main substrate of cellular respiration? A Sucrose C Glucose

B D

Fructose Galactose

19. Diagram 6 shows parts of the tracheal system of insects.

Diagram 6 What are substances X and Y? X Oxygen Carbon dioxide Oxygen Water Y Carbon dioxide Oxygen Water Oxygen

A B C D

20. What happen if alveoli are torn and punctured? A Gasping C Shivering

B D

Sneezing Swallowing

21. The oxygen level in the blood of a mountain climber drops from its normal level during mountain climbing. Which processes occur in his respiratory system to return the oxygen level to normal? I pH of blood decreases II Breathing and ventilation rate increase III Respiratory muscles contract and relax faster IV Intercoastal muscles contract and relax slower A C I and II II and III B D I and IV III and IV

22. Which statement describes the immediate effect of smoking on the respiratory surface? A Blackens the alveoli B Dries up the lining of alveoli C Destroys the membrane of alveoli D Causes the formation of cancer cells 23. Diagram 7 shows a food web.

Diagram 7 Which organisms are in the second trophic level? A Bird, tadpole C Bird, fish, small animals

B D

Snail, fish Snail, tadpole, small animals

24. Which of the following is the correct sequence in the process if plant succession in a pond? A Ground plant Amphibious plant Floating vegetation Submerged plant B Submerged plant Floating vegetation Amphibious plant Ground plant C Amphibious plant Floating vegetation Ground plant Submerged plant D Floating vegetation Submerged plant Ground plant Amphibious plant 25. The number of prawns caught in a river is drastically reduced after the mangrove swamp near the river bank is reclaimed. Which of the following plants should be planted more to increase the prawns population in the river? I Pandanus sp. II Bruguiera sp. III Avicennia sp. IV Rhizophora sp. A I and II B I and III C II and IV D III and IV 26. Which situation shows the dynamic equilibrium in an ecosystem? A The population of deer in the forest decreases because of deforestation B The population of owls decreases because the population of rats decreases in the plantation

C D

The population of fish in a lake decreases because the lake is polluted The population of algae increases because of the excessive usage of fertilizer

27. What is biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)? A The quantity of oxygen produced by an aquatic organism B The quantity of oxygen used by an aquatic organism C Indicator to measure the level of water pollution D Indicator of the amount of a water pollutant 28. Excess logging was carried out in a tropical forest. What is the effect of this activity on the environment? A Soil erosion B Eutrophication C Air pollution D Thinning of ozone layer 29. What is the main gas that causes greenhouse effect? A Ozone B C Carbon dioxide D

Methane Nitrogen oxide

30. The following information is about the contraction of the cardiac muscle. P The impulses spread to both ventricles and push the blood out Q The impulses reach the atrio-ventricular node (AVN) R The sino-atrial node (SAN) generates impulses S The impulses spread rapidly over the walls of both atria and push blood into the ventricles T Specialised muscle fibres conduct impulses to the apex of the heart Which sequence is correct about the contraction of the cardiac muscle? A RPQST B RSQTP C QPRST D QRSTP 31. Diagram 8 shows the longitudinal section of a vein.

Diagram 8 What is the role of X? A Decrease the size of the lumen of a vein B Prevent the back flow of blood C Increase the blood pressure in the vein D Speed up the flow of blood in the vein 32. Thrombin, fibrin, prothrombin and fibrinogen are four types of proteins. Which of the following sequences is true for the involvement of these proteins during blood clotting? A Thrombin, fibrin, prothrombin, fibrinogen B Fibrin, prothrombin, fibrinogen, thrombin

C D

Prothrombin, thrombin, fibrinogen, fibrin Fibrinogen, fibrin, prothrombin, thrombin

33. Which type of immunity is obtained by injecting antiserum into the body? A Passive artificial immunity B Passive natural immunity C Active artificial acquired immunity C Active natural acquired immunity 34. In an experiment to investigate the vascular system of a plant, the root of a balsam plant is immersed into eosin solution. This is to A stain the xylem tissues B stain the phloem tissues C strengthen the xylem cell wall D increase turgidity of root cells 35. Diagram 9 shows dew formed on a plant during a cool and humid night.

Diagram 9 What process in the leaves helps to form the dew? A Gutttation C Evaporation

B D

Transpiration Translocation

36. An experiment was carried out to investigate the rate of transpiration in a plant using a potometer. The diagram shows the set up of the apparatus, time taken in minutes and the distance covered by the meniscus of the water in cm.

Diagram 10 The rate of transpiration in the plant is A 0.2 cm minute-1 C 5.0 cm minute-1

B D

2.0 cm minutes-1 50.0 cm minute-1

37. Which combination will give the highest rate of transpiration in a plant? Environmental Factor Relative Humidity Low High High Low

A B C D

Temperature High High High High

Air movement High Low High Low

38. The diagram shows the structure of a human forearm.

Diagram 11 What happens to the parts P, Q, R and S which cause the arm to be in the position as shown in the diagram? P Relaxes Contracts Relaxes Contracts Q Contracts Relaxes Contracts Relaxes R Is pushed downwards Is pushed downwards Is pulled upwards Is pulled upwards S Is pushed downwards Is pushed downwards Is pulled upwards Is pulled upwards

A B C D

39. Which bones make up the pectoral girdle? A Ulna and radius C Clavicle and humerus

B D

Humerus and scapula Clavicle and scapula

40. Diagram 12 shows the cross section of the thorax of a bird.

Diagram 12 What happen if muscle P is injured? A The bird will not be able to glide B The bird will not be able to move forward C The bird will not be able to move its wing upwards and forward D The bird will not be able to move its wings downwards and backwards 41. A man is complaining of frequent back pains due to an injury. Which of the following would help reduce his problem? I Eat plenty of protein II Practice a good posture III Do vigorous exercise IV Avoid carrying heavy objects A C I and II II and IV B D I and III III and IV

42. Which of the following help to support an aquatic plant? I Aerenchyma tissues II III Guard cells IV A C I, II and III II, III and IV B D

Air bladder Buoyancy force I, II and IV I, III and IV

43. What is the function of the axon of a sensory neuron? A To release neurotransmitter in the synaptic cleft B To carry impulse away from the cell body C To speed up the conduction of impulse D To carry impulse towards the cell body 44. Diagram 13 shows a synapse.

Diagram 13 What is substance X? A Enzyme C Antibody

B D

Hormone Neurotransmitter

45. A man had an accident. The accident caused injury to the brain and affects his reading ability. Which part of the brain is affected? A Cerebrum B Hypothalamus C Cerebellum D Medulla oblongata 46. A man runs very fast when he encounter a big python snake at his backyard.

Which of the following reactions occur in the mans body? I Blood glucose level increases II Metabolic rate increases III Body temperature decreases IV Rate of heart beat increases A C I and II I, II and IV B D III and IV II, III and IV

47. Which hormone is correctly matched to its function? Hormone Antidiuretic Insulin Glucagon Aldosterone Function Stimulates the absorption of salt in the kidneys Stimulates the conversion of glucose to glycogen Stimulates the conversion of glycogen to amino acid Stimulates the absorption of water in the kidneys

A B C D

48. A patient with kidney failure uses a haemodialysis machine to eliminate urea from his blood. Which statement explains the situation? A Concentration of urea in the blood and in the dialysis fluid is the same B Concentration of water molecules in the blood is higher than in the dialysis fluid C Concentration of urea in the dialysis fluid is higher than in the blood D Concentration of urea in the blood is higher than in the dialysis fluid 49. Diagram 14 shows a process which occurs in the glomerulus and produces fluid X.

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Diagram 14 Which substances are found in fluid X? I Glucose III Erythrocyte A C I and II II and IV

II IV B D

Amino acid Plasma protein I and III III and IV

50. Haemodialysis is the process of A cleansing the blood with suitable chemicals and drugs in a dialysis machine B dialysing the haem of blood so that they can carry oxygen efficiently to all the cells of the body C filtering blood by artificial means that replaces the function of a failed kidney D treating kidneys that are not functioning properly with drugs so they can be healed

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Prepared by, .............................................. (GERALDINE MIJIS) Biologys Teacher

Checked by, ................................................ (UMMI SALIHAH) Head of Science Panel

Verified by, ........................................... (CHARLES NG) Head of Science and Mathematic Department

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