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Biology Form 4
Paper 1
Sept. / Oct.
2007
1 hour 15 min
BIOLOGY
PAPER 1
One Hour and Fifteen Minutes
1. Protoplasm is made up of
A Guard cell
B Epidermal cell
C Meristematic cell
D Sclerenchyma cell
A C
B D
4 A student soaked a raisin in solution X. After a few minutes, he found that the raisin
had expanded.
Which of the following show the type of solution X?
A Plasmolysis
B Isotonic solution
C Hypotonic solution
D Hypertonic solution
A B
Water
molecules Sucrose
molecules
A occur by osmosis
B occur needs energy
C occur with the aid of carrier protein
D occur against concentration gradient
A Amino group
B Pentose sugar
C Phosphate group
D Nitrogenous base
A Glucose
B Glucose and fructose
C Glucose and galactose
D Fructose and galactose
9. The diagram shows the phases in the cell cycle. What is the phase of the cell cycle
represented by R?
P Q
R
S
A G1 phase
B G2 phase
C S phase
D M phase
10. The diagram shows one of the stages of mitosis in an animal cell.
A Metaphase
B Telophase
C Anaphase
D Prophase
11. The table contains the events that take place during mitosis.
A L, K, M, N
B L, N, K , M
C K, L, N, M
D L, M, N, K
12. Soy bean, milk, fish and meat are very important to reduce the risk of
A scurvy
B goiter
C pellagra
D kwashiorkor
13. Which of the following organs does not secrete protease enzyme?
A Ileum
B Mouth
C Stomach
D Pancreas
14. A person who purposely vomits after taking excessive food is suffering from
A bulimia
B obesity
C constipation
D anorexia nervosa
15. The graph below shows the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis.
Rate of reaction
P
Light intensity
16. When testing for the presence of a non-reducing sugar, the sugar solution is boiled
with dilute hydrochloric acid. Then sodium bicarbonate and Benedict’s solution are
added. What is the purpose of adding sodium bicarbonate?
Glucose X + Y + energy
A Fungi
B Protista
C Monera
D Plantae
A Bruguiera sp
B Avicennia sp
C Sonneratia sp
D Rhizophora sp
A Virus
B Fungi
C Bacteria
D Protozoa
22. The picture below shows a type of interaction between two organisms. Structure P
contains microorganism.
Q
A
A provide energy
B protect the plant root system
C provide nutrients for the plant Q
D fix nitrogen in the air for the plant Q
23. The advantage of using biological control compared to the use pesticide in the pest
population control is that
A I and IV only
B I, II, III only
C I, III, IV only
D I, II, III and IV
25. Which of the following are the effects of poorly planned development projects?
I Global warming
II Greenhouse effect
III Decrease in biodiversity
IV Air, water, thermal and sound pollution
A I, II only
B III, IV only
C II, III, IV only
D I, II, III and IV
This organism takes in organic substances for cellular respiration through a process
known as
A Osmosis
B Phagocytosis
C Pseudopodium
D Osmoregulation
W X Y Z
A Sucrose 5% Distilled water Sucrose 50% Sucrose 20%
B Sucrose 5% Sucrose 20% Sucrose 50% Distilled water
C Distilled water Sucrose 20% Sucrose 5% Sucrose 50%
D Distilled water Sucrose 5% Sucrose 50% Sucrose 20%
Which graph shows the changes in the mass of the Visking tubing in 30 minutes?
A C
B D
What is Y?
A Lipid
B Protein
C Glycogen
D Fatty acid
30. The diagram below shows two types of polypeptide chains. These structures are
folded into three-dimensional shape to form another level of protein organisations
called X.
A hair
B silk
C amylase
D haemoglobin
A Absorption of water
B Absorption of digestive food
C Secretion of gastric juice to break down protein
D Digestion of cellulose by cellulase produced by bacteria
34. A child develops intestinal gas and diarrhea every time after consuming milk and milk
products. This is due to
A contamination of food
B too much lipid in the food
C she is suffering from stomach ulcer
D her body is unable to produce enough lactase
X Y
A Downwards and inwards Flattens
B Upwards and outwards Flattens
C Downwards and inwards Domed
D Upwards and outwards Domed
Paraffin
layer
Yeast + Bicarbonate
glucose indicator
solution
A X and Y only
B Y and Z only
C X and Y only
D X, Y and Z
Nitrogen in
atmosphere
P
Animal
protein Plant
protein
Ammonia Nitrites
A Nitrosomonas sp
B Nitrobacter sp
C Rhizobium sp
D Nostoc sp
38.
A natural collection of plant and animal species living within a defined
area or habitat in an ecosystem
The members are independent and interact with one another
A niche
B habitat
C species
D community
20000 kJ
Vegetables Rabbit Snake
90% 90%
Energy loss Energy loss
A 200 kJ
B 1800 kJ
C 2000 kJ
D 18000 kJ
A Epithelial cell
B Smooth muscle cell
C Cardiac muscle cell
D Skeletal muscle cell
42. If fresh water Paramecium sp were to be put into the sea, what will happen to the
contractile vacuole?
A Increase in size
B Contracts slowly
C Does not function
D Burst at a fast rate
43. The following results were obtained in an experiment to determine the concentration
of vitamin C in apple juice.
A 0.125 mg cm -³
B 0.80 mg cm -³
C 1.25 mg cm -³
D 12.5 mg cm -³
A Reproduce
B Produce lipase
C Transmit impulses
D Undergo respiration
A The transfer of the nucleus from a somatic cell to an ovum or embryonic cell
B The transfer of the nucleus from a gamete to a somatic cell with the nucleus
removed
C The transfer of the nucleus from a gamete to an ovum or embryonic cell with the
nucleus removed
D The transfer of the nuclues from a somatic cell to an ovum or embryonic cell with
the nucleus removed
46. The figure shows the digestion of three types of food substances X, Y and Z, along
an alimentary canal.
100
50
0
Mouth Oesophagus Stomach Small Colon
cavity intestine
What is X, Y and Z?
X Y Z
A Protein Lipid Carbohydrate
B Carbohydrate Protein Lipid
C Lipid Carbohydrate Protein
D Carbohydrate Lipid Protein
47. A student has just completed a 400 metre run in 45 seconds. Which of the following
changes in his muscles are true?
Stunted growth
Leaves become distorted and cupped
Areas between leaf veins become yellow
A Calcium
B Sulphur
C Potassium
D phosphorus
49. The following information shows the results of an experiment conducted by a student
to estimate the population size of rats in a paddy field.
A 105
B 150
C 210
D 420
A I and IV only
B III and IV only
C I, II and IV only
D I,II, III and IV