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NAME : DATE :
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BIOLOGY : 1 TERM
TIME : 1 HR TEST MODULE MARKS : 45

1.a. A student investigated the effect of pH on the activity amylase on starch solution.
The student used iodine solution as an indicator to see when the amylase was active.
Their results are shown in the table below.

(i) Describe why the student used iodine solution. (1)

(ii) Calculate the range of results for the time in seconds. (2)

b. (i) State which of the pH values tested is the optimum for amylase. (1)

(ii) Explain your answer to part (i) (1)

c. Another student concluded that the optimum pH was not shown in the results in Table1.
Explain why the student concluded this. (3)

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2.a.i. Blood transports nutrients. State the component of the blood
that transports nutrients. (1)

ii. The nutrients in the blood can be used to become part of cells.
State the name of this process. (1)

iii. Amino acids are used to make proteins.


State two examples of proteins that are found in the blood. (2)

2.b. Explain the effect of cholera bacteria on the digestive system. (4)

3.a. Fig. 1 shows the cross section of a leaf

Structure Y represents a
vascular bundle.
i. Identify two types of tissue found
in structure Y. (2)

ii. Describe the function of each


type of tissue identified at part (i). (2)

3.b. Layer X and Z in Fig. 1 form the outer boundaries of the leaf.
i. State one visible difference between layer X and Z. (1)

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ii. The cells in layer X are transparent.
Explain the importance of this to the plant. (2)

3.c. Carbon dioxide must enter the chloroplasts within plant cells for photosynthesis to occur.
Describe the movement of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into the chloroplasts. (3)

4.a. Table 1 lists a number of chemical substances.

Place a tick (✓) in the boxes next to the


chemical elements that are found
naturally in living organisms. (3)

4.b. Name a group of biological molecules that contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen only. (1)

4.c. Table 2 lists some carbohydrates. Place a tick (✓) in the boxes that
classify each carbohydrate as either a monosaccharide, a disaccharide or
a polysaccharide. (2)

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4.d. Name the molecule that, in certain fats, binds to three fatty acid molecules. (1)

5.a. Fig. 1 is a photograph of a lion. Lions are mammals


and have the scientific name Panthera leo.
i. State one feature visible in Fig. 1 that identifies the
lion as a mammal. (1)

ii. State the genus of this mammal. (1)

5.b. Mammals are one of the five groups of vertebrates. Identify the vertebrate groups.
i. Lay soft-shelled eggs (1)
ii. Feathers (1)
iii. Smooth, moist skin (1)
6.a. Fig. 1 shows the process of active transport

i. State two differences between


active transport and diffusion. (2)

6.b. Molecule X in Fig. 1 enters the cell by active transport.


Give one example of molecule X. (1)

6.c. Molecule X from Fig. 1 requires a carrier protein to enter the cell.
Describe the role of a carrier protein in active transport. (3)

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