BIOLOGY

[1 HOUR 15 MINUTES]

Name : _________________________________ Class : _________________

Instructions:

 This paper consists of 10 essay questions and each essay question is separated into a few
sections.
 Answer all the questions below.
 Write your answers on the sheets provided.
 Answer sheets must be arranged in numerical order.
 The passing marks is 60%

[100 Marks]

1. (a) What are polysaccharides? [3]

(b) Desmond is drinking a starch solution and he finds out that the solution doesn’t taste
sweet although it contains sugar. Based on the situation, explain why the starch
solution doesn’t taste sweet. [6]

(c) Why certain polysaccharides don’t dissolve in water? [1]

2. (a) Describe the process of Mitosis

 Prophase
 Anaphase
 Metaphase
 Telophase
[8]

(b) State two advantages of mitosis [2]

3. (a) Explain what phagocytes are [1]

(b) ‘The professional phagocytes include many types of white blood cells. Name 3
types of white blood cell. [3]

(c) During an infection, describe how phagocytes kill the ingested pathogens in our
body. [4]

(d) Name two substances that aid the phagocytes to kill the ingested pathogens in our
body. [2]
4. (a) Name the bond that holds three fatty acids and one glycerol together. [1]
 (b) Compare and contrast saturated and unsaturated fats. [5]

(c) Explain how triglycerides are formed. [2]

(d) State two healthy lifestyles that we should practice. [2]

6. Chun Hanssen is an ingenious businessman. He wants to cultivate massive amounts of

eggplants commercially which have better quality than the ordinary eggplants.

(a) Based on the situation above, state what potting technique that he can apply; sketch
and explain the process of the technique.
[10]

7. (a) Compare and contrast the structures and functions of collenchyma tissues and
parenchyma tissues. [3]

(b) Explain how xylem tissues can effectively transport water from roots of the plant
[5]

(c) State two functions of cuticle on the epidermis tissue. [2]

8. (a) State two functions of palisade mesophyll cells. [2]

(b) When we get too hot occasionally, how our body aids to drop our body temperature to
optimum level? [4]

(c) Based on your answer in (b), draw out what are the changes of our skin when it gets
too hot and too cold. [hint: use diagrams to show your answer] [4]

9. (a) State the similarities and differences between active transport and facilitated diffusion
[4]
(b) Explain the factors that affect the activity of enzymes. [6]

10. (a) State and explain three examples of chemicals present in the biological washing
powders that help to remove the stains on our shirt. [3]
(b) Explain why certain washing powders can be used with hot water (60-80 degree
Celsius) [2]
(c) Sketch and explain a detergent powder that can remove ANY stains from our shirt.
[5]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
 MID-TERM EXAMINATION 2017

BIOLOGY

(PAPER 1)

[1 HOUR 15 MINUTES]

Name: _________________________________ Score: ____________________

Class: _________________________________

Checked by:

_________________________ ____________________________

[Lau Zheng Hau] [Chun Hanssen]

Instructions:

 This paper consists of 36 MCQ[section A] and 20 structured questions [section B]

 For MCQ 30-36, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
 Mark the correct answers on the question paper with a PEN for section A.
 You must stop writing once you are being told to do so.
 Cheating such as copying, using prepared notes and talking are prohibited.
 The passing marks is 40%
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THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF

SECTION FULL MARKS SCORE

A 40

B 60

100

Examiner’s comment
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[Section A]
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION
[40 Marks]
Instruction: Choice the best option (A, B, C or D)
Intersection Point
For question 1 to 3, refer to the diagram below.

1. What is the scientific term for the intersection point shown above?
A. Cytoplasmic division
B. Cleavage Furrow
C. Contractile rings of microfilaments
D. Blastula

2. Based on the diagram above, label B.

A. Spindle fibers
B. Centrioles
C. Chromatids
D. Centromere
3. What is the phase of the cell division?
A. Cytokinesis B. Anaphase C. Metaphase D. Telophase

X Y Z E
4. Based on the diagram above, choose the best option that represents the scientific term of different
Chromosomes.

Choice Type of chromosome Scientific term

A X Telocentric
B Y Metacentric
C Z Acrocentric
 D E Sub-metacentric

5. Which of the following are the functions of centromere?

i. To organize microtubules
ii. Provide structure for cell
iii. Help in cell division
iv. Act as a protective barrier against external damage

A. i, iv only B. i, ii, iii only C. i, ii, iii, iv D. ii only

6. What is the main characteristic of collenchyma tissue in terms of support?

A. Consists of elongated cells

B. Cell walls are thickened by cellulose and pectin

C. Strong and flexible

D. octopus-like cells

7. The wall of epidermal cells which are exposed to air is covered by a wax called,_____.

A. Lignin

B. Pectin

C. Cellulose

D. Cuticle

8. What is the function of parenchyma tissue?

A. Store chemicals substances secreted by organelles B. Store product of photosynthesis

C. prevent loss of water D. Act as cofactors

9. X is the largest organelle in cell. What is X?

A. Centriole

B. Vacuole

C. Chloroplast

D. Nucleus

10. X holds the secondary structures of protein together. What is X?

A. Ester bond

B. Hydrogen bond

C. Carbonized bond

D. Actin bond
11. Which of the following is not polysaccharide?

A. Glucose

B. Maltase

C. Starch

D. Cellulose

12. What is the process that takes place in the cell?

A. Deplasmolysis B. Plasmolysis C. Crenation D. Hemolysis

13. In tissue culture, the callus develops into __________.

A. Embryo B. Somatic Embryo C. Diploid Embryo D. Plantlet

14. During sexual reproduction, the fusion of sperm and ovum forms __________chromosomes also
known as __________ zygote.

A. 23, diploid B. 46, haploid

C. 46, diploid D. 46, diploid

15. In which phase, chiasmatais formed?

A. Prophase I B. Anaphase I C. Telophase II D. Prophase II

16. What is the number of chromosomes in each cell at the end of telophase I if there are 8 chromatids
in both cells?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 4 D. 5

17. If there are 2n: 32 in Saccharomyes cerevisae (yeast), what is the number of chromosomes in
somatic cells?

A. 16

B. 13

C. 64
D. 32

18. Which of the following is inorganic cofactor?

A. Copper B. Vitamin B Complex C. Vitamin A D. Sulphur

19. What are found largely in root cap?

A. Centriole B. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum C. Golgi Body D. Mitochondria

20. Nucleus content is known as ____________.

A. nucleolus B. nucleoplasm C. ectoplasm D. endoplasm

21. Which type of body system protects the body against mechanical injuries?

A. Endocrine System B. Lymphatic system C. Integumentary system D. Muscular system

22. What is the function of arterioles in skin connective tissues?

A. To coordinate the skin

B. Collect interstitial fluids within the dermis

C. Supply blood to the skin through vein

D. Supply blood to the skin through network or blood capillaries

23. __________ lubricates the hair and the skin.

A. Sebum B. Sweat glands C. Hair follicles D. Oil glands

Diagram A

24. Based on diagram A, what is X?

A. Nerve ending B. Blood capillaries C. adipose ending D. Touch receptor

25. What is the function of X

A. Detect slight touch B. Detect cold and pain C. Store fats D. Absorb oxygen
26. Amoeba sap moves by __________.

A. Cytoplasmic projection B. Conjugation C. Osmoregulation D. Binary fusion

27. In dreadful environmental conditions, paramecium reproduces by ______________.

Choose the most suitable answer.

A. Sexual reproduction B. Conjugation C. Binary fusion D. Form spores

28. Which of the following is not classified as epithelial tissue in animal organism?

A. Lining of glands B. Lining of heart C. Lining of trachea D. lining of sperm

29. Which type of bacteria causes tuberculosis?

A. Fungal B. ectrin C. Bacterium mycobacterium D. Psionic

FOR QUESTION 30-36, COMPLETE THE QUESTIONS WITH A WORD OR SHORT

PHRASE.

30. Tendons attach _________ to bones.

31. Smooth muscles are responsible for the __________________ of stomach.

32. Examples of connective tissues are _______________, ___________________.

33. Cyanide prevents oxygen from binding _____________________.

34. In active transport, ATP molecule is split into ______________ and ____________.

35. ________________________ is involved in active transport.

36. During the synthesis of enzymes, __________________ unwinds and exposes its two strands for
the synthesis of ______________________.

[THIS IS THE END OF PART ONE]

 PART 2: STRUCTURED QUESTIONS

[60 Marks]

Diagram 1.1

1. Identify the name of the organelles.

E : _______________________________

G : _______________________________

[2 Marks]

2. State the function of D and F.

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[2 Marks]

3. State three contents in D.

I. ___________________________________________________
II. ___________________________________________________
III. ___________________________________________________

[3 Marks]
 Diagram 1.2

Diagram 1.2 shows Delesseria sanguinea.

4. Explain why the leaves of the flower shown in diagram 1.2 is red in colour.

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[2 Marks]

5. Explain how rubisco disrupts the process of photosynthesis.

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[4 Marks]

6. Explain how chloroplast adapts itself to protect them from photo oxidative damage. You must draw
out diagrams to support your answer.

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[7 Marks]
 [Answer question 7-10 based on the diagram above]

0.9% of saline is displaced in a beaker. Desmond immersed corn cell into the saline solution.

6. Label where osmosis takes place. [1 Mark]

7. What will happen to the cell after an hour?

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[1 Mark]

8. Explain your answer in (7).

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[4 Marks]

9. How do you make the cell to retain its original shape? Explain your answer.

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[4 Marks]

[10]
You have been asked to start an IV and administer IV fluid to a 32-year-old female who is dehydrated
after running a marathon in hot and humid weather. In the medical supply area, you find a variety of
IV fluids, including isotonic crystalloids, hypertonic crystalloids, hypotonic crystalloids, and a
refrigerator of colloid solutions. Knowing that the patient requires IV fluid to both increase the blood
volume and rehydrate the cells, you look at the crate containing isotonic crystalloids. In the crate, you
find and retrieve a 1,000- millilitre bag of 0.9% NSS. Your assistant, who is not an EMT, asks why
you did not use any of the other solutions.

10. Imagine you are an EMT, explain to your assistant who is not an EMT your reasons of not using
any other solution.

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[4 Marks]

11. Explain how IV fluids are packaged.

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[3 Marks]

12. What are the uses of Crystalloid solutions clinically?

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[3 Marks]

[10]
 A

Diagram 2

13. Label the cross sections of leaf tissue shown in diagram 2. [1 Mark]

14. Explain what will occur if A is substituted with water.

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[3 Marks]

15. Which of the cells are involved in photosynthesis? Explain.

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[2 Marks]

16. Mark X to indicate the location of vascular tissue and describe the structure that enables the plant
to function optimally.

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[2 Marks]
17. Why sclerenchyma tissue is stronger than collenchyma tissue in terms of support system?

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[2 Marks]

18. State two cells that are specialized parenchyma cells.

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[2 Marks]

19. Complete the table below.

Physical factors/Chemical Systems involved Types of regulation

factors

Body Temperature

Oxygen and carbon dioxide

level

Blood glucose level

[6 Marks]

20. State two importance of homeostasis to living organism.

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[2 Marks]

END OF QUESTION PAPER

* Please hand in the question paper to the supervisor of the examination and DO NOT take any test
materials home.
 MID YEAR EXAM 2017
BIOLOGY
[PAPER 2]
(2 HOURS)
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