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SECTION A
Questions 1 to 15 carry 1 mark each. For each question, the options are
given. Choose the one that you consider correct and write its letter in the
space provided. (15×1 = 15 marks)

1. The heart which pumps blood through the body, is made up of

_________ tissue.
A. Heart
B. Bone
C. Muscle
D. Organ
1.________________

2. The unit from which all organisms are made is __________.

A. Bacteria
B. Cell
C. Tissue
D. Organ
2._______________

3. Which of the following are necessary for photosynthesis to take place and
are also released during respiration?
(a) Water
(b) Oxygen
(c) Glucose
(d) Carbon dioxide
(e) Sunlight
A. (a) and (d) only
B. (c) and (d) only
C. (a), (d) and (f) only
D. (b), (c) and (e) only
3.________________

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4. Which of the following states the role of the lungs in the respiratory
system correctly?
A. The lungs pump oxygen to all parts of the body
B. The lungs allow the exchange of gases with the blood in the body
C. The lungs transport water and minerals to all parts of the body
D. The lungs trap dust particles in the air that is breathed in

4.________________

5. Which system works together with the circulatory system to ensure that
digested food is well circulated around the body?
A. Digestive system
B. Respiratory system
C. Muscular system
D. Skeletal system
5.________________

6. What is the name of the process that kills all microorganisms?

A. Cleaning
B. Purification
C. Sterilization
D. Washing
6.________________

7. Which microorganism is used in yogurt-making?

A. Fungi
B. Bacteria
C. Viruses
D. Protozoa
7.________________

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8. The diagram shows how a plant, called a Venus fly-trap, reacts to a fly
landing on it. Which characteristics of living things are shown by the
plant in the diagram?

A. Excretion and growth

B. Growth and sensitivity
C. Nutrition and reproduction
D. Nutrition and sensitivity
8.________________

9. What is defined as a chemical reaction that breaks down food molecules

in cells to release energy?
A. Excretion
B. Movement
C. Nutrition
D. Respiration
9.________________

10.Which of the following statements is true?

A. Microorganisms are not living organisms
B. Some microorganisms are useful
C. All microorganisms are dangerous to humans
D. All microorganisms are useful
10._______________

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11.What are antibiotics designed to fight?

A. Fungi
B. Viruses
C. Bacteria
D. Protozoa
11._______________

12.In order to see a single microorganism, what would you need to use?
A. A telescope
B. A magnifying glass
C. A microscope
D. A pair of glasses
12._______________

13.Which of these conditions are the best for the rapid growth of
microorganism like bacteria?
A. Warm and dry
B. Warm and moist
C. Cold and dry
D. Cold and moist
13._______________

14.___________ is a collection of tissues that carry out a specialized

function of the body.
A. Cell
B. Tissue
C. Organ
D. Organ system
14._______________

15.__________ is a living thing; anything that can carry out life processes
independently.
A. Cell
B. Tissue
C. Organ
D. Organism
15._______________

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SECTION B
Questions 16 to 20 carry 3 marks each. (5×3= 15 marks)
16.Name and describe the function of parts of the plant. One has been done
for you.
(a)

(i) Name: ___________________________________________

Function: ___________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

(ii) Name: ___________________________________________

Function: ___________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

(b) Why do you think roots branch out into the soil?

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

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17.Plant cells contain many parts.

(a) One part of this cell has not been named. What is label X?

Label X: _____________________

(b) Chloroplasts are not found in all plant cells.

Name a plant cell that does not have chloroplasts.

________________________________________________________

(c) What is the function of chloroplasts?

________________________________________________________

(d) Two parts labelled on the diagram are not found in any animal cells.
Which two parts?

________________________________________________________

18.Complete the sentences about microorganisms and food. You may use
each word once, more than once or not at all.

Yogurt Bread Rise Alkaline Lactic acid

Acidic Respires Smaller Photosynthesize

Yeast can be used to make ____(a)_____. When yeast ____(b)______, it

produces bubbles of carbon dioxide, which cause the dough to
____(c)_____. Bacteria can be mixed with warm milk to produce

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_____(d)____. The bacteria feed on the sugar in the milk and make a
chemical called _____(e)______. So, we can say that yogurt is more
_____(f)_______ than milk.
(a) ___________________

(b) ___________________

(c) ___________________

(d) ___________________

(e) ___________________

(f) ___________________

19. (a) Match the diagram to the correct description.

Protects the brain The largest bone Protects heart and lungs

Diagram A: ________________________________________

Diagram B: ________________________________________

Diagram C: ________________________________________

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(a) How many ribs does a person have?

________________________________________________________

(b) How is it called the scientist who studies about the bone?

________________________________________________________

20. The diagram shows the four main muscles, labelled A to D, in a human
arm.

(a) Write down two letters of muscles which are an antagonistic pair.

________________________________________________________

(b) Write the letter of muscles which must contract to bend the hand
upward at the wrist.

________________________________________________________

(c) Write the letter of the muscles which must relax to straighten the arm
from the position shown in the diagram above.

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SECTION C
Questions 21 to 24 carry 5 marks each. (4×5 = 20 marks)
21.There are seven characteristics shared by all living organisms.
(a) Complete the following list.

Movement

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

(b)

Explain how the diagram shows ONE characteristic of life.

Characteristic:______________________________________________
Explanation: _______________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
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22.The diagram below shows a microscopic view of a plant cell. Study the
diagram carefully and answer question (a).

(a) Which organ of the plant can the above cell be found?

________________________________________________________

(b) The diagram shows a root hair cell.

(i) Describe one way you can tell that this is a plant cell and not an
animal cell.
______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

(ii) How is a root hair cell adapted to its function?

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

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(iii) Suggest why root hair cells do not contain chloroplasts.

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

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23.Microorganisms can break down organic matter. They make it decay.

Here is a list of items-

- Grass cuttings
- Newspaper
- Plastic bottle
- Dead bird
- Water
- Banana skin
- Pebbles
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(a) Which ones do you think can be broken down by microorganisms in

less than a year?
________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

(b) Describe one way in which decay by microorganisms is a nuisance.

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

(c) Describe one way in which decay by microorganisms is useful.

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

(d) Name THREE factors that can affect the rate of decay.

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24.Microorganisms can cause diseases.

(a) Sara is suffering from Covid-19. Though she takes antibiotics, she is
not recovered. Suggest a reason for that.

______________________________________________________

(b) Write two precautions should a person take to stop spreading of

corona virus?

(i) _________________________________________________

(ii) _________________________________________________

(c) Do you think that viruses are living organisms? Explain your answer.

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

(d) Name a person who was the first one to obtain evidence that infectious
diseases are caused by microorganisms.

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