High School Science Department

Semester 1Modified Final Exam

Biology Subject ASCS - Maliha School

9 Grade 25/01/2023 Date

Student Name:
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Section 90min Duration

8 No of pages

Rechecked Checked Obtained

by by Marks Per Total Question
Skills NGSS
Skill Marks Number

5 1 Scientific
HS-LS1-4. Use a model to illustrate the
Knowledge
3.5 2 role of cellular division (mitosis) and
differentiation in producing and
maintaining complex organisms.
1.5 3

5 4 Scientific HS-LS1-5. Use a model to illustrate how

photosynthesis transforms light energy
Thinking into stored chemical energy.
2 5

3 6

HS-LS2-3. Construct and revise an

explanation based on evidence for the
7 Scientific cycling of matter and flow of energy in
5 Inquiry aerobic and anaerobic conditions.
8
5
9

Total Marks
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Knowledge [ /10]

Question 1: Classify each statement as ASEXUAL or SEXUAL

reproduction.
/5
1.1 Requires 2 parents ___________

1.2 Faster and more efficient _____________

1.3 Involves joining of gametes _____________

1.4 It is found in unicellular organisms mostly _______________

1.5 Contributes to genetic diversity ________________

Question 2: Fill in the blank /3.5

Circel one word from the bracket, to complete the statement.

1. (Heterotrophs/ chemoautotrophs) are organisms that use chemicals to produce their own
nutrients.

2. (chlorophyll/ carotene) is the green pigment found in plants that absorb sunlight.

3. Plants also have red and orange pigments called (chlorophyll/ carotene).

4. The process by which ATP is converted into ADP is called (hydrolysis/ photosynthesis).

5. The sugar found in ATP is (glucose/ ribose).

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6. ATP stores (more/ less) energy than ADP, since it has (more/ less) phosphate bonds.

Question 3: Labeling: Label the following chloroplast. (grana – thylakoid- /1.5

stroma)

Thinking [ /10]

Question 4: Reasoning
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4.1 Which of the following statements best describes the process of photosynthesis?

A. Plants use oxygen to make simple sugars.

B. Chloroplasts absorb sunlight and store chemical energy.

4.2 Which of the following molecules found in the food we eat is most broken down to make
ATP?

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 A. Carbohydrates

B. vitamins

4.3 The water molecules labeled A in Figure 4.1 are going to the thylakoids to take part in which
process?

Figure 4.1
A. light-dependent reactions

B. Krebs cycle

4.4 Which of the following directly provides the energy needed for cell functions?

A. A phosphate group is removed from ATP.

B. Electrons are passed to proteins.

4.5 What molecule carries chemical energy that cells use for their functions?
Absorption

A. ATP
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 B. NAD

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Question 5: Relationship between ATP and ADP

Circle the Letter of the appropriate statement in each BOX of the cycle diagram below to show
the relationship between ATP and ADP.

A. High-energy adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

B. Lower-energy adenosine diphosphate (ADP)
C. Energy added from breakdown of carbon-based molecules, phosphate added
D. Phosphate removed; energy released

A/B

C/D C/D

A/B

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Question 6: Critical Thinking /3

6.1 Use the graph below to find out the best temperature ( 32 OR 50) that should be given to
this plant in order to grow at the best rate, explain your answer.

C
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6.2 Does sexual reproduction increase or decrease biodiversity?

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6.3 Does the rate of photosynthesis increase or decrease as light intensity (power) increases? As
shown in the graph.

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Inquiry [ /10]

Question 7:Observe the following diagram, then answer the

questions that follow. /5

7.1 Write a simple title for the diagram above. (hydrolysis / photosynthesis)
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7.2 What does the large zigzagging arrow represent? (light/ water)
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7.3 Name one high-energy molecule shown in the diagram that is used as an energy-carrier.
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7.4 Name the structure in the figure in which light dependent reactions happen. Describe the
main function of ATP and NADPH.
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7.5 What is the name of the process represented by a circle in the diagram? (light dependent/
light independent reactions) Where does the carbon dioxide necessary for this process come
from?
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Question 8: A student was observing the gas levels during

photosynthesis, observe the following diagram, then answer the
questions that follow. /5

8.1 Which gas is oxygen and which gas is carbon dioxide?

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8.2 Name a reactant of photosynthesis. (water / glucose)

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8.3 Name a product of photosynthesis.( Carbon dioxide/ oxygen)

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8.4 Write the chemical equation of photosynthesis using chemical symbols.

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