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(’) Design an experiment to determine the rate at which starch is broken down under different pH conditions. © @ w iy @ © Gi) 01207020/F 2012 ‘@ marks) Name TWO parts of the human digestive system where amylase may be found. (@ marks) Explain why the digestion of starch stops when food reaches the stomach. (@ marks) Name an enzyme which works best in the stomach. (mark ) Amylase is also found in plants. Suggest THREE plant structures in which amylase may be found, marks) How is the starch produced in leaves converted to a substance which can be transported to other parts of the plant? (2 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE “ie 6 (a) (i)_ Sketch an outline of the human body and show the location of the pancreas and the pituitary gland in the outline. (ii) Name ONE hormone secreted from EACH of the endocrine glands in (a) (i) above, (iii) The panereas also produces en ymes that are important in digestion. Name TO factors that may affect the activity of these en ymes. (6 marks) (e) Explain how hormones secreted from the pancreas work together with the liver to regulate blood sugar levels. (S marks) (©) Ifyou were lost on a desert island for wwo days, how would a hormone secreted from ‘your pituitary gland work to prevent you from becoming completely dehydrated? (4 marks) Total 1S marks Space for diagram GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01207020/F 2013 15 - 6 (a) With the aid ofan annotated diagram, deseribe the functions ofthe enamel, dentine and pulp of a named tooth (marks) (6) Themouth ofa mammal usually contains several types of teeth, which allow ito consume a varied diet from both plant and animal sources. Suggest THREE ways having a varied diet is beneficial toa mammal. (3 marks) (©) Aneighty-year-old man has lost all his teeth Explain how this might affect his ability to digest food and suggest how he could obtain the essential nutrients that his body requires. (6marks) Total 15 marks Space for diagram for (a) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE (01207020/ANUARY/F 2014 (b) The tomato fruit is placed in a juice extractor and the juice collected in a jar. Food tests are carried out to investigate the nutrient composition of the tomato, Complete Table 1 10 describe the procedure used to carry out EACH of the food tests, and state the conclusion for EACH test. TABLE 1: FOOD TESTS CARRIED OUT ON TOMATO JUICE, 01207032/F 2014 Food Nutrient Procedure Observation (Conclusion Reducing sugar Blue colour Protein Blue colour Fat Water mark on filter paper Starch Brown mixture (9 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE Figure 3 is a diagram of the human alimentary canal, Figure 3. Diagram of the human alimentary canal (@) — @_Identify the structures labelled I, II, II], [V and V in Figure 3, i 0: UE Vv; \: ses (S marks) (ii) Using the symbol, X, indicate on Figure 3, TWO places where protein digestion takes place. (2 marks) [0 THE NEXT PAGE (01207020JANUARY/F 2015 0120702011 -10- (il) Suggest TWO reasons why the locations indicated in (a) (ii) are suitable for protein digestion to take place. (2 marks) (iv) Give TWO reasons why living organisms need protein, (@ marks) (b) Nitrogen is needed for the synthesis of proteins (Inthe liver, excess protein is converted to urea which is excreted by some animals, Briefly describe ONE route by which the nitrogen excreted from animals (in the form of urea) is made available to plant. (2 marks) Gi) Suggest TWO signs of nitrogen deficiency in plants (2 marks) ‘Total 1S marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01207020JANUARY/F 2015 0120702012 “13. SECTION B Answer ALL questions. ‘Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet. 4, Figure 5 shows the intemal structures of two leaves from plants growing in different environmental conditions. zal “IGT T_T i ‘IL \ Stoma Epldermal ble Lowe epidermis From Plant B Figure 5. Internal structures of leaves from two plants (@) Identify the structures labelled P, Q and R in Figure $ and state the role of EACH in photosynthesis Role (6 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE (01207020/JANUARY/F 2015 <14- () Describe ONE difference in the cuticles and ONE difference in the lower epidermis of the ‘ovo plants, A and B, and explain the significance of these differences. (4 marks) (©) Suggest the type of environment in which each plant, Plant A and Plant B would be found growing, and THREE adaptations expected in Plant B, other than those shown in Figure 5. Environment for Plant A Environment for Plant B ‘Adaptions (S marks) Total 15 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01207020JANUARY/F 2015 0120702016 (@) The following chemical equation for photosynthesis represents the reactants used and the products formed. Oo) ww id) wy 012070201 2015, 6CO, + 61,0 ———> C,H,,0, + 60, Name TWO conditions, which are NOT shown in the equation, that are essential for this process (2 marks) Name the gas given off in this process and state which of the reactants produce this gas, Gas Reactant . (2 marks) Explain TWO ways in which plants utilize the glucose produced during this process. State THREE environmental factors which affect photosynthesis. GB marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 0120702008 DONOT WRITE IN TUS ARES SDD NOE WRITE IN FHIS ARES: DONQTWRITEAN THIS AREA: DO NOE HRTE IN THIS AREA BO NOT WRITE IN FAIS Ais DONGLE WRITE IN THIS AREA (©) Unlike plants, animals are unable to synthesize glucose. A boy eats a meal of cassava, Explain how his body converts the starch in the cassava to glucose, Name the organs and the enzymes involved in this process. (4 marks) ‘Total 1S marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01207020/F 2015 0120702009 -10- (@) Figure 2 is a diagram of guard cells seen in a dicotyledonous leaf taken from a plant that, has been watered 12 hours before and placed in sunny conditions. Figure 2. Diagram of plant guard cells (®—[dentify the structures labelled I, 11, II, 1V and V in Figure 2. Write your answers in the spaces provided in Figure 2. (marks) (ii) State ONE function of EACH of the structures labelled I and IV. I (@ marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01207020,ANUARY/F 2016 (0 0 A 0120702010 BOOT WRITE IN FAIS Ait DO NOE WRITE IN HS ARED DO NOU UTE IN TUS ANRA DO NOE WRITE IN THIS AREA BONOT WRITE IN FAIS Ais DONGLE WRITE IN THIS AREA aie () Inthe space below, draw an annotated diagram to show the appearance of the guard cells, after the plant is watered in the early morning. Use an arrow to show the movement of the water in the cell (6 marks) (©) Explain why the behaviour of an animal cell would differ from that of a plant guard cell when they are placed in dilute solutions. (2 marks) ‘Total 15 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01207020,ANUARYIF 2016 0 0120702011 -12- SECTION B Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet. (a) With the aid of a labelled diagram of the human alimentary canal, explain how a sandwich consisting of bread and chicken is digested to supply the body with nutrients. ‘Space for diagram in (a) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01207020,ANUARY/F 2016 AONE 0 A 0120702012 DO NOTWRITE IN THIS ARE, DONOT WRITE IN TUS ARES DONQTBRITEAN THIS AREA: DO NOE HRTE IN THIS AREA BO NOT WRITE IN FAIS Ais DONGLE WRITE IN THIS AREA Explanation 01207020/JANUARYIF 2016 -13- 0120702013 (10 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 14 (e) Both plants and humans store some of their unused nutrients. (Name TWO storage organs in plants and the nutrients stored in EACH. (2 marks) (i) Suggest THREE reasons why plants need to store nutrients. 01207020/JANUARYIF 2016 @ marks) Total 15 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 0120702014 DONO WRITE IN THIS ARE, DONOT WRITE IN THUS ARES DONQEMRITEAN THIS AREA: (©) Before food can be chemically digested by enzymes, it must first be mechanically broken down in the alimentary canal (Name TWO parts of the alimentary canal that are responsible for the mechanical digestion of food, (@ marks) (ii) Give TWO reasons why mechanical digestion of food is important. (2 marks) (iii) Explain the significance of ehemieal di (2 marks) ‘Total 25 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01207020/F 2016 Barcode Area Sequential Bar Code DONOT WRITE IN THUS ARES PIS ARIE, DONOT WRITE) DONQUE WRITEAN THIS AREA: tv) oe @ «id Gi) Above 40°C (2 marks) State ONE precaution that the students should take when carrying out this experiment, (mark) Name TWO enzymes that break down protein. Sir soy Pba.. ert. Name TWO parts of the human alimentary canal where enzymes that break down protein are found. Wtheacractren. Be... SA Mnenly (2 marks) (2 marks) ‘Suggest TWO reasons why the different enzymes for breaking down proteins are located in two different parts of the alimentary canal. + pth A pyc ren RGAE a (@ marks) (©) Leguminous plants such as peanuts are able to manufacture proteins with the help of nitrogen-fixing bacteria that live in the nodules on their roots. @ (01207020/JANUARY/F 2017 Identify the type of relationship that exists between the peanut plant and the bacteria. (1 mark) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE Barcode Are Sequential Bar Code DONOT WRITE IN US AREA SDD NOE WRITE IN THIS ARES: DONGEWRITEAN THIS AREA: DO NOE HRITE IN HISAR BONOT WAIL IN HUS Aid DONOLWRTE IN THIS AREA i) Explain your answer in (c) (i) on page 6. (3 marks) (iii) Describe a suitable procedure for testing the presence of protein in peanuts, @ marks) (iv) Suggest TWO reasons why plants need protein, (2 marks) ‘Total 25 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01207020/JANUARYIF 2017 Barcode Area Sequential Bar Code @) chown in Figure 2 use all the nutrients stored in the cotyledons. Discuss the process by which these plants can make more nutrients S = 2 = = = 2 = 2 = 2 (4 marks) : () Discuss the processes by which the raw materials required for making nutrients 2 = reach the leaves ofthe plant = = DONOT WRITE) (marks) DONQUE WRITEAN THIS AREA: GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01207020/F 2017 Barcode Area Sequential Bar Code DO NOE HRT IN HISAR BONOT WRITE IN HOS (iy DONO ARIE IN TISAREA “7. (©) @__ Starch is the most common carbohydrate that is found in the leaves of green plants. Describe a test that the students could do in the laboratory to investigate whether starch is present in the leaves of the seedlings. Plague Bo Zt’. fp lotetinn Aan SA eo Po nop ln Me bdeee Med (4 marks) (ii) Name ONE plant organ, other than leaves, where starch may be found. (iii) Instead of starch, animals store complex carbohydrates such as glycogen. Name TWO organs in an animal’s body which store glycoger OE Walle (fall, “A marly) (2 marks) ‘Total 25 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01207020/F 2017 Barcode Aver Sequential Bar Code DO NOT MRITE IN THIS AREA BONOT WRITE IN US Aiy DONO ARIE IN THISARES w15- © Robert tdntn i ete mt they are absorbed in the smal intestn he ingen, ot ine AM 9 ingeAthiares te Teorant Aiyfabe> EE toe mah Wane sda dei ade alee 7s th ble ibe aad ty wali ae Aipetinnen wrhunaate ook nai eres i Set. AB. wea DET | rent renee. Arte Yes ee $I BO iy An Bas alone foarte Mi Gach hide. at fey. cave.8fey uel i) ee slows. Lfopondingpale . n,n gl ye nyc Ata he hom pophaa...ddopns. thie ibe.. strate aide (6 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01207020/F 2017 -16- © © mantra emi : < : : . : = : s . 5 Goats = E : of a person suffering from diabetes. DONOT WRITE) (S marks) ‘Total 15 marks DONQUE WRITEAN THIS AREA: GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01207020/F 2017 Barcode Area Sequential Bar Code DONO HRT IN HISAR BONOT WAIL IN HUS Aid DONOLWRTE IN THIS AREA 2. (@)_ Complete Table 2 by listing the final digestive produets of the three macronutrients TABLE 2: MACRONUTRIENTS AND FINAL PRODUCTS OF DIGESTION Macronutrient Final Product of Digestion J Protein wring atihy Fat Arathi ads Aydt (marks) () Outline how the final products of the digestion of protein and fat ate transported from the gut to the liver. ron Pty. by bolo~ Nia. My “ aor Nill, absoget on Fat MATE 2 Apgmaghe.. ese By toe te EL (2 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01207020ANUARY 2018 Barcode Area Sequential Bar Code -10- (©) The pancreas plays an important role in the digestion of food and the homeostatic control of blood sugar levels. (Explain the role of the pancreas in the digestion of food. Secures. foocceall jis walnut Paice AM Mas lage Keiko. ints, fe: aby), wrt {8 on SHOU ‘tasbime), trap. Sin, { grokins.......WaeP.a.Lude) Dad. pou des Picerlamale, aga... Ca.Ude ohare... ok alicler lsd cfr. rehdol.¢t... 6) The tine diagram below summarizes the role ofthe pancreatic hormones in the Aunul~ ink iw Glucose Glycogen yer (2 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01207020ANUARY 2018 Barcode Area Sequential Bar Code DONOT WRITE IN THUS ARES SDD NOE WRITE IN THIS ARES: DONQUE WRITEAN THIS AREA: DONO HRT IN HISAR BONOT WRIPE IN HUS Aid DONOLWRTE IN THIS AREA mad SF. gflucte + SWyeoy on 1b Vie Vere. Ad. fey 4 sheers eaeloles..WAlzed. Sug al. Ly 9). een AM jos ttn ES. DGS Gian ALS upen a marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE (01207020JANUARY 2018 Barcode Area Sequential Bar Code -12- (© Figure 1 shows the variation in blood glucose concentration for two persons, A and B, during the course of 48 hours. Use the information in Figure 1 to answer the questions S that follow. = 2 Key S : Food = 2 250 5 — a = 200. = ® = 20 20 5 Re: S 150 = 2 oh me = g i 2 sof] = Z = o Tam. [noon 6 p.m. Tnoon 6pm. Tam. Time Figure 1. Variation in blood glucose concentration over 48 hours DONQUE WRITEAN THIS AREA: GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01207020ANUARY 2018 Barcode Area Sequential Bar Code DO NOT MRITE IN THIS AREA BONOT WRITE IN US Ay DONGLE WEIN THIS AREA -13- (@ Which person is MOST likely suffering from diabetes mellitus? Give ONE reason for your answer, (2 marks) Gi) Based on the data in Figure 1, suggest the range for blood glucose concentration in a healthy person (mark) ‘Total 15 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE (01207020ANUARY 2018 Barcode Area Sequential Bar Code

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