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1 Scientists investigated the effect of carbon dioxide concentration on the rate of photosynthesis of
strawberry plants grown in a glasshouse.

The graph shows the results of the investigation.

The investigation on the effect of carbon dioxide concentration on the rate of photosynthesis was
repeated at a higher light intensity.

Sketch, on the graph, a second line to show the expected results of this second
investigation.
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2 The rate of photosynthesis of terrestrial plants can be determined by measuring the uptake of
carbon dioxide.

Explain why plants take up carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

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3 Stomata are found on the lower surface of broad bean leaves.

Describe the function of stomata.

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4 The photomicrograph is of a cross-section of part of a leaf.

Draw a circle around one vascular bundle on the photomicrograph. [1]

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5 One type of herbicide is a chemical that prevents the uptake of magnesium ions.

Suggest how this herbicide kills plants.

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6 State the name of one mineral ion that plants absorb through their roots and state why the plants
need this mineral ion.

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needed for ..............................................................................................................................

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7 The table shows the energy used by an adult male over 24 hours.

activity energy used/ kJ

sleeping 2400
awake, but physically inactive 3000
awake and active 6600

Calculate the percentage of energy used by the adult male while sleeping.

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8 Biological washing powders contain enzymes that break down food stains.

Complete the table by naming the enzymes that break down three substances in food stains
and by stating the product or products.

substance enzyme product(s)

starch

fat

protein

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9 The diagram shows part of the digestive system of a human.

Complete the table. One row has been done for you.

letter
function name of structure from
diagram

pushes food to the stomach oesophagus A

assimilation of amino acids to produce plasma proteins

storage of bile

secretion of insulin

absorption of fatty acids and glycerol

secretion of pepsin

digestion of starch

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10 Maltase is a digestive enzyme.

Describe the action of maltase and state where it acts in the alimentary canal.

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11 Carbohydrates are an important component of a balanced diet.

The flow chart shows some of the processes that happen to carbohydrates in food that is eaten.

Describe what happens to carbohydrates in the human body between ingestion and assimilation
in the liver.
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Use the information in the flow chart as a guide.

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12 Digestion food is absorbed as it passes along the small intestine.

Explain how this absorption takes place.

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13 The photomicrograph shows a section of a root.

Describe the pathway of water from outside the root to the xylem vessels (J) at the centre of the
root. Use the letters in the photomicrograph in your answer.

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14 The rate of transpiration is affected by several factors including the temperature and the humidity
of the air.

State and explain the effect of an increase in temperature on the rate of transpiration.

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15 Roots can be an example of a sink.

Explain why sometimes roots act as a source rather than a sink.

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16 Mammals have a double circulation system.

Explain what is meant by a double circulation system.

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17 State the name of the blood vessel that becomes blocked in coronary heart disease (CHD).

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18 A student went for a short run to investigate the effect of physical activity on his pulse rate.

The resting pulse rate for the student was 60 beats per minute and during exercise his pulse rate
increased to 144 beats per minute.

Calculate the percentage increase in pulse rate.

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19 Exercise causes heart rate to increase.

Explain why exercise causes an increase in heart rate.

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20 Mammals have a lymphatic system.

Outline the functions of the lymphatic system.

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21 Blood is transported in arteries and veins.

Complete the drawings of the cross-sections of an artery and a vein to show the differences between
these two types of blood vessel. Label the lumen in each drawing.

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22 The photographs show an angiogram of a heart before and after treatment for coronary heart
disease (CHD). An angiogram is an image of the blood flow through the blood vessels of the heart.

The arrow on the before treatment photograph shows the position of a blockage in a blood vessel.

The blockage is caused by a blood clot.

Describe how a blood clot forms.

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23 The immunity gained after infection by a pathogen is active immunity.

Explain how active immunity differs from passive immunity.

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