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SULIT 4551/2
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Biology
Paper 2
August
2023
2 ½ hours

SRI KDU SECONDARY SCHOOL

KOTA DAMANSARA
MID-YEAR EXAMINATION 2023

Marks
BIOLOGY Part Question Marks
Obtained
Paper 2 1 6
Two hours thirty minutes 2 6
3 7
DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET 4 7
UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO A
5 8
1. This question paper consists of 3 sections: Section A,
Section B and Section C. 6 8
2. Answer all questions in Section A in the space provided
in this booklet. 7 9
3. Answer any one question from Section B and you must
answer Section C. Write your answers for Section B and
8 9
Section C in the lined paper provided separately. 9 20
4. You may use equations, diagrams, tables, graphs and B
other suitable methods to explain your answer in detail. 10 20
5. Show your working as it may help you to score marks.
6. If you wish to change your answer, neatly cross out the C 11 20
answer that you have written. Then write down the new
answer. Total 100
7. The diagrams in this paper are not drawn to scale unless
stated. The marks allocated for each question are shown
in brackets.
8. You may use a non-programmable scientific calculator.
9. This question booklet must be submitted at the end of the
examination.
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This paper consists of 15 printed pages

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Section A
[60 marks]
Answer all questions in this section.
The time suggested for this section is 90 minutes.

1. Diagram 1 shows a cell found in the ileum of a rat.

Diagram 1

(a) (i) Name structures P and Q.

P: ______________________________________________________________
Q: _____________________________________________________________
[2 marks]

(ii) State two major components that makes R.

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[2 marks]

(b) Explain the role of structure Q in the production of erepsin enzyme of the rat’s ileum.
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[2 marks]

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2. Diagram 2.1 shows the histogram for the number of organelles that are found in three cells
namely cells X, Y and Z.
.

Diagram 2.1

(a) (i) Give an example for cell Z.

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[1 mark]

(ii) State your reason for (a)(i)

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[1 mark]

(b) State the type of cell for cell Y.

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[1 mark]

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(c) Diagram 2.2 shows a type of plant cell found at the root.

Diagram 2.2
(i) Name the cell showed in Diagram 2.2.
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[1 mark]

(ii) Explain the adaptation shown by X.

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[2 marks]

3. Diagram 3 the structure of plasma membrane of an animal cell.

Diagram 3

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(a) Explain why Singer and Nicholson use the fluid-mosaic model to describe the
structure of the plasma membrane?
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[2 marks]

(b) State one characteristic of the particles that pass through R.

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[1 mark]

(c) (i) Based on Diagram 3, state the structure which can be used to transport amino
acid passively across the plasma membrane.
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[1 mark]

(ii) Explain the process at (c)(i).

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[3 marks]

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4. Yuki is a popular dancer in school. She practices her dance every day. Diagram 4.1 shows
food J, which is a staple food for Yuki’s breakfast.

Diagram 4.1

(a) Explain how food J plays an important role in Yuki’s routine?

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[3 marks]

Diagram 4.2 shows a process that takes place in the ileum.

Diagram 4.2

(b) (i) Name molecules N

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[1 mark]

(ii) Name enzyme M.

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[1 mark]

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(c) Explain the process that occurs in Diagram 4.2

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[2 marks]

5. Diagram 5.1 shows the hydrolysis mechanism using lipase in the duodenum.

Diagram 5.1

(a) Name X, Y and Z accordingly.

X: __________________________________________________________________
Y: __________________________________________________________________
Z: __________________________________________________________________
[3 marks]

(b) Complete the drawing in Diagram 5.1.

[1 mark]

(c) Based on Diagram 5.1, state 2 characteristics of enzyme

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[2 marks]

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Diagram 5.2

(d) Based on diagram 5.2, explain the action of enzyme at R.

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[2 marks]

6. Diagram 6 shows the various stages in process Y that occur in the skin cell of human.

I II III IV

Diagram 6

(a) (i) State what type of cells are cheek cells?

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[1 mark]

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(ii) Based on Diagram 6.1, rearrange the stages of process Y in correct sequence
and name them accordingly.
Correct sequence: _________________________________________________
Correct name: ____________________________________________________
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[2 marks]

(c) Explain the process that took place in stage I.

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[2 marks]

(d) Ashley is a medical technician in a private hospital. Her job involves taking X-rays
and CT scans of cancer patients. Explain the long-term effects of this job to Ashley if
safety measures are not taken properly.
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[3 marks]

7. Diagram 7 shows two products P and Q which are commonly found in the grocers.

Product P Product Q
Diagram 7

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(a) Name the processes used to produce products P and Q in Diagram 7
Product P: ___________________________________________________________
Product Q: ___________________________________________________________
[2 marks]

(b) Explain how product P is produced?

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[3 marks]

(c) Product Q tends to contain air bubbles. Explain how these air bubbles are formed.
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[2 marks]

(d) During the major flood in 2021, many plants are also found dead due to lack of
oxygen as their roots are submerged in water for too long. Plant K was able to survive
in such conditions. Using your biology knowledge, explain this occurrence.
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[2 marks]

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8. Diagram 8.1 shows the process that takes place in the cell cycle.

Diagram 8.1

(a) Name phase Y.

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[1 mark]

(b) Explain what happened at S and the importance of the event.

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[2 marks]

Diagram 8.2 shows a stage of a cell division that occurs in the ovaries.

Diagram 8.2

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(c) (i) Name the process showed in Diagram 8.2
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[1 mark]

(ii) Explain what happened during the process in 8(c)(i) and its significance.
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[3 marks]

(d) Complete the drawing in Diagram 8.2

[1 mark]

(e) Name a genetic disease that is cause by an abnormality in the cell division shown in
Diagram 8.2.
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[1 mark]

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Section B
[20 marks]
Answer any one question from this section.
The time suggested to complete this section is 30 minutes.

9. Table 1 shows two organisms P and Q and the equations to their respective cellular
respirations.
Organism P Organism Q

Glucose + oxygen ➔ Carbon dioxide + Glucose ➔ Ethanol + carbon dioxide +

water + energy (2898 kJ) energy (210 kJ)
Table 1

(a) Compare and contrast between the cellular respiration of Organisms P and Q
[6 marks]

(b) Diagram 9.2 shows the concentration of lactic acid in the muscle cells of Sun Loong
after a 800 meters race.

Diagram 9.2
Explain why the concentration of lactic acid in the muscle cells decreases after some
time.
[4 marks]

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(c) The concentration of sodium and potassium ions in the muscle cell plays a vital role
in the contraction of the skeletal muscles.
(i) What is a sodium-potassium pump?
[1 mark]

(ii) Explain the transport of sodium and potassium ions in the muscle cells which
involve the sodium-potassium pump.
[6 marks]

(d) After the race, Sun Loong was given an isotonic drink instead of water by his teacher.
Explain why his teacher did that.
[3 marks]

10 Table 2 shows the favourite diet of Yi Hang and Zyu. Both their diets contain different types
of fats.
Yee Harng Zee You

(a) State the fat that is found in both the students’ diet respectively then compare and
contrast both the fats stated.
[10 marks]
(b) The metabolism of fats is crucial for the survival of an organism. Explain the two
types of metabolism that take place in a living organism.
[6 marks]
(c) Water is an important inorganic compound to all living organisms.
Explain the importance of water to organisms
[4 marks]

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Section C
[20 marks]
Answer all questions from this section.
The time suggested to complete this section is 30 minutes.

11. Diagram 10 shows the enzyme synthesis that takes place in the human intestinal cells.

Diagram 10

(a) Compare the two types of enzymes that are synthesized by a cell. Give example for
each of the enzymes.
[6 marks]
(b) Enzyme synthesis begins at the nucleus which involves DNA and mRNA, during the
transcription process.
Compare and contrast DNA and mRNA.
[6 marks]
(c) State the differences between mitosis and meiosis that occur in humans.
[8 marks]

End of Paper

Prepared by : Ms Elizabeth Teh

Verified by : Ms Elizabeth Teh
Approved by : Mr Maheswaran A/L Perumal & Ms Puspalechimy A/P Perumal

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