4 Digestive system

Section A

[2009-3]
Figure 2 shows the optimum pH for three enzymes G, H and I. Use it to answer the questions that
follow.

2009-3.
a. Which enzyme is most likely to be secreted by the stomach? (1 mark)
b. What would happen to activity of enzyme H at pH 2? (1 mark)
c. What conclusion can be drawn from the results shown by the graphs? (1 mark)

[2008-5]
Figure 4 shows a setup of an experiment to investigate properties of enzymes. Use it to answer the
questions that follow.

2008-5.
a. What property of enzymes is being investigated in the experiment? (1 mark)
b. If after 10 minutes the contents of both test tubes were tested for starch, what colour would be
seen in the two test tubes?
Tube X (1 mark)
Tube Y (1 mark)
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[2005-3]
Figure 1 is a diagram showing part of the
human digestive system. Use it to answer the
questions the follow.

a. Name the parts marked R and S. (2 marks)

b. Explain how part R ensures a steady supply of
glucose to the body. (2 marks)

2003-3.
a. Give two differences between disaccharides and polysaccharides. (2 marks)
b. Give one example of a polysaccharide.
(1 mark)

Section B

2012-13.
a. State any two adaptations of a villus for food absorption. (2 marks)
b. If the liver failed to produce bile, what two effects could this have on digestion? (2 marks)
c. Explain why the level of insulin increases in the blood soon after a meal of carbohydrates. (2 marks)

[2011-6]
Figure 4 shows structure of a food substance. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

a. Name the food substance. (1 mark)

b. Explain how the food substance is
produced. (2 marks)
c. Mention two enzymes that could
digest the food substance in humans.
(2 marks)

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[2006-7]
Figure 4 is a diagram of a longitudinal section of a villus. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

2006-7.
a. Name the parts labelled X and Y. (2 marks)
b. State one end-product of digestion which is transported by the part labelled Y. (1 mark)
c. Explain one adaptation of the villus which enables it to perform its functions efficiently. (2 marks)

[2003-9]
Table 2 shows results of an experiment on the effect of temperature on enzyme activity. Use it to
answer the questions that follow.

2003-9
a. Plot a graph on rate of reaction against temperature. (3 marks)
b. Describe the effect of temperature on enzyme activity between 20℃ and 50℃. (2 marks)
c. Briefly explain the cause of the change in the rate of enzyme activity after 37℃. (2 marks)
d. What is the optimum temperature of the enzyme used in this experiment? (1 mark)

Section C

2007-12.
Describe five problems associated with human digestive system and state how each problem can be
controlled. Your answer should be in an essay form.
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