SARALA BIRLA ACADEMY

GRADE X IGCSE BIOLOGY

FIRST ASSESSMENT

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SECTION A
ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS:

1. In a species of pea plant, height is controlled by one gene. The allele for tall is dominant
to the allele for short. A test cross is done to identify the genotype of a tall pea plant. The
table shows the possible phenotypes of the offspring and a description of the genotypes of
the tall parent pea plant.

If a large number of offspring are produced, which rows are possible?

A 1 and 3 B 1 only C 2 and 4 D 2 only

2. Which statement about reproduction is correct?

A All living species can reproduce asexually.

B Gametes are needed for asexual reproduction.
C Only organisms that are separated from other organisms of the same
species can reproduce asexually.
D Some organisms reproduce asexually and sexually.

3. What will happen if a woman smokes during pregnancy?

A Nicotine can cross the placenta and affect the fetus.

B Nicotine can cause COPD in the lungs of the fetus.
C The woman can become addicted to carbon monoxide.
D Carbon monoxide can cause cancer in the lungs of the fetus.

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 4. The nucleus in each cell in the stem of a plant contains 32 chromosomes.
How many chromosomes are there in the nuclei of its pollen grains?

A 8 B 16 C 32 D 64

5. In some animals, B is the allele for normal skin (without spots) and b is the allele for
spotted skin.

A pair of these animals has 37 offspring, 18 with spots and 19 without.

What are the most likely genotypes of the parents?

A BB × BB B Bb × Bb C Bb × bb D bb × bb [5]

Section B

Answer all the questions.

1. Fig. 1.1 is a diagram of the human female reproductive system

(a) Complete Table 1.1 to show the letter and the name of each of the structures that
perform these functions.

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 (b) Fertilisation is the fusion of the nuclei of a male gamete and a female gamete
resulting in a zygote. State the number of chromosomes present in a human: female
gamete ........................... zygote ........................................ [2]

(c) Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Fig. 1.2 shows the number of
reported cases of chlamydia in females in each age group in one country

Fig 1.2

Describe the results shown by the data in Fig. 1.2.

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(d) Chlamydia is caused by a bacterium.
(i) Suggest a treatment for chlamydia.
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(ii) State the name of one other STI.
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(iii) Complete the sentences about the spread of STIs. STIs are transmitted through the transfer
of ............................................... during sexual contact. One way individuals can avoid the spread
of STIs is to use a type of ............................................... contraception. One example of this type
of contraception is ............................................... . [3]
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2. The menstrual cycle is coordinated by hormones secreted by the pituitary gland and
hormones secreted by the ovaries. Fig. 2.1 shows some of the events that occur during the
menstrual cycle
Fig. 2.1 shows some of the events that occur during the menstrual cycle.

(a) Put the stages into the correct sequence. Two have been done for you.

(b) Mention any two functions of placenta and amniotic fluid

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(c ) Where do you find meiosis in the female reproductive system?
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