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HUMAN AND SOCIAL BIOLOGY

EXAM 2
NAME:
DATE:
Instructions: This exam consists of structured questions. Read and answer all of the following.
SECTION A
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(b) (i) Give FOUR differences and THREE similarities between the structure of a typical
plant cell and a typical animal cell.
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(ii) What features would enable a scientist to distinguish a bacterial cell from other cells
when viewed under the microscope?
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(3 marks)
(c) Name THREE different types of cells found in the human body and give the function of
EACH.
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(d) Suggest a definition for EACH of the following:
a issue…………………………………………………………………………………………
an organ……………………………………………………………………………………….
an organ system……………………………………………………………………………….
Irritability………………………………………………………………………………………
Growth…………………………………………………………………………………………
( 5 marks)
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(c) Identify the cause, symptoms and treatment of EACH of the following:
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rickets………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(d) Identify THREE reasons why water is important in the diet.

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(e) Food poisoning can result in a person suffering from diarrhoea. Suggest THREE
consequences of diarrhoea and THREE ways a person can reduce their chances of
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food poisoning.
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(6 marks)

SECTION B

1. (a) Matthew develops a cavity in one of his teeth. Outline how this cavity formed and
suggest FOUR things he should do to prevent cavities forming in his other teeth.
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(6 marks)
(b) Outline the effect that temperature has on enzyme activity.
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(1 mark)
(c ) Other than the effect of temperature on enzyme activity, give THREE other properties of
enzymes.
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(3 marks)
2. Distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic respiration and write ONE word equation to
summarize EACH process.
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(4 marks)
3. Explain:
(a )How blood flow through the heart is maintained in one direction.
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(b )Why the wall of the left ventricle of the heart is thicker than the wall of the right
Ventricle.
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4. Distinguish between systole and diastole.

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5. Explain to Naomi why humans need a double circulation.
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(2 marks)

6. Draw a labelled and simple flow diagram to show the pathway that a red blood cell takes
as it journeys from the lungs around the body and back to the lungs. (5 marks)

TOTAL= 100 MARKS

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