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1. Diagram 1 shows part of the human digestive system.
X
P: …………………………….
Q: …………………………….
R: …………………………….
Diagram 1
(a) Label structures P, Q and R using the following words.
[3 marks]
(b) (i) Name the enzyme that is found in X.
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[1 mark]
(ii) State the function of the enzyme in b(i).
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[1 mark]
(c) State the function of R.
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[1 mark]
(d) Name the process by which food is moved along P.
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[1
mark]
2. Diagram 2 shows some parts of the digestive system.
M
L
Diagram 2
(a) Name the following parts:
K: ……………………………….…….………………………………………………………...
L: …………………………………………………………………………………………….…...
M: ………………………………………………………………………………………………
N : ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
[4 marks]
(b) What is stored in the part labeled K? Where is it produced?
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[2 marks]
(c) Digestion of food ends in part L. State the end products of digestion for:
(i) carbohydrates: …………………………………………………………………………...
(ii) protein : ………………………………………………………………………….
(iii) fats : ………………………………………………………………………….
[3 marks]
Class of Food
Water Vitamins
Fats
Diagram 3
(a) Name the classes of food in Diagram 3.
[4 marks]
(b) Draw lines to show the correct match between the class of food and its function.
Carbohydrate
To build new cells
Fibre
To supply energy
Protein
To prevent constipation
Mineral
[3 marks]
4. Diagram 4.1 shows the average energy requirement for different groups of people.
20000
18000
16000
14000 ls
12000 gir
10000
kilo/joule nt
8000 boys ce
6000 en nt es
4000 ildr esce ol
2000 Babies Ch Adol Male adults Ad
Female adults
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Diagram 5
(a) What is the aim of the experiment?
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[1 mark]
(b) Complete the table below based on the experiment.
A B
Boiling tube
( Test for Starch ) (Test for glucose)
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[2 marks]
(d) State the variables in the experiment.
(i) Manipulated variable: ………………………………………………………………………
(ii) Responding variable : …………………………………………………………………………
(iii) Control variable: ……………………………………………………………………………...
[3 marks]
(e) Name the reagent used to test for the presence of
(i) starch: …………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) glucose: ………………………………………………………………………………………
(f) Which part of the alimentary canal is represented by the:
Figure 1.1
(1mark)
(ii) State one function of the structure in (a) (i).
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(1 mark)
(b) A student carried out a food test on sample X.
Table 1.2 shows the results of the test.
TABLE 1.2
(i) Complete Table 1.2 by naming the food classes that are present in sample X.
(1 mark)
(ii) Explain what happens to the food sample X while it is inside structure Q.
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(2 marks)
(iii) State what happens to the final product in (b) (ii).
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(1 mark)
2 Figure 2.1 shows an experiment to study the action of saliva on starch. The result of the experiment after
30 minutes is shown in Table 2.2.
Figure 2.1
Y Yes
Table 2.2
Based on Figure 2.1 and Table 2.2, answer the following questions.
(a) (i) Why must test tubes X and Y be kept in the water bath at 37oC?
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(1 mark)
(ii) State the reason why there is no starch in test tube X.
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(2 marks)
(iii) In which part of the alimentary canal does the same enzyme action occur as
in the test tube X?
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(1 mark)
(b) Figure 2.2 shows pictures of several foods.
Figure 2.2
Based on the pictures, complete the table below by writing the different food classes and their food
samples.
(iii)_______________________________ ______________________________
(iv)_______________________________ ______________________________
(v)_______________________________ ______________________________
(vi)_______________________________ ______________________________
(5 marks)