CONFIDENTIAL* 12 Section B [15 marks] Answer all questions. Write the answers in the spaces provided. 16 The pathways, X; Yand Z, to transport substances across plant cells are shown in the diagram below. (@) Identify X, ¥ and Z. B) (6) Describe the transportation of substances via ¥. 2 (©) Which pathways are involved in the transportation of substa sive tiayaatale Glaser? inces from the endodermal cell 2) STPM 2020 - 964/2(U2) *This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the examination is ver, CONFIDENTIAL* Please tear off alone the perforated line.CONFIDENTIAL* 14 is m in the graph 17 The growth curve of broad bean, Vicia faba, a type of an annual plant is show! below. Dry massig 80) ‘Maturity 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Senescence (negative growth) 22 24 Time/weeks pee ope Onset of germination (a) Name the type of growth curve and growth pattern shown by the graph above. 2] ‘Type of growth curve:.. Growth pattern: (6) Explain why a negative growth occurs at X. GB) (©) What happens to the seed of the broad bean when a positive growth occurs after x? [2] (@) Why does dry mass an accurate parameter to measure growth of the broad bean? —_[1] STPM 2020 - 964/2(U2) * This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the examination is over, CONFEDENTIAL*CONFIDENTIAL* 16 Section C [30 marks] Answer two questions only. will be marked. Write the You may answer all the questions but, only the first two answers of the answer sheet. answers on the answer sheets provided. Begin each answer on a new page 18 (a) With the aid of a diagram, explain why the oxygen dissociation curve of the fet haemoglobin is different from that of the maternal haemoglobin. d darkness influence flowering in (8) 19 (a) Explain three factors that influence the speed of conduction of action potential. (6) (®) Describe the mechanism of stomatal opening based on potassium ion accumulation hypothesis. (9) (®) Explain how the varying periods of light an chrysanthemums and spinach. 20 (a) Describe the role of liver in minimising the muscle cramp of an athlete after he completed his event. fa (6) Explain the responds of human liver towards the intake of a high protein meal. [8] STPM 2020 - 964/2(U2) *This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the examination is over, CONFIDENTIAL*CONFIDENTIAL* 2 Section A [15 marks] Answer all questions Indicate the correct answer on the Multiple-choice Answer Sheet provided. 1 Which is not the function of surfactant in gaseous exchange in the lungs? A Prevents the alveoli from collapsing B_ Moistens the inner surface of the alveoli © Increases the surface tension of water D__ Reduces the energy required to streteh the lungs 2 The lung capacity of a man is given below. Tidal volume 0.40 dm? Inspiratory reserve volume = 1.55 dm’ Expiratory reserve volume = 1.50.dm* Residual volume = 1.45 dm? Vital capacity = 3.45 dm’ What is the total lung capacity of the man? A 1.90dm' B 3.05 dm C 3.85 dm? D 4.90dm’ 3° Which statement is true about the transportation system in vascular plants?” A. The phloem transports onganic compounds in unidirection. B_ The xylem transports water and dissolved minerals in bidireetion. The water potential increases from the roots to the top of the plant. D_ The passive transport involved in the movement of water from the soil to the root. 4 Which structure stores calcium ions in muscle fibres? A. Myofibril B_ Sarcoplasmie reticulum C Tropomyosin D Ttubule 5 Which are tue about steroid hormones? 1 Enters the nucleus I} Produces cascade effect I Causes Jong term effects JV Presence of membrane receptor A tand id B Jandill © Mand iv D tltand iv STPM 2020 - 964/2(U2) *This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the examination is over, CONFIDENTIAL*CONFIDENTIAL* 4 6 The events ofa cardiac cycle are shown in the diagram below. x Pressure/ 120: mm Hg 490 80 60 40 20. ° Which is true about the above diagram? ‘A. When the ventricular pressure decreases, ¥ opens and T closes. B_ When the ventricular pressure increases, T opens and ¥ closes. C During ventricular diastole, X closes and R opens. D_ During ventricular systole, X closes and R opens. 7 Which of the following are not plant growth inhibitors? T Ethylene TL Gibberellin TI Abscisic acid IV. Indoleacetic acid A. Land Ill B landIV © Mandl D Mand IV 8 Across section of a mammalian blastocyst is shown in the diagram below. What is the function of X? ‘A Initiates implantation pDiaiieeed wear aa ype CC. Secretes fluid into the blastocoel D_ Excretes certain metabolic wastes STPM 2020 - 964/2(U2) *This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the examination is over. CONFIDENTIAL*CONFIDENTIAL* 6 9 Which statements are true about double fertilisation in angiosperms? 1 The fertilisation occurs in ovule. IL One male gamete fuses with an egg cell to form a diploid 28 nucleus undergoes meiosis to form two haploi ote. ale \etes. MIL The gener id. aaleigen . ae Jeus. IV. One male gamete fuses with the polar nuclei to form diploid endosperm mel A’ Tand IL B Land III © MandIV D Mandt 10 The nutrients required by the embryo during germination of « monocotyledonous seed are stored in the A’ cotyledon B_ endosperm C hypocotyl D testa 1 Which is the portance of regulation of metabolites in homeostasis? A. The metabolites affect biochemical reactions involving enzymes. The metabolites affect osmotic pressure, blood pressure and pH of blood. ‘The organic substances such as ammonia are maintained at low concentration. vow ‘The normal concentration of metabolites produces normal hydrostatic pressure in blood vessels. 12. Which of the following is not the response of human body to a low blood volume? ‘A. Renin is secreted by the cells of juxtaglomerular apparatus. B_ Water becomes more permeable in the collecting ducts. CC. The reabsorption of sodium ion occurs at the descending limb of loop of Henle. D_ The secretion of antidiuretic hormone is stimulated by the pituitary gland. 13. Which are true about systemic lupus erythematosus? 1 Non hereditary TI More common in women TM Affects the skin and joints only IV Cannot be treated by antibiotics A TandIl B land Ill © Wandiv D IandIV STPM 2020 - 964/2(U2) *This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the examination i Nonisover. — CONFIDENTIAL*CONFIDENTIAL* 8 14. Some diseases and their causative agents are given in the table below. Disease ‘Causative agent 1 Malaria P Mycobacterium sP- I Dengue Q Vibrio sp. Tl Cholera R Plasmodium sp- TV Tuberculosis | S Flavivirus sp. Which diseases correspond correctly to their causative agents? nm wv A QS PR BS R QP c RPS QO DRS QP 15. Which class of immunoglobulin promotes precipitation and agglutination of antigens? A IgM B IgE Cc IgD D IgA STPM 2020 - 964/2(U2) *This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the examination i misover. — CO) * : INFIDENTIAL