@ CONFIDENTIAL® (SULIT#) VSP US TPVIS TP MST PMS FPUIST PMS TEMS LPMIS EP VST PUSTP MIST PMS TERPS PUSTEMS IPMS LLY VS PUSIPMST PME DUST PMSTPMS IEMA STPMSTPVISTPN TEMS PMS TPM TEMPS TPM, SEEMS TP MST PMS IL MSTPMS IPMS PM SIPS TPMSTPMS TEMS PMS IPMS LPM. STPMSTPMSTPMS TEMS TPMSTLMS LPM. 7)" S1UIL TINGGI PERSEKOLAHAN MA\ MASH i8 121) eT EN STAIRS TEIN EIN AR eC EUR UI IRB us7pus7P ts) BAPER 3 17) MSIDUSIPUSTPMS TL MSIE USIP i STPMSTP MS. TS PMSTPMS TPS MIS TPM. i S7PMSTPUSTIMS IP NSTPUS IP MST MSI PM IST PMS EPPSTPUSTPMIS IPMS TPMT MISTPAT i VUS7PMSIPVSTPUSTPMSTPMSTPUSA MSIE is US/PUS IPMS IPMS IPMS IPMS TPS A MUST PM 1 MAJLIS PEPERIKSAAN MALAYSIA (MALAYSIAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL) 1 Hour 30 Minutes Instructions to candidates: DO NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE ALLOWED TO DO SO. Answer all questions in Section A. Answer all questions in Section B, Answer two questions only in Section. All working should be shown. For numerical answers, units should be quoted wherever appropriate. Answers may be written either in English or Malay. Fill in your personal details on page 1. Arahan kepada calon: JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA ANDA DIBENARKAN BERBUAT DEMIKIAN. Jawab semua soalan dalam Bahagian A. Jawab semua soalan dalam Bahagian B, Jawab dua soalan sahaja dalam Bahagian C. Semua kerja hendaklah ditunjukkan. Bagi Jawapan berangka, unit hendaklah dinyatakan di mana-mana yang sesuai Jawapan boleh ditults dalam bahasa Inggeris atau bahasa Melayu. Isi maklumat dir anda pada halaman 11, This question paper consists of 19 printed pages and 1 blank page. (Kertas soalan ini terdiri daripada 19 halaman bercetak dan 1 halaman kosong,) © Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia 2021 > STPM 2021 - 964/3 (Turn over (Lihat halaman sebelah) *This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the examination is ovgr, CONFIDENTIAL* (*Kertas soalan ini SULIT sehingga peperiksaan kertas ini tamat;)—* (SULIT*)CONFIDENTIAL* 2 Section A [15 marks} Answer all questions. Indicate the correct answer on the Multiple-choice Answer Sheet provided. 1 Which is not true about the concept of species? A_ The most inclusive taxa in the taxonomic: hierarchy. B_ The characteristics include distinct structure and behaviour. C A population which are capable of interbreeding to produce fertile offsprings. D Occasionally, two organisms which are genetically closely related can interbreed to produce infertile offsprings 2 The comparison between morphological characteristics and its development is shown in the animal phylogenetic tree below. P -——____-o Ancestor of all animals + Phylum Chordata Tre tissues Phylum Platyhelminthes Bilateral symmetry. ? I . Deutrostomes” / / —~— Phylum Arthropoda Protostomes“ ‘Soft bodied” Which phyla are represented by P, Q and R? P Q R Porifera Mollusca Cnidaria Cnidaria Porifera._~—- Mollusca Om > Porifera Cnidaria Mollusca D Cnidaria Mollusca_—_—Porifera 3. Which is not the main abiotic factor to determine the distribution of communities in a deep fresh water lake? A. The depth of water B_ The distance from the water’s edge C_ The degree of light penetration D The sedimentation rate STPM 2021 - 964/3 ; *This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the examination is over. CONFIDENTIAL*CONFIDENTIAL* 4 4) Which isthe available form of chemical element to producers in sulphur cycle? A. Organic compound B Solid C Gas D lon 5 Atype of interaction between two species, V and ¥, is shown in the graph below. Population number Which animals correspond correctly to X and ¥? x Y A Flea Dog B Tiger Deer © Shark Remora D Rat Owl 6 Which is an example of a disruptive selection? A. A farmer chooses to breed goats that weigh more than 50 kg only. B_ The survival of the black and white rabbits after a certain period in the population of black, white and grey rabbits. C_ The population size of the intermediate coloured oyster is bigger due to heavy predation of the light and dark coloured oysters. D_ In England, the light coloured moths are frequently found in the rural areas whereas the dark coloured moths are found in the industrial areas. 71 Which are the reasons for the occurence of genetic drift in a population? 1. Probability ofthe mutation to occur is very low. IL The presence of a certain allele in a few individuals. IIL Asmall number of individuals contribute to the gene pool. IV. Genes in afew individuals are constantly being eliminated, A land IIT B landIV C Mand ill D MandIv STPM 2021 - 964/3 “This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the examination is over. CONFIDENTIAL*CONFIDE! TAL* 6 8 Thedistribution patterns, P, Q and R, of organisms are shown inthe diagram below. Q R Which are true about P, Q and R? P Q R A Duetoan even nutrient Due to consistent Due to patchy resources distribution environmental factors B_ Dueto patchy resources Due to aneven nutrient Due to consistent distribution environmental factors C Duetopatchy resources Due to consistent Due to an even nutrient environmental factors distribution D_ Duetoan even nutrient Due to patchy resources Due to consistent distribution environmental factors 9 Across between a mutant white-eyed male and a wild red-eyed female Drosophila produces all red-eyed Fi progeny. The cross between the Fi resulted in all the females and half of the males with red eyes, while another half of the males with white eyes. Which statements are true about the crosses? 1. There is no corresponding locus on the Y chromosome. II The colour of the eye is controlled by the gene of the male. IIL All the female progeny carry the mutant gene from the male parent. IV. The gene that is responsible for the eye colour is located on the X chromosome. A’ Land Il B JandIV C Wand Mt D IltandIv 10 Which statement is not true about DNA replication? ‘A. The newly formed DNA is called cDNA. B_ The lagging strands are synthesised discontinuously. C_ The synthesis of the leading and lagging strands. D_ The helicase unwinds the DNA double helix at the rep! tion fork. 11 Which is true about the repressor in the regulation of lactose operon? A. Binds to the operator when the lactose is present B_ Produced only when the lactose is present C Prevents the transcription of structural genes D_ Acomponent of the operon STPM 2021 - 964/3 “This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the examination is over. CONFIDENTIAL*CONFIDENTIAL* 4 schematic 12 The processes 1° and Y which are involved in gene expression is shown in the diagram below, Gene Process.” Molecule P- Process Y Molecule Which are true about the above schematic diagram? 1 PisRNA I Qis protein IN Xis replication IV is transcription A land Il B landIV C Mand Il D IlandIV 13, Which is true about duplication as a chromosomal mutation? ‘A. When a segment ofa chromosome detaches, the segment then transfers toa non-homologous chromosome. B_ When a segment of a chromosome detaches, the segment rotates 180°, then reattaches at the same location. C_ Whena segment ofa chromosome detaches, the segment then fuses itself to its homologous chromosome. D_ When a segment of a chromosome detaches, the segment then reattaches at the same location, 14 The wild-type of £. coli is cultured in a medium containing glucose and then the culture is transferred to a medium containing only lactose as the carbon source. Which event takes place during the experiment? A. The /ac operon is repressed. B_ The £. coli stops dividing. C_The repressor protein binds to the operator gene, D_ B-Galactosidase, permease and transacetylase are produced, 15 Which are true about amniocentesis? 1 Lowers the risk of miscarriage IL Shortens the period to obtain result IML Needle is inserted through the cervix IV Cells are cultured before the analysis is done A: Land IN B landIV © Mand tnt D MandIV STPM 2021 - 964/3 *This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the examination is over. CONFIDENTIAL*CONFIDENTIAL* Py Section B [15 marks] Answer all questions, Write the answers in the spaces provided. 16 The results ofa study on the population of Mimosa pudica conducted in an abandoned soccer field using quadrat sampling technique are shown in the geaph below. ‘Number of plantsim? @ (Name the phases Jand L. e] Phase J: Phase i). Describe a factor that contributes to the growth ofthe population at each phase in (a) (2) (b) At which phase the carrying capacity occurs? ra] (©) State two factors that contribute tothe growth of the population at phase K: Q] STPM 2021 - 964/3 ‘This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the examination is over. CONFIDENTIAL* Pisa iar ofF alone Tra eo Trat TeCONFIDENTIAL “4 17 The processes involved in the production of human growth hormone using genetic engineering technique are shown jn the schematic diagram below. Isolation of hum ‘growth hormone mRNA Pp x 1. Plasmid is extracted from bacteria, 2. The plasmid is cut with a restriction enzyme, Plasmids , is inserted into the plasmids Yaare introduced into the bacteria Blue white screening ' ‘The production of recombinant human growth hormone Name P and Q. Q] Gi) Identify Xand ¥. 2) (6) Name the enzyme involved during the insertion of X into the plasmids. TT STPM 2021 - 964/3 *This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the examination is over, CONFIDENTIAL*CONFIDENTIAL* 16 its function. 7 ing and state its (©) Name the chemical used in the blue white screening. in medical science. jormone in me (@ State the application of recombinant human growth bi el a)CONFIDENTIAL 16 Section C [30 marks] Answer two questions only. irked. Write th You may answer all the questions, but only the first two answers napa mnie haste answers on the answer sheets provided. Begin each answer on a new page i 6 18 (a) Describe different levels of biodiversity in Malaysia, i (8) Describe the roles of National Park in sustaining the biodiversity in Lope eee 0 maintaining the sustainability of the ecosystem and biological resources, and si 19 (a) Describe the geographical, ecological and behavioural plain mecanians ft Some to speciation in organisms, a (6) Describe polyploidy in plants. o 20 (@) In pea plant, purple is the dominant trait while white is the recessive trait for the colour of the flower. Explain a suitable procedure of | crossing the plants to determine the genotypes of the Purple flower. 7 () Explain how gene mutation occurs and its consequences with regards to sickle cell anemia. (3) STPM 2021 - 964/3 “This question paper is CONFIDENTIAL until the examination is over. CONFIDENTIAL*