DHARUMAVANTHA SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS

First Term 2009 Grade 10 Student Name Index Number Class Register Number 5090/01 May 2009 1 hour Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet
Soft clean eraser Soft pencil (type B or HB is recommended)

BIOLOGY
Paper 1 Multiple Choice

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write in soft pencil Write your name, class, index number and register number on the answer sheet in the spaces provided. unless this has already been done for you. There are forty questions in this paper. Answer all questions. For each question, there are four possible answers, A, B, C, and D. Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in the soft pencil on the separate Answer sheet. Read the instructions on the answer sheet very carefully. Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for wrong answer. Any rough working should be done in this booklet.

This question paper consists of 14 printed pages.

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1. The diagram shows a typical plant cell after being placed in a concentrated salt solution for ten minutes.

Which numbered structures are partially permeable? A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 1 only D 2 only

2. In what way the process of osmosis differs from diffusion? A It involves the movement of ions

It involves the movement of molecules against the concentration gradient.

It needs energy to take place.

It involves the movement of water molecules through a semi permeable membrane.

3. Some red blood cells were placed in distilled water and others were placed in three salt solutions of different concentrations. Which diagram shows the appearance of a cell has changed after being in the distilled water for a short time?

4. What causes oxygen to diffuse into the blood from an alveolus (air sac) in the lungs? A oxygen concentration in the alveolus is higher than in the atmosphere. B The oxygen concentration in the alveolus is lower than in the blood.
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C The oxygen concentration in the atmosphere is higher than the carbon dioxide concentration. D The oxygen concentration in the blood is lower than in the alveolus.

5. In an experiment to investigate the effects of heat on germinating barley grains, three petri dishes were set up as shown in diagram 1 and left for 3 days. A solution of iodine in potassium iodide was then added to the starch-agar substrate. The results are shown in diagram 2, in which the shaded areas went blue / black, indicating the presence of starch.

Which is the best explanation of the results? A Amylase is produced by barley grains that have been boiled. B Amylase from barley grains is denatured when they are boiled. C Germinating grains prevent iodine from staining starch blue / black. D Starch from the substrate is used by the grains as an energy source. 6. The graph shows the effect of changing light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis in a plant at two different carbon dioxide concentrations.

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Which statement is correct? A At low light intensities carbon dioxide is the limiting factor. B At high light intensities carbon dioxide is the limiting factor. C When carbon dioxide concentration is low, the plant cannot photosynthesize D When the carbon dioxide concentration is high, there is no limiting factor. 7. The graph shows the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air surrounding a plant measured over 24 hours.

Which explains the carbon dioxide concentration at time X? A B C D light intensity darkness darkness daylight daylight plant process respiration photosynthesis respiration photosynthesis

8. The diagram shows the shapes of the cells in a section of a leaf.

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Which cells could convert light energy to chemical energy? A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 3 D 1 and 4

9. The graph shows the effect of pH on the activity of a digestive enzyme.

In which part of the human alimentary canal would the enzyme work best? A mouth B stomach C large intestine D small intestine

10. By which route does water travel through the leaf during transpiration? A xylem B xylem C stomata D stomata mesophyll cells stomata thin moisture film xylem thin moisture film thin moisture film mesophyll cells mesophyll cells stomata meophyll cells xylem thin moisture film

11. An experiment was set up to investigate the effect of an enzyme on coagulated egg
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albumen. The results, after three hours, are shown in the diagram.

Where in the digestive system is the enzyme produced? A liver B pancreas C salivary glands D stomach wall

12. The diagram shows a transverse section from the middle of a root of a dicotyledonous plant. In which tissue are sugars and amino acids transported?

13. An athlete runs a 100 metre race. The following changes take place in the athletes body during the race. 1 2 3 4 increased availability of oxygen to muscles increased breathing rate increased production of carbon dioxide by muscles increased carbon dioxide concentration in the blood

In which order do these changes occur? A B C

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2 2 4

3 3 2

last 4 1 1
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D 2 3 1 4

14. The apparatus shown is set up for an experiment to investigate respiration.

What will happen to the drop of fluid in the capillary tube over the next few hours? A It will move away from the test-tube because of oxygen output by the seeds. B It will move towards the test-tube because of carbon dioxide intake by the seeds. C It will move towards the test-tube because of oxygen intake by the seeds. D It will not move, because carbon dioxide intake and oxygen output are equal. 15. What will be the effect of strenuous exercise on the amount of water lost through the skin and the kidneys? Amount of water lost through the skin decreases decreases increases increases Amount of water lost through the kidneys increases decreases increases decreases

A B C D

16. A student carried out an investigation to find the colour change obtained when five different concentrations of glucose solution were tested for reducing sugar. The test tubes below show the results.

Which test tube result shows the absence and which one shows the highest concentration of glucose. glucose absent
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A B C D green red green blue yellow blue red red

17. The graph shows pressure changes in the left side of the heart, while at rest, during a single heart beat.

What is the number of pulse in one minute, while the person is at rest? A 70 B 100 C 60 D 120

18. The diagram shows a person doing pull ups on a horizontal bar.

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In moving from the lower position X to the upper position Y, which muscles and joints movements occur? Biceps A B C D contracts relax relaxes contracts Triceps relaxes contract contract relaxes Hinge joint rotates flexes extends flexes Ball and socket joint flexes rotates rotates rotates

19. Which does not produce carbon dioxide? A a muscle fibre B a sensory neuron C blood D saliva

20. Why does anaerobic respiration by yeast release less energy than aerobic respiration? A B C D Energy is lost in carbon dioxide. Energy is lost in oxygen. Energy remains trapped in ethanol. Energy remains trapped in lactic acid.

21. The diagram represents a kidney dialysis machine.

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What are the parts labelled X, Y and Z?

22. The diagram shows part of the human circulatory system. In which vessel will the highest concentration of oxygen be found?

23. Adrenaline is secreted quickly when a person is frightened. How does this affect the heart beat and the liver?

24. Diagram 1 shows the iris and pupil of a persons eye. Diagram 2 shows the same eye

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after a change in external conditions. light A B C D decreases decreases increases increases radial iris muscles relax contract relax contract circular iris muscles contract relax contract relax

25. The table shows the death rates from lung cancer amongst smokers and nonsmokers.

What can be concluded from the data? A People who get lung cancer are likely to be smokers of 26 or more cigarettes per day B People who do not smoke will not get lung cancer. C People who smoke have a higher chance of getting lung cancer. D Smoking causes lung cancer. 26. An experiment is set up as shown. Flasks 1 and 2 contain lime water. Air is pumped through the flasks.

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What is the appearance of limewater in flasks 1 and 2 after a period of ten minutes?

27. A decrease in the numbers of producers in a food chain will cause A the consumers to increase in numbers. B more animals to migrate into the area. C the total productivity to increase. D the total biomass to decrease. 28. The diagram shows a food web from an ecosystem.

If the population of insects decreases, which other population will decrease the most? A badgers B lizards C sagebrush 29. The diagram shows part of the carbon cycle. D squirrels

Which numbered arrows represent respiration? A

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2 and 3

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30. Which graph shows the change in the amount of stored carbohydrate from the germination of a seed until shortly before the start of photosynthesis?

31.The following samples are taken from a human patient. Which sample will be examined to find out whether the patient is infected with the malarial parasite? A red blood cells B saliva C urine D white blood cells

32. The diagram shows reproductive organs of a human male. Which tube carry only urine?

33. The diagram shows the female reproductive system.

In which parts are the eggs and the zygote formed?

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34. The diagram shows a section through a flower.

In which structures are haploid nuclei formed by reduction division? A 1 and 4 B 2 and 3 C 1 and 3 D 2 and 4 35. Which method of contraception is the most effective in preventing the spread of diseases such as syphilis and HIV/AIDS? A cervical caps / diaphragms B male condoms

C oral contraceptive pills D spermicide 36. What would be the result of cutting the sperm ducts on the right and left sides in a man? A He would become sterile. B He would be unable to develop sperms. C He would be unable to pass urine. D Male sex hormones would no longer circulate in the blood. 37. The diagram shows part of the nitrogen cycle.

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Which stages involve bacteria? A P, Q and T B P, R and S C Q, S and T D R, S and T

38. The diagram shows a food web.

Which of the organisms, shown in the food web, can survive by taking in only simple inorganic materials? A beetle B fungus C owl D tree

39. Which diagram shows part of the energy flow in an ecosystem?

40. In plant reproduction, the following processes occur. 1 fertilization 2 growth of a pollen tube 3 pollination 4 seed germination In which order do these processes take place? A C 1423 3214 B D 2134 4312

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