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Chapter

Transport

Objective Questions

1. Which of the following blood vessels carries blood with low oxygen content? A Aorta B Pulmonary artery C Pulmonary vein D Carotid artery 2. Haemophilia is a condition in which a patients blood A fails to clot B clots inside the blood vessels C produces too many antibodies D is too little 3. Which of the following substances is not found in lymph? A Lymphocytes B Fatty acids C Fibrinogen D Water 4. The type of immunity obtained by a baby from the mothers milk is known as A articial active immunity B articial passive immunity C natural active immunity D natural passive immunity 5. The diagram shows a cross section of a dicotyledonous stem.

What is the part labelled P? A Phloem B Xylem C Cambium D Cortex

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6. Which of the graphs shows the relationship between rate of transpiration and relative humidity? A C
Rate of transpiration Rate of transpiration Relative humidity Relative humidity

B
Rate of transpiration

D
Rate of transpiration

Relative humidity

Relative humidity

Subjective Questions

Section A 1. Diagram 1 shows two types of leucocytes.

Cell X

Cell Y

Diagram 1 (a) Name cells X and Y. (b) (i) Cell Y is involved in the second line of defence against pathogens. Name the process carried out by cell Y. (ii) Draw the process carried out by cell Y on a pathogen. (c) Cell X is involved in the third line of defence. Explain briey how cell X carries out its function. (d) Diagrams 2(a) and 2(b) shows two types of immunity.
Amount of antibodies Amount of antibodies

[2 marks] [1 mark] [2 marks] [3 marks]

Level of immunity

Level of immunity

Time First injection Second injection First injection Second injection

Time

Diagram 2(a)

Diagram 2(b) [2 marks] [2 marks]

(i) Identify the types of immunity in Diagrams 2(a) and 2(b). (ii) Give two differences between the immunity shown in Diagram 2(a) and Diagram 2(b).

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Section B 2. Diagram 2 shows two types of tissues from a plant stem.

Lignified wall Perforated end wall Pit Lumen Thickening of lignin Strand of cytoplasm Sieve plate X Y Sieve tube Companion cell Cytoplasm Companion cell Nucleus

Diagram 2 (a) Explain the structure of the tissues in relation to their functions in transporting substances in a plant. [14 marks] (b) Transpiration is the loss of water in the form of water vapour from the surface of a plant. Describe how water is transported from the root to the leaf of a plant. [6 marks]
Written Practical

1. Aminah observes that the plants in her garden wilt faster on a hot day than a cold day. Design an experiment which can be carried out in the laboratory to study the effect of temperature on the rate of transpiration. Your experiment planning should include the following aspects: Aim of experiment Problem statement Statement of hypothesis Variables List of apparatus and materials Technique used Experimental procedure Collected data Presentation of data Conclusion

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Chapter

Locomotion and Support

Objective Questions

1. Which of the following is not a component of the human appendicular skeleton? A Rib cage B Pelvic girdle C Femur D Scapula 2. The diagram shows the lower limbs.

Q R

Which of the following is correct for P, Q and R? P A B C D Fibula Tibia Femur Femur Q Tibia Femur Tibia Fibula R Femur Fibula Fibula Tibia

3. The diagram shows a hinge joint.

Humerus

What is the structure labelled X? A Cartilage B Tendons C Ligaments D Muscles

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4. The diagram shows problems of locomotion in a sh.

P R Q

Which of the following is true of P, Q and R? P A B C D Yaw Yaw Roll Pitch Q Pitch Roll Yaw Roll R Roll Pitch Pitch Yaw

5. The problems associated with locomotion include I arthritis II osteoporosis III muscular dystrophy IV rheumatoid arthritis A I and II only B II and III only C I, II and IV only D I, III and IV only 6. Which of the following tissues provides the main support for aquatic plants? A Aerenchyma tissues B Sclerenchyma tissues C Xylem tissues D Phloem tissues
Subjective Questions

Section A 1. Diagram 1 shows the scapula and upper limb.

X Scapula

Y Z

Diagram 1 (a) (b) Identify the bones X, Y and Z. Bone X and the scapula meet at a joint. (i) Name the tissues which joints two bones. (ii) Draw the joint formed by bone X and the scapula. Label your diagram. [2 marks] [1 mark] [3 marks]

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(c) Biceps and triceps muscles work together to bend and straighten the upper limb. Explain how the upper limb is bent and straightened. [4 marks] (d) A patient is suspected to be suffering from osteoporosis. (i) What is osteoporosis? [1 mark] (ii) Advice the patient on ways to delay the process of osteoporosis. [2 marks] Section B 2. (a) Diagram 2 shows the mechanism of locomotion in a grasshopper.

Diagram 2

Describe briey the mechanism of locomotion in a grasshopper. [5 marks] (b) An earthworm is able to move even though it has no legs. Describe the mechanism of locomotion in an earthworm. [10 marks] (c) Human beings are able to move due to roles of the muscles, ligaments and tendons. Describe the roles of muscles, ligaments and tendons in causing movement. [5 marks]
Written Practical

Not applicable

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Chapter

Coordination and Response

Objective Questions

1. The diagram shows the relationship between the dendrites of a neurone with the cell body of another neurone.

Synaptic knobs

Cell body of a neurone Axon

Terminal dendrites of the other neurone

Where can this relationship be found? A At the receptor B At the effector C In the grey matter D In the white matter 2. The diagram shows the structure of the brain.

C B D

Which of the labelled parts A, B, C or D helps to control balance of the body? 3. Which of the following endocrine glands controls the activities of other endocrine glands? A Thyroid gland B Ovary C Testis D Pituitary gland

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4. Which of the following are corrective mechanisms when a person takes food rich in carbohydrates? I Conversion of glucose to glycogen II Respiration of glucose decreases III Conversion of glucose to lipids IV Conversion of lipids to glycogen A I and III only B II and IV only C I, II and III only D II, III and IV only 5. The diagram shows a nephron.

Which of the following is true of processes taking place in the parts labelled P, Q and R? P A B C D Reabsorption of salt Reabsorption of water Reabsorption of amino acids Reabsorption of glucose Q Reabsorption of amino acids Reabsorption of glucose Reabsorption of salt Reabsorption of water R Reabsorption of water Reabsorption of salt Reabsorption of glucose Reabsorption of salt

6. An experiment was carried out to show the role of auxins in phototropism.

Initial level Aluminium foil Light

Which of the following observations is made after 2 days? A C

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Subjective Questions

Section A 1. Diagram 1 shows a cross section of the spinal cord and the neurones associated with reex action.
P Q

X Y R

Diagram 1 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Section B 2. Diagram 2 shows a nephron. Name structures labelled X and Y. (i) What is neurone P? (ii) State the function of P. What is the relationship between P, Q and R? (i) What is a reex action? (ii) Draw arrows to show the pathway of the nerve impulse during a reex action. State two differences between a reex action and a voluntary action. [2 marks] [2 marks] [2 marks] [1 mark] [2 marks] [2 marks]

Process R Process P Process Q

Reabsorption of salts Reabsorption of water

Diagram 2 Explain how processes P, Q and R are involved in the formation of urine. [10 marks] (b) A pupil gets soaked in the rain and runs into an air-conditioned room. Explain the mechanisms involved in regulating and maintaining the pupils body temperature at 36.9C. [10 marks]
Written Practical

Not applicable

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Chapter

Reproduction and Growth

Objective Questions

1. The diagram shows spermatogenesis.

Primordial germ cells X Growth

Y Z

Which of the following is true of cells X, Y and Z? X A B C D Diploid Diploid Haploid Haploid Y Diploid Haploid Diploid Haploid Z Haploid Haploid Haploid Haploid

2. The diagram shows the changes in the endometrium in a menstrual cycle.

P

Thickness of endometrium

14

21

28

Days

Which of the following can be found in the ovary during stage P? A C

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3. Which of the following is formed after three months of pregnancy? A Morula B Embryo C Blastocyst D Foetus 4. How do oral contraceptive pills work? A Preventing formation of follicles B Killing sperms C Preventing implantation of embryo D Preventing the entry of sperms 5. Which of the following parts will develop into a seed after fertilisation in plants? A Ovule B Ovary C Petal D Integument 6. Which of the following graphs shows the growth curve of an annual plant? A C
Dry mass (g) Dry mass (g) Time (days) Time (days)

B
Dry mass (g)

D
Dry mass (g)

Time (days)

Time (days)

7. The diagram shows a cross section of a root of a dicotyledonous plant.

A B C D

Which of the labelled parts A, B, C or D is the primary xylem?

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Subjective Questions

Section A 1. Diagram 1 shows the changes in the endometrium and the levels of hormones from the pituitary gland in a menstrual cycle.

Hormones from ovary

Hormones from pituitary gland

P Q

Thickness of endometrium 0 7 14 21 28 Time (days)

Diagram 1 (a) (i) State hormones P and Q. (ii) Explain the function of hormones P and Q. (b) Draw the hormones secreted by the ovary. (c) (i) Draw the condition of the follicle during day 12. (ii) Explain the process that takes place during day 14. (d) If there is fertilisation, explain the changes in the ovarian hormones level and wall of the endometrium. Section B 2. (a) Diagram 2.1 shows a process which takes place in the fallopian tube.
Ovum

[2 marks] [2 marks] [2 marks] [1 mark] [2 marks] [3 marks]

Sperm

Diagram 2.1 Explain the development and changes that take place until a baby is ready to be born. [10 marks]

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(b) Diagram 2.2(a) and Diagram 2.2(b) show the formation of two types of twins.
Ovum Sperm Zygote Sperm Ovum Sperm

Diagram 2.2(a) Explain the formation of the two types of twins and their differences.

Zygote

Zygote

Diagram 2.2(b) [10 marks]

Written Practical

Not applicable

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Chapter

Inheritance

Objective Questions

1. If T represents the allele for tallness and t represents the allele for dwarfness, then an individual who is heterozygous for tallness is represented by A TT B Tt C tt D tT 2. A certain trait is controlled by a pair of alleles R and r. A cross occurred between a homozygous dominant individual with a heterozygous individual. What are the possible genotypes of the offsprings? A All RR B All Rr 1 1 C RR, Rr 2 2 D 1 RR, 2 Rr, 1rr 3. If a woman of blood group O marries a man who is heterozygous for blood group B, what is the possibility of their rst child having blood group O? A 0 1 B 4 1 C 2 3 D 4 4. A woman who is a carrier for colour-blindness marries a man who has normal eyesight. What are the possible genotypes of their sons? A All normal eyesight B All colour-blind C 50% normal eyesight: 50% colour-blind D 25% colour-blind: 75% normal eyesight 5. A girl has blood group B while her sister has blood group AB. What are the possible genotypes of their parents? A IAIB IAIA B IBIB IAIO C IBIO IBIO D IBIO IAIA 6. The sequence of DNA nitrogenous bases on a polynucleotide strand is CCT ATG GTT Which of the following are the sequences of the nitrogenous bases on the complementary strand? A AAG CAC CAA B GGC TCC CGG C TTC GCA ACC D GGA TAC CAA

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Subjective Questions

Section A 1. Red-green colour-blindness is a recessive sex-linked trait. In Ahmads family, his mother is a carrier of the trait. Diagram 1 shows the inheritance of colour-blindness in Ahmads family.
Key: : Male, normal vision : Male, colourblind Ahmad Ali Faridah Fatimah : Female, normal vision

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Diagram 1 State the genotype of Ahmads father. [1 mark] What is meant by a carrier? [2 marks] (i) What is the genotype of Ali? [1 mark] (ii) Give a reason for your answer. [2 marks] Faridah and Fatimah have normal vision but they have different genotypes. Explain why. [3 marks] A female usually has normal vision but a male usually suffers from red-green colour-blindness. Explain why. [3 marks]

Section B 2. In a pea plant, the allele for tall plant, T, is dominant while the allele for short plant, t, is recessive. (a) (i) Explain the terms dominant allele and recessive allele. (ii) A cross was made between a homozygous for tallness pea plant and a heterozygous for tallness pea plant. Using diagrams, explain the genotypes and phenotypes of the rst lial generation. [10 marks] (b) Haemophilia is a disease which affects more males than females. It is a recessive sex-linked trait and is inherited through the X chromosome. A man who is normal marries a female who is a carrier for this disease. Explain the possible phenotypes and genotypes of their offsprings with the aid of a diagram. [10 marks]
Written Practical

Not applicable

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Chapter

Variation

Objective Questions

1. The diagram shows the results a student obtained after investigating variation in humans.
Number of students

What is characteristic P? A Type of earlobes B Thumbprint C Eye colour D Blood group

Characteristic P

2. Which of the following is an example of continuous variation? A Tongue rolling B Intelligence C Rhesus factor D Fingerprints 3. Two siblings have different types of earlobes. What is the cause of this difference? A Environmental factors B Hormonal factors C Genetic factors D Malnutrition 4. The diagram shows a type of chromosomal mutation.
A B C E A B C F E

What is this type of mutation? A Duplication B Deletion C Translocation D Inversion

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5. Which of the following conditions are due to gene mutation? I Downs syndrome II Albinism III Turners syndrome IV Haemophilia A I and III only B II and IV only C I, II and III only D II, III and IV only 6. Which of the following does not contribute to variation? A Meiosis B Mitosis C Random fertilisation D Mutation
Subjective Questions

Section A 1. Diagram 1 shows the karyotype of a human with genetic disorder.

10

11

12

13

14 15

16 17 18

19 20

21

22

X Y

Diagram 1 (i) State the genetic disorder. (ii) Give a reason for your answer. (iii) Give two characteristics of a patient with this disorder. (i) What is the sex of this person? (ii) Give reason for your answer. (c) Explain how this genetic disorder comes about. (d) List two ways in which you can show respect to a patient with genetic disorder. (a) (b)

[1 mark] [1 mark] [2 marks] [1 mark] [1 mark] [3 marks] [2 marks]

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Section B 2. Diagram 2 shows variations in two types of ear lobes.

Diagram 2 (a) (i) What is variation? (ii) Explain the type of variation shown. (b) Explain the genetic factors that cause variation in humans. [8 marks] [12 marks]

Written Practical

Not applicable

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