Marking Scheme Biology Year 9 PMB Year: 2010

Section A

Question 1
(a)

[1 mark]

(b) at H – Longitudinal muscle contracts ;

Circular muscle relaxes;

At I – Longitudinal muscle relaxes ;

Circular muscle contracts;

Muscles work antagonistically ;

Muscles push food along the intestine ;
Muscles contract at the same time ; [max 5]

(c) colon ; [1 mark]

(d) (i) villus ; [1 mark]
(ii) both have large surface area for absorption ;; [2 marks]
folded inner wall; [1 mark]

Question 2
Question 3
(a) (i) Amylase ; [1]
(ii)

[1]

(iii) duodenum & buccal cavity [2]

Question 4

(a)(i) Emulsification ; [1]

(ii) Digestion & Absorption ;; [2]

(b) Insulation, for energy storage, etc [2]

(c) It can affect the blood stream / etc ; [1]

Question 5
Section B

Question 6

Question 7

(a)(i) low humidity, less water molecules in the air

Increase concentration gradient
Between atmosphere & air spaces in the leaves
Diffusion

(ii) increase in temperature, increase movement of water molecules

Stomata close
Guard cells become flaccid
Lose water [Max 7]

(b) cooling effect

Maintain turgor
Supply ions and mineral
Supply water for photosynthesis [Max 3]
Question 8 Either
Questions 8 Or