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Edexcel GCSE
Additional Science (5016H)
Biology (5028H)
B2 Topics 1 to 4

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1.

The graph shows how the rate of photosynthesis changes as light intensity increases at
25 C.

rate of
photosynthesis
in arbitrary units

25 C

50

100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450

light intensity in lux

(a) Draw a line on the graph to show how the rate of photosynthesis would change
between 0 and 450 lux if the temperature was only 15 C.
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(b) Explain why the rate of photosynthesis at 25 C levels off after 200 lux.
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(c) An investigation was set up as shown.

oxygen

oxygen
bubbles

water

pond weed

Describe how this equipment could be used to investigate the effect of light intensity
on the rate of photosynthesis.
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(a) Write yes or no in each of the boxes to show if the statements are correct for the
processes of making proteins and mitosis.
One row has been done for you.
statements
(i)

making proteins

mitosis

yes

no

involves DNA
involves ribosomes

(ii)

produces genetically identical

cells

(iii)

produces two diploid cells

with each division

(iv)

only entire chromosomes are

used

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A Government spokesperson said

To help the environment, we should all travel to work on bicycles.
Cycling has zero carbon dioxide emissions.
What could be greener than riding a bike?
(a) Suggest one reason why it may not be true that cycling has zero carbon dioxide
emissions.
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(b) The graph shows the numbers of bicycles and cars produced in the world from 1950
to 2010.
140
bicycles

120
million
units 100
80
60

cars

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(i) In 1960, there were twice as many bicycles produced than cars.
Calculate the difference in the number of bicycles produced and the number of
cars produced in 1990.

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(ii) Suggest one way that people have been encouraged to make more use of bicycles.
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(c) The methods used to compensate for the amount of carbon dioxide produced by
human activities are called offsetting.
Explain how carbon dioxide emissions from cars can be offset.
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Scientists have isolated a gene that controls the ability of flatworms to regenerate whole
organisms from small sections of their body.

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reg

regeneration
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rati

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(a) Describe the sequence of events that occurs in the cells of a piece of flatworm when
it regenerates.
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(b) State one way that embryonic stem cells differ from adult stem cells.
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(c) Scientists hope that genetic research into regeneration will help to develop techniques
to grow new limbs for humans.
Suggest one other benefit to humans from stem cell research.
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The table shows the percentage of some animals from one survey that are considered to
be threatened with extinction.
The animals were classified as vulnerable, endangered or critical.
number of
species in
survey

vulnerable

endangered

critical

total

mammals

4,863

12

22

birds

9,956

13

reptiles

1,385

15

10

31

amphibians

5,915

11

12

30

fishes

3,119

22

38

insects

1,260

34

10

49

molluscs

2,212

22

10

12

44

group

percentage threatened (%)

(a) Calculate the number of species of insects in this survey that are considered to be
critically threatened with extinction.

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(b) One cause for the decline of some aquatic species is due to low oxygen concentrations.
Explain how low oxygen concentrations in water may be caused by human activities.
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(c) Suggest how some fish, for example carp, can survive in water with low oxygen
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Salmon can be grown in fish farms.

Explain how these fish farms maximise salmon production.
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