ANGLICAN HIGH SCHOOL

SECONDARY FOUR
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2021 S4
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CLASS INDEX NUMBER

BIOLOGY 6093/01
Paper 1 Multiple Choice 16 September 2021
1 hour

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1 HMG-coA reductase is an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of cholesterol.

Which organelle is directly responsible for the production of HMG-coA reductase?

HMG-coA reductase
A J
B K
C L
D M

2 The table shows three unknown cells and the average number of mitochondria present in the
cells.

average number of
cell
mitochondria in cell
1 0

2 2500
3 200

Which row shows the likely identities of cells 1, 2 and 3?

cell 1 cell 2 cell 3

A xylem cell companion cell epidermal cell
B epidermal cell root hair cell xylem cell
C xylem cell epidermal cell root hair cell
D root hair cell xylem cell epidermal cell

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3 A dandelion stem was cut into four identical sections as shown in the diagram below.

One of the strips was placed in solution R for 20 minutes. The diagram below shows the
appearance of the strip after 20 minutes.

The experiment was repeated with another piece where the epidermis of the dandelion stem
is removed.

Which of the following best describes the appearance of the dandelion stem after it was
immersed into solution R for 20 minutes?

A curved inwards
B curved outwards
C straight and longer
D straight and shorter

4 A blood smear show some red blood cells after being placed in 2% sucrose solution for 10
minutes.

What is the state of cell W?

A burst
B crenated
C plasmolysed

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D flaccid
5 Substance Z is a biological molecule found in living things.

Substance Z is used to build larger molecules. Which of these larger molecules could
substance Z be found in?

A cellulose
B insulin
C glycogen
D glycerol

6 Some statements about the active site of an enzyme are listed.

1 It accounts for the specificity of the enzyme.

2 It cannot be reused.
3 It is altered reversibly by exposure to a high temperature.
4 It lowers the activation energy needed for the chemical reaction.

Which statements are false?

A 4 only
B 1 and 4
C 2 and 3
D 2 and 4

7 DNA polymerase is an enzyme found in cells. It catalyses the formation of DNA molecules
from nucleotides.

Which row correctly identifies the lock and key in this enzymatic reaction?

lock key
A DNA molecule nucleotides
B DNA polymerase DNA molecule
C DNA polymerase nucleotides
D Nucleotides DNA polymerase

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8 In the event of a liver failure, which of the following molecules would be affected in terms of
their digestion and/or assimilation?

1 fats
2 amino acids
3 glucose

A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

9 A certain disease in cows causes their small intestines to become completely smooth.

Which of the following is a likely consequence of this disease?

A constipation
B increased absorption of digested food
C increased fat digestion
D malnutrition

10 The diagram shows the effect of pH on the activity of two enzymes, X and Y, in the digestive
tract.

enzyme
activity
X

pH
7
In which regions of the digestive tract would these enzymes be found?

X Y
A small intestine mouth
B small intestine stomach
C stomach mouth

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D stomach small intestine

11 A chlorophyll meter was used to measure the amount of chlorophyll present in four different
cell extracts. The results are shown in the table below:

cell extract chlorophyll content/ arbitrary units

P 54.5
Q 23.6
R 18.9
S 0.0

The extracts were taken from the following cells:

1 guard cells
2 spongy mesophyll cells
3 leaf epidermal cells
4 root hair cells

Which types of cells could cell extract S come from?

A 2 and 3
B 1, 3 and 4
C 3 and 4
D 2, 3 and 4

12 Which of the following uses the stomata as a route into a leaf?

A oxygen
B mineral ions
C water
D carbon dioxide

13 A metabolic poison was added to a green plant that inhibits its mitochondrial activity.

Which process will be directly affected in this plant?

A diffusion of carbon dioxide into the leaves

B evaporation of water into the intercellular air spaces
C movement of mineral salts in the xylem
D translocation of sucrose in the phloem

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14 The graph shows the rate of photosynthesis at two different carbon dioxide concentrations
and at varying light intensities, at an optimum temperature of 25°C.

Which factors could be limiting at points 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively?

1 2 3 4
A light intensity light intensity carbon dioxide carbon dioxide
B carbon dioxide light intensity light intensity carbon dioxide
C light intensity carbon dioxide carbon dioxide light intensity
D light intensity light intensity carbon dioxide light intensity

15 The table shows the results of a blood group testing done for three patients, Anna, Beatrice
and Charis. Blood serum isolated from blood group AB and blood group O were added into
each of the blood samples of the three patients.

serum used Anna Beatrice Charis

serum from blood

group AB

serum from blood

group O

Which of the following conclusions could be made based on the results of the blood test
conducted?

A Anna could be blood type A, B or AB, but not O.

B Beatrice could be blood type A or B but not AB.
C Anna and Charis have the same blood type.
D Charis could be blood type AB but not A or B.

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16 What is the role played by platelets in blood clotting?

A It breaks down insoluble fibrin threads.

B It releases thrombokinase.
C It produces prothrombin.
D It converts fibrinogen to fibrin.

17 The diagram shows a cross-section of a human heart. X, Y and Z are three valves found in
different regions of the heart.

Which of following correctly shows the action of valves X, Y and Z during atrial systole?

X Y Z
A open close open
B open open open
C close open close
D close close close

18 When a person coughs, which of the following changes occur in his chest?

internal intercostal muscle ribcage

A contract moves downwards
B contract moves upwards
C relax move downwards
D relax moves upwards

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19 Which of the following will decrease the concentration of urine?

A an increase in ADH concentration

B an increase in consumption of water
C an increase in physical activity
D an increase in the amount of sweat produced

20 The diagram shows an example of homeostasis in a person.

P Q
blood vessels
dilate blood pressure
blood pressure
decreases
increases

normal normal
blood pressure blood pressure

blood pressure
decreases blood pressure
blood vessels increases
S constricts R

Which two letters represent negative feedback changes?

A P and Q
B Q and R
C P and S
D R and S

21 Which of the following would be a consequence if the sweat glands in the human skin fails to
function?

A In warm conditions, decreasing body temperature would be slower.

B In cold conditions, increasing body temperature would be slower.
C The amount of mineral salts leaving the body would increase.
D Water potential of blood would increase.

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22 The diagram shows a section through the skin.

Which structures contain muscles that relax when the body is too warm?

A 1 and 2
B 1 and 4
C 2 and 3
D 3 and 4

23 The trigeminal nerve in humans connects the teeth and parts of the facial skin to the brain.

A dentist injects some local anaesthetic into an area near the trigeminal nerve causing the
patient to feel numb in the area and not be able to smile.

Which of the following is true of the trigeminal nerve?

A The trigeminal nerve contains motor neurones only.

B The trigeminal nerve contains sensory neurones only.
C The trigeminal nerve contains both sensory and motor neurones.
D The trigeminal nerve carries messages from the brain to the teeth then to the skin.

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