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3E
MERIDIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL
END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATION 2022

BIOLOGY Paper 1
6093/01 13 October 2022

SECONDARY 3 EXPRESS 45 minutes

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1 The diagram shows a 3-dimensional model of a cell under an electron microscope.

V
W

T
P Q
R S

Which row in the table correctly matches the structures with the function?

modifies and controls entry and releases energy stores food and
packages proteins exit of substances for cell waste materials

A U V U R
B U Q P V
C T Q W U
D T V P U

2 The table shows comparisons between a red blood cell and a root hair cell.

feature feature red blood cell root hair cell

number

1 takes in oxygen yes yes

2 cytoplasm present yes no
3 large surface area to volume ratio yes yes
4 nucleus present no yes

Which comparisons are correct?

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

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3 Which of the following best describes a tissue?

A a single part of an organ

B a single part of an organism

C a group of similar cells working together to perform various functions

D a group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function

Refer to the following experiment to answer questions 4 and 5.

A dandelion stem was cut into four identical sections as shown in the diagram.
cortex
dandelion
epidermis
stem cut
into four
vertical
appearance
sections
of stem strips
immediately
after cutting

4 The epidermal layer of most parts of the plant is covered by a waxy, waterproof layer.

What is the name of this layer?

A cuticle B phloem C xylem D mesophyll

5 One of the strips was placed in a beaker containing solution P. The diagram shows the
appearance of the dandelion strip after 30 minutes.

Which of the following explains the observation?

A There is no movement between the water in the beaker and the dandelion cells.

B Solution P is hypotonic to the cell sap of the dandelion.

C Solution P is isotonic to the cell sap of the dandelion.

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D Solution P is hypertonic to the cell sap of the dandelion.

6 Which row describes active transport?

substance move takes place through a relies on energy

down a concentration partially permeable released from
gradient membrane mitochondria
A   
key
B     = true
C     = not true
D   

7 What happens when an enzyme catalyses a reaction?

A The speed of reaction changes.

B The activation energy is raised.

C The enzyme molecule cannot be used again.

D The products are different in the presence of the enzyme.

8 The graph shows the results of an experiment on enzyme activity.

rate of an
enzyme-
catalysed
reaction

Which label for the x-axis is correct?

A time B temperature

C pH D concentration of enzyme-substrate complex

9 Which conversion does not take place in a body of a human?

A glucose into starch

B glycogen into glucose

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C glycerol and fatty acids into fats

D amino acids into polypeptides

10 The basic units of some large molecules are represented as shown.

amino acid fatty acid glucose glycerol

Which diagram represents a fat molecule?

A B C D

11 Four test tubes, each containing identical 5 cm 3 pieces of meat and 10 cm3 of pepsin were
given four different treatments.

Which test tube would contain the least amount of meat at the end of the experiment?

test tube treatment

A incubated at 35 oC

B contents boiled and incubated at 35 oC

C 5 cm3 of hydrochloric acid added and mixture incubated at 35 oC

D 5 cm3 of sodium hydroxide added and mixture incubated at 35 oC

12 The list shows processes that occur when food is eaten.

1 absorption
2 assimilation
3 digestion
4 ingestion

Which is the correct order in the breakdown of food?

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A 1243 B 3241

C 4312 D 4321

1 A student has a high protein diet.

3
Which effect will this have on the composition of the blood in the hepatic portal vein and in
the hepatic vein?

hepatic portal vein hepatic vein

A high in urea high in amino acids
B high in urea high in proteins
C high in amino acids high in proteins
D high in amino acids high in urea

14 The diagram shows part of the alimentary canal and associated organs.
5
1
4
2

Which row describes the functions of the parts shown in the diagram?

structure function structure function

A 1 production of bile 3 assimilation
B 1 digestion of protein 2 absorption of the products of digestion
C 2 emulsification of fats 3 absorption of amino acids and glucose
D 4 storage of bile 5 production of bile

15 Green plants use carbon dioxide.

How do plant cells in a leaf obtain carbon dioxide?

1 active transport across the cells of the lower epidermis

2 diffusion through the stomata

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3 from respiration
4 osmosis from the upper and lower epidermal cells

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

16 The graph shows how the rate of photosynthesis varies with temperature when a plant is
kept in different light intensities.

high light intensity

medium light intensity
rate of
photosynthesis low light intensity
/ arbitrary units

0 10 20 30

temperature / oC

What is limiting the rate of photosynthesis at point X?

light intensity temperature

A   key
 = limiting
B  
 = not limiting
C  
D  

1 Why is the leaf lamina usually thin and flat?

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A to prevent the leaf from being too heavy

B to enable sunlight to reach more guard cells

C to prevent bleaching of leaf cells by exposure to excess light

D to speed up the rate of which carbon dioxide reaches the inner cells

1 What is the importance of using alcohol when testing a leaf for the presence of starch?
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A to remove chlorophyll

B to soften the leaf

C to provide nutrients for chloroplasts

D to stop all enzymatic reactions

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19 A red blood cell travels from the renal vein to the aorta.
How many times will it pass through the heart?
A none B once C twice D thrice
20 The graph shows changes in blood pressure as blood flows through the blood vessels of
the human circulatory system.

Which blood vessel, A, B, C or D, contains the most elastic tissue in their walls?

heart

blood pressure
/ arbitrary units

heart

A B C D
blood vessel

21 The diagram shows a section through the human heart.

2 3
4
1

Which row identifies the blood vessels containing blood at the lowest and highest
pressure?

blood vessel with blood at blood vessel with blood at

the lowest pressure the highest pressure
A 1 3
B 1 4
C 2 4
D 3 2

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22 A person with blood type A requires a blood transfusion.

Which of the following blood types can he receive blood from?

1 blood type A
2 blood type B
3 blood type AB
4 blood type O

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

23 The photomicrograph shows part of a cross section of a plant stem.

What structure contains companion cells?

A
B

24 The diagram shows cells from part of a plant root in the soil. The root is absorbing
water.

Where is the water potential highest?

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air space soil water

soil particle

A B C D

25 During severe winters when food supplies run low, herbivores such as rabbits can gnaw
away at the bark of trees for food, removing the outer regions of tree trunks.

Why do such damaged trees die within a couple of months?

A Water cannot be transported up to the shoots and leaves.

B The tree roots are deprived of amino acids and sugars.

C The removal of the bark can cause instability and toppling of the tree.

D The removal of the bark takes away essential gases needed for survival.

26 When young leaves are being formed on a plant, large quantities of mineral ions are
needed.

Where and when is the movement of mineral ions in the plant the greatest?

A root hair cells on a cool cloudy day

B xylem vessels on a warm sunny day

C companion cells on a hot sunny day

D sieve tube elements during a warm night

27 The diagram shows part of the lining of the human trachea.

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What is the function of cell X?

A production of mucus B phagocytosis

C movement of mucus D exchange of gases

28 The diagram shows red blood cells in a capillary near the wall of an alveolus.

alveolus wall
capillary wall

red blood cell

Which process explains how oxygen passes from the plasma into the red blood cells?

A active transport of oxygen by the red blood cells

B diffusion of dissolved oxygen from the plasma into the red blood cells

C diffusion of microscopic bubbles of oxygen from the plasma into the red blood cells

D high blood pressure forcing the oxygen into the red blood cells

29 The diagram shows an experiment to investigate anaerobic respiration in yeast.

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boiling tube
oil
yeast and glucose suspension
solution Y

In which of the following circumstances would the rate of ethanol production increase?

A increase the volume of solution Y

B increase the concentration of glucose in the suspension

C maintain the temperature of the set up at 85 oC

D introduce oxygen into the yeast and glucose suspension

30 A person sits in a chair breathing normally.

Which row describes the state of the person’s muscles when breathing in?

diaphragm external intercostal muscles internal intercostal muscles

A contracted contracted relaxed
B contracted relaxed relaxed
C relaxed contracted contracted
D relaxed relaxed contracted

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