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Chapter one
Flowering plants
Part one: Multiple choice
1. The diagram shows a cross-section of a leaf.

Where in the leaf does gaseous exchange occur?

A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4 2. The diagram shows

a section through a leaf.

Which cells have the functions shown?

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3. The diagram shows the arrangement of cells in the leaf of a green

plant. In which region do the cells contain the greatest number of
chloroplasts?

4. The diagram shows cells in part of a green plant.

Which region contains cells that are responsible for the transport of
water?

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5. In which state does water enter and leave a plant?

6. The diagram shows a cross-section of a root.

Which tissue transports water to the

leaves?

7. The diagram shows a section of a stem.

Which tissue transports sugars and amino acids from the leaves to
other parts of the plant?

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[Link] diagram shows a student’s drawing of guard cells.

Which label is not correct?

9. Why do some root cells have root hairs?

A for the maintenance of the temperature of the cell sap

B to increase the surface area of the cells

C to increase the volume of the cell sap

D to provide a place for cell nuclei

10. The diagram shows the cross-section of a root.

What is tissue Y?

A cortex B phloem
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11. Which tissue transports water through each part of a plant?

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12. The diagram shows the cross section of a plant stem.

What is carried by tissue Z (phloem)?

A. chlorophyll B. mineral salts

C. starch D. sugar

13. The diagram shows part of a flowering plant.

Where does most transpiration take place?

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[Link] is the rate of transpiration affected by decreasing
temperature and by decreasing light intensity?

15. The graph shows how the rate of transpiration is affected by X.

What is X?

A humidity

B light intensity

C soil moisture

D temperature

[Link] diagram shows two shoots at the start of an

experiment on transpiration.

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What are the readings on the spring balances after three days?

[Link] diagram shows part of a plant with a woody stem, which

does not have enough water. The leaves have wilted, but the stem is
still firm and upright.

Why have the leaves wilted?

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A Photosynthesis cannot take place without water.

B The cells in the leaves have lost their internal pressure.

C The humidity in the air is too high.

D The lignin in the leaves has become soft.

[Link] diagram shows the pathway of water through a flowering

plant. Where does most transpiration take place?

19. A plant is left in the hot sun for six hours.

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The diagram shows how the appearance of the plant changes during
this time.
Which statement explains the change in appearance of the plant?

A More water is lost by transpiration than is absorbed.

B Stomata have closed.

C The water potential of the cells has increased.

D There is less support provided by the xylem.

[Link] table shows four substances and the parts of the plant to
which they are transported.

Which are examples of translocation?

A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 4 21. The

diagram shows an Irish potato plant.

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Which process transports sugar from the leaf to the
tuber?

A evaporation B respiration

C translocation D transpiration
22. The diagram represents a section through a flower.

What are the names of the labelled structures?

[Link] diagram shows the carpel of a flower soon after pollination.

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What are the labelled structures?

24. Which part of the bean flower produces male gametes?

25. The diagram shows a vertical section through a flower.

What are X and Y?

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[Link] diagram shows a section through a flower.

Which process occurs when pollen is transferred from X to Y?

A dispersal

B fertilisation

C pollination

D reproduction

[Link] statement correctly describes advantages or

disadvantages of self-pollination to a plant?
A It needs a lot of pollen but can happen when a plant is on its own.

B It needs little pollen but there is a high chance of pollination.

C It needs no agent to transfer pollen but pollination is unlikely.

D It needs two plants of the same species but there is little variation
in the offspring.
28. The diagram shows part of a flower at the time of pollination.

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How does the male gamete reach the female gamete?

AA pollen tube grows down the style.

B The pollen grain moves down the style.

C The male gamete digests its way down the style.

D The male gamete swims down the style.

[Link] diagram shows a flower in section.

Where will fertilisation occur?

[Link] following four processes occur during reproduction in a plant.

1 The male nucleus fuses with the female nucleus.

2 The male nucleus is released from the pollen tube.

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3 The male nucleus travels down the pollen tube.

4 The pollen grain grows a pollen tube.

In which order do these processes occur after pollination?

31. Which part of a flower will become the fruit after fertilisation?

A anther B ovary

C ovule D stigma

32. What develops into a seed?

A anther B ovary

C ovule D stigma

33. Which features are characteristic of insect-pollinated

flowers? A bright petals, large feathery stigmas

B bright petals, rough sticky pollen

C large feathery stigmas, nectaries

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D small light pollen, nectaries

34. Flowers show adaptations for wind or insect

[Link] of these adaptations are found in wind-

pollinated flowers?

35. The diagrams show the structure of four

flowers. Which flower is pollinated by wind?

36. In which way is the reproduction of a tree assisted by birds eating

the
fruit of the tree?

A dispersal Bfertilisation C pollination D

variation

37. The diagrams show four different fruits.

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Which two fruits are dispersed by animals?

A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 4 39. The

diagrams show two kinds of fruit.

How are the seeds of these fruits dispersed?

40. The diagram shows a flower whose stamens are dying.

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Which process has occurred in this flower?

A fruit formation

B pollination

C seed formation

D wind dispersal

41. What attracts the bee to the flower?

42. The diagram shows a potato plant reproducing asexually by tubers.

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Four observations were made about the potato plant.

1. There is one parent plant.

2. The tubers are attached to the parent.

3. The tubers are genetically identical to the parent.

4. The tubers store food.

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

[Link] addition to a suitable temperature, what else is necessary for

seed germination?

[Link] experiment is set up at 20°C to investigate some

conditions necessary for the germination of seeds.

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In which apparatus will germination occur?

45. The diagram shows a section of a seed.

What are the numbered parts?

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46. Which part of a seed grows into the root system of a plant?
A. cotyledon
B. plumule

C. radical

D. testa (seed coat)

[Link] experiment shown in the diagram was set up to

investigate the conditions required for the germination of bean
seeds.
Which seed would be most likely to germinate?

[Link] diagram shows a bean seed when planted and the same seed
two days later.

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Which conditions are necessary for these changes to occur?

49. The diagram shows a section through a fruit containing a seed.

What are the labelled parts?

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50. The diagram shows some peas that have been left to germinate.

The peas in X germinate. The peas in Y do not germinate.

What is the reason for this difference?

A The water in Y does not contain enough dissolved carbon dioxide.

B The water in Y does not contain enough dissolved oxygen.

C The water in Y does not contain enough nitrates.

D The water in Y does not let enough light through.

[Link] conditions are necessary to activate enzymes when a

seed germinates?

52. The diagram shows shoots of maize seedlings.

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Which shoot shows negative geotropism?

[Link] diagram shows seedlings in an experiment on the tropic

response of shoots to gravity and light.

How has the shoot responded?

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[Link] diagram shows the apparatus used to investigate the effect of
light on the growth of three plant shoots.

Which diagram shows the likely result after one day?

[Link] diagram shows two stages in the growth of a plant inside a

black box.
Light enters the box through a hole in one side.

Which part is the effector?

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Part two: Structured questions
[Link] diagram below shows a cross section through a typical leaf.

(a) Name the cells labelled A, B, C and D.

A................................................................................................................
B................................................................................................................

C................................................................................................................

D...............................................................................................................

(b)In which of these cells would most photosynthesis take place? Give
two reasons for your answer.
Cell
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Reason 1
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Reason 2
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(c) Describe the role of structure E in each of the following.

(i)Gas exchange
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(ii)Transpiration
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2. Fig. 2.1 shows an open stoma on the lower surface of a leaf.

(a) Stomata can open and close. This involves the process of
osmosis.

(i)Define osmosis.

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......

(ii)Explain how osmosis is involved in the opening of a stoma.

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(b)The opening of stomata is essential for photosynthesis.

(i)Write the equation for photosynthesis.

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(ii)Explain why the opening of stomata is essential for

photosynthesis.
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(iii) In what other ways is the opening of stomata important for a

plant?

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3. Fig. 3.1 shows part of a root.

a) Explain how the presence of root hair cells on roots enables the
efficient absorption of water and minerals.
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(b)Root hair cells can absorb mineral ions by diffusion and active
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transport.

(i)Define the term active transport.

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(ii)Explain why respiration rates may increase in root hair cells

during the uptake of mineral ions.

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(c) Fig. 3.1 shows the position of xylem in the root.

(i) Describe how the structure of xylem tissue is adapted to its functions.

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(ii) Describe the mechanism of water movement through the xylem.

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[Link]. 4.1 shows parts of a plant and the way in which water
moves through the plant.

Water is essential for growing plants.

(a) State two ways in which a plant uses water.

1.................................................................................................................

2................................................................................................................

(b) Name the process by which water enters the roots

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(c)Name the process by which water leaves the plant.

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(d)Explain why a plant wilts.

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5. Fig. 5.1 is a cross-section through the root of a plant.

(a)Name the parts labelled

A, B and C.

A ..........................................

...

B .............................................

C .............................................

(b)Which part of the root absorbs the most water from the soil?

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(c)(i) What is the name of the process by which water is

absorbed from the soil into the root?
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(ii) Describe the process by which water is absorbed from the soil. 3
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6. Fig. 6.1 shows a transverse section through an Ammophilia leaf.
Thisplant has very long roots. Fig. 6.2 shows a cactus plant.

Both plants live in very dry conditions.

a) Suggest how each of the following adaptations would enable the

named plant to survive in very dry conditions.
(i)Ammophlia

1. rolled leaves with stomata on the inside of the leaf

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2. thick waxy cuticle on the outside of the leaf

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(ii) Cactus

1. very long roots

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2. fleshy green stem

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(b) Suggest why having only a few, very small leaves could
be a disadvantage to a plant.
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7. (a) Using straight lines, match the names of the flower parts with
theirfunctions. One has been completed for you.

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(b)Describe how the stigmas of wind-pollinated flowers differ from

the stigmas of insect-pollinated flowers. Relate these differences to
the use of wind as the pollinating agent.

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8. Fig. 8.1 shows the structure of an insect-pollinated flower. The

flowerproduces nectar on which bees can feed.

(a) Name the parts labelled A, B and C.

A ………………………………………………………………………………………………
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B ………………………………………………………………………………………………
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C ………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(b) Describe how pollination takes place in this flower.

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9. Fig.9.1 shows a section through a flower. A pollen grain has

beendeposited on the carpel.

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(a)(i) Name the process that has occurred in bringing the pollen
grain to the carpel.
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(ii) State how this process has been brought about in this flower and
give two reasons for your answer. how the process has been brought
about
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reason 1
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...

reason 2
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...

(b) On Fig. 9.1, draw and label the pollen tube and the nuclei as
they would appear just before the nuclei fuse.
(c) Changes occur in the flower after the nuclei fuse. Use the letters in
Fig. 9.1 to identify
•the parts of the flower that will die as the fruit is formed
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•the part of the flower that will form the testa

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•the part of the flower that will form the fruit wall.
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10. (a) Fig. 10.1 shows a dicotyledonous flower in section.

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Label on Fig. 10.1 using label lines

(i)a petal,

(ii)a sepal,

(iii)a stamen.

(b)Table 10.1 shows one difference between insect-pollinated flowers

and wind-pollinated flowers. Complete Table 10.1 by listing three
more differences.

(c) (i) State where pollination happens in a flower.

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(ii) State where fertilisation happens in a flower.

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11. Fig. 11.1 shows a bee visiting a flower.

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(a) (i) State one advantage to the bee of its visit to this flower.

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(ii) State one advantage to the flower of the visit by this bee.

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(iii) Suggest two features of the flower that might have attracted
the bee to the flower .
1 …………………………………………………………………
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2 …………………………………………………………………
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(b)Fig. 11.2 shows the female part of a flower before fertilisation.

Describe the events that must take place before a seed can develop.

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(c)Explain why the seed that develops is likely to grow into a plant
that is similar, but not identical, to its parent plants.

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12. Fig. 12.1 shows a longitudinal section through a broad bean seed.

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(a) On Fig. 12.1, label parts A, B, C and D.

(b)Name the part of the flower in which the seed was formed.

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(c)Broad bean flowers are pollinated by insects such as bees.

(i)Describe the function of bees in pollination.

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(ii)State two structural adaptations you would expect to find in a

flower, such as a broad bean, that would attract bees.
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(iii) The activity of bees usually results in cross-pollination.

Explain why cross-pollination may be an advantage to a species of plant.

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(d)The micropyle is shown on Fig. 12.1.

Describe the role of the micropyle in

(i)fertilisation;

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(ii) germination.

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(e)The carbohydrate stored inside the broad bean seed is mainly

starch. What must happen to the starch before the seed can use it

for growth?

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Chapter two
Human physiology
Part one: Multiple choice
1. The diagram shows blood as seen under a microscope.

Which identifies parts P, Q, R and S of the blood?

2. The diagram shows cross-sections of three types of blood vessel,

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What are X, Y and Z?

[Link] bar chart compares the percentage of oxygen carried by red

blood cells entering and leaving a relaxed muscle. On the bar chart,
100% is the amount of oxygen carried by red blood cells as they
leave the lungs.

How much oxygen would red blood cells be likely to carry when
leaving the same muscle after contraction?
A 40 % B 60 % C 90 % D 100 %

4. Which is a difference between plasma and tissue fluid?

5. Which diagram shows the human double circulatory system?

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6. The diagram shows the direction of blood flow in the human body.

Which numbered stages have blood containing the most oxygen?

A 1 and 2 B 2 and 3 C 3 and 4 D 4 and 1 7. The diagram

shows a section of the heart.

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Which two chambers of the heart contain oxygenated blood?

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

8. What is the correct route for blood flow in a human?

9. The diagram represents part of the human

circulatory system. Where is the blood pressure

highest?

[Link] graph shows pressure changes in the left

ventricle and the left atrium (auricle) as the heartbeats.
When is the ventricle contracting?

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11. The diagram shows the directions of blood flow through a

heart. Which chamber of the heart receives blood directly from

the lungs?

12. When the skin is cut the blood forms clots.

In which order would the components of the blood become involved?

13. The diagram shows a vertical section through the heart.

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14. The diagrams show sections through four hearts.

Which diagram has arrows correctly showing the direction of blood

passing through all the valves?

15. The diagram shows a section through a human heart.

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The left ventricle has a thicker, more muscular outer wall than the
right ventricle.
This helps it to pump blood at a

A higher pressure. B lower pressure.

C faster rate. D slower rate.

[Link] diagram shows some of the main blood vessels in the

body. Which blood vessel has capillaries at both ends?

17. What is the function of lymph?

A to bathe the tissues in fluid

B to carry antibodies to infected tissues

C to carry food and oxygen to the tissues

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D to remove waste from tissues

[Link] diagram shows a capillary network, tissue cells and a lymph

vessel. Which structure is a lymph vessel?

[Link] person who can give blood to any other person but can
receive blood only of his own type has blood type,
A blood type ‘O’

B blood type ‘A’

C blood type ‘AB’

D blood type ‘B’

20. The diagram represents the human respiratory system.

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Which structures contain muscles that contract when breathing in?

A X only B X and Y only

C Y and Z only D X, Y and Z

[Link] feature of alveoli means that there is only a
short distance for diffusion of oxygen and carbon
dioxide?

[Link] route is taken by air passing into the lungs of a human?

[Link] diagram shows someone blowing up a balloon.

What percentage of the gas in the balloon is carbon

dioxide?
D 40
A 0.04 % B 0.4 % C 4.0 % %

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[Link] diagram shows a gaseous exchange surface
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(alveolus) and part of a nearby capillary.

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What would increase the rate of absorption of oxygen into the

capillary?

A increasing the thickness of alveolus wall

B increasing the surface area of alveolus wall

C lowering the concentration of oxygen in the

alveolus

D slowing down the rate of breathing

25. The table shows movements involved in breathing.

Which describes the movements involved in breathing

out?

26. The diagram shows some structures in the thorax.

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Which row in the table identifies the structures labelled 1, 2 and 3?

[Link] diagram shows the ribs and some of the muscles used
in breathing.

Which muscles relax in moving from position X to position Y?

28. The diagram shows part of the human gas exchange system.

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What are W, X, Y and Z?

29. The diagram shows the human urinary system.

Which substance is not found in the liquid at X in a healthy person?

A glucose B salt C toxinsD urea

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[Link] which order does urea pass through structures in the body?

[Link] are most nitrogen compounds excreted from humans?

A kidneys B liver C rectum D skin

[Link] diagram shows structures associated with the human

urinary system.
Which structure is the urethra?

33. The table shows an analysis of urine and of blood after filtration
in the kidney.

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Which substance is completely reabsorbed by the kidney?

A glucose B salts C urea D water

[Link] diagram shows the human excretory system and its

main associated blood vessels.
Which labelled structure contains urine?

35. The diagram shows the human excretory system.

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What is the function of X?

A to excrete urea

B to produce urea

C to produce urine

D to store urine

36. The diagram shows a nephron from a kidney.

What happens at X, Y and Z?

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37. The diagram shows the bones and muscles of the upper arm.

What must happen for the bones in the lower arm to move in the
direction of the arrow?
A Muscle X contracts and muscle Y contracts.

B Muscle X contracts and muscle Y relaxes.

C Muscle X relaxes and muscle Y contracts.

D Muscle X relaxes and muscle Y relaxes.

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38. The diagram shows muscles and bones in a human arm.

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When muscle Q contracts, what happens to muscle P and to the arm?

39. The diagram shows bones and muscles in the human arm.

Which row correctly identifies the biceps, triceps and ulna?

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40. The diagram shows some bones and muscles in a leg of a human.

What happens to muscle Y and to the leg at joint Z, when

muscle X contracts?

41. The diagram shows a cross-section through the arm of a human.

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What is the name of the bone?

A humerus

B radius

C scapula

D ulna

[Link] diagram shows a bone from the forelimb (arm). One end of
the bone has been replaced with a metal cap.

Which bone is this, and which joint does the metal cap repair?

43. The diagram shows a person doing ‘pull ups’ on a horizontal bar.

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In moving from the lower position X to the upper position Y, which

muscles and joint movements occur?

44. The diagram shows the main muscles and bones of the arm.

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What happens when muscle X contracts?

A The lower arm is extended.

B The lower arm is raised.

C The upper arm is raised.

D The whole arm rotates.

45. The diagrams show two stages in weightlifting.

What are the actions of the muscles and elbow joints in moving from
stage 1 to stage 2?

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46. The diagram shows a human skeleton.

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In which positions are hinge joints found?

A 1and2 B 1 and3 C 2 and4 D 3 and 4 47. The diagram

shows part of the thorax from the front.

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What is the tissue at X?

A bone B cartilage

C ligament D tendon
48. The diagram shows a

synovial joint. Which area

contains synovial fluid?

49. The diagram shows part of the male reproductive system.

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Which structures produce seminal fluid and sperm?

[Link] is the path taken by sperm cells during ejaculation from the
male reproductive system?

51. Where are the uterus and the cervix?

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[Link] diagram shows the male reproductive

system. Where is testosterone produced?

[Link] diagram shows reproductive organs of a human

male. Which tube carries both sperms and urine?

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[Link] diagram represents the menstrual cycle.

Which events may occur at X, Y and Z?

[Link] diagram shows the changes that occur to the uterus lining
during the menstrual cycle.

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When do the following stages occur in this cycle?

[Link] shows where eggs and sperms are made?

57. The diagram shows the female reproductive system.

What is the function of the part labelled X?

A gamete production and hormone secretion

B gamete production only

C hormone secretion only

D zygote production and hormone secretion

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[Link] diagram shows the changes which take place during a
woman’s menstrual cycle.

What is occurring at the time of ovulation?

Aa fall in the levels of oestrogen and

progesterone B a fall in the level of progesterone

only

C a rise in the levels of oestrogen and

progesterone D a rise in the level of oestrogen

only

59. The diagram shows a developing human fetus within the uterus.

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What is a main function of X?

A passing faeces to the mother

B passing oxygen to the fetus

C passing the mother’s blood to the fetus

D protecting the fetus from knocks

60. The diagram shows a woman’s menstrual cycle.

On which day is intercourse most likely to result in the woman

becoming pregnant?

61. The diagram shows a developing fetus.

Where does gaseous exchange between mother and fetus occur?

[Link] diagram shows the reproductive system of a human

female. Where does fertilisation take place?

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63. The diagram shows the female reproductive system.

In which parts are the eggs and the zygote formed?

[Link] diagram shows the male reproductive and urinary

systems. Which structure produces the fluid part of semen?

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65. The diagram shows a side view of the female reproductive system.

In which region are sperms released during sexual intercourse and

where does fertilisation usually take place?

[Link] diagram shows the changes in the thickness of the uterus

lining of a woman during her menstrual cycle.
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At which time is the woman most likely to be fertile?

[Link] diagram shows part of the female reproductive and

urinary systems.

What are the numbered structures?

68. The diagrams show a male at different ages.

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Which hormone causes the changes shown?

A insulin

B oestrogen

C progesterone

D testosterone

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Part two: Structured questions
1. Blood contains red cells, white cells and plasma.

(a)Match each of these components with its function by drawing

lines to link the boxes.

(b)The heart pumps blood around the body. Describe how the
heart pushes blood into the arteries.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………

2. (a) Mammals have a double circulatory system.

Explain what is meant by a double circulatory system.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………… ..

Fig. 2.1 shows sections of three blood vessels: an artery, a capillary

and a vein.

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(b)State one function for each of the blood vessels shown in Fig.

2.1. Artery

………………………………………………………………………………………

………… .

Capillary

………………………………………………………………………

……………………. Vein

………………………………………………………………………

………………………… .

(c)Explain how the structure of the artery shown in Fig. 2.1 is adapted
to its function.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………

(d) Explain how valves help the transport of blood in veins.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………

3. (a) Fig. 3.1 shows a section through the heart.

(i)Table 3.1 lists functions of parts of the heart and associated

blood vessels.

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Complete the table by identifying which structure, A to H, carries out 3
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(ii) Describe the function of structure V.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………

(b)A person’s pulse rate rises as they run a race.

(i)Explain why the pulse rate rises during the race.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………

(ii) Describe how you could measure the pulse rate of a person.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………….

4. Fig. 4.1 shows a diagram of a section through the heart.

(a) On Fig. 4.1:

(i)label an atrium;

(ii)label the pulmonary vein;

(iii) shade in the chambers that contain deoxygenated blood.

(b)Explain why the wall around chamber Z needs to be thicker than

that around chamber Y.
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(c) Name the blood vessel that delivers blood to the muscles of the heart. 3
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(d)State two preventive actions a person could take to reduce the
chance of a heart attack.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………
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…………………………………………………… ..

5. Fig. 5.1 shows an outline of the reactions leading to the formation

of aclot.

(a) Name two constituents of a blood clot.

...........................................................................................................

(b)State two advantages of blood clotting.

1..............................................................................................................

2..............................................................................................................

(c)On Fig. 5.1, J is an ion. Name it.

.............................................................................
(d)How does fibrinogen differ from fibrin?

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(e)Passengers on long air flights may develop clots in the veins of
their legs. Some have proved fatal, but only after the person has
walked a hundred metres to the airport exit.
Suggest and explain what may have happened to the clots in the
veins of these people, as they walked to the airport exit.
.....................................................................................................................
...
............................................................................................................

6. The lymphatic system consists of:

•thin-walled lymph vessels that drain tissue fluid from many organs
of the body
• lymph nodes that contain the cells of the immune system

The fluid in the lymph vessels is moved in a way similar to the

movement of blood in veins.
Fig. 6.1 shows part of the lymphatic system.

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(a) Suggest how lymph is moved in the lymph vessels.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………

(b)After a meal rich in fatty foods, the lymph leaving the ileum is full
of fat droplets.
Explain why there are fat droplets in the lymph leaving the ileum.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………… .

Lymph flows through lymph nodes. Fig. 6.2 shows the action of white
blood cells in a lymph node when bacteria are present.

(c) (i) Name the type of nuclear division shown at P in Fig. 6.2.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………..

(ii) Name the molecules labelled Q in Fig. 6.2.

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7. Fig. 7.1 shows structures in the human thorax.

(a)Complete the table by identifying parts A, B and C and describing

their roles in breathing in.

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Fig. 7.2 shows some cells from the lining of the bronchus.

(b)(i) Explain how these cells help to keep the bronchus free from dust
and bacteria.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………..

(ii)Describe how the actions of these cells would be affected by one

named compound of tobacco smoke.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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8. Fig. 8.1 shows the thorax from the side during expiration and inspiration.

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(a)Using Fig. 8.1, state the changes that occur to the sternum
and the diaphragm during inspiration.
sternum
...................................................................................................................

diaphragm
................................................................................................................

(b)State the effect of the changes you described in (a) on the

volume and pressure of the thoracic cavity.
volume
..................................................................................................................

pressure
...................................................................................................................

(c)Most of the tubes leading from the nose to the lungs are lined by
mucus-secreting cells and ciliated cells. Describe the functions of
(i)the mucus,
................................................................................................................

(ii)the cilia.
..................................................................................................................

(d)Fig. 8.2 shows some of these cells from the lining of the bronchus
in a non-smoker and a smoker.

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Using Fig. 8.2, state two ways in which the lining of the bronchus
of the smoker differs from that of the non-smoker.
1.................................................................................................................

2.................................................................................................................

9. (a) Why do most waste products of metabolism have to be

removedfrom the body?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………

(b) Fig.9.1 shows the human excretory system.

Name the parts that fit each of the following descriptions.

(i) The tube that carries urine from the kidneys.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
……….

(ii) The organ that stores urine.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(iii) The blood vessel that carries blood away from the kidney.

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(c) Outline how the kidneys remove only waste materials from the blood.
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…………………………………………………………………………
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(d)Excess amino acids cannot be stored in the body and have to be

broken down.
(i) Where are excess amino acids broken down?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………

(ii)Which waste chemical is formed from the breakdown of excess

amino acids?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
……..

10. (a) Define the term excretion.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………..

(b) Fig. 10.1 shows a section through a kidney.

(i)Using label lines and the letters given, label the following on Fig.

10.1. F where filtration occurs,

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(ii) Describe the process of filtration in the kidney.
……………………………………………………………………………
…………………………… ……………………………
(iii)Name the processes resulting in the

reabsorption of 1. glucose,

…………………………………………………………

………………………………

2. water………………………………………………………………………………
…………… .

11. Fig. 11.1 shows the bones and muscles associated

with the elbowjoint.

(a) (i) Name structures A to D, choosing from this list.

Humerus patella radius scapula tendon ulna

A ………………………………

B ………………………………

C ………………………………

D ……………………………..

(ii)On Fig. 11.1, draw an accurate labelling line to show

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[Link]. 12.1 shows the bones and related tissues of the elbow joint.

(a) Label an example of each of the following tissues on Fig. 12.1.

(i)cartilage

(ii)ligament

(iii)tendon (iv)

muscle

(b)State two advantages of bone being a living tissue.

1...............................................................................................................

2...............................................................................................................

13. (a) Fig. 13.1 shows two gametes: a sperm cell and an egg cell.

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(i)State one way in which both of these cells differ from other cells
of the body.
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(ii)Suggest an advantage of the egg cell being larger than the sperm cell.

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(iii) A fertilised egg divides into a ball of cells and becomes

attached to the lining of the uterus.
Explain why it is important that this ball of cells soon becomes
attached to the lining of the uterus.
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...
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...

14. Fig. 14.1 shows the female and male reproductive systems
andassociated organs in side view.

(a)Show on each drawing using a label line and the letter M, where
meiosis occurs.
(b)Show on each drawing using a label line and the letter U where
urine is stored.
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(c) State the functions of the urethra in

1. females,
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2. males.
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(d)Explain why the testes of the male are found outside the main
body cavity.
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15. (a) Fig. 15.1 shows the female reproductive system.

Describe the functions of each of the following structures in the

female reproductive system.
(i) ovary

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(ii) uterus

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(iii) vagina

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(b)Explain the purpose of the events that happen during the
menstrual cycle in human females.
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16. Fig. 16.1 shows part of the female reproductive system

during pregnancy.

(a)(i) One function of the placenta is to allow food materials to pass

from the mother’s blood to that of the fetus.
State two other functions of the placenta.

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(ii)The surface of the placenta has a large number of finger-like

projections called villi. These extend into the surface of the uterus.
Explain the importance of these villi.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………….………………..

(b)On Fig. 16.1 mark with an X a place where the mother’s blood
and the blood of the fetus are close together.

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17. Fig. 17.1 shows a human egg cell and a human sperm cell.

(a) (i) What is the name given to the release of eggs from the ovary?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………..…….

(ii)Sperm cells and egg cells are haploid. State the meaning of the
term haploid.
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(b) Complete the table to compare egg cells with sperm cells.

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(c) Three hormones that control the menstrual cycle are:

• follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

• luteinising hormone (LH)

• oestrogen.

(i) Name the site of production and release of oestrogen.

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…………..……………………………………

(ii) Describe the role of oestrogen in controlling the menstrual cycle.

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18. Fig. 18.1 shows a fetus developing inside the uterus.

(a)The fetus developed from a fertilised egg cell. Place an X on

the diagram where an egg cell is normally fertilised.
(b)(i) Name the structures M and N.

M ………………………………………………………………………………………………
……

N ………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(ii) Describe the role of structure M in gaseous exchange.

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(c)Describe how the structures labelled O and P are involved in the
birth of the baby.
Structure O
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Structure P

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(d)(i) If a woman infected with HIV becomes pregnant, her baby may
also be infected with HIV, by the time it is born.
Suggest two ways this may happen.

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(ii)Apart from avoiding infections, describe two other ways that a

pregnant mother can help her baby develop healthily.
1 …………………………………………………………………………
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2 ……………………………………………………………………………………………
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19. Fig. 19.1 shows a section through the human female

reproductivesystem.

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(a) (i) State one function of each of the parts labelled M and N.

M
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N ………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(ii) State two functions of the part labelled O.
1…………………………………………………………………
……… …………………………….
2…………………………………………………………………
……… …………………………….
(b)When an adult female is not pregnant her menstrual
cycle lasts about four weeks.
Describe the changes to the uterus and ovaries during one
menstrual cycle.

…………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………

(c)Fertilisation may occur after sexual

intercourse. Describe the process of

fertilisation.

…………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………

(d)Secondary sexual characteristics in females develop at puberty.

(i)State the hormone that controls this development.

…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………..

(ii)Describe two secondary sexual characteristics

controlled by this hormone.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
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20. Fig. 20.1 shows a section through the male reproductive system.

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(a) (i) Name the structures labelled A and B.

A ………………………………………………………………………………………………
………… .

B ………………………………………………………………………………………………
………… .

(ii)On Fig 20.1 label with a line and the letter T where the
hormone testosterone is produced.
(iii) Name the stage in a male child’s development when the
secondary sexual characteristics appear.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………

(iv) Sometimes athletes attempt to cheat by taking performance

enhancing drugs such as testosterone.
Suggest two ways in which taking testosterone may give them an
unfair advantage in a competition.
1 …………………………………………………………………………
……………………………..

2 …………………………………………………………………………
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Chapter three
Diversity of organisms
Part one: Multiple choice
1. Which activities occur in all living organisms?

A They excrete waste, respire and produce starch.

B They move, release water vapour and give out heat.

C They produce oxygen, give out heat and increase in

size. D They respire, increase in size and excrete waste.

2. What is a characteristic of all living organisms?

A breathing B circulation C egestion D

sensitivity

3. Two aquarium tanks are set up as shown.

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After a week, all the animals in tank Y show signs of

distress. This is because the animals have run out of A

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C nitrate. D oxygen.
4. Zakarie was walking along a road when he saw an object under a
tree.

When Zakarie touched the object it changed colour, rolled

over and divided into two.
Which characteristics of living organisms has the object shown?

nutritio
A excretion movement n
sensitivit
B growth reproduction y
C respiratio
movement reproduction n
D sensitivit
movement reproduction y
5. The diagram shows some organisms living in water.

Which process is carried out by all the living organisms shown?

A photosynthesis B pollination C

respiration D transpiration

6. Which characteristic is shown when a person smells a gas in the

air?

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respiration D sensitivity

7. A living organism, X, can make its own food, get rid of

toxic materials and detect and respond to stimuli.

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What other four processes must organism X carry out to stay alive?

A excretion, growth, movement, sensitivity

B excretion, growth, nutrition, respiration

C growth, movement, reproduction, respiration

D movement, reproduction, respiration, sensitivity

8. The diagrams show two characteristics of living organisms.

Which characteristics are shown?

A excretion and growth

B growth and reproduction

C reproduction and respiration

D respiration and excretion

9. Which characteristic of living organisms is described by the

following definition?
‘The ability to detect changes in the environment and make responses’.

A excretion B movement C respirationD

sensitivity

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[Link] diagram shows some animals and green plants sealed in
an aquarium.

What must be supplied to keep the organisms alive for the longest
possible time?
A carbon dioxide
B light energy

C nitrates
D oxygen

11. The diagram shows a flowering plant.

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This organism use solar energy and inorganic materials to
manufacture food.
This organism is one of the group named,

A heterotrophs

B parasites

C autotrophs

D saprotroph

12. The diagram shows an elephant.

This organism is unable to manufacture food from his own, it

obtains its food from plants.
This organism is one of the group named,

A parasites

B saprotroph

C heterotrophs

D autotrophs

13. The diagram shows a type of bacteria.

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This organism breaks down tissues of animals and plants and obtain
food from them.
This organism is one of the group named,

A autotrophs

B heterotrophs

C parasites

D saprotroph

14. The diagrams show the features of four organisms.

Which organism is a parasite that only reproduces inside living host cells?

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15. The diagram shows a flat worm.

This organism lives inside a body of another organism and gets its
food from it.
This organism is one of the group named ,

A hetertrophs B saprotrophs C autotrophs D

parasites

16. The diagram shows a tree and organisms associated with it.

There are organisms which weakens and kills the tree. It then feeds
as a saprotroph on the remains of the tree.
Which labelled organism is a saprotroph?

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[Link] diagram shows an experiment to find out the rate at which
small land animals and freshwater animals give off carbon dioxide
during breathing.
All the tubes were kept at the same temperature and all animals
were equally active.
In which tube would the indicator be the first to change colour?

[Link] which of the following choices is the breathing structure not

correctly matched?
A earthworm – moist skin

B insects – spiracles

C mammals – gills

D frogs – moist skin, mouth and legs

[Link] oxygen concentration in this aquarium was measured over a

period of time.

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It increased during daylight and decreased at night.

Which processes caused these results?

[Link] diagram shows the movement of two gases during the day
and during the night.

Which letters represent carbon dioxide?

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A W and Y
B W and Z
C X and Y
D X and Z

21. The diagram shows an investigation into gaseous

exchange. In which container will the concentration of oxygen

increase?

[Link] graph shows the rate and depth of a mammal’s breathing

before running.

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Which graph shows the rate and depth of breathing of the same
mammal immediately after a period of running?

23. The diagram shows a cell with groups of bacteria around its edge.

The bacteria move to areas of high oxygen concentration.

Which process in the cell causes the bacteria to form these groups?

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A digestion B photosynthesis

C reproduction D respiration
[Link] best describes sexual reproduction?

25. In living organisms, how may males and females be

distinguished?

A amount of muscle B body colour C

gametes D size

[Link] diagram represents three

properties of gametes. Which area

describes all male gametes of animals?

27. The diagram shows stages in the life of a human from zygote to
fetus.

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Which processes occur during these stages?

28. The graph shows how human height changes with age.

In which age range is growth fastest?

A 0–2 years

B 8–10 years

C 12–14 years

D 20–22 years

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[Link] arthropods, growth occurs only after the exoskeleton is shed
and before the new one hardens.
Which graph shows a typical growth curve for an arthropod?

30. The graph shows a growth curve.

Which is the most accurate variable to plot on the y-axis?

A dry mass B fresh mass

C length D volume

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31. The graph shows the numbers of water fleas in a newly-created pond.

What might have been responsible for the section X on the graph?

A addition of extra oxygenating plants to the pond

B increase in the birth rate of the water fleas

C increase in the food supply for the water fleas

D addition of predators which feed on water fleas

[Link] diagrams show a camel before and after drinking a large

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Which statement is correct?

A Growth has occurred because the animal has increased in volume.

B Growth has occurred because the animal has increased in mass.

C Growth has not occurred because the animal’s height is unaltered.

D Growth has not occurred because the dry mass has not increased.

33. The diagram shows the early growth of a green plant.

What is occurring?

[Link] is not growth of an organism?

A increase in dry mass

B increase in the number of cells

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C permanent increase in size

D swelling by absorbing water

35. The diagram shows the life cycle of housefly.

The process that allows change of stages is called,

A contraction

B fertilization

C metamorphosis

D perrrenation

[Link] woodlice were placed in the centre of a dish with four

compartments, each with different conditions. The diagram shows
the number of woodlice that had moved into the different
compartments after twenty minutes.

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What do these results show?

A Woodlice prefer light and damp conditions.

B Woodlice prefer light and dry conditions.

C Woodlice prefer to be in the dark.

D Woodlice prefer to be in the light.

37. The diagram shows one-celled organism.

The flagella helps the organism to do one of the characteristics of

living things, the characteristic is,
A reproduction

C movement
B growth

D excreation
38. The diagram shows a bird.

The pair of wings helps the bird to do one of the characteristics of

living things, the characteristic is,

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A respiration

B growth

C nutrition

D movement

[Link] towards a stimulus is described as positive. Movement

away from a stimulus is described as negative.
Diagram 1 shows a plant shoot. Diagram 2 shows small
invertebrates in a glass tube.

Which responses are being shown by these organisms?

40. The diagrams show invertebrates in a glass container in the light.

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Which response is shown by the animals?

A negative phototaxis

B negative phototropism

C positive phototaxis

D positive phototropism

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Part two: Structured questions
[Link] table below lists several processes that are characteristic of
living organisms. Complete the table by giving a description of the
process and describing a suitable example of the process being carried
out.

2. Non-living things, such as a car, often show characteristics similar

tothose of living organisms.

(a)State which characteristic of a living organism matches each of

the descriptions linked to a car.

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(i) burning fuel in the engine to release energy.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………..

(ii) headlights that switch on automatically in the dark.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………….

(iii) filling the car’s tank with fuel.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………. …..

(iv) release of waste gases.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………

(b) Identify one characteristic of living things that is not carried out by a
car.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………..…….

3. (a) Three characteristics of living organisms and four

possibledescriptions are shown below.

Draw a straight line to match each characteristic to its description.

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(b)State two other characteristics of

living organisms. 1

……………………………………………..

2 ……………………………………………..

4. The following diagrams show four types of living organisms.

A B

C D

(a) Name the letter which represents a heterotrophs.

…………………………………………….

(b) Name the letter which represents a saprotroph.

……………………………………………

(c) Name the letter which represents a

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…………………………………………..
(d) Name the letter which represents an autotrophs.

…………………………………………

5. (a) Define asexual reproduction.

…………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………..…..

(b) State the main features of asexual reproduction.

…………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………

(c)Fig. 5.1 shows a strawberry plant that can reproduce

both asexually and sexually.

(i)Name the type of cell division that happens only

during sexual reproduction.
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(ii)A farmer decided to increase the number of
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strawberry plants by asexual rather than sexual
reproduction.

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Suggest a biological reason why the farmer may have decided this.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………

(d) Plants are not the only organisms that reproduce asexually.

Name two other groups of organisms that also reproduce

asexually.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………

6. The diagram shows the life cycle of housefly.

(a) Name the process that occurs.

………………………………………………………………… ..

(b) Name the stages A to D.

A ……………………………. C ………………………………….

B …………………………... D ………………………………….

(c) State two importants of the process mentioned at (a).

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7. The following diagrams show four types of living organisms.

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A B

C D

(a)Name the letter which represents an organism which uses

thousands of cilia for locomotion.
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(b)Name the letter which represents an organism which uses pairs of

legs for locomotion.
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(c)Name the letter which represents an organism which uses

flagella for locomotion.
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(d)Name the letter which represents an organism which uses pair of

wings for locomotion.
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Chapter four
Ecology and ecosystem
Part one: Multiple choice
1. What is an ecosystem?

Aa community and its habitat

B a group of organisms and their predators

C all organisms in a food chain

D where an organism lives and breeds

2. Dung beetles lay their eggs in the dung of plant-eating mammals

like buffalo. Both the adult beetles and their young stages eat the
undigested food in the dung.
Which shows this food relationship?

3. Which term can be described as ‘many different species living

together, interacting with each other and with their physical
environment’?
Aa food chain
B a food web

C a nutrient cycle

D an ecosystem
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4. The diagram represents a pyramid of biomass within an ecosystem.

What shows the direction of energy flow through the pyramid?

5. The diagram shows how energy from food is used by a wildebeest.

What percentage of this energy is available to consumers

and decomposers?

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A 100 B 96 C6 6D4
6. The diagram shows organisms in a
habitat.

Which shows the feeding relationships of these organisms?

7. The diagram shows a pyramid of numbers in an

ecosystem. In which group of organisms are the

individuals largest?

8. A sparrowhawk eats small birds that feed on

caterpillars. Caterpillars feed on plant leaves.
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Which diagram shows the pyramid of biomass for this food chain?
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9. The diagram shows a food web.

What is the energy source for this food web?

A carbohydrate

B heat

C minerals

D sunlight

[Link] diagram shows a food web of four organisms. The arrows in

the diagram show the flow of energy in the food web.
Which organism is a producer?

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11. The diagram shows a food web in a pond.

Which of the organisms is a carnivore, which is a herbivore and

which is a producer?

12. The diagram shows a food chain.

What does the empty box represent?

A consumer B decomposer

C photosynthesisD producer

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13. The diagram shows a short food chain.

In the food chain, what is the importance of the rabbit?

A It absorbs carbon dioxide.

B It absorbs the Sun’s energy.

C It passes on energy from plants.

D It releases oxygen.

[Link] diagram shows the flow of substances within an

ecosystem. The circles represent trophic levels.

Which circle represents herbivores?

15. The diagram shows a food web from an ecosystem.

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If the population of insects decreases, which other population will

decrease the most?
A badgers
B lizards

C sagebrush
D squirrels

16. The diagram shows part of a food web.

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How many herbivores are shown?

A 3 B 4 C 5 D 6 17. The diagram below shows part of a

pond food web.

How many primary consumers are shown in this food

web?
D
A1 B2 C3 4
[Link] diagram shows another simple

food chain. Which is the primary (first)

consumer?

[Link] diagram shows a food chain.

grass → wildebeest → lion

What is the original source of energy used in this food
chain?

A grass B lion
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C sunlight D wildebeest

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20. Which organism would be a producer in a food chain?

[Link] diagram shows a tree and organisms associated with

it. Which labelled organism is a producer?

22. The diagram shows a simple food chain.

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What is the source of energy for this food chain?

A carbon dioxide B minerals C Sun D water

[Link] of the following is an example of a food

chain? A carbohydrate → fat → protein

B flower → fruit → seed

C grass → antelope → lion

D ingestion → assimilation → excretion

[Link] organisms remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

A carnivores B decomposers C herbivores D

producers

[Link] graphs show the number of herbivores in a habitat over a

period of time. At time X the carnivores are removed from the
habitat.
Which graph shows the effect of this on the number of herbivores?

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[Link] diagram shows organisms feeding on a dead rat and one of

the organisms which, in turn, feeds on them.

What is needed to complete the food chain?

A carnivore

B consumer

C predator

D producer

27. The diagram shows a food web.

At which level does energy from the Sun enter the food web?

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[Link] diagram shows part of the carbon cycle which includes a

food chain.

29. Which organisms increase the amount of nitrogen gas in the air?

A decomposing bacteria B denitrifying bacteria

C nitrifying bacteria D nitrogen fixing bacteria

[Link] diagram shows part of the nitrogen

cycle. At which stage do bacteria cause

decomposition?

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31. The diagram shows some stages in the nitrogen cycle.

Which arrow represents the action of decomposers?

32. The diagram shows the carbon cycle.

What are processes P, Q, and R?

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33. The diagram shows part of the carbon cycle.

Which process is taking place at X?

A combustion B decomposition

C photosynthesis D respiration

34. The diagram shows part of the carbon cycle.

Which process is missing from the diagram?

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A combustion

C respiration
35. The diagram shows part of a food chain in a lake.

The chart shows the concentration of a pesticide in the

bodies of each organism in the chain.
Which organism on the chart is the frog?

36.A gardener planted some water plants in the stream at

the bottom of the garden shown on the diagram. At first the
plants grew well but after a while they died.
Which source of pollution is most likely to have caused
the death of the plants?

37. The diagram shows some food relationships in a woodland area.

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