TRIAL CONTEST AT MFANTSIMAN GIRLS’ SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOL 10th MARCH, 2025.
Contest 2
Round 1
B1
1. Describe the structural and functional differences between rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) and
smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER).
Answer: Rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) has ribosomes attached to its surface, is involved
in protein synthesis, and has a rough appearance. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) lacks
ribosomes, is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification, and has a smooth appearance.
2. Explain the concept of allopatric speciation, including the role of geographic isolation and genetic drift.
Provide an example of a species that has undergone allopatric speciation.
Answer: Allopatric speciation occurs when a geographic barrier isolates a population, leading to
genetic drift and the formation of a new species. Example: The London Underground mosquito,
which evolved from the surface-dwelling mosquito species.
3. Compare and contrast the light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions of photosynthesis.
How do these reactions work together to produce glucose and oxygen?
Answer: Light-dependent reactions occur in the thylakoid membranes and produce ATP and
NADPH. Light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) occur in the stroma and use ATP and
NADPH to produce glucose.
P1
1. Find the acceleration of the centre for mass of a uniform hollow cylindrical shell open at both ends
rolling without slipping down a plane inclined at 30 degrees to the horizontal. Ans: 2.5ms-2
2. Find the acceleration of the centre of mass of a uniform hollow spherical shell rolling without
slipping down a plane inclined at 30 degrees to the horizontal.
Ans: 2.9ms-2
3. Find the acceleration of the centre of mass of a uniform solid sphere rolling without slipping
down a plane inclined at 30 degrees to the horizontal. Ans: 3.5 ms-2
C1
1. What term is given to the rays that passes through a perforated cathode? Ans: Canal rays or positive
rays.
2. The dark region observed near the cathode in a discharge tube when a low-pressure gas is subjected to
a high voltage is referred to as____? Ans: Crookes dark space
3. What phenomenon causes the cathode rays to be deflected in a magnetic field? Ans: Lorentz force
M1
Preamble: Solve for x in the given equations.
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1. 2 log 2 𝑥 − 3 log 𝑥 2 + 5 = 0 𝑨𝒏𝒔: 𝒙 = 𝟐𝟐 𝒐𝒓 𝟐−𝟑
𝟐 𝟓
2. 6 log 2 𝑥 − 10 log 𝑥 2 = 11 𝑨𝒏𝒔: 𝒙 = 𝟐−𝟑 𝒐𝒓 𝟐𝟐
3. 2 log 3 𝑥 − 18 log 𝑥 3 = 0 𝑨𝒏𝒔: 𝒙 = 𝟑−𝟑 𝒐𝒓 𝟑𝟑
TRIAL CONTEST AT MFANTSIMAN GIRLS’ SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOL 10th MARCH, 2025.
P2
1. Find the capacitance of a capacitor which stores 30.0 mJ of energy when the potential difference across
it is 10 V. Ans: 60 mF
2. Find the energy stored in a 3.0 µF capacitor when the potential difference across it is 12.0 V. Ans: 216
µJ
3. Find the potential differences across a capacitor of capacitance 3.0 µF which is capable of storing 20
µJ of energy on it plates. Ans: 3.65V
C2
Preamble: Name one method that can be used in the formation of alkenes in the laboratory.
Answer:
1. Dehydration of alkanols (alcohols)
2. Dehydrohalogenation of alkyl halides (haloalkanes)
3. Dehalogenation of vicinal dihalides (or 1,2-akyldihalides)
4. Partial/controlled reduction of alkynes
B2
1. Describe the process of embryonic development in animals, including the stages of cleavage,
gastrulation, and organogenesis. Answer: Embryonic development involves cleavage
(cell division), gastrulation (formation of germ layers), and organogenesis (formation of
organs).
2. Explain the concept of gene regulation, including the role of transcription factors, enhancers, and
promoters. Provide an example of a gene regulatory network.
Answer: Gene regulation involves transcription factors, enhancers, and promoters, which
control gene expression by binding to specific DNA sequences.
3. Compare and contrast the structures and functions of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. How do
these differences reflect the evolutionary relationships between these cell types? Answer:
Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells
have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
M2
Preamble: Find the equation of the circle with the given end points of the its diameter AB
1. 𝐴(3,8) 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵(−3,4) 𝑨𝒏𝒔: 𝒙𝟐 + 𝒚𝟐 − 𝟏𝟐𝒚 + 𝟐𝟑 = 𝟎 𝒐𝒓 𝒙𝟐 + (𝒚 − 𝟔)𝟐 = 𝟏𝟑
2. 𝐴(7,3) 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵(3,5) 𝑨𝒏𝒔: 𝒙𝟐 + 𝒚𝟐 − 𝟏𝟎𝒙 − 𝟖𝒚 + 𝟑𝟔 = 𝟎 𝒐𝒓 (𝒙 − 𝟓)𝟐 + (𝒚 − 𝟒)𝟐 = 𝟓
3. 𝐴(−5,5) 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵(1, −1) 𝑨𝒏𝒔: 𝒙𝟐 + 𝒚𝟐 + 𝟒𝒙 − 𝟒𝒚 − 𝟏𝟎 = 𝟎 𝒐𝒓 (𝒙 + 𝟐)𝟐 + (𝒚 − 𝟐)𝟐 = 𝟏𝟖
Round 2
TRIAL CONTEST AT MFANTSIMAN GIRLS’ SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOL 10th MARCH, 2025.
1. Determine the empirical formula of 3-ethyl-4-methylpent-1-yne. Ans: C4H7.
2. How many moles of OH- ions are needed to convert iodate ions (IO3-) to iodine, I2? Ans: 12mol
3. At a temperature of 150 K and a pressure of 60 kPa, 176 g of an ideal gas is present in a volume
of 83m3.Determine the identity of this gas, given the molar gas constant to be 8.3Jmol-1 K-
1
. You are given the following options: NH3; CO2; O2; N2; Cl2; NO2 and SO2. Ans: CO2
5 4 𝟏
1. Find the sum of all the co-efficient of the binomial expansion for ( 𝑥 − 2) . Ans:
3 𝟖𝟏
2. Solve 5𝑥 + 5𝑥+2 = 26 𝑨𝒏𝒔: 𝒙 = 𝟎
cot 23 sin 36
3. Simplify 3 −4 𝑨𝒏𝒔: − 𝟏
tan 67 cos 54
B
1. Describe the process of muscle contraction, including the role of actin, myosin, and tropomyosin.
How do these molecules interact to produce muscle force? Answer: Muscle contraction
involves the sliding filament theory, where actin and myosin filaments interact to produce
muscle force.
2. Explain the concept of population dynamics, including the role of birth rates, death rates, and
migration. Provide an example of a population that has undergone a significant change in
dynamics. Answer: Population dynamics involve birth rates, death rates, and migration,
which affect population size and growth.
3. Compare and contrast the immune responses of plants and animals, including the role of
pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and effectors. How do these responses reflect
the different evolutionary pressures faced by these organisms? Answer: Plant immune
responses involve pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and effectors, while
animal immune responses involve innate and adaptive immunity.
P
1. An inductor of inductance 150 µH is connected in parallel with a variable capacitor
whose capacitance can be varied from 500 µF to 20 µF. Calculate the maximum
frequency for which the circuit can be turned. Ans: 2.91 MHz or 2.91× 𝟏𝟎𝟔 Hz
2. The focal length of a converging lens is 20 cm, at what distance from the lens must
an object be placed so that the linear magnification is of magnitude 1. Ans: 40 cm
TRIAL CONTEST AT MFANTSIMAN GIRLS’ SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOL 10th MARCH, 2025.
3. The lowest resonant frequency for a guitar string of length 0.75m is 400 Hz. What
is the speed of a transverse wave on the string. Ans: 600ms-1
Round 3
1. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is formed through condensation polymerisation Ans: False.
2. The difference in mass of 140.6 g and 0.6 g will have 4significant figures. Ans: True
3. The product of 160.0 moldm-3 and 0.0240 dm-3 will have 2 significant figures Ans: False
1. The process of gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9 technology is reversible. False (Gene editing
using CRISPR-Cas9 technology is not reversible.)
2. The human genome contains approximately 100,000 protein-coding genes. False (The human
genome contains approximately 20,000-25,000 protein-coding genes.)
3. The process of photosynthesis occurs in the mitochondria of plant cells. False (Photosynthesis
occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.)
1. The sum of 13.8 g, 0.2 g and 1.345 g will have 3 significant figures Ans: True
2. Nylon is formed through addition polymerisation Ans: False
3. Polyethylene and polypropylene are both formed through addition polymerisation Ans: True
𝑎 𝑏
1. The determinant of a 2×2 matrix [ ] is 𝑎𝑑 + 𝑏𝑐. Ans: False
𝑐 𝑑
2. The determinant of a matrix is always positive. Ans: False
3. The determinant of a matrix is zero if the matrix is singular. Ans: True
1. If only two forces act on an object and it is in equilibrium the forces must be equal in magnitudes
and in the same direction False
2. An object in equilibrium must always be at rest False
3. An object in equilibrium has a zero net force acting on it. True
Preamble: State whether the ff are true or false about refraction of light
1. Refraction occurs when light passes from one medium to another and changes speed True
2. The angle of refraction lesser than the angle of incidence False
3. Refraction only occurs with visible light; it does not occur with other types of electromagnetic
waves. False
1. The angle of rotational symmetry of an equilateral triangle is 120o Ans. True
2. The angle of rotational symmetry of circle is infinity Ans. False
3. The rotational symmetry of a rectangle is different from that of a rhombus. Ans: False
1. The concept of punctuated equilibrium was first proposed by Charles Darwin. False (The concept
of punctuated equilibrium was first proposed by Niles Eldredge and Stephen Jay Gould.)
2. The human brain contains approximately 100 billion neurons. True
3. The process of meiosis occurs in somatic cells. False (Meiosis occurs in reproductive cells, not
somatic cells.)
TRIAL CONTEST AT MFANTSIMAN GIRLS’ SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOL 10th MARCH, 2025.
Round 4
1. I form when two molecules unite, Creating a compound that’s stable and tight.
2. In chemistry, I’m a product of reaction, where bonds are made through mutual attraction.
3. Not always simple, I can have many forms, from catalysts to drugs, I can take many norms.
4. Though I’m not the final product you seek, I’m intermediate, a bond that’s unique.
5. Add me to the list when elements meet, my creation often makes reactions complete.
6. I may also be called a complex. Who am I? Ans: Adduct
1. I am content with maintaining the status quo.
2. I have the unique characteristic that I change nothing.
3. I am associated with binary operations.
4. You will find me with addition and multiplication of numbers but not with subtraction or division.
5. For addition of numbers, I am nothing and for multiplication I am the first natural number.
Who am I? (M) Ans: Identity
1. I occur in muscle cells during intense exercise.
2. I am less efficient than aerobic respiration.
3. I produce 2 ATP molecules per glucose molecule.
4. I am essential for the survival of certain microorganisms.
5. I can lead to muscle fatigue and soreness.
6. I am regulated by the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase.
Anaerobic respiration (or lactic acid fermentation).
1. I am a measure of rotation, not of speed .
2. I depend on mass, radius and velocity indeed.
3. In a spinning wheel, I play my part
4. Conservation of me is a fundamental art
5. I can change when forces act on my frame
6. In planet and stars, I make my name
7. Without me, dance and spin would not go well, who am I?
Ans: Angular Momentum
