SPM Biology Analysis 2015

Paper 2 (Section A: Structure) There are hot topics for SPM 2012 Papers
4551/2. In this question paper consists of two sections: Section A & B.
In Section A, there are 5 questions (Question number 1 to 5) and students
needed to answer all questions. On the other hands, students need to
answer any two questions (Question number 6 to 9) from Section B.
Students are advised to spend 90 minutes to answer questions in Section
A and 60 minutes for Section B. (Total marks = 100)
Section A consists of 5 structured questions where you must answer all
questions while Section B consists of 4 essay questions where you can
choose any 2 of them. You can answer extra questions in Section B if you
have time. The examiner will mark all questions and choose the questions
where you score the highest marks.
When answering, read the question and all information given carefully.
Make sure that you know what the question is asking for. Answer the
questions based on your knowledge and understanding on the relevant topic
in Biology. Certain questions may test you on more than one topics. For some
questions, you may have to apply what you have learnt in Biology in order to
answer them. You have to think carefully and relate the question to what
you have learnt. You may also be asked to give your own opinions.
When writing your answer, you can use the same or similar words or
sentences as those in revision books if possible. However, sometimes you
may need to make some changes in order to suit the question. You can also
answer in your own sentences that have the same meaning. If the question
asks on something that is not in revision books (the question requires you
to apply what you have learnt in Biology or give your own opinion), then you
have to answer in your own sentences. For all questions, your answer must
be specific and not too general. Give the most suitable answer according to
the question.

You should use the correct Biological terms in your answer. Do not replace
them with other terms that are inappropriate, even if their meaning are
the same. The spelling for all Biological terms must also be correct,
otherwise marks may be deducted. For other non-Biological terms, marks
is not deducted for wrong spelling. If your make grammatical errors in your
answer, marks will not be deducted as long as the examiner can understand
what you are writing. Do not use any short forms in your answer, except
when writing units for quantities. For all chemical substances, you should
write the complete name and do not write only the chemical formula.
It is not compulsory to answer in continuous writing form. You are allowed
to answer in table form or other suitable forms. In suitable cases, you can
also use diagrams, equations or graphs in your answer. However, you are not
advised to answer in point form. There is not penalty for answering in point
form, but some inexperienced examiners may deduct your marks if you do
so.
When answering questions on calculation, you must show all workings. You
should not skip any important steps, otherwise marks may be deducted. You
must also write the correct unit for the final answer. The number of marks
allocated for the question usually shows the amount of working needed. 1
mark will be given for each important step and the final answer. You are
not allowed to write extra solutions or answers. If you do so and any of the
answers or solutions is wrong, marks will be deducted. For a calculation
question which requires you to use your answer from the previous question,
even if your answer for the previous question is wrong and you use it for
this question causing your answer for this question to be wrong, usually you
will still get full marks for this question as long as your calculation for this
question is correct. This is known as 'error carried forward'.
For questions that require explanation or description, your answer must be
very detailed. You are advised to answer in complete sentences so that your
answer can be easily understood. The number of marks allocated for the
question usually shows the number of points needed in your answer. 1 mark
is given for each correct point. Do not miss out any important points in your
answer. You are allowed to write extra points in your answer, but you must

be careful not to write points that contradict one another. Marks will only
be given for the correct points. For points that are not acceptable,
whether they contain wrong facts or not, no mark will be given or deducted.
However, for points that contradict one another, no mark will be given for
both the points, even if one of them is correct. You are advised to write
extra points if you are not completely sure of what the question is asking
for.
For questions that do not require explanation or description, write the
answer straight away. You need not answer in complete sentences. The
number of marks allocated for the question usually shows the number of
answers needed. If the question states the number of answers you have to
write, then you are not allowed to write extra answers. If you do so and
any of them is wrong, marks can be deducted. If the question does not
state the number of answers you have to write, you are allowed to write
extra answers, but you must be careful not to write answers that
contradict one another. Marks will only be given for the correct answers.
For answers that are not acceptable, whether they contain wrong facts or
not, no mark will be given or deducted. However, for answers that
contradict one another, no mark will be given for both the answers, even if
one of them is correct.
When plotting graph, draw both the horizontal and vertical axis on the
graph paper correctly. Label both axis correctly and state the unit (if any).
Use a suitable scale for both axis. Plot all points on the graph accurately.
Then, if it is possible to draw a curve or straight line that passes through
all points on the graph, you should do so. If it is not possible, you can just
use straight lines to join them point-to-point. The graph should cover at
least half of the graph paper.
When drawing diagrams, make sure that all important details are included
in the diagram you draw. You have to label correctly all parts in the diagram.
Your diagram should be clear and neat.

Paper 2 (Section A Structured questions)

Chapter 2* Cell Structure and Cell Organisation (Organelles and Tissues)
Chapter 3 Movement across the Membrane (Plasma membrane and
osmosis)
Chapter 4* Chemical Composition of the Cell (nucleic acid structure,
protein structure, characteristics of enzyme, factors affect enzymatic
activity)
Chapter 5* Cell division (Mitosisi and Meiosis)
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter

6 Nutrition (Photosynthesis and greenhouse effect)

7 Respiration (Circulatory system and smoking)
11* - Locomotion and support (Human arm and joint, osteoporosis)
13* Reproduction and Growth (Human reproductive system and

stem cell, prevent pregnancy, double fertilisation)

Chapter 14 Monohybrid cross
Chapter 15 Importance of variation
Not so important topic
Chapter 9 Endangered ecosystem (Water pollution)
Chapter 12 Coordination and Response (Voluntary and involuntary actions,
plant hormones)
Paper 2 (Section B Essay)
Chapter 6* Nutrition (Balance diet and malnutrition, human digestive
system, absorption and assimilation, leafs structures and photosynthesis)
Chapter 7 Respiration (Aerobic and anaerobic respiration, Circulatory
system, mechanism in maintaining O2 and CO2 in body)
Chapter 8* Dynamic Ecosystem (Ecological terms, interactions among
biotic components, colonization and succession [Mangrove], quadrate,
vectors)
Chapter 9 Endangered ecosystem (Human activities and pollution)
Chapter 10* Transport (heartbeat, blood clotting, formation of lymph,
immunity, transportation of water in plants)

Chapter 12* Coordination and Response (homeostasis, nerve impulses

transmission and synapse, reflex arc, hormones functions, homeostasis,
phototropism and geotropism [auxine])
Chapter 14 and 15 - Inheritance and Variation (Mendel 1st Law, Sickle cell
anaemia and Rhesus factor)