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DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL

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___________________________________________
MID YEAR EXAMINATION 2009
SEC 4 NORMAL (ACADEMIC)

ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS 4039

1 H 45min

14 MAY 2009

Instructions to Candidates:
Write your name, index number and class in the spaces provided on the separate answer paper.
Answer all the questions from Question 1 to Question 12.
Write your answers and working on the separate answer paper provided.
Hand in Question 1 to Question 10 together.
If working is needed for any question, show it on the same page as the rest of the answer.
Omission of essential working will result in loss of marks.
YOU ARE EXPECTED TO USE AN ELECTRONIC CALCULATOR.
Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of
angles in degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total number of marks for this paper is 70.
For , use either your calculator value or 3142, unless the question requires the answer in terms of .

This question paper consists of 5 printed pages including the cover page

Setter: Mrs Lim LL

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Mathematical Formulae
1.

ALGEBRA

Quadratic Equation
For the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0,
x=

b b 2 4ac
2a

Binomial Expansion

n n 1

(a + b)n = an + an1b + an2b2 + + anrbr + + bn ,

1
2
r

n!

where n is a positive integer and =

=
r r !(n r )!
2.

n r 1
r!

TRIGONOMETRY

Identities
sin2 A + cos2 A = 1 .
sec2 A = 1 + tan2 A .
cosec2 A = 1 + cot2 A .

sin A B sin A cos B cos Asin B .

cos A B cos A cos B sin Asin B .
tan A tan B
.
1 tan A tan B
sin 2 A 2sin A cos A .
2
cos 2 A cos A sin 2 A 2cos2 A 1 1 2sin 2 A .
2 tan A
.
tan 2 A
1 tan 2 A
tan A B

.
Formulae for ABC

a
b
c
.

sin A sin B sin C

a2 = b2 + c2 2bc cos A .
=

1
bc sin A .
2

Differentiate the following with respect to x:

(i)
(iii)

x 2 3x
x

2x
3x 2 1

[2]
[3]

5 11
1
, find M and hence solve the simultaneous equations
3 6
5 x 11 y 28 0
3 x 6 y 13 0

Given that M =

[5]

(i)

Expand 2 in ascending powers of x up to and including the term in x3.

2

[3]

(ii)

Hence determine the coefficient of x3 in the expansion of 1 3x 2

x
.
2
[3]

(i)

Given that y 3x 3 2 x3 , find

(ii)

Hence evaluate

3 5 x3
3 2 x3

dy
.
dx

dx .

[3]

When the height of liquid in a cylinder is x metres, the volume of the liquid is V m 3 ,
where V

1
[(3x 2)3 9] .
20
dV
.
dx

(i)

Find an expression for

(ii)

The liquid enters the cylinder at a constant rate of 0.081 m 3s 1 . Find the rate
which the height of the liquid is increasing when V 0.9 m3 .

[3]

2 x 1 dx

(i)

Find

(ii)

Given that

[2]

[4]

[2]

f x dx 5 , evaluate
3

(a)

2 f x dx

[1]

(b)

f x +1 dx

[3]

0
3

A curve for which

dy
1
px 2 , where p is a constant, passes through the point
dx
x

(1,3). At this point, the gradient of the curve is 9.

(i)

Calculate the the value of p and hence determine the equation of the curve.

(ii)

Calculate the coordinates of the stationary point and determine its nature.

[5]

[4]

The diagram shows two points A(3, 6) and B(7, 6) on a circle with centre G.
The equation of the tangent to the circle at the point Q(1, 12) is x + 5y +59 = 0.
(i)

Show that the coordinates of G is (2, 7) .

[6]

(ii)

Find the equation of the circle.

[2]

A piece of wire of length 18 cm is cut into two pieces, one of length x cm, the other of
length (18 x) cm. The piece of length x cm is bent to form an equilateral triangle and
the other piece is bent to form a square.

(i)

Show that the sum of areas of the 2 shapes, A cm2, is given by

3 2 18 x
A
x
36
16
(ii)

[3]

Determine the value of x for which A will be a minimum and hence find the
minimum area.

10

[6]

The equation of a curve is y = 2x2 + 4x + 6.

(i)

Calculate the gradient at x = 2.

[2]

(ii)

Show that the equation of the normal to the curve at x = 2 is

y = 0.25x + 5.5

(iii)

[3]

Find the shaded area bounded

10 by the curve, the normal at x = 2 and the x and
[5]

y-axis.
8

-10

-5

-2

-4

End of Paper
-6

-8

-10

10

Q No
1(i)

Marking Scheme

d 2
1 d
x 3x 3x3 x

dx
x dx
9 x2 1

(ii)

1
1
2
d
2 x 3x 2 1 2 3x 2 1 2 x 1 3x 2 1 6 x

dx
2

5 11

3 6
6 11 1 6 11
1
M1 =

5 3 3
5
30 33 3
5 11 x 28

3 6 y 13
x 1 6 11 28

5 13
y 3 3

M1
M1
A1

M=

1 25

3 19
3(i)

M1
A1

3x 2 1 2 3x 2 1 12 x 2
2 6 x 2

2
3x2 1
2

Marking
Point

B1 det
B1matrix
M1
M1

A1

2
3
2 256 512 x 448 x 224 x ...
2

B3

*Deduct 1 mark for 1 incorrect term, 2 marks for 2 incorrect

term and 3 for 3 or 4 incorrect terms
(ii)

x
1 3x 2 1 3x 256 512 x 448x2 224 x3 ...
2

Coefficient of x3 = 224 [M1] + (3) (448) [M1] = 1120 [A1]

M2, A1

*Follow thru on method marks only

4(i)

y 3x 3 2 x 3
1

dy
1
3 3 2 x3 3 x 3 2 x3 2 6 x 2
dx
2

3 3 2 x3

33 5x

3 2 x3

1
2

3 2 x3 3 x3

M1

M1
A1

Remarks

Q No
(ii)

Marking Scheme

1 1 33 5x
dx
dx
3 0 3 2 x3
3 2 x3
3

3 5 x3

M1

1
1
3 x 3 2 x 3
0
3
1
3 3 2 0 1
3

5(i)
(ii)

Marking
Point

M1

A1

dV
1
9
3 (3x 2)2 3 (3x 2)2
dx 20
20
1
V 0.9 [(3x 2)3 9] 0.9
20
1
(3x 2)3 27 x
3
dV dV dx

dt
dx dt

M1, A1
M1
A1

9 1
dx
0.081 3 2
20 3
dt

M1

dx 0.081

0.02 m/s
dt 81
20
6(i)

A1

2 x 12 c 2 x 1 2 c
2
x

1
dx

3
3
2

M1
A1

*Deduct 1 mark for missing c.

(ii)

2 f x dx =10

B1

(a)

(b)

f x +1 dx f x dx 1 dx

0
3

5 x0 8
3

7(i)

dy
1
p 1 2 9 p 8
dx
1

1
1 x 1
2
2
dx

4
x

4
x

c
x2
x 1
3 4 1 c c 0
1
y 4x2
x
y 8x

* Allow follow thru for value of p calculated

M1
M1, A1
M1, A1
M1
M1
A1

Remarks

Q No
(ii)

Marking Scheme

Marking
Point

dy
1
8 x 2 0 8 x x 2
dx
x
1
x3
x 0.5
8

M1
A1

d2y
2
8 3
2
dx
x
When x = 0.5,

d2y
2
8
24 0 ; Min point
3
2
dx
0.5

M1

(Allow first derivative test)

y 4 0.5
2

1
3
0.5

A1

(0.5, 3) is a minimum point

* Allow follow thru for value of p calculated. Only method
marks
8(i)

1
59
x
5
5

Equation of tangent : y

M1

Equation of GQ : m = 5

y 12
5 y 5 x 17 -------- (1)
x 1

x 3 y 6
2

AG = BG

x 3

x 7

M1

x 7 y 6
2

x 2 6 x 9 x 2 14 x 49

M1

20 x 40 x 2

A1

3 2 6 7
2

x 2 y 7
2

9(i)

M1

Substitute back into (1), y = 7

G (2, 7)
(ii)

A1

26

M1
A1

26

18 x
cm
4
x
Length of triangle = cm
3
Length of square =

1 x
2 3

Area of triangle = sin 60

3 2
x
36

18 x 18 x

16
4
2

M1, M1

Area of square =

M1

Remarks

Q No

Marking Scheme

Marking
Point

3 2 18 x
A
x
36
16
2 18 x 1
dA
3

2x
dx 36
16
18 x
3

x
18
8
2

(ii)

M1
M1

dA
3
18 x
0
x 0
dx
18
8 8
3 1
9
x x 10.171

4
18 8

A1

d2A
3 1

0
2
dx
18 8

M1

18 10.171 8.81 cm2

3
2
10.171
36
16
2

Minimum A
10(i)

(ii)

dy
4 x 4
dx
dy
At x = 2,
4
dx

M1

At x = 2, y = 6

M1

Gradient of normal = 0.25

M1

A1

y 6 1
y 0.25 x 5.5
x2 4
(iii)

M1, A1

M1

y = 2x2 + 4x + 6 = 0
2 (x + 1) (x 3)=0
x = 1 or 3
Area =

2 x 2 4 x 6 dx

M1

1
5.5 6 2
2

M1, M1

2 x3

2 x 2 6 x 11.5
3
2
2
5

18 14 11.5 14
3
6

M1

A1

Remarks

BEATTY SECONDARY SCHOOL

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2006

SUBJECT

Science

LEVEL

Four Express / Five Normal

(Academic)

PAPER

DURATION

1 hour

DATE

20 September 2006

CLASS :

NAME :

NO :

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

There are 40 questions on this paper. For each question there are four possible
answers, A, B, C and D. you are to choose the most appropriate one and indicate
it on the separate answer sheet.
Read the instructions on the separate answer sheet very carefully.
Attempt all the questions. Marks will not be deducted for wrong answers.
Your total score on this test will be the number of correct answers given.
Assume g = 10 m s-2 or 10 N kg-1 .
Speed of light in vacuum, c = 30 x 108 m s-1.

A periodic table is provided on the last page.

21.

According to the kinetic theory of gases, which assumption is correct?

A
B
C
D

Gas particles strongly attract each another.

Gas particles travel in curved paths.
The volume of gas particles prevents random motion.
Energy may be transferred between colliding particles.

22.

The compound cyclobutane has a melting point of -50oC and a boiling point of 13oC. At
which temperature is cyclobutane a liquid?

23.

Which of the following pairs of chemicals is the most suitable for preparing lead
sulphate?
A
B
C
D

24.

lead nitrate and sodium sulphate

lead oxide and sulphuric acid
lead carbonate and sulphuric acid
lead chloride and sodium sulphate

The manufacture of nitric acid can be represented as follows:

N2 NH3 NO NO2 HNO3
Which one of the following correctly shows the oxidation state of nitrogen at each stage
of the process?

A
B
C
D

25.

N2
0
0
-3
-3

NH3
-3
+3
+3
-3

NO
+2
+2
+2
+2

Which diagram best shows the structure of an alloy?

NO2
+4
+4
+4
+4

HNO3
+5
+5
+5
+5

26.

Two particles X and Y have the following composition:

electrons

neutrons

protons

4
6

6
4

5
5

X
Y

It follows that X and Y.

27.

1
2
3

are both positively charged.

have the same mass number.
are particles of the same element.

A
B
C
D

Only 1 is true.
Only 3 is true.
1 and 2 are both true.
2 and 3 are both true.

To a solution of zinc nitrate, concentrated ammonia solution is added drop wise. Which
of the following is the correct sequence of observations as the reaction proceeds?
A
B
C
D

28.

A cloudy white suspension forms at first, but eventually the solution becomes clear.
The solution turns deep blue at first, then a pale blue precipitate forms.
The solution remains clear for the entire procedure.
A white precipitate forms in the solution, but the solution eventually turns a deep
blue colour.

The catalyst manganese (IV) oxide was added to 10cm3 of aqueous hydrogen peroxide
in four separate experiments. The results are listed below. In which experiment was
the manganese (IV) oxide most finely powdered?

Experiment

Hydrogen peroxide
concentration
3
(mol/dm )

Temperature of the
reaction (C)

Volume of oxygen
3
produced in 10s (cm )

0.05

20

10

0.05

20

15

0.05

30

15

0.10

20

15

29.

Water is formed when hydrogen is burned in air. Which diagram shows apparatus
correctly set up to collect the water?

30.

Three different beakers were set up as shown in the diagram.

What could metals X and Y be?

X
Aluminium

Y
Zinc

B
C
D

31.

Zinc
Lead
Copper

Copper
Copper
Zinc

The scale below shows the colour of an indicator Q in solutions of different pH.

Which pair of solutions below can possibly be distinguished by using indicator Q?

A
B
C
D

32.

aqueous solutions of ammonia and sodium chloride

aqueous solutions of sodium hydroxide and ammonia
aqueous solutions of sulphuric acid and ethanoic acid
water and an aqueous solution of sodium chloride

The energy diagram shows enthalpy changes that could take place during a chemical
reaction.

Which enthalpy change represents the overall enthalpy change for the reaction?

33.

Ammonia gas decomposes according to the equation:

2NH3 (g) N2 (g) + 3H2 (g)
What total volume of gas is produced from the decomposition of 100cm3 of ammonia
(all volumes of gases being measured at r.t.p.)?
A 150cm3
B 200cm3

34.

C 300cm3
D 400cm3

Different metals 1 to 6 are reacted with hydrochloric acid at 20oC. The thermometers
show the highest temperatures reached for the reactions. Study the diagrams below to
determine the relative reactivity of the metals used.

Which of the following combinations would show a positive reaction?

I Metal 5 and aqueous salt of metal 1
II Metal 6 and aqueous salt of metal 2
III Metal 4 and aqueous salt of metal 3
A
B
C
D

35.

I, II and III
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only

Reservoir X Y Z tap water

The production of clean water is outlined in the flow chart above. What are processes
X, Y and Z?
X
chlorination
sedimentation
filtration
sedimentation

A
B
C
D

36.

Y
filtration
filtration
chlorination
chlorination

Z
sedimentation
chlorination
sedimentation
filtration

The corrugated iron sheets which are used as a roofing material are often coated with
tin as shown below.

The tin layers

A
B
C
D

37.

prevent corrosion solely by providing a mechanical barrier for the iron.

inhibit corrosion because they react with the iron to form an alloy.
act as a sacrificial anode and corrode in preference to iron.
improve the appearance of the iron and have no effect on the rate of corrosion.

Hydrogen gas is required in the production of margarine. The word equation for the
production of margarine is shown below:
Vegetable oils + hydrogen gas margarine
Which of the following options correctly lists the nature of vegetable oils, the type of
reaction occurring and the catalyst used?

A
B
C
D

Nature of vegetable oil

unsaturated compound
saturated compound
saturated compound
unsaturated compound

Type of reaction
substitution reaction
addition reaction
substitution reaction
addition reaction

Catalyst used
manganese(IV) oxide
vanadium(V) oxide
Iron
Nickel

38.

An organic compound G reacts with an acidified solution of potassium dichromate(VI).

G does not react with the bromine water. G is
A
B
C
D

ethane
ethanol
ethyl ethanoate
ethanoic acid

39.

The following diagrams can be used to illustrate the phrases (i) to (iv):
(i)
a mixture of elements and compounds
(ii) a mixture of elements
(iii) molecules of an element
(iv) molecules of a compound

What is the correct order of the diagrams?

(i)
d
d
d
d

A
B
C
D

40.

(ii)
a
c
c
b

(iii)
c
b
a
a

(iv)
b
a
b
c

Catalytic addition of steam to hydrocarbon P forms compound Q. Compound Q can be

oxidized to give compound R. What could P, Q and R be?
P

C2H4

C2H5OH

CH3COOH

C2H4

C2H6

C2H5OH

C3H6

C3H8

C2H5COOH

C3H6

C2H5COOH

C2H5OH

BEATTY SECONDARY SCHOOL

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2006

SUBJECT
4E/5N

:SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY)

LEVEL

PAPER
15m

5152/3

DURATION

DATE

14th SEP 2006

CLASS :

NAME :

SEC

1h

NO :

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1.

There are two sections in this paper. Section A is compulsory.

All answers to Section A must be written in the spaces provided on the
question paper.

2.

Section B consists of three questions. You are to answer any two. Write
your answers on the writing paper provided.

3.

Attach the writing papers behind the question paper.

4.

A copy of the Periodic Table is provided on the last page.

SECTION
A
12
13
14

MARKS

TOTAL

65

This question paper consists of 11 printed pages (including this cover page and the
Periodic Table)

Section A (45 marks)

Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided on the question paper.

1.

A rock from another planet was found to contain three elements. The electronic
arrangements of these elements are shown below.

Element

Electronic arrangement

2, 8,2

2, 8, 8, 2

2, 8, 8, 8, 2

a) In which group of the Periodic Table would you put these elements?

[1]

b) Which element has the largest atom?

[1]

c) Which element would be most reactive? Why?

[2]

d) What would be the electronic arrangement of the element above A in the

group? [1]

2.

The table below shows the electronic structure of six elements A to F.

Element

Electronic Structure

2.1

2.2

2.4

2.8.7

2.8.8

2.8.8.1

a) What is the formula of the compound formed between

i) A and D
ii) C and D

[2]

b) Draw dots and cross diagram of ONE of the compound in (a). You only
need to show the valence electrons.

[2]

c) Give two differences in general properties between the two compound

formed in (a).

3.

[2]

Solid copper (II) oxide was added to 50 cm3 of dilute sulphuric acid until the
solution was no longer acidic. The mixture became warm during the reaction.

a) Name the two products of the reaction.

[1]

b) Write down the balanced chemical equation including state symbols for the
reaction.

[2]

c) By observation only, how would you know when the solution was no longer
acidic?

[1]

d) By a simple test, how would you show that the solution was no longer
acidic? [1]

e) Why did the mixture become warm?

4.

[1]

The element oxygen exists in two forms, O2 and O3. Both forms are gases.
a) Ozone molecules, O3, decompose when heated into O2 molecules
according to the equation below.
2 O 3 3 O2
What volume of oxygen, O2, is formed when 40 cm3 of ozone, O3, is
decomposed, both volumes being measured at the same temperature and
pressure?

[2]

b) Ozone is an oxidising agent. What do you understand by the term

oxidising?

[1]

c) Describe the colour change you expect to see when ozone is bubbled into
aqueous potassium iodide.

[2]

Colour before:

Colour after:

5.

The drug, Ibuprofen, has the structural formula shown below:

a) Name the elements present in Ibuprofen.

[1]

b) Write the molecular formula and empirical formula of Ibuprofen.

[2]

i) Molecular formula:

ii) Empirical Formula:

c) What is the relative molecular mass of Ibuprofen?

[1]

d) If this drug was dissolved in water and the resulting solution tested with pH
paper, what would you expect the pH value of the solution to be and why?

[2]

6.

Green Powder X

heated

Black
Powder A

dissolved in dilute
sulphuric acid
Blue Solution
C

Gas B

passed through
lime water

Produce a
white
precipitate

Blue Crystals

White Powder

a) Suggest the identity of

[4]

i) the Green Powder X:

ii) the Black Powder A:

iii) the Gas B:

iv) the Blue Solution C:

b) Write the equation for the reaction which produces a white precipitate on the
lime water.

[1]

7.

Petrol vapour is mixed with air before being burnt in the engine of a motorcar.

a) Name the two main products of the combustion of petrol in an excess of air.

[2]

b) Pollution from cars is reduced by catalytic converters. A typical converter

contains an alloy of platinum and rhodium as a catalyst to destroy the
pollutants.

i) What part of the Periodic Table contains platinum and rhodium?

[1]

ii) Nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide react together on the catalyst to
produce a relatively harmless mixture of two gases.
Names these two gases.

8.

[1]

a) One of the general characteristics of homologous series is that all members

can be represented by a general formula.

i) What is the general formula of the alkene series?

[1]

ii) Give one other general characteristic of homologous series.

[1]

b) i) Ethane, C2H6, reacts with chlorine. State one condition for this reaction.

[1]

ii) What type of reaction takes place when ethane reacts with chlorine?

[1]

9.

Some vegetable oils contain an organic acid called linoleic acid, which is
unsaturated.
Name the reagent used and give the observation in a simple chemical test
which would confirm that

i) linoleic acid is unsaturated:

[2]

reagent:

observation:

ii) linoleic acid is an acid:

reagent:

observation:

[2]

SECTION B (20MARKS)

Answer any two questions on the writing paper provided.

1.

Two experiments were carried out to investigate the rate of decomposition of

10cm3 hydrogen peroxide solution, at two different temperatures. The total
volume of oxygen given off was measured and recorded in the table below.

Experiment 1 at 25C
Time/s
Total
volume
measured / cm3

of

20

40

60

80

100

120 140

oxygen 0

16

24

31

35

37

38

20

40

60

80

100

120 140

oxygen 0

20

31

36

38

38

38

38

Experiment 2 at 35C
Time/s
Total
volume
measured / cm3

of

38

a) Name a catalyst that could be used in this experiment.

[1]

b) Plot, and label, graphs of the total volume of oxygen produced against time
on a graph paper. On the same axes, sketch and label the graph you would
expect if the experiment at 25 C was repeated using 10 cm3 of hydrogen
peroxide solution, the concentration of which was half that of the original
solution.

[4]

c) Draw a suitable apparatus for the experiment. Show how the gas is
produced, dried and collected so that its volume can easily be measured.

2.

[3]

d) Describe a suitable test for oxygen.

[1]

e) Write an equation to show the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.

[1]

Wine which contains ethanol, C2H5OH, may have a sour taste of vinegar after
long storage.

a) (i) Give the name and draw the structure of the acid which caused the sour

taste.
[2]
(ii) Explain how this acid is formed from ethanol.

[1]

b) Ethanol can be made for industrial use by the catalytic addition of steam to
ethene.
C2H4(g) + H2O (g) C2H5OH (g)
i) Name the catalyst and give the necessary conditions for this reaction.
ii) Calculate the maximum mass of ethanol which can be made from 72dm 3
of ethene at room temperature and pressure.

[5]

c) Ethanol can be reacted with ethanoic acid to form an ester.

Name and draw the structure of this ester.

3.

[2]

K, Mg, Al, Zn, Fe, H, Cu, Ag are the symbols of the elements which appear in
this order in the activity series, potassium being the most reactive and silver
being the least reactive.

a) Which of them will not displace hydrogen from dilute acids.

[1]

b) Which of them will form the most stable hydroxide?

[1]

c) Which of them is most likely found free in nature?

[1]

d) There is a metal whose oxide can be reduced by carbon but not by

hydrogen. Which metal is it?

[1]

e) If mixtures of aluminium and iron (II) oxide and of aluminium (III) oxide and
iron are heated separately, in which mixture will there be a reaction and
why? Give an equation for the reaction.

[2]

f) What would you expect to happen if a little powdered zinc was slowly added
to an aqueous solution of copper (II) nitrate and the mixture was well
shaken? Give an ionic equation for the reaction.

[3]

g) Name a metal in the above series which is usually extracted from its molten
oxide by electrolysis.

[1]

Section B- Structured Questions (14 marks)

Answer all questions in this section
1. The diagram below shows a drawing of the human alimentary canal.
P

Q
R

T
S

(a) Name the parts labelled P, R and S and outline their main function.
P
name
_________________________________________________________
function
_________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
_____[1]

R
name
_________________________________________________________
function
_________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
_____[1]

S
name
_________________________________________________________
function
_________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
_____[1]

(b) Structure P contains a secretion that is produced by the liver. Name this secretion and
describe how it helps in digestion
_____________________________________________________________________
_______
_____________________________________________________________________
_____[2]

2(a)

The diagram below shows the cross-section of a mammalian heart.

X
P

W
A

Q
T
D

(i)

What is the difference between blood flowing in A and C?

___________________________________________________________________
__

___________________________________________________________________[
1]
(ii)

Identify and state the function of structure Q

______________________________________________________________
_______
______________________________________________________________
_____[2]

(iii)

Structure T is the septum found in the heart.

Suggest a reason why the presence of the septum is important.

___________________________________________________________________
__

___________________________________________________________________[
1]

(b)

Red blood cells are an important component of blood. List 2 other components of
blood.
___________________________________________________________________
_____ [1]

3.

The diagram below shows a transverse section through part of a plant leaf.

(a)

Briefly explain the role of the cells labelled D in the diagram.

[1]

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
(b)

Examine the diagram and fill in the table below.

Name of tissue

[3]
Function

Section C- Essay Questions (16 marks)

Answer any TWO questions in this section.
Answer any two questions. Question 4(a) is to be answered on the graph on this page while
all other questions are to be answered in the spaces provided.
4.

The set up below shows an apparatus used to investigate photosynthesis in pond

weed at different temperatures.
Inverted test-tube

Pond
weed

The rate of photosynthesis was measured by counting the number of bubbles of

oxygen produced each minute at each temperature. The results of the experiment
are shown in the table below.
Temperature/ oC
Rate of photosynthesis/
bubbles each minute

0
2

5
3

(a)

Plot the results on the graph below.

[2]

(b)

Write the word equation for photosynthesis

10
7

15
12

20
20

25
36

30
47

35
46

40
5

___________________________________________________________________
______[1]

(c)

Explain the shape of the curve between:

i.
10oC and 30oC;

___________________________________________________________________
_______

___________________________________________________________________
______[1]
ii.

35oC and 40oC.

___________________________________________________________________
_______

___________________________________________________________________
______[1]
(d)
State and explain one factor, other than temperature, that affects the rate of
photosynthesis.
___________________________________________________________________
________
___________________________________________________________________
________
___________________________________________________________________
______[3]
5.

Fig 5.1 shows the structure of the alveolus where gaseous exchange occurs.

Fig 5.1

(a)

Name the reaction that occurs in the body that uses oxygen and releases carbon
dioxide.
___________________________________________________________________
_____ [1]

(b)

Write a word equation for the reaction stated in part (a).

___________________________________________________________________
______[1]
(c) Explain how gaseous exchange occurs in the alveolus.
___________________________________________________________________
________
___________________________________________________________________
________
___________________________________________________________________
______[2]
(d)

State two adaptations of an alveolus and briefly explain how these adaptations help in
the process mentioned in part (c).
___________________________________________________________________
________
___________________________________________________________________
________
___________________________________________________________________
________
___________________________________________________________________
________
___________________________________________________________________
______[4]

6.

Fig. 6.1 shows a section through a flower and Fig. 6.2, a magnified view of its stigma.

Fig. 6.1

Fig. 6.2

(a)

What are structures M?

_____________________________________________________________________
_____[1]
(b)

The above flower is unlikely to carry out self-pollination. Write one feature shown in the
diagram that supports this.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____[1]

(c)

Explain why cross-pollinated is preferred to self-pollination.

_____________________________________________________________________
_______
_____________________________________________________________________
_______
_____________________________________________________________________
_____[2]
(d)

State two advantages and two disadvantages of sexual reproduction.

_____________________________________________________________________
_______
_____________________________________________________________________
_______
_____________________________________________________________________
_______
_____________________________________________________________________
_____[4]

END OF PAPER

Answer to Prelim MCQ Section A

1.

6.

11.

16.

2.

7.

12.

17.

3.

8.

13.

18.

4.

9.

14.

19.

5.

A )

10.

15.

20.

Answer to Prelim section B

1(a) P Gall bladder stores and secrete bile into the small intestine
R Pancreas Secrete pancreatic juices/ hormone
S Large intestine Absorb water and mineral salts

1(b) Bile, it emulsifies fats into numerous smaller fats droplets to increase surface to volume
ratio for enzyme lipase to work on.
2(a)(i) A contains deoxygenated blood and C contain oxygenated blood.
2(a)(ii) Q is the bicuspid valve and it prevent blood from flowing back into the left atrium from
the left ventricles
2(a)(iii) To prevent the mixing of deoxygnated and oxygenated blood
2(b)(i) White blood cells, plasma or platelets (any 2)
3(a) To control the opening and closing of the stomata.

3(b)
Name of tissue

Function

A
Palisade
mesophyll

Contain chloroplasts and main site of photosynthesis to

take place

Spongy mesophyll
Contains numerous large lntercellular air spaces to
allow for rapid diffusion of gases.

Epidermal

Protect the internal leaf tissue or to prevent excessive

loss of water through evaporation.

4(a)

Correct plotting of points

Curve of best fit

4(b)

Carbon dioxide + water oxygen + glucose

4(ci)

As the temperature increases, the enzyme becomes more active.

As it reaches the optimum temperature of 30 C, the enzyme is at its optimal rate of

action thus rate of photosynthesis is also optimal.
4(cii)

As the temperature increases beyond the optimum temperature, the enzyme

becomes denatured. Rate of enzyme action drops and causes the rate of
photosynthesis to decrease as well.

4(d)

Light intensity. (1) As the light intensity increases, the plant absorbs more light (1)
Rate of photosynthesis increases to produce more bubbles (1)
Or
Concentration of carbon dioxide. (1) As the concentration of carbon dioxide
increases, the plant absorbs more CO2, rate of photosynthesis increases (1)
But rate of photosynthesis becomes constant when the plant can no longer absorb
anymore CO2 (1)

5
a. Respiration [1]
b. Glucose + Oxygen carbon dioxide + water + energy (all must be present and in
correct side for 1m)
c. The concentration of oxygen is higher in the alveolus in higher than the concentration in
the blood capillary, oxygen diffuses into the blood capillary. (1) The concentration of
carbon dioxide is higher in the blood capillary than the alveolus, carbon dixoide diffuses
into the alveolus. (1)

d. One cell thick epithelial (1) which enables faster diffusion of dissolved gases between the
blood capillary and alveolus. (1) Has thin layer of moisture at the inner walls (1) to
dissolve oxygen and carbon dioxide before diffusing across. [1]
(6)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Pollen grains
Stigma located higher than anther
Seeds produced will produce offspring in greater variety;
more adaptable to environment changes;
Advantages: 1. Produce more variations of offsprings.
2. Beneficial qualities of both parents can be passed to the offsprings

Disadvantages: 1. Required two parents for reproduction to take place

2. Undesired qualities of both parents might be passed down to the
offsprings.

SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE [20m]

Answer all the questions in this section. For each question, there are four possible answers A, B,
C and D. Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in the boxes below.

1.

6.

11.

16.

2.

7.

12.

17.

3.

8.

13.

18.

4.

9.

14.

19.

5.

10.

15.

20.

1. The diagram shows a typical plant cell. Which structure is made of cellulose?

2. The nucleus is the most important part of the cell because ____________________.
A.
B.
C.
D.

it assists in energy production

it assists in excretion
it controls the passage of all food particles entering the cell.
it controls all the activities of the cell

3. Some substances in living organisms move by active transport. Which line is correct for
active transport?

4.
Which of the
following is an example of

diffusion in a plant?
A.
B.
C.
D.
5.

Carbon dioxide from the air moving into a photosynthesizing leaf.

Dissolved minerals moving into the root hairs against a concentration gradient.
Sugars in phloem moving from leaves to roots.
Water in xylem moving from roots to leaves.

Which graph shows the changes in reaction rate when amylase is added to a hot
starch solution and the solution is then cooled down from 80 oC to 0 oC?
A.

B.

C.

D.

6. Which of the following digestive enzymes works best at pH values of 2-3?

A.
B.
C.
D.
7.

Amylase
Maltase
Lipase
Pepsin

A sample of food mixed with water was tested to find out its contents. The results are
shown in the table
Test
Iodine solution added
Benedicts solution added and mixture
heated
Shaken with ethanol
Sodium hydroxide solution added
followed by a few drops of copper
sulphate solution

Result
Bluish black colour
Blue solution
Colourless solution
Violet colour

What was present in the food?

A.
Fat and reducing sugar
B.
Starch and protein
C.
Fat and starch
D.
Starch only
8.
Tennis players often eat bananas during long matches. Which nutrient in bananas is
important during the match?
A

Carbohydrate

Fibre

Iron

Vitamin C

9.

10.

11.

Which of the following factors can affect the speed of chemical(biological) reactions?
A

pH and temperature only

pH only

pH, temperature and enzyme type

Temperature only

In which of the following organs do chemical digestion and absorption of food occur?
Chemical digestion

Absorption

A.

Oesophagus

Liver

B.

Oesophagus

Pancreas

C.

Stomach

Ileum

D.

Stomach

Oesophagus

In an experiment, a whole plant was placed with its roots dipped in a red dye
solution. The diagram below shows the transverse sections of the leaf, stem and root
taken from the plant after six hours

Which of the labeled parts would be stained by the red dye?

A.
B.
C.
D.

12.

1, 4 and 5
1, 3 and 6
2, 4 and 5
2, 3 and 6

What is translocated from the leaves to the growing parts of the plant?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Starch
Amino acids
Carbon dioxide
Water vapour

13.

The graph shows the effect of changing light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis in
a plant, at two different concentrations of carbon dioxide.

What conclusions can be drawn from the graph?

A.
B.
C.
D.

At high light intensities, carbon dioxide limits the rate of photosynthesis.

At low light intensities, light intensity has no effect on photosynthesis.
Light intensity limits the rate of photosynthesis.
When carbon dioxide concentration is low, the plant cannot photosynthesise.

14.

Which graph most closely represents the relationship between the rate of
transpiration of a dicotyledonous leaf and the atmospheric humidity?

15.

Which substance builds up in a muscle as a result of anaerobic respiration?

16.

A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Water
C.
Lactic acid
D.
Ethanol
The table shows a function of red blood cells and white blood cells.
Which row is correct?
Red blood cells
A
B

Transport of oxygen
Destruction of bacteria

White blood cells

Formation of antibodies
Formation of antibodies

C
D

17.

Transport of oxygen
Formation of antibiotics

Formation of enzymes
Destruction of bacteria

The diagrams below show sections through two types of blood vessels.

Which vessel has valves present and which carries blood under the highest
pressure?

A
B
C
D

Valves present

Blood under highest pressure

1
1
2
2

2
1
2
1

18.

Where does implantation of human embryo usually occur?

A.
Uterus
B
Vagina
C
Fallopian tube
D
Cervix

19.

A woman starts her menstrual period on 1st February

When is she next likely to ovulate?
A
7th February
B
14th February
C
21st February
D
28th February

20.

How does the female contraceptive pill prevent pregnacy?

A.
It stops menstruation
B.
It stops ovluation
C.
It kills the sperm before it reaches the egg
D.
It stops the implantation of the fertilized egg