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FORM TP 2013143L__ _ _ _s1_gn•_•ur_•-~ MAY/JUNE2013

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION••
BIOLOGY- UNIT I

P11pcr 0 I
I hour 30 111i11ute~·

(II JUNE 2013 (a.m.))

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

I. This test consists of 45 items. You will have I hour and 30 minutes to answer them.
2. In addition lo this test booklet, you should have an answer sheet.

3. Do not be concerned that the answer sheet provides spaces for more answers than there are
-Tiems·irrthis lest;--

4. Each item in this test has four suggested answers lettered (A), (B), (C), (D). Read ea.ch item
you are about to answer and decide which choice is hest.

5. On your answer sheet, find the nun1ber which corresponds to your ite1n and ·shade the space
having the same letter as the answer you have chosen. Look at the sample item below.
Sample Item

Which of the following metal atoms is present

in a hae1noglobin 1nolecule?
San1ple .Answer
(A) Calcium
(B)
(C)
Magnesiun1
Copper @®©•
(D) Iron

The best answer to this item is "Iron", so answer space (D) has been shaded.

6. If you want lo change your answer, erase il completely before you fill in your new choice.
7. When you are cold to begin, turn the page and work as quickly and as carefully as you can.
If you cannot answer an item, omit it and gn on to the next one. Your score will b.e the total
nuniber of correct answers.
8. You may do any rough work in this booklet.

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.I. Which of the following BEST describes 3. Sucrose is a good transport molecule as
the propertfos of water? seen in phloem tissue because it is a

Surface (A) disaccharide made up of two

Latent Heat Specific
Tension glucose molecules
of Heat
(B) disaccbaride made up of glucose
Vaporization Capacity
and ga]aotose
(A) x x ..J
(C) very reactive molecule chemically
(B) ..J ..J x and therefore combines easily
(C) x ..J x with water
(D) ..J ..J ..J
(D) very soluble molecule and can
therefore be moved efficiently
II] High 18) Low in high concentrations

4. A gram of olive oil stores more than twice

2. Which of the following is NOT a polymer? as much energy as .a. gram of starch. This
is because olive oil
(A) Starch
(13) Cellulose is a hydrogenated vegetable oil
(A)
(C) Glucose .exists only in liquid form compared
(B)
(D) Glycogen
to starch
(C) has a higher proportion of oxygen
11toms QO!Jipared to starch
(D) has a higher proportion of hydrogen
atoms compared to starch

Item 5 refers to the following diagram of a protein stucture.

Amino H 11
0 R2 H 0 R, H 0 R6 Carbo~•·!
end H""- J... 1
II I I HI II I I HI II I end ·
"'· C C N C C N C C
/ ""-c/ ""-N/ 1 ""-c/ ""-c/ ""-N/ 1 ""-c/ ""-c/ ""-N/ I ""-c-o·
HI IHll I IHll I IHll
R1 H 0 R, H 0 Rs H O

5. During hydrolysis of the protein structure shown above, which ofthefollowing bonding interactions
is broken?

(A) Double
(13) Peptide
(C) Hydrogen
(D) Hydrophobic

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6. Which of the following occurs in the 8. A student's plan drawing of the TS of a

tertiary strncture but NOT in the primary dicotyledonous stem seen under low power
structure of a protein? is sho..yn below.

(A)
0 H

II
-C-N-
I

(B)

~
k -+----
SO mm
___..
. 0
The actual diameter of the 'stem is I 0 mm.
What is the magnification of the drawing?
H 0
(C)
I II (A) 5
H-C-O-C-R
(B) 10
~ (C)
(D)
100
500

(D)

-~t=- s_ s
·H

H
-t--
H

H
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Wmch oftlie-followtn:g is NOT likely to be--
seen in an electron micrograph of a plant
cell?

(A) Tonoplast
(B) Ribosome
7. What is the HIGHEST level of protein (C) Centriole
structure exhibited by haemoglobin? (D) Golgi apparatus

(A) Primary
(B) Secondary 10. Which of the following are characteristics
(C) Tertiary of prokaryotic cells?
(D) Quaternary
I. DNA is not associated with histone
protein.
II. Ribosomes are small (70 S type).
III. O.,llulose cell wall is present.
IV. Cells are typically 5-1 0 µmin size.

(A) I and II only

(B) m and IV only
(C) T, Tl and IV only
(D) I, II, lII and IV

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~refers to the following graph which

l I. Which of the following correctly describes shows the effect of temperature on an
the importance of cholesterol in a cell enzyme-cat~lysed reaction.
1nembrane?

(Al It interacts with fatty acid tails to

exclude water. Q
(B)

(C)
It forms channels in the membrane
facilitating entry and exit ofpolar
molecules.
It has branching carbohydrate
'
chains which act as identity
.markers. R
(D) It enhances the flexibility and /
mechanical stability of the
membrane;
Temperature(°C)
13. Which of the following can be deduced
12. Four cylinders, of equal mass are cut from from the information in the graph above?
a single potato. One cylinder is placed in
distilled water and the others in 0.2 M, 0.4
(A) At P, no substrate molecules are
Mand 0.8 M sucrose solution respectively.
intera_cting with the enzyme
Each cylinder is-weighed-at-Yi hour-inter-- - molecules.-~ - ·--
vals for 6 hours. The graph below shows
(B) At R, the substrate is completely
the results obtained.
denatured.
(C) At Q, the kinetic energy of the
Which curve MOST likely represents the
enzyme and substrate is at its
0.4 M sucrose solution'?
highest.
(D) At P, few interactions occur
+5
between the enzyme and
substrate molecules.
+3
~----11

Item 14 refers to the following diagram.

.3 ----Ill
-5
IV

(A)
(BJ II
(C) Ill 14. Which of the structures A, B, C or D is
(D) IV important for cell to cell recognition?

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15. According to the endosymbiotic theory, organelles such as chloroplasts and mitochondria niay
have evolved from prokaryotic organisms. Which of the following is NOT a line of evidence in
support of this theory''

(A} Many bacteria are similar in structure to eukaryotic nuclei.

(Bl Chloroplasts and mitochondria both contain DNA.
(C} The average diameter of a chloroplast or mitochondrion is similar to that or a bacterium.
(Dl Photosynthetic bacteria have their pigments located in membranes similar to chloroplasts.

16. Which of the following diagrams illustrates the semi-conservative method ofreplication ofDNA'I

I\ I\ I\ I\
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Q
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II III IV

(A) I
(B) JI
(C) III
(D) JV

17. A guinea pig with black, smooth hair(Bbrr) 18. A gene can be regarded as a specific length
is crossed with a guinea pig with white of DNA which occupies a position on a
rough hair(bbRr). What is the probability chromosome called
that an offspring will have white, smooth
han'/ (A) the genotype
(B) a centromere
(A) 1116 (C) an allele
(Bl 3/16 (D) a chromatid
(C) 114
(D) 112

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19. One role of transfer RNA in protein Itern 21 refers to the figure below which
synthesis· is to represents the relative amounts of DNA
per nuclells during many cell divisions in
(A) deliver amino acids to ribosomes an animal cell.
B
(B) carry protein-building instrnctions 4n
t
l
from DNA into the cytoplasm
(C) act as a supporting framework for A

(D)
polypeptide chains
tenninate the elongation of the
+
polypeptide chain

20. Which two of the following features are
evident during mitosis?
l. Two daughter nllclei containing
identical sets of chromosomes.
II. Homologous chromosomes come
together and crossing over
occurs.
Ill. Four ·daughter nuclei containing
--halfthe number otchromosomes.--
lV. Homologous chromosomes do not
associate.
Time
21. Which of the following processes are ·
occurring at A and B?
A B
(A) Fertilization DNA synthesis
(B) DNA synthesis Separation of
ch.romosomes
(CL DNA.WUliesis Fertilization
(D) Fertilization Cytokinesis

Item 22 refers to the diagram below

(A) l and II
showing a pair .of homologous chromo-
(B) I and IV somes during Prophase I of meiosis.
(C) II and Ill
(D) lil and IV
A

c
22. Which of the following is the genotype of
one of the recombinants?

(A) ABC
(B) aBc
(C) ABc
(D) AbC

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23. In gene mutation, the replacement of 27. Females with only one X chromosome·have
one nucleotide with another containing a condition called Tumer Syndrome. This
a different base is termed is as a result of

(A) substitution (A) non-disjunction

(8) deletion (B) crossing over
(C) insertion (C) translocation
(D) duplication (D) inversion

24. Environmental factors that keep popula- 28. Giraffes arc thought to have evolved
tions in check are called selection pres- long necks due to a short supply of food.
sures. Which of the following is LEAST Selection pressure favoured those witb long
likely to· be an example of selection pres- necks who were able to reach enough food
sure? to survive. This type of selection is known ,
as
(A) Disease
(B) Predation (A) stabilising
(C) Temperature (B) disruptive
(0) 1-Ieig'ht (C) directional
(D) artificial
Jjem 25 refers to the following stages used
Jn.the process..of.gen.etic..eogineering______ 22._ Whicb. l}qlaof isolation pla}IS-the..MOST--
significant role in allopatric speciatioo?
I Potential difference applied.
2 Cut by restriction enzymes. (A) Behavioural
(B) Temporal
3 DNA extt11cted from cell.
(C) Ecological
4 Fragments travel to anode. (D) Geographical
5 32 P probe added.

6 Fragments placed in well at end of

gel. Item 30 refers to the following diagram
7 Autoradiograph. showing Qne stage of mitotic cell division.

25. Which of the following identifies the cmTect

sequence of the process?

(A) 2 3 5 4 6 7 I
(B) 3 2 5 6 1 4 7
(C) 4 3 6 7 2 I 5
(D) 5 6 3 4 7 2

26. A possible benefit of producing transgenic 30. From the position and shape of the
plants is chromosomes, what stage of mitosis has
been reached'/
(A) determination of human genome
(B) improved human nutrition (A) Early telophase
(C) increased use of pesticides (B) Early anaphase
(D) production ofclones (C) Mid-prophase
(D) Mid-metaphase

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Item 31 ·refers to the following diagram 33. Which of the following is formed during
which shows the stages ofspcrrm1logenesis pollen grain development?
in a mammal.
(A) Antipodal
Spermatogoniu1n ( B) Syncrgid
(C) Polar nucleus
(D) Tube nucleus

34. Which of the following describes

Spermatozoa 1 ~G protogyny'!

(A)
( B)
(C)
Anthers mature before stigmas.
Stigmas mature before anthers.
A plant has separate male and
female flowers.
31. Which of the following accurately lists the (D) There are separate male anc\ female
type of cell division occuring at E, F and plitnts.
G?
E F G 35. A horticulturalist has bred a Hibiscus
variety which bears violet flowers. Which
\A)- Mttosis -Mitosis"- Meiosis I - method of propagation-would lie MOST
(8) Mitosis Meiosis I Meiosis II appropriate for rapid production of a large
(C) Meiosis l Mitosis Meiosis ll numl;>er of clonal plants?
(DJ Meiosis I Meiosis II Mitosis
(A) Seed
(B) Cutting
32. Which of the following are advantages of (C) Fragmentation
cross pollination? (D) Tissue culture

I. No need for another plant.

ll. I nc1·eases vigour. 36. Which of the following occur in asexual
Ill. Widens gene pool. reproduction ONLY'!
JV. Does not lose advantageous
phenotypes. (A) Offspring are genetically the same
and gametes are almost never
(A) land II only involved.
(8) I and IV only (B) Offspring are genetically the same
(C) II and Ill only and there is fusion of gametes.
(D) I, II, Ill and IV (C) Gametes are never involved
and offspring are genetically
different.
(D) Gametes are never involved and
there is fusion of haploid nuclei.

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Item 37 refors to the following diagram which shows the development of the embryo sac and
' female gamete in a flowering plant.

0
embryo
1
~ ) degenerate ) 2
>8 0
sac embryo "'-3
mother cell
®( 4
~sac @
mature ctnbryo sac

37. A diploid nucleus is formed at

(A)
(B) 2
(C) 3
(0) 4

38. Which row in the table shows the CORRECT chromosome number for the structures indicated?

- -·- -- -chromusome·Number-·· - - - - -- -

n 2n 3n

(A) Pollen tube nucleus Cotyledon Endosperm

(B) Pollen tube nucleus Endosperm Cotyledon
(C) Cotyledon Pollen tube nucleus Endosperm
(D) Cotyledon Endospenn Pollen tube nucleus

39. Which of the following hormones regulates the precise timing of ovulation'/

(A) Oestrogen
(B) Progesterone
(C) Luteinizing hormone
(D) Follicle-stimulating hormone

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Jtem 40 refers to the following diagram which shows the strucrure of the secondary oocyte.

0 ----P
oO o o
0 •

40. Which of the following correctly identifies the structures labelled P and Q?

.P Q
(A) Lipid droplet Corona radiatt1
(B) Lipid droplet Zona pellucida
(C) First polar body Corona radiata
(15) First polar body -zoria pefiucicla--

41. How does a secondary oocyte differ from Item 43 refers to the following diagram
the ovum? showing a transverse section through the
middle piece of the spenn.
(A) The nucleus is haploid in the
secondary oocyte and diploid in
the ovum.
(B) The nucleus is dipl.oid in the
secondary oocyte and haploid in
the ovum.
(C) There is one more polar body in
the secondary oocyte than in the
ovum.
(D) There is one more polar body in
the ovum, than in the secondary
oocyte.
43. The structure labelled H is MOST likely
42. Human spennatozoa have to spend several
hours in the female genital tract before they (A) a nucleus
can fertilize an oocyte. During this time, (B) an acrosome
they are activated in a process called (C) a microrubuJe
(D) a mitochondrion
(A) capacitation
(B) ~jaculation
( C) conception
(D) copulation

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Item 44 refers to the lollowing diagram which shows the stages in the development of one follicle in
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a hurnan ovary.
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44. In which of the following are the stages in the correct order'?
-- Graafian follicle
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Secondary oocyte
(A) Primary follicle
(B) Primary oocyte Secondary oocyte Corpus lutcum
(C) Primary oocyte Corpus luteum Secondary oocyte
(D) Primary follicle Corpus luteum Graafian follicle

45. During the development or a foetus in lhe womb. the uterus wall consists of the muscle of the
uterus wall and the

(A) endometrium
(B) chorionic villi
(C) placenta
(D) chorion

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