PRETORIA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

FORM 3: LIFE SCIENCE TEST B

MARCH 2011

STANDARDISED TEST; CHEMISTRY OF LIFE AND NUTRITION

NAME:_______________________________________________________

MARK:_ . /75

All the questions must be answered on the question paper in the appropriate space provided.
Question 1: Multiple Choice: Indicate your answer by placing a circle around the letter of your choice.
1.1 Nucleic acids are made up of the following elements:
A. Nitrogen, oxygen, sulphur and carbon
B. Carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen
C. Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
D. Carbon, phosphorus, hydrogen and oxygen
.
1.2. An organic substance that promotes chemical change without being used up in the reaction itself:
A. Catalyst
B. Hydrolysis
C. Anabolic
D. Catabolic

1.3. In the following reaction, what would be the end result? [glucose + galactose ...... ?]
A. Sucrose
8. Lactose
C. Maltose
D. Dipeptide
1.4. The enzyme responsible for the breakdown of starch in the mouth:
A. Insulin
B. Salivary amylase
C. Gastrin
D. Carbohydrase
1.5. Which of the following substances is mostly absorbed in the stomach?
A. Ami no acids
B. Water
C. Proteins
D. vitamins

1.6. Which one of the following dental formulas for the upper and lower jaw are the correct one for
human adults?
A. 2:1:2:2
B. 2:1:2:3
C. 1:2:2:3
D. 2:1:3:2

QUESTION 2: Provide the correct term for the following descriptions:

2.1. The innermost layer of the wall of the small intestine__________________________
2.2. The opening between the oesophagus and stomach____________________
2.3. The longest part of the small intestine.______________________
2.4. When 3 or more amino acids combines it forms .________________________
2.5. A deficiency of this causes scurvy.________________________________
2.6. This mineral is required for the formation of the middle lamella of cell walls__________________.

QUESTION 3: Complete the table below.

Food tested

3.1
Olive oil

Reagent
Iodine

Colour Changes
3.2
Fatty stain

QUESTION 4: Provide a suitable definition for the following two terms:

4.1. Mechanical digestion:____________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________
4.2. Homeostasis:__________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

SECTION A TOTAL = 25
SECTION A = 15

SECTION B QUESTION 4:

4.1. Observe the diagram below and answer the questions that follow:

4.1.1. What type of molecule is this?__________________________________ (1)

4.1.2 Is this process anabolic or catabolic and why?_______________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________ (2)
4.1.3 Give the name of A_______________________________________________________(1)
4.1.4 What process takes place at C_____________________________________________(1)

4.1.5 Give a suitable heading for the graph below_________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________ (1)
4.1.6 In the graph below identify the independent variable____________________________ (1)

4.2

4.2.1Name the disease shown by pictures A and B______________________________(1)

4.2.2 What causes this disease_____________________________________________(1)
4.3

Name the disease shown in picture C___________________________________(1)

Question 5
5.1 Is this food source suitable for people following a
Halaal diet? Defend your answer (2)

5.2 What is the total percentage of fat in this

foodsource. Show all calculations. Round up to the
rd
3 decimal (3)
__________________________________________

5.3 Explain the term Lacto-ovo vegetarianism referring to what they eat
_________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________(3)

5.4 How does a vegetarian make sure they get the right nutrients in their diet (2)
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
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