Thursday, 18 August 2016

SIRI SOALAN RAMALAN SPM 2016 (2/10) - Causes of Variation

Here is the next one:

Q: Observe the picture above. Briefly discuss how sexual

reproduction contributes to genetic variation (6 marks)

Revise the notes for crossing over here, and Mendel Law here. Perfect score is given due to

concise sentence

having flow

relevant points

Comic - Chromosome Structure Mutation

We learnt about mutation (mutasi) in the final chapter of Bio F5. Here is the simple note about
the chromosome structure mutation (CLICK TO ENLARGE):

Thursday, 3 March 2016

NOTE MADE EASY - Pergerakan dalam Belalang Menggunakan Lompatan
Lastik (Locomotion in Grasshopper using Catapult Jump)
Here is the note for the Locomotion chapter learnt in F5. Enjoy! (CLICK TO ENLARGE).

Wednesday, 8 April 2015

Quickeasy - Understanding the Structural Difference of the Plant's Ground
Tissue
1. This is one of the most commonly asked by the teachers and students whenever I go delivering
seminars in schools. Here is the quickeasy note:

2. This is highly useful for you to understand the topic of type of plant tissue (F4)
and terrestrial plant's support system (F5).

3. EXAM TIPS:
The questions are quite direct. For example, "What are the features of parenchyma tissu?".

Teknik Menjawab Soalan KBAT - Taking Care of Musculoskeletal System

We shall discus this KBAT question:
"Explain ways to take care of our musculoskeletal system. Provide your answer with suitable
examples whenever necessary." (8 marks)
First, let's go to the note about 4 ways to take care of our bones & muscles:

Then we go to the answer outline:

In KBAT question, you need to explain your points complete with relevant examples. Here, I use
the PEE system (point+explain+example), which one point is elaborated with 2 explanations
& relevant examples, giving you a perfect 8 marks answer scheme.

Thursday, 26 March 2015

KBAT - Importance of Locomotion
There is a KBAT question asking you why locomotion is important to animal being/ human.
Here is the snippet of it. Enjoy! :-)

Ney-ghtmare for Neymar - Third Lumbar Vertebrae Injury

The prodigy in pain (credit: Yahoo!Sports)

My all-time favorite team has got its golden boy out of the game. I was a bit shocked. I followed
his exploits in Barca and last year FIFA Confederations Cup. He was good back then I expected
him to perform in this big game.
Fortunately, he did. Unfortunately, it didn't last long.

Source: Barca Blaugranes

The vertebrae affected is the third lumbar vertebrae. To be specific, its transverse process. We
learnt that it is the site for back muscle attachment. Hence, he's quite lucky because the spinal
cord is apparently not injured. His doctor said:
"The CT showed a fractured transverse process at the level of the
third lumbar vertebra. That means it's a fracture at the spinal region. It's
not a serious fracture that requires surgery, but it limits movements. He will
be in pain for a few days, and he's wearing a lumbar belt to manage pain.
Unfortunately, he won't be able to play. The first week is the most painful
and critical one, so he can't play the last two matches. But long term, we are
positive that the recovery will go well. This is a fracture that evolves quickly,
so we hope he's completely healed soon."
Since we are here, let's do some revision on the labeling of the vertebrae:

MadEasy Note - Fish Fins for Locomotion

This would be a faithful companion for my previous post.
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SPM Focus:

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING - 4 Points for Fish Locomotion Adaptation

Guys, check your understanding about the features in fish locomotion with your co-tutor today,
Nemo:

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CLICK TO ENLARGE/KLIK UTK BESARKAN /

The 3 Most Dramatic Vertebrae

Let's study about these 3 weirdos, shall we?

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CLICK TO ENLARGE
They are:

Axis - The Insectoid.

Thoracic - The Happiest
Lumbar - The Angriest.
Since thoracic vertebra is the happiest, let's study him. You need to know 3 things about thoracic
vertebrae:

Labeling

Locations for ribs attachment

Labeling's Functions

You are given the labeling below for your exercise. Refer to your books for the next 2!

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CLICK TO ENLARGE

Teknik Menjawab - Support System in Aquatic Plants

I realize that most F5 students are currently learning Chapter 2. So, here is some quick note:

As you can see, both the aquatic plants (submerged & floating) possess the 2A : Air sacs &
Aerenchyma tissue, which you must remember for the Paper 1 & Paper 2.
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Speaking of Paper 2, we shall discuss on how to get perfect answers for the essay questions, such
as below:

1. Explain the adaptation of the submerged plants in order to

grow in the water (4 marks)
2. Explain the adaptation of the floating plant in order to stay
afloat on the water surface (4 marks) (SPM 2005)
This is an explain-type question. So, we are going to use the PEE system. Since the scores are
low, we are going to use only PE (Point-Explain).
Let's go to the answer outline for question #1:

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Now onward to the question #2!

You can make a table form like this (make sure the sentences are complete, without arrows (-->)
like I used above :-p)
It is advisable to write in paragraph form since you can save more time to focus on the
writing instead of drawing the table.
There you go, a perfect 4-marks answer. I wish you all the best in your study! :-)

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5 Points for Locomotion of Earthworm

Let's go to our wriggling friend, the earthworm! :-)

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*You need to add the term antagonistic muscle actions for longitudinal-circular muscles
reaction to get full marks.
The distribution of marks:
5 features + 5 description of earthworm locomotion = 10 marks.

Muscle Antagonistic Actions (Biceps & Triceps)

1. For this SPM subtopic of Locomotion, you need to know 2 things:

What is the meaning of muscle antagonistic action (MAA)

Comparison between bending and straightening arm

2. MAA means:
1.

Opposite actions of two muscles

2.

Which one contracts & the other relaxes

3.

to initiate limb motion and returning it to original position

3. Bending & Straightening Arm Comparison:

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A. Bending Arm (4 points)

Biceps contract

Triceps relax

Arm is pulled upward

Arm is raised and bends

B. Straightening Arm (4 points)

Biceps relax

Triceps contract

Arm is pulled downward

Arm is lowered and straightened

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Bird Adaptation for Flight MadEasy

1. Here is the diagram for

bird adaptation for flight (10

points):

CLICK TO ENLARGE
2. Don't forget, this is a PE

question (Point-Explanation). Example:

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A. The aerofoil-shaped wings (point) utilize Bernoulli's Principle in order to generate

lift. (explain)
B. The strong pectoral or chest muscles (point) move the large wings to generate lift.
(explain)
C. Bird shape is aerodynamic (point 1) and its feathers are arranged backward (point 2) to
reduce air drag (explain)
3. INFO: Look at the highly streamlined peregrine falcon below. The shape resembles B2Spirit & the bird could reach almost 400km/h -faster than the average speed of F1 car!

4. BONUS: Why the organism below would fly miserably? (99 marks) :)

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Clowning the Backbone

Something from Locomotion & Support...

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