2018 Biology 2nd Semester Test For Science Stream (SPM)

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Chapter 6: Nutrition
Chapter 7: Respiration

Section A: Objective Question. (45×1%=45%)

Instruction: Choose the correct answer by circle the alphabet A, B, C or D.

1. Table 1 shows the observations that are made during food tests carried out on food samples.

Based on the results above, which of the following conclusions about the food samples is
correct?
Protein Reducing sugar Starch
A Not present Not present Present
B Not present Present Not present
C Present Not present Present
D Present Present Not present

2. The product of urea defecation is formed from

A Fat B Cellulose
C Glycerol D Protein

3. Soya bean and milk are considered as a type of food that are similar in quality because both
A Consist of the same elements B Are balanced food
C Contain similar energy levels D Contain all the required types of amino acid

4. Which of the following graphs shows how the photosynthetic rate changes with the
surrounding temperature?

A B

C D

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5. Ascorbic acid is required by humans to help prevent contracting
A Scurvy B Beriberi
C Rickets D Pellagra

6. Which of the following organic substances is first produced in the photosynthetic process?
A Starch B Glucose
C Sucrose D Maltose

7. An experiment that is carried out to study photosynthesis, some sodium hydrogen carbonate
is added into a flask containing Chlorella to supply:
A Oxygen B Carbon dioxide
C Mineral salts D Hydrogen

8. How does the symbiosis between bacteria and protozoa, which is found in the herbivore
digestive system, help in the animals’ digestion?
A Hydrolyse the cellulose content in the animals’ diet
B Synthesise amino acids that are not found in the animals’ diet
C Catalyse the digestion of the animals’ diet that is incomplete
D Hydrolyses the starch content in the animals’ diet

9. In the starch test, a green leaf is put into boiling water and then boiled in ethanol. Then, the
leaf is washed with water before iodine solution is dropped on it. What is the effect if the leaf is
not boiled in ethanol?
A The leaf cells are still alive
B The iodine does not react with the starch
C The starch spots in the leaf cell is not hydrolysed
D The colour change that is produced from the starch test is not clear

10. In an experiment to determine the energy value of groundnuts, the followingreadings are
obtained:

What is the energy value of the groundnuts?

[Given Specific heat capacity of water = 4.2 Jg-10C-1]
A 0.1 kJ B 2.0 kJ C 8.4 kJ D 13.4 kJ

11. In an experiment, 1 cm3of human saliva is put into a test tube containing 2 cm3 of 0.1%
starch solution. This mixture is allowed to react completely for 30 minutes. Then, an iodine
solution is dripped into the mixture. After the test tube is shaken, the contents of the test tube
will show the colour of :
A purple
B brown
C yellow
D dark blue

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12. Which of the following sequences of enzymes and digestive juices is the correct sequence
relating to the digestion of egg white in the human digestive tract?
A Saliva, pepsin, pancreatic juice, bile and intestinal juice
B Saliva, pancreatic juice, bile and intestinal juice
C Pepsin, pancreatic juice, bile and intestinal juice
D Pepsin, pancreatic juice and intestinal juice

13. Which of the following enzymes requires an acidic medium for its reaction?
A Trypsin B Erepsin C Pepsin D Lipase

14. Table 2 shows the result that is obtained in an experiment to determine the vitamin C
content in a sample of pineapple juice.

What is the vitamin C content in the pineapple juice?

A 0.25 mg cm-3
B 0.4 mg cm-3
C 0.6 mg cm-3
D 4.0 mg cm-3

15. All the following structures are part of the human digestive system except：
A Ileum B Larynx C Liver D Oesophagus

16. What causes a person to suffer from a disease such as anorexia nervosa?
A Absorption of mercury substances through food
B Self defence against taking sufficient food
C Eating food that is high in cholesterol
D Nerve damage during birth

17. A student heats a mixture of Benedict solution and urine from a patient suffering from
diabetes mellitus. Which of the following can be observed?
A White precipitate changes to a brick red precipitate
B An orange precipitate is formed
C Solution colour changes to blue
D Mixture colour disappears

18. The purpose of preserving food is to

A Kill all the bacteria found in food
B Increase the quality of food
C Maintain the original form and taste of the food
D Enrich the food with nutrients

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19. Which combination of nutrients is required for the healthy formation of bones?
A Calcium and vitamin C B Calcium and vitamin D
C Iron and phosphate D Iron and vitamin D

20. What happens to the oxygen atom from the carbon dioxide molecule that is absorbed by
green plants during the photosynthetic process?
I Used to form a simple sugar substance
II Channelled for oxidation in tissue respiration
III Released as water molecule
IV Released as oxygen gas
A I and III only B II and IV only
C I, II and III only D I, II, III and IV

21. In the assimilation process, excess amino acid in the liver is converted to substance X.What
is substance X?
A Urea B Nitrogen
C Protein D Glucose
22. Which of the following conditions can cause the stoma to open?
I Guard cell becomes turgid
II Guard cell carries out photosynthesis
III There is a high osmotic pressure in the guard cell
IV Sugar is converted to starch in the guard cell
A I and III only B I, II and III only
C I, III and IV only D I, II and IV only

23. Constipation, teeth damage and obesity are caused by unhealthy eating habits such as:
I Diet that supplies a high calorie value II Not eating roughage
III Taking excess sugar IV Drinking too much water when eating
A I, II and III only B I and IV only
C II and III only D I, II, III and IV

24. Which of the following statements about the basic human metabolic rate is true?
I The basic metabolic rate is not influenced by sex
II The basic metabolic rate is influenced by weather
III The basic metabolic rate of children is higher than the rate of the elderly
IV The basic metabolic rate is not influenced by the size of the body
A I, II and III only B I, II and IV only
C I and IV only D II and III only

25. Oxygen that is released during photosynthesis is produced from the decomposition of:
I Carbon dioxide II Glucose
III Starch IV Water
A IV only B II only
C I and III only D I, II and III only

26. To prevent Night Blindness, we need to eat more:

A Green Vegetables B Milk
C Wheat germ D Cheese

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27. Diagram shows the lunch of a labour working at a construction site.

Based on the diagram, this diet lack of:

A Protein B Roughage
C Fats D Carbohydrate

28. What is meant by balanced diet?

A Food consumed that contains sufficient proportion of all classes of food.
B Food consumed that contains large proportion of carbohydrate and protein.
C Quantity of food consumed by a person according to their sex.
D Food consumed that contains sufficient energy for daily activities.

29. Diagram shows a class of food.

Deficiency in this class of food can cause a disease called:

A Obesity B Hypertension
C Kwashiorkor D Scurvy

30. Table below shows the calorific values of the three classes of food.
Food Classes Calorific value per gram/kJ
Protein 22
Carbohydrate 17
Fat 38
A kid ate a burger that contains 20 g of carbohydrate, 10 g of protein and 2 g of fat.
Calculate the calorific value of the burger eaten.
A 624KJ B 626KJ C 636KJ D 686KJ

31. Table below shows the calorific values of the four types of food.
Food Calorific value per 100 gram/kJ
Chicken 560
Mutton 643
Potato 344
Noodle 1512
Which of the following has the lowest calorific value?
A 300g of potato B 200g of chicken
C 280g of mutton D 90g of noodle

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32. People who live in the North Pole need food that is rich in fat is to:
A Replace body heat that loss to surrounding
B Increase the body’s immunity
C To replace the metabolic rate of the body
D Stimulate the sweat pores

33. Restrain from eating occurs among female super model can cause a disease called:
A Anorexia B Diabetes mellitus
C Thrombosis D Kwashiorkor

34. Table shows the calorific values of the three types of food.
Food Calorific value/KJg-1
Biscuit 5.5
Cereals 8.7
Fresh Milk 3.7
Amin takes a 20g of biscuit, 10g of cereals and 80g of fresh milk for his breakfast.
Calculate the calorific value of his breakfast.
A 493KJ B 536KJ
C 686KJ D 124KJ

35. Which of the following solutions is the most suitable to be applied to a wound?
A Iodine B Chlorine
C Ethanol D Formalin

36. Which of the following element is needed by plants in large quantities?

A Phosphorus B Iron
C Boron D Copper

37. Which of the following groups of elements are macronutrients needed by plants?
A Nitrogen, zinc, potassium B Nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus
C Phosphorus, boron, zinc D Phosphorus, boron, potassium

38. What is the sign of chlorosis in plants?

A Its growth is retarded B Its leaves turn dark green
C Its leaves turn yellow D Its fruits take longer time to ripen

39. Potassium is needed by plants to:

A Synthesizes protein, carbohydrate and new cells
B Forms cell walls
C Helps in the decomposition of carbohydrate
D Forms chlorophyll

40. Ramli has a mango tree that bears fruit which takes a long time to ripen.
Which element should be added to the fertilizer to overcome this problem?
A Phosphorus B Magnesium
C Nitrogen D Calcium

41. Which of the following organisms practises holozoic nutrition?

A Rat B Rafflesia sp.
C Fungus D Mushroom

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42. Which of the structure of our respiratory system carry air into the lung?

A
B
C

43. Which of the Lymph tissue and lymph nodes protect our body from infection?
A Adenoids and tonsils B Alveoli and sinuses
C Bronchi and trachea D Adenoids and sinuses

44. Which of these is the job of the respiratory system?

A Holding up the body and giving it support and shape.
B Gas exchange between the external environment and the body's circulatory system.
C Breaking down food for it to be used by the body.
D Prevent microorganism infects lungs

45. What are the main constituents of cigarette smoke?

I Tar II Oxides of nitrogen
III 3,4-benzo-(𝝰)-pyrene IV Nicotine
A I, IV B I, III
B II, IV D III, IV

Section B: Subjective Question. (55%)

Instruction: Answer all the questions.

1. An analysis of a box of milk shows the following nutrient contents:

(a) (i) Which nutrient content is used for growth and tissue repair? [1 mark]
(ii) Which nutrient content contains the possible presence of any sugar? [1 mark]
(iii)Calculate the percentage of nutrient content that is not shown in the list above. [1 mark]

(b)Explain how roughage helps a person that is suffering from constipation. [1 mark]

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A student carries out an experiment to confirm the fat content of the milk. Figure1 shows the
sequence of the student’s experiment procedure. The pH indicator usedis colourless when the
ph value is 7 or less, and is purple in colour when the pHvalue exceeds 7.

(c)Give two reasons why the bile salt is added to milk at the start of the experiment? [2marks]

(d)Explain why the action of the lipase enzyme causes the pH indicator solution to lose its
purple colour. [2 marks]

(e)When the same experiment is carried out using goat milk, the time taken for the pH indicator
solution to lose its purple colour is 7 minutes. Based on the experiment’s data, which milk
contains less fat? Explain your answer. [2 marks]

2. Table 1 shows the daily nutrient requirements according to the individual.

(a)Based on Table 1, why do teenage boys require:

(i)Only one fourth of the vitamin D requirements compared with the vitamin D requirements of
children? [1 mark]
(ii)Almost two times the iron requirements compared with the iron requirements of children?
[1 mark]
(iii)Less iron compared with teenage girls? [1 mark]

(b)Calculate the daily requirement value of protein per kg of body mass for:
(i)Children [1 mark] (ii)Teenage boys [1 mark]

(c)(i) Based on the body’s protein requirement in (b), explain the difference in protein
requirements between children and teenage boys. [2marks]
(ii) Explain why the body’s protein requirement can be met by eating meat or soya bean
rather than by eating only one type of vegetable. [2 marks]

(d)State two food classes that is required for a balanced diet other than that found in Table 1.
[ 2 marks]

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3. Diagram below shows part of the digestive system of a rabbit.

(a)Name the part which contains microorganisms help cellulose digestion in rabbits. [1 mark]
(b)State the function of the microorganisms found in the part (a). [1 mark]
(c)What is the interaction between the microorganisms and the rabbit? [1 mark]
(d)Explain how this interaction benefits both organisms. [2 marks]
(e)Rabbits ingest their faecal pellets.
Explain why rabbits need to ingest their faeces whereas cows do not need do this. [2 marks]
(f)Diagram below shows the four chambers of the stomach of the cow.

Name and Label the four stomach on the diagram above and explain how digestion of cellulose
takes place in the cow. [5 marks]

4. A student carried out an experiment to investigate the growth of Hydrilla sp. Equal masses of
Hydrilla sp. were placed in three separate glass containers, P, Q and R. The containers were
provided with different light intensities as shown in Table 2.

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Every week, the plants were removed from their containers, dried and weighed. The plants
were then returned to their containers. Graph below shows the results of the experiment.

(a)Calculate the percentage increase in the mass of the plant in container P during the first five
weeks of the experiment. [2 marks]

(b)State the relationship between the light intensity and the mass of plant obtained at the end of
the experiment. [1 mark]

(c)Suggest One Possible explanation for the decline in the mass of the plant in container P after
the fifth week. [1 mark]

(d)At the end of the experiment, which container will have the least amount of dissolved
oxygen? Explain your answer. [1 mark]

(e)In a separate experiment, the gas released from a green plant placed under the sun is
collected in a test tube. The graph below shows how the production of the gas in the test tube
changes in one day.

(i)Based on the graph, state the period of time when the rate of gas production remains the
same. Suggest why the rate of gas production remains the same during this period. [2 marks]

(ii)Suggest why the rate of gas production increases between point X and point Y on the curve.
[2 marks]

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5. Diagram below shows two individuals, P and Q, in two different situations. P is carrying out a
vigorous activity while Q is having a rest.

(a) Name the Process R and S. [2 marks]

(b) Table below shows the respiration equation shown by muscle cells and yeast cells during
cellular respiration. Fill in the table by writing in muscle cells or yeast cells that matches with its
respiration equation. [2 marks]

(c) State where tissue smooth muscle cell can be found in the body. [1 mark]

(d) Write the equation of Process R and S. [2 marks]

(e) Explain the difference in the physiological process that occurs in the lungs, heart and
kidneys of individual P and Q. [6 marks]

6. Diagram below shows a structure in the lungs. A and B are some types of air diffuse out and in
when the concentration of carbon dioxide is higher in the blood vessels around the structure.

A B
(a) Name the structure above. [1 mark]

(b) State two features of the structure above. [2 marks]

(c) State the function of the structure above. [1 mark]

(d) Name A and B. [2 marks]

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7. Diagram below shows the breathing mechanism of a human.

A B
(a) Name the structure 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 in the diagram above. [5 marks]

(b) Name the process in situation B. [1 mark]

(c) According to question (b), Explain briefly what will happened during that process. [3 marks]

(d) State the percentage of the carbon dioxide when situation B occurred. [1 mark]

(e) Joey is climbing Mount Kinabalu. Describe what happens to the rate of respiration of Joey at
the peak of the mountain. [4 marks]

8. The diagram below shows two cigarettes.

(a) State one acidic substance that the cigarettes contain. [1 mark]

(b) Name the substance in the cigarettes that will change the universal indicator from green to
yellow. [1 mark]

(c) The temperature of the lungs will increase after smoking.

Based on the statement above, do you agree? Explain your answer. [1 mark]

(d) State two effects of our respiratory system when we smoked for a long time.[2 marks]

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9. Arrange the process of the transport of oxygen. [2 marks]
The hearts pumps the oxygenated blood to other parts of the body.

Oxygen is released and it diffuses into the body cells.

Carbon dioxide diffuse into the lungs and is removed in the exhaled air.

Inhaled air, which is rich in oxygen, enters the nostrils.

Oxygenated blood flows into the heart.

The deoxygenated blood flows back into heart.

The heart pumps the deoxygenated blood back into lungs.

Oxygen enters the lungs and diffuses into the blood. The blood becomes oxygenated.

10. The diagram below shows a plant lack of a type of macronutrient.

(a) What is the macronutrient does the plant lack of? [1 mark]
(b) The diagram below shows the vascular bundle structure of the plant above.

(i) Name structure 1 and 2. [2 marks]

(ii) Circle the correct answer below. [2 marks]

(1 / 2) transports the products of photosynthesis.
(1 / 2) is coloured red when a plant is placed in a gas jar filled with diluted red ink.
Water and minerals are transported the stem through the (1 / 2) vessels.
(1 / 2) transports water and mineral from the roots to the other parts of the plant.

(c) Explain the differences in the structure between palisade mesophyll cells and spongy
mesophyll cells. [3 marks]

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11. Carbon dioxide is present in the air we breathe, at very low concentrations. Even though it
forms about 0.4% of the air, it is a needed factor in light-independent photosynthesis. In higher
concentrations, more carbon is incorporated into carbohydrate, therefore increasing the rate of
photosynthesis in light-independent reactions. The diagram below shows a structure use to
exchange gases.

A 2
1

(a) What is the function of structure A? [1 mark]

(b) Name gaseous 1 and 2. [2 marks]

(c) Explain briefly the process of photosynthesis during the photolysis of water. [2 marks]

(d) Express the reduction of carbon dioxide into glucose during the process of photosynthesis
in the form of a word equation. [2 marks]

(e) Explain briefly how does the light intensity effects the rate of photosynthesis. [3 marks]

=THE END OF THIS QUESTIONS PAPER=

Prepared By: Prepared Date:

31 August, 2018
(WILLIAM KUEN)

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Answer Sheet
SECTION (A)
1 C 26 A
2 D 27 B
3 D 28 A
4 D 29 C
5 A 30 C
6 B 31 A Q (5)
7 B 32 A (a)R:Anerobic respiration
8 A 33 A S:Aerobic respiration
9 A 34 A (b)
10 C 35 A
11 C 36 A
12 C 37 B
13 C 38 C (c) Blood vessel/alimentary
14 A 39 A canal/oeosophagus/stomach/uterus/urinary
15 B 40 A bladder/etc
16 B 41 A
17 B 42 B (d)
18 C 43 A
19 B 44 B
20 A 45 A
21 A
22 B (e)
23 D
24 D
25 A

SECTION (B)

Q3 And Q4 Answer can

find in the biology Text
book!!!

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