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0654_2016_MJ_QP_12_Bio

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

1. All living organisms are capable of

a)

asexual reproduction.

b)

excretion.

c)

photosynthesis.

d)

phototropism.

2.

2. Which is an example of diffusion?

a)

the net movement of carbon dioxide down the carbon dioxide concentration gradient

b)

the net movement of carbon dioxide up the sugar concentration gradient

c)

the net movement of oxygen down the carbon dioxide concentration gradient

d)

the net movement of sugar moving up the sugar concentration gradient

3.

3. One method of preventing food spoilage is to store it at 4 °C in a refrigerator.

Why does storing food at low temperatures help to prevent food spoilage?

a)

It decreases enzyme activity.

b)

It denatures enzymes.

c)

It increases enzyme production.

d)

It kills cells.

4.

4. What is needed in a cell to make a protein molecule?
Key:  \sqrt{ }  =yes,  XX  =no

a)

amino acids- \sqrt{ }  , energy- \sqrt{ }  , glycerol- XX  

b)

amino acids- \sqrt{ }  , energy- XX  , glycerol- \sqrt{ }  

c)

amino acids- XX  , energy- \sqrt{ }  , glycerol- X  

d)

amino acids- XX  , energy- XX  , glycerol- \sqrt{ }  

5.

5. The diagram shows a tooth with a cavity caused by decay.

Which parts of the tooth have been affected by the decay?

a)

crown and root

b)

dentine and enamel

c)

enamel and gum

d)

enamel and pulp

6.

6. The diagrams show the cross-section of three blood vessels, not drawn to the same scale.

What are these vessels?

a)

1-artery, 2-capillary, 3-vein

b)

1-artery, 2-vein, 3-capillary

c)

1-capillary, 2-artery, 3-vein

d)

1-capillary, 2-vein, 3-artery

7.

7. Which conditions would cause the fastest rate of transpiration in a plant?

a)

temperature-high, humidity-high

b)

temperature-high, humidity-low

c)

temperature-low, humidity-high

d)

temperature-low, humidity-low

8.

8. The diagram shows what happens to glucose in the body.

What are processes Y and Z?

a)

Y-photosynthesis, Z-growth

b)

Y-photosynthesis, Z-respiration

c)

Y-respiration, Z-growth

d)

Y-respiration, Z-photosynthesis

9.

9. After feeding a pet animal, it is kept in a large box overnight.

Why must the box have holes in it?

a)

so that food can be pushed through the holes

b)

so that the pet can see out

c)

so that urine can drain out

d)

to allow the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the outside

10.

10. What is an example of homeostasis?

a)

adding acid to food in the stomach

b)

breathing out water vapour from the lungs

c)

keeping the body temperature constant

d)

producing adrenaline in the adrenal glands

11.

11. A student placed four sets of seeds in different conditions.

Which set of conditions must be kept constant to show the effect of temperature on germination?

a)

temperature and water only

b)

temperature only

c)

temperature, water and oxygen

d)

water and oxygen only

12.

12. Which feature of human reproduction defines it as sexual reproduction?

a)

A woman’s menstrual cycle controls when she can become pregnant.

b)

Both parents are often involved in bringing up the baby.

c)

Human babies can be fed entirely on breastmilk.

d)

Joining of nuclei from sperm and egg must take place.

13.

13. The diagram shows a food chain.

Which is the producer?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D