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Year11 IGCSE Biology Revision

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
a)
chloroplasts and nucleus
b)
nucleus only
c)
chloroplasts only
d)
water substance
2.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
3.
a)
1, 2, 3 and 4
b)
1 and 3
c)
2 and 3
d)
2 and 4
4.
a)
X = Artery
Y = Vein
Z= Capillary
b)
X = Artery
Y = Capillary
Z= Vein
c)
X = Vein
Y = Artery
Z= Capillary
d)
X = Vein
Y = Capillary
Z= Artery
5.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
6.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
7.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
8.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
9.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
10.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
11.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
12.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
13.
a)
flea is a consumer
b)
gnu is a producer
c)
grass is a consumer
d)
lion is a producer
14.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
15.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
16.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
17.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
18.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
19.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
20.
a)
cell membrane = X
cell wall = Y
cytoplasm = Z
b)
cell membrane = X
cell wall = Z
cytoplasm = Y
c)
cell membrane = Z
cell wall = Y
cytoplasm = X
d)
cell membrane = Z
cell wall = X
cytoplasm = Y
21.

What is an allele?

a)

an organisms genome

b)

different versions of the same gene

c)

same versions of different genes

d)

different chromosomes

22.

Why did population of white peppered moths decrease during the industrial evolution?

a)

White moths were better camouflaged so they, survived and bred.

b)

Black moths were better camouflaged so they, survived and bred.

c)

White moths were better camouflaged so they were more likely to be eaten by predators.

d)

Black moths were better camouflaged so they were more likely to be eaten by predators.

23.

What is not an advantage of selective breeding crops?

a)

Lower yield

b)

Drought resistance

c)

Larger plants

d)

Better flavours

24.

Which of the following could be used as a vector for a human gene?

a)

Bacterial Plasmid

b)

Bacteria

c)

A mitochondria

d)

mRNA

25.

Which enzyme glues DNA together?

a)

Ligase

b)

Polymerase

c)

Helicase

d)

Sucrase

26.

"transgenic" refers to an animal that:

a)

Has DNA from another species spliced into its genome

b)

Has undergone DNA modification

c)

Has unique genes for its species

27.

In which ways can genetic engineering can improve crops

a)

Make them pest or drought resistant

b)

Make them more nutritious

c)

Make them larger

d)

All answers are correct

28.

A circular piece of DNA, found in bacteria, is called:

a)

A plasmid

b)

mRNA

c)

Ribosome

d)

Nucleotide

29.

Which of these are disadvantages of Inbreeding ( Selective Breeding) ?

a)

Reducing Gene Pool

b)

Genetic Defects

c)

Higher Risks of Cancers

30.

Which one is Selective Breeding?

a)

Humans artificially Select which animals Breed to get the best possible offspring

b)

Transferring a gene responsible for desirable characteristics from one organism to another

31.

Which one is Genetic Engineering?

a)

Humans artificially Select which animals Breed to get the best possible offspring

b)

Transferring a gene responsible for desirable characteristics from one organism to another

32.

What was the first cloned mammal?

a)

goat

b)

cat

c)

sheep

d)

cow

33.

In making yoghurt, why must the milk be pastuerised to 80ºC first?

a)

To improve the flavour

b)

To create more lactic acid

c)

To evenly distribute the fat

d)

To prevent the groth of unwanted bacteria

34.

What is the function of the stirring paddles in the ferementer?

a)

Allows sterile nutrients for the microorganisms to grow and reproduce.

b)

Provide oxygen for the aerobic respiration of microrganisms

c)

Provide carbon dioxide for the anaerobic respiration of microrganisms

d)

Mixes the solution to keep nutrients and temperature evenly distributed.

35.

What is the function of the air inlet in the ferementer?

a)

Provide clean air

b)

Provide oxygen for the aerobic respiration of microrganisms

c)

Provide carbon dioxide for the anaerobic respiration of microrganisms

d)

Mixes the solution to keep nutrients and temperature evenly distributed.

36.

What is the reason for adding an electric current to the cell during cloning of a mammal cell.

a)

To allow the egg cell to become enucleated.

b)

Stimulates cell division by meiosis.

c)

To allow the nucleus to fuse and stimulates mitosis.

d)

Becuase it's fun.

37.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
38.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
39.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
40.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
41.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
42.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
43.
What is the name of X?
a)
left ventricle
b)
right ventricle
c)
left atrium
d)
right atrium
44.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
45.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
46.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
47.
a)
blood clotting
b)
carrying oxygen
c)
transporting hormones
d)
defending against disease
48.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
49.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
50.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
51.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
52.
a)
Q → R → S → P
b)
Q → R → P → S
c)
P → S → Q → R
d)
P → S → R → Q
53.
a)
Coronary artery
b)
Hepatic artery
c)
Pulmonary artery
d)
Renal artery
54.
The diagram shows a plant cell.
Which two parts are found in plant cells but not in animal cells? 
a)
1 and 5 
b)
2 and 3 
c)
2 and 4 
d)
3 and 5 
55.
An experiment is carried out to investigate the effect of pH on the activity of an enzyme.
The graph shows the results. 
At which pH is this enzyme most active? 
a)
2
b)
5
c)
7
d)
12
56.
What are characteristics of all living organisms? 
a)
breathing, photosynthesis and transpiration 
b)
circulation, excretion and nutrition 
c)
digestion, growth and movement 
d)
respiration, reproduction and sensitivity 
57.
The diagram shows an animal cell. A student measured the maximum diameter of the diagram as 25mm. The maximum diameter of the actual cell was 0.02mm.
What is the magnification of the drawing? 
a)
×25 
b)
×200 
c)
×1250 
d)
×2500 
58.
What describes an enzyme? 
a)
a protein that acts as a catalyst 
b)
a protein that acts as a hormone 
c)
a vitamin that acts as a catalyst 
d)
a vitamin that acts as a hormone 
59.
An oxpecker bird perches on the back of a buffalo while the buffalo feeds on grass. The bird eats ticks that feed on the blood of the buffalo. Which food chain represents these feeding relationships? 
a)
grass → buffalo → oxpecker → ticks 
b)
grass → buffalo → ticks → oxpecker 
c)
oxpecker → ticks → buffalo → grass 
d)
ticks → oxpecker → buffalo → grass 
60.
Which process depends on diffusion? 
a)
circulation 
b)
digestion 
c)
gas exchange 
d)
phagocytosis 
61.
What type of blood vessels carry blood AWAY from the heart?
a)
Arteries
b)
Veins
c)
Capillaries
d)
Oesophagus
62.
Which row correctly identifies the chemical elements found in proteins?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
63.
Which chemical reaction takes place in the stomach?
a)
Proteins are digested by proteases
b)
Proteins are digested into fatty acids
c)
Starch is digested into amino acids
d)
Starch is digested by lipase
64.
There are 4 types of human teeth:
1. Incisors
2. Canines
3. Pre-molars
4. Molars
Which two are used for cutting rather than grinding food?
a)
1&2
b)
2&3
c)
3&4
d)
4&1
65.
What is x?
a)
Trachea
b)
Vocal Cord
c)
Aveoli
d)
Pharynx
66.
When you breathe, your lungs take in ___ and remove ___. 
a)
Air/Oxygen
b)
Oxygen/Carbon Dioxide 
c)
Carbon Dioxide/Waste 
d)
Waste/air 
67.
______________ are segments of DNA that code for a specific trait.
a)
Genes
b)
Chromosomes
c)
Nucleus
d)
Proteins
68.
What type of teeth does label X represent
a)
Canine
b)
Incisor
c)
Molar 
d)
Premolar
69.
A positive test for the Biuret test goes....
a)
Blue-black
b)
Purple
c)
White
d)
Brick red
70.
The part of a flower that produces the male reproductive cells.
a)
anther
b)
style
c)
stigma
d)
filament
71.
When a seed sprouts and begins the early growth of a young plant.
a)
germination
b)
pollination
c)
seed dispersal
d)
fertilization
72.
What term is used to describe a single celled organism without a true nucleus?
a)
prokaryote
b)
virus
c)
protoctista
d)
eukaryote
73.
Which of these would you not expect to find in a bacterial cell?
a)
cell wall
b)
cell membrane
c)
nucleus
d)
cytoplasm
74.
Where in a cell does respiration take place?
a)
ribosome
b)
nucleus
c)
mitochondria
d)
cytoplasm
75.
Which of these shows the correct order, going from the smallest to the largest?
a)
gene, chromosome, nucleus, cell
b)
chromosome, gene, nucleus, cell
c)
nucleus, gene, chromosome, cell
d)
gene, nucleus, chromosome, cell
76.
What is the function of the cell membrane?
a)
respiration
b)
protein synthesis
c)
control of substances in/out of the cell
d)
reproduction
77.
When cells become specialised for a particular role, it is known as ...?
a)
cell differentiation
b)
cell replication
c)
cell reproduction
d)
cell mitosis
78.
When cells become specialised for a particular role, it is known as ...?
a)
cell differentiation
b)
cell replication
c)
cell reproduction
d)
cell mitosis
79.
Which type of human stem cell would be able to differentiate into the most type of specialised cells?
a)
Embryonic stem cells
b)
Adult bone marrow stem cell
80.
Cells with a membrane, nucleus and cytoplasm, such as those found in animals and plants, are known as ...?
a)
prokaryotes
b)
eukaryotes
81.
When using a microscope, how do you work out the real size of an image?
a)
image size ÷ magnification
b)
magnification ÷ image size
c)
image size × magnification
d)
image size + magnification
82.
How do bacteria reproduce?
a)
mitosis
b)
meiosis
c)
simple cell division
d)
they don't
83.

What is produced by anaerobic respiration in yeast?

a)

Lactic acid and carbon dioxide

b)

Lactic acid only

c)

Carbon dioxide and ethanol

d)

Carbon dioxide only

84.

Which row correctly shows the what is produced during aerobic respiration?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

85.

Which of the processes listed depend on the action of enzymes?

a)

1 and 2

b)

1 and 3

c)

1 only

d)

2 and 3

86.

Which is the correct, balanced, symbol equation for aerobic respiration?

a)

C6H12O6 + 6 O2 ---> 6 CO2 + 6 H2O

b)

C6H12O6 ---> 2 C3H6O3

c)

C6H12O6 ---> 2 C2H5OH + 2 CO2

d)

6 CO2 + 6 H2O ---> C6H12O6 + 6 O2

87.

Which is the correct, balanced, symbol equation for anaerobic respiration in muscle cells and bacteria?

a)

C6H12O6 + 6 O2 ---> 6 CO2 + 6 H2O

b)

C6H12O6 ---> 2 C3H6O3

c)

C6H12O6 ---> 2 C2H5OH + 2 CO2

d)

6 CO2 + 6 H2O ---> C6H12O6 + 6 O2

88.

Which of these can be produced by humans during respiration?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

89.

The apparatus shown is set up and left for an hour. A gas is released by the mixture. It caused the indicator to go milky. What is the gas and what is the indicator solution?

a)

Gas: CO2 Indicator: lime water

b)

Gas: CO2 Indicator: universal indicator

c)

Gas: O2 Indicator: ethanol

d)

Gas: O2 Indicator: Hydrogen carbonate indicator

90.

Which statements about respiration are always correct?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

91.

Which picture shows how bottles P and Q look after one day?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

92.

A student investigated aerobic respiration. Soda lime absorbs carbon dioxide. If the woodlice are respiring aerobically what will happen to the drop of liquid?

a)

It will move towards the woodlice as oxygen is used up and the carbon dioxide that is released is absorbed by the soda lime

b)

It will move away from the woodlice as oxygen is used up but more carbon dioxide is released by the woodlice

c)

It will not move as oxygen is used up and the same volume of carbon dioxide is released

d)

It will not move as carbon dioxide is used up and oxygen is released

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