Cambridge O Level: Biology 5090/12
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BIOLOGY 5090/12
Paper 1 Multiple Choice May/June 2022
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1 The diagram shows a plant cell. The cell is stained with iodine solution.
cell wall
nucleus
starch grain
After staining with iodine solution, what are the colours of the cell wall and the starch grain?
cell wall starch grain
A blue-black blue-black
B blue-black orange-brown
C orange-brown blue-black
D orange-brown orange-brown
2 Xylem vessels are cells that have become adapted for conduction and support.
Which two adaptations assist them in these functions?
A presence of a nucleus and cytoplasm
B lack of cytoplasm and woody cell walls
C lack of a nucleus and presence of cytoplasm
D presence of cytoplasm and woody cell walls
3 What is diffusion?
A movement of particles by the air
B movement of molecules down a concentration gradient
C movement of molecules in a heated liquid
D movement of particles up a concentration gradient
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4 The rate of nitrate ion absorption by a root hair cell was measured at different soil nitrate
concentrations.
At X, the concentration of nitrate in the soil is the same as in the cell.
Which graph shows how the rate of absorption varies with nitrate concentration in the soil?
A B
rate of rate of
nitrate nitrate
absorption absorption
0 0
0 nitrate 0 nitrate
X concentration X concentration
in the soil in the soil
C D
rate of rate of
nitrate nitrate
absorption absorption
0 0
0 nitrate 0 nitrate
X concentration X concentration
in the soil in the soil
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5 Amylase is an enzyme that breaks down starch to maltose.
Students set up an experiment to investigate the effect of different temperatures on the action of
amylase on starch solution.
They measured the amount of starch remaining after 30 minutes at different temperatures.
Which graph would you expect the students to draw from their results?
A B
amount of amount of
starch after starch after
30 minutes 30 minutes
0 10 20 30 40 50 0 10 20 30 40 50
temperature / °C temperature / °C
C D
amount of amount of
starch after starch after
30 minutes 30 minutes
0 10 20 30 40 50 0 10 20 30 40 50
temperature / °C temperature / °C
6 Which statement identifies the optimum (best) temperature for enzyme activity?
A It is the highest temperature at which any enzyme activity happens.
B It is the highest temperature that does not destroy an enzyme.
C It is the lowest temperature that denatures an enzyme.
D It is the temperature that produces the highest rate of enzyme activity.
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7 A plant has leaves with both green and white areas. One of its leaves is partly covered with
aluminium foil which blocks light.
aluminium foil
green area
of leaf
white area
of leaf
The plant is then placed under a lamp for 24 hours. After this time, discs are cut from the areas of
the leaf shown, and tested with iodine solution.
X
W
Y
Z
Which leaf discs will give a blue-black colour when tested with iodine solution?
A W and X B X only C Y and Z D Y only
8 Which row shows the effect of nitrate ions on plant growth and the reason for this effect?
effect of nitrate ions
reason for effect
on plant growth
A no effect fewer proteins made
B increases less chlorophyll made
C decreases more chlorophyll made
D increases more proteins made
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9 The experiment shown was set up and left for 30 minutes.
beaker
partially permeable
mixture of starch and membrane
amylase solution
water
The membrane is permeable to sugar and water but not permeable to starch or protein. After
30 minutes, samples of the water in the beaker were tested with Benedict’s reagent, biuret
reagent and iodine solution.
Which colours were obtained with these tests?
Benedict’s test biuret test iodine test
A blue violet blue-black
B red blue brown
C red blue blue-black
D red violet brown
10 Sometimes gall bladders become infected and have to be surgically removed.
How will this affect the functioning of the body?
A reduce the digestion of carbohydrates
B reduce the liver’s ability to convert glucose to glycogen
C reduce the amount of glycerol absorbed from the alimentary canal
D reduce the volume of stored urine
11 What is an example of assimilation?
A absorption of glycerol into lacteals
B breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver
C building of proteins from amino acids
D release of a hormone from a gland
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12 A student set up an experiment to investigate the rate of transpiration in a plant.
plant
water
balance to
measure mass
The student set up two identical sets of apparatus.
One was placed in a room at 20 C with bright light and one in a room at 20 C in the dark.
Which graph shows the student’s results?
A B
mass mass
time time
key
in the dark
C D in bright light
mass mass
time time
13 What is the main cause of water moving up to the leaves in xylem vessels?
A active transport
B evaporation from the epidermis of the leaf
C evaporation from the walls of the mesophyll cells
D use of water in photosynthesis
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14 Which blood vessels, linked directly to the heart, transport deoxygenated blood?
A aorta and pulmonary artery
B aorta and pulmonary vein
C vena cava and pulmonary artery
D vena cava and pulmonary vein
15 The diagram shows the right side of the human heart when the ventricle is relaxed.
muscular
ventricle wall
Which row describes the positions of valve X and valve Y when the ventricle contracts?
valve X valve Y
A closed closed
B closed open
C open closed
D open open
16 Which component of the blood stimulates the formation of fibres to help seal a wound?
A plasma
B platelets
C red blood cells
D white blood cells
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17 The diagram shows a cell.
6O2 6CO2
C6H12O6
6H2O
Which process in the cell is represented by the movement of substances shown in the diagram?
A aerobic respiration
B anaerobic respiration
C assimilation
D photosynthesis
18 Four flasks are sterilised and set up as shown.
Which flask will show signs of fermentation (anaerobic respiration) after one hour?
A B C D
cotton cotton
wool wool
plug plug
dried yeast dried yeast dried yeast, water dried yeast, water
and water and water and sugar and sugar
in refrigerator in warm room in refrigerator in warm room
(4 °C) (20 °C) (4 °C) (20 °C)
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19 The graphs show the depth and rate of breathing in an individual doing four different levels of
activity.
The same scale for volume is used in each graph.
Which graph shows the individual being most active?
A B
volume of volume of
air in lungs air in lungs
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
time / seconds time / seconds
C D
volume of volume of
air in lungs air in lungs
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
time / seconds time / seconds
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20 Which graph shows the changes in concentration of urea and glucose in the blood during kidney
dialysis?
A B
concentration concentration
time from start time from start
of dialysis of dialysis
key
urea
C D glucose
concentration concentration
time from start time from start
of dialysis of dialysis
21 The diagram shows a cross-section of the human skin.
1
2
3
4
Which structures are involved in maintaining a constant body temperature?
A 1 and 2 only B 1, 2, 3 and 4 C 2 and 3 only D 4 only
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22 The graph shows changes in a person’s body temperature plotted against time.
39 period period
1 2
38
body
temperature
/ °C
37
36
0 20 40 60 80 100
time / minutes
What could cause the changes in body temperature in periods 1 and 2?
period 1 period 2
A reduced air temperature increased air temperature
B reduced air temperature shivering
C vigorous exercise increased sweating
D vigorous exercise shivering
23 The diagram shows a section through the human brain.
Which part of the brain controls the rate of breathing?
D
B
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24 Which diagram shows how light from a distant object is focused on the retina to form a clear
image?
A B C D
25 Which condition causes an increased blood glucose concentration?
A a condition causing sufferers to reduce food intake to extreme levels
B a genetic disorder causing too much insulin to be secreted
C a condition causing a reduction in the number of red blood cells
D a condition causing too much adrenaline to be secreted
26 The diagram shows the bones of the human forelimb.
Which row names the three bones?
1 2 3
A humerus ulna radius
B humerus radius ulna
C scapula radius ulna
D scapula ulna radius
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27 Which short-term effect is caused by excessive consumption of alcohol?
A damage to the tissues of the heart
B faster transmission of nerve impulses
C reduced self-control of behaviour
D shorter reaction times
28 Which row shows the characteristics of viruses?
can only only seen under genetic material
act as
reproduce inside an electron surrounded by
decomposers
a host cell microscope a protein coat
A key
B = yes
C = no
D
29 The graph shows the mass of Penicillium grown in a fermenter and the mass of antibiotic
produced.
Penicillium
mass antibiotic
/ arbitrary
units
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
time / days
When is the Penicillium producing antibiotic most rapidly?
A day 1 B day 3 C day 5 D day 8
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30 The diagram shows part of the carbon cycle.
atmospheric
carbon dioxide
W Z
Y
X
fossilisation producers herbivores carnivores
decomposers
Which row identifies processes W, X, Y and Z?
W X Y Z
A combustion respiration respiration photosynthesis
B combustion photosynthesis photosynthesis respiration
C respiration combustion respiration photosynthesis
D respiration photosynthesis combustion photosynthesis
31 An organism such as a mosquito can pass a disease-causing organism from one host to another.
Which term describes the mosquito?
A parasite
B pathogen
C receptor
D vector
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32 What increases in the long term as a result of tropical deforestation?
A cloud cover
B humidity
C soil erosion
D soil fertility
33 Which graph shows how the amount of DNA in a cell changes when the cell divides by mitosis?
A B
amount amount
of DNA of DNA
time time
C D
amount amount
of DNA of DNA
time time
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34 The diagram shows the human male reproductive system.
Which structure may contain sperm?
35 Some statements about the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are listed.
1 Its spread can be reduced by using condoms.
2 It can pass across the placenta.
3 It can be spread by coughing or sneezing.
4 It is the same as AIDS.
5 It is transmitted in blood and semen.
6 Its spread can be reduced by screening donated blood.
Which statements about HIV are not correct?
A 1, 3 and 6 B 2, 4 and 5 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4
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36 The diagram shows a developing fetus in the uterus.
What is the liquid at X called?
A amniotic fluid
B blood
C urine
D water
37 Which row shows examples of continuous and discontinuous variation in humans?
continuous variation discontinuous variation
A height blood group
B blood group hair colour
C hair colour body mass
D blood group height
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38 The diagram shows a family tree for the inheritance of eye colour. The allele for brown eyes is
dominant and the allele for blue eyes is recessive.
1 2
key
male with brown eyes
male with blue eyes
3 4 5
female with brown eyes
female with blue eyes
6 7
Which people must be heterozygous for eye colour?
A 1, 3 and 7 B 2 and 6 C 3, 4 and 5 D 4 and 5 only
39 The number of weed plants in a grass field was counted at monthly intervals. The table shows the
results.
number of plants
2020 2021
weeds
Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug
groundsel 361 382 400 490 475 400 275 120 60 0 0 5 5 4 4 2 0
dock 688 700 720 710 730 700 700 650 200 0 0 300 150 30 14 6 2
plantain 50 60 80 93 102 140 190 260 200 150 160 350 512 762 840 975 1090
dandelion 75 100 160 202 253 314 335 300 175 20 0 130 414 561 732 849 987
Since August 2020, the field was mown regularly and used as a football pitch.
From this information, which two weeds are best adapted to survive in mown grass?
A dandelion and dock
B dock and groundsel
C plantain and dandelion
D plantain and dock
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40 Stages in the production of insulin on a commercial scale are listed.
1 bacteria produce human insulin
2 bacteria reproduce
3 human insulin gene extracted
4 human insulin gene inserted into bacterial DNA
5 human insulin produced on a commercial scale
What is the correct sequence of events?
A 34152
B 43521
C 42531
D 34125
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