IFYBI003 Biology
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IFYBI003 Biology
End of Semester 1 Test
Time Allowed
2 hour 40 minutes
Questions Answer ALL questions. These questions carry 30 marks in
1-9 total (60% of the marks for this assessment).
Questions Answer 2 questions ONLY. These questions carry 20 marks in
10-12 total (40% of the marks for this assessment).
The marks for each question are indicated in square brackets [ ].
1 INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS
• Graph paper will be provided.
• An approved calculator may be used in the test.
• Show ALL working in your answer booklet.
• Test materials must not be removed from the test room.
DO NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION PAPER UNTIL INSTRUCTED BY THE
INVIGILATOR
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Questions 1-9
Answer ALL questions.
These questions carry 30 marks in total.
Question 1
Which of the following would NOT have a glycosidic bond? [1]
A fructose
B glycogen
C lactose
D amylose
Question 2
Which of the following is produced in cyclic photophosphorylation? [1]
A NADPH and ATP
B ATP
C water, oxygen, and NADPH
D oxygen, NADPH and ATP
Question 3
Which of the following statements is correct about facilitated diffusion? [1]
A energy is used
B substances are moved against the concentration gradient
C ATP is required for the process
D ion channels are required
Question 4
Which of the following statements about cholesterol is correct? [1]
A it is non polar
B it allows insoluble substances to cross the cell membrane
C it is made up of one glycerol and three fatty acids
D it increases the fluidity of the cell membrane
Question 5
If a DNA double helix contained 26% adenine, what percentage would be guanine? [1]
A 24%
B 26%
C 48%
D 74%
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Question 6
Figure 1 below is a graph that shows the percentage of energy obtained
from fats (triglycerides) and carbohydrates at different exercise
intensities.
Figure 1
©BioNinja
Which of the following is a similarity between triglycerides and phospholipids? [1]
A they both contain three fatty acid molecules
B they both contain glycerol
C they are both hydrophilic
D they are both polar
Which of the following are products of glycolysis? [1]
A carbon dioxide and ATP
B ATP and NADH
C water and carbon dioxide
D ATP, NADH and carbon dioxide
At what intensity is the energy obtained from fats and carbohydrates equal? [1]
A 10-12% VO2 max
B 23-25% VO2 max
C 34-36% VO2 max
D 50-55% VO2 max
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What is the independent variable in this experiment? [1]
A fats
B carbohydrates
C lactate
D exercise intensity
What unit is the dependent variable measured in? [1]
A % VO2 max
B lactate
C percentage
D grams
Question 7
The paragraph below is about the structure of prokaryotic cells.Fill in the gaps
[6]
in the question with suitable words.
Prokaryotes are 1. _______ organisms. They are different from eukaryotes as they lack
membrane bound organelles. Many prokaryotes carry small, circular DNA molecules
called 2. ________. The DNA is not contained within a 3. _______ like it is in
eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells include bacteria that have a cell wall composed of
4. _________ that provides structural support. Some bacteria have a tail like structure
known as a 5. ______ that assists them with moving. Many prokaryotes have an extra
layer, called a 6. ______, outside the cell wall. This plays a role in the protection of the
cell.
Question 8
Place a tick (✓) in the correct rows to complete Table 1 below. [4]
Table 1:
Diffusion Osmosis Facilitated Active
diffusion transport
Moves molecules against the
concentration gradient
Requires ATP
Is a passive process
Uses carrier proteins
Uses channel proteins
Involves a selective
permeable membrane
Moves substances with their
concentration gradient
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Question 9
A student set up an experiment to investigate the effect of sleep on the
biology exam scores of 18 year old students. The sleep of 7 students was
recorded over one week, and the average time spent sleeping per night was
recorded. After one week, the students were given the same biology exam
paper to complete, and their score was noted.
The student’s results are presented the Table 2 below.
Table 2
Average time spent Biology exam result (%)
sleeping per night
(hours)
5.5 48
6.0 56
6.5 64
7.0 52
7.5 78
8.0 90
8.5 92
(a) Plot the data in a suitable form, showing the relationship between [5]
average time spent sleeping per night and biology exam result.
(b) State one factor that was controlled in this experiment. [1]
(c) Identify two improvements the student could have done to increase [2]
the reliability of the results.
(d) Briefly explain the effect of the duration of sleep on biology exam results. [2]
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Questions 10 - 12
Answer 2 questions ONLY
These questions carry 20 marks in total.
You are encouraged to use labelled diagrams in any question to help make your answers
clearer. In some questions diagrams are required.
Question 10
Look at the graphs below which show the effect of temperature and substrate
concentration on an enzyme’s activity.
For each of the two graphs, describe and explain the reasons for the shape of [10]
the graph
Question 11
With the aid of a diagram, outline the Calvin Cycle and show how the energy [10]
produced in the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis is used to manufacture
carbohydrate molecules.
Question 12
Give an account of how water reaches the xylem vessels of the root and briefly [10]
explain how water moves through the xylem from the roots to the leaves.
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