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Name ( ) Class:

WOODLANDS SECONDARY SCHOOL

MID YEAR EXAMINATION 2A19

Level: Sec 2 Marks: 100

Stream: Express Day: Wednesday

Subject: Science Date: 15 May 2019

Duration 2 hours Time: 0750-0950

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

There are thirty questions in Section A. Answer all questions. For each question, there are
four possible answers A, B, C and D.
Choose the one you consider correct and shade your choice in the separate OTAS provided.

Answer all questions in Section B and Section C.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.

Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.

The use of calculators is allowed in this examination.

For Examiner's Use

Section A
30
Section B

40
Section C

TOTAL:
100

DO NOT TURN THE PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

This document consists of 30 printed pages'

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Section A: Multiple Choice Question (30 marks)

1 Which of the following is true about osmosis?

A Energy is required in order for it to take place.

B lt occurs across a partially permeable membrane.
C lt occurs when there is no difference in water potential
D lt refers to a region of high water potential.

2 The diagram below shows the cross section of a plant stem. Water and mineral salts
are transported up a plant to the leaves.

Which structure in involved in this transport?

A C

3 The diagram below represents the human circulatory system. The arrows indicate the
direction of blood flow. Which blood vessel (A, B, C or D) will contain the highest
concentration of oxygen?

lungs
A
heart

kidneys

c
feet

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Use the diagram below to answer Questions 4 and 5.

The two set-ups below (X and Y) are used to compare the movement of substances across
the Visking tubing when placed in different solutions. The diagram shows the liquid level at
the beginning of the experiment.

Starch is a large molecule that is unable to move across the Visking tubing

capillary tube
x Y

"Visking
tubing

starch
104,6
15% starch solution 5% starch
solution solution

4 Liquid level at X will ... .. because the water potential is in

the 10% starch solution.

A decrease, higher
B decrease, lower
c increase, higher
D increase, lower

S Which of the following is necessary in order for the experiment to be fair?

I different volume of 10% starch solution

ll same type of Visking tubing
Ill same diameter of capillary tube

A I only
B I and lll only
c ll and lll only
D l, ll and lll

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6 The change in length of potato strips placed in four different solutions (A, B, C and D) is
shown.

\Mich solution has the lowest water potential at the beginning?

initial lenqth /mm final length /mm

A 4B 54

B 48 50

c 50 4B

D 50 46

7 The following image below shows the root hair cells of the maize plant viewed under a
microscope.
@
5Q rm

Which of the following is true?

A Both water and mineral salts are absorbed by these structures

B Long protrusions are present to help absorb oxygen.
c Only food molecules are absorbed by these structures.
D The total surface area is small.

I Valves are structures that prevent the back flow of blood. They are present in

A arteries.
B capillaries.
C red blood cells.
D veins.

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9 The diagram below shows the different stages of development in females

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$tage 1
$ ffi
Stage 2

At which stage is menstruation most likely to first take place?

A Stage 1

B Stage 2
C Stage 3
D Stage 4

10 Which part of the male reproductive system helps to maintain a low temperature in the
testes?

A prostate gland
B scrotum
C sperm duct
D urethra

'11 Which of the following is responsible for the pubefi changes experienced in both sexes?

A hormones
B in-vitro fertilisation
C sex cells
D sexual contact

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12 Susan crossed out the first day of her menstrual cycle in the month of July

July
rnu I FR SAT SUN
L ,l al s
I

u
xl
*l'l
7 8 12
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L$ r8 1g i0

2g
2Z

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On which date is she considered the most fertile?

A 9 July
B 14 July
c 23 July
D 31 July

13 The following image below shows a contraceptive method which involves structure X
being inserted into the female reproductive system.

How does structure X is prevent pregnancy?

A Egg is not released.

B Egg is unable to travel along the oviduct.
C Fertilised egg is unable to implant.
D Sperms are unable to meet the egg.

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14 What is the process that is shown in this diagram?

parent parent

t t
sperm 8gg
nucleus

?ygote

A contraception
B fertilisation
c implantation
D sexual intercourse

15 A vasectomy is a permanent birth control method for men. The diagram below shows
the male reproductive system.

Which structure is altered during a vasectomy?

A
c

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16 The table shows the results of food tests carried out on a drink.

test result
Benedict's oranqe colour
lodine blue-black colour

What does the drink contain?

A fats and reducing sugar

B reducing sugar only
c starch only
D starch and reducing sugar

17 Which of the following describes chemical digestion?

A Complex food molecules are changed to simpler forms.

B Large food pieces become smaller.
C Mechanical action is involved.
D Surface area of food increases.

18 Which of the following substances will be obtained when a sample of bread is completely
digested?

A amino acids
B fatty acids
c glucose
D glycerol

't9 A man consumes mainly lean meat and fish in his diet for some time. What is the benefit
of these nutrients to him?

A ease bowel movements

B grow new cells and tissues
c insulation to keep warm
D supply energy to do work

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Use the diagram below to answer Questions 20 and 21

o
R

20 ln which part do simpler food substances enter the blood stream?

A Part P
B Part Q
C Part R
D Part S

2'l What is not a function of Part R?

A It can digest different types of nutrients.

B It carries out physical digestion with its muscular walls.
c It contains a chemicalthat is acidic.
D It stores food temporarily.

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22 The diagram shows physical digestion taking place in the digestive system.

bile C o o
rt> o
oo
to"
globules of fat
fat molecule

Which of the following is true about this event?

A lt allows subsequent chemical digestion of fat to take place quickly.

B lt decreases the surface area of the fat molecule.
C Fat globules are small enough to enter the blood stream.
D This event requires an enzyme.

23 What is the function of the rectum?

A absorption of water and minerals

B digestion of carbohydrates
c releases waste out of body
D storage of undigested matter

24 What is the name of the following electrical component?

A a.c. supply
B fuse
c motor
D variable resistor

25 Which of the following electrical components has zero resistance in an ideal circuit?

A ammeter
B electric bell
C light bulb
D voltmeter

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26 The diagram below shows part of an electrical circuit.

50
B

3Cl

What is the effective resistance between points A and B?

A 0.53 r)
B 1.88 c)
c 2.00 r)
D 8.00 r)

27 Electrolysis makes use of the .. .. effect of electricity

A chemical
B heating
C lighting
D magnetic

28 An electric cooker is rated 240 V ,3000 W.

A student connects the electric cooker to a 300 V supply and finds that the cooker is
able to operate.

The student makes the following statements about the electric cooker connected to
the 300 V supplY:

(i) The electric cooker maY overheat.

(ii) The electric cooker will take a shorter time to cook'
(i ii) The electric cooker will consume a power of 3000 W'

Which of the student's statement(s) is/are true?

A (iii) onlY

B (i) and (ii) ontY

C (ii) and (iii) onlY

D (i), (ii) and (iii)

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29 Which of the following correctly describes an ideal fuse?

A lt can be reset.
B lt has zero resistance.
C lt melts when the current flowing through it is below its rating
D lts main purpose is to prevent electric shocks.

30 Which of the following correctly states the name and colour of wire in an electric plug?

wire X

wire Y

Wire X Wire Y
name colour name colour
A earth wire brown neutral blue
B earth wire green-yellow live wire brown
c neutral blue earth wire green-yellow
D live wire green-yellow earth wire brown

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Section B: Structured Questions (40 marks)

Answer allthe questions from this section in the spaces provided

1 Fig. 1.1 below shows the components in blood

platelets
x

**

Fig. 1.1

(a) ldentify the components X and Y

X: ....

Y: .... 121

(b) Draw a 'Z' on the diagram to indicate where the highest concentration of carbon
dioxide can be found. l1l

(c) Before a patient can undergo blood transfusion, the donor's blood has to be
tested to ensure that his blood is compatible with the patient's blood lf his blood
is not compatible, the patient's immune system would be triggered to reject the
donated blood.

Suggest what will happen to the donor's red blood cells if the recipient gets an
incorrect match. Explain your answer.

l2l

(d) How does a transport system in multicellular organisms like humans differ from
the way unicellular organisms like bacteria obtain their nutrients?

l2l

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2 Fig. 2.1 below shows an apparatus used by a student to investigate digestion in part X
of the human digestive system.

water in
tha beaker

visking
tubing rnixture of
x/ater, $tarch
and amylasc

Fig.2.1

(a) The contents in the Visking tubing are similar to the contents found in part X of
the digestive system. ldentify part X.

t1l

(b) After an hour, the student tested the contents of the Visking tubing for presence
of starch. He found that starch was absent.

The steps below were taken in order to obtain the results. Fill in the blanks with
appropriate words.

Step 1: 2cm3 of the solution inside the Visking tubing is placed in a test tube.

Step 2: solution is added to the mixture.

Step 3: A ...... ... colour is obtained.

t2)

(c) The student then tested the contents of the water in the beaker for the presence
of reducing sugars. His results showed that a brick-red colour is obtained.

Explain his results.

t2)

[Total: 5]

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3 Fig. 3.1 below shows a diagram of two blood vessels (X and Y) found in the human
body.

X:

Fig. 3.1

(a) ldentify the type of blood vessels by filling in the blanks on Fig. 3.1. t2l

(b) Describe how the walls of blood vessel X allows it to withstand the high pressure
of blood pumped out from the heart.

t1I

[Total: 3]

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4 Nutrient Y is found in egg whites. Fig. 4.1 below shows how nutrient Y is digested by
enzyme X into products z.

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product Z
enzyme X nutrient Y

Fig.4.1

(a) ldentify the following molecules.

Enzyme X: ....

Nutrient Y: ... ..

Product Z: .... tsl

(b) Explain why product Z will not reach the large intestines of a healthy person.

t1l

[Total: 4]

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5 Fig. 5.1 below shows the changes that take place in the female body during the
menstrualcycle.

II ll

tf
I
A B c

Fig. 5.1

(a) ln the blanks below, write down the letters to indicate the sequence of events
during the menstrual cycle.

t_ _I - + t1l

(b) Mrs Dolly tries to get pregnant with her husband. On diagram C, place a "X" to
indicate where sperms will be deposited during sexual intercourse. t1I

(c) At which stage (A, B or C) is Mrs Dolly least fertile? Provide a reason to explain
why this is so.

I2l

[Total: 4]

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6 Fig. 6.1 below shows the side view of the male reproductive system

\
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Fig. 6.1

(a) On Fig. 6.1, draw straight lines and laberl the testes, sex gland, sperm duct and
urethra clearly. 121

(b) State the function of the sex gland in males.

l1l

(c) Mr and Mrs Ting do not want any children at all. Suggest what birth control
method Mrs Ting can opt for. Explain why.

12)

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(d) Fig. 6.2 illustrates how the Amoeba organism reproduces itself.
dividing nucleus

ra r+
parent
amoeba
division of amoeba offspring amoeba

Fig. 6.2

How is reproduction by the human male different from the parent amoeba?
Describe two ways in which they are different.
1)

?l
l2l

[Total: 7]

7 Fig. 7.1 shows two electrical circuits, A and B

Each electric cell supplies a voltage of 9 V.

dnd Is denote the current flowing through the circuit at their respective points.
Ir, Iz,
Vr and Vz denote the potential difference across the respective electrical components

circuit A circuit B
9V 9V

\----
h=34
v3

.\v..__--

Ir=14
Vr= 1Y Vr= 5Y

Fis. 7.1

(a) A'
Draw an arrow, in Fig. 7.1, to show the direction of current flow in circuit t1l

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(b) Based on Fig. 7.1, calculate the values of

(i) ls,

Is - .A t1l

(ii) Vs.

[Total: 3]

8 Fig. 8.1 shows an electrical circuit comprising of three electric cells and a bulb
Each electric cell is rated 1.5 V, and the bulb has a resistance of 5 O.

5c)

Fig. 8.1

(a) Calculate the total voltage supplied by the electric cells in the circuit.

voltage = v t1l
(b) Calculate the current flowing through the bulb.

current ......................A l2l

(c) Draw, in Fig. 8.1, the circuit components and how they would be connected to
measure the

(i) current flowing through the bulb, t1I

(ii) potential difference across the bulb. t1l

use the correct circuit symbols to represent your answers in (i) and (ii).
[Totat: 5]

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9 Fig. 9.1 shows an electrical hazard found in households.

Fig. 9.1

(a) Name the hazard shown in Fig. 9.1.

l1l

(b) Describe why the hazard in (a) is dangerous

t1l

[Total: 2]

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Section C: Data-based Questions (30 marks)

Answer allthe questions from this section in the spaces provided.

1 Fig. 1.1 below shows the statistics for new infection by the Human lmmuno-deficiency
virus (HlV) in a population for the year of 2018.

New HIV lnfections across various age groups {2018}

500

{, 450
o-
Io- qoo
o
Io 3s0

3
L
goo
o
f zso
o
E
o
200

.9 tso
fu roo
o
zso
a
Ages 10 to 14 Ages 15 to 19 Ages 20 to 24 Ages 25 to 29 Ages 30 to 39 Ages 40 to 59

n HIV Female El HIV Male

Fig. 1.1

(a) ln which gender and age group is the rate of new HIV infections the highest?

t1I

(b) Calculate the percentage of new HIV infections in this population for females in
the age range of 30-39. Show your working.

percentage: % l2l
(c) State two ways to prevent HIV transmission in young adults.

1)

2)
l2l

[Total: 5]

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2 Table 2.1 shows calories consumed from different foods. Table 2.2 shows calories
burnt when engaging in various activities.

A calorie is a unit of measurement for the energy level in food.

Table 2.1 Table 2.2

Amount of Amount of
Type of food Type of
calories calories
exercise
One large burnt
packet of 500 Rock
French fries climbing for 454
One slice of t hour
chocolate 371 Swimming
cake for 30 150
One medium minutes
cup of bubble 230 Cycling for
tea with milk 260
30 minutes

(a) French fries are made from deep frying potato strips in vegetable oil. What are
the two main nutrients that contribute to the calorie value of a large packet of
French fries?

t1l

(b) Jacky consumes one slice of chocolate cake and one medium cup of bubble tea
with milk for his tea break. Use Table 2.1 to calculate the amount of calories
consumed.

calories t1l

(c) Jacky engages in rock climbing for 30 minute.

(i) Use Table 2.2 to calculate the amount of calories burnt off.

t1l

(ii) Has he burnt off all the calories consumed in (b)? Explain why by showing
your calculations in the space below.

t1l

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(d) Exercise can be categorised into low, moderate or high intensity activities. The
guidelines below help users to engage in suitable activities based on their
individual profiles.

Low intensity : less than 100 calories burnt

Moderate intensity: 101 - 200 calories burnt
High intensity: more than 200 calories burnt

ln which category does swimming and cycling for 30 minutes belong to? Place
a tick(rf for each exercise to show which category it belongs to.

moderate
exercise low intensity high intensity
intensitv
swimming

cycling
t1l

[Total: 5]

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3 A leaf has tiny openings known as stomata which allow the entry and escape of gases

stomata

Table 3.1 shows the different concentrations of carbon dioxide gas between a leaf and
its surroundings during the day or at night.

Table 3.1
relative concentrations of carbon dioxide /
inside leaf outside air
at night 400 4
in the day 0.5 4

(a) Name the process that is responsible for the movement of carbon dioxide as it
enters or exits the leaf.

t1I

(b) Using the information from Table 3.1, describe the direction of carbon dioxide
movement at night, between the outside air and inside the leaf.

t1l

(c) Explain your answer in (b).

I1I

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(d) A layer of grease is applied to cover all the stomata of the leaf. How will this affect
the movement of carbon dioxide gas?

t1I

[Total: 4]

4 (a) Describe, in as much detail as possible, the physical and chemical digestion of
proteins in the stomach.

t4l

(b) Explain why the process of digestion of food is important.

121

[Total: 6]

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5 A student connects the same light bulb in two different circuits, X and Y, as shown in
Fig' 5'1
circuit x circuit Y

4C)

4cl

4A
Fig. 5.1

Compare the brightness of the bulb in circuits X and Y

Explain your answer.

l2l

[Total:2]

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6 A gameshow technician must design an electric circuit for three contestants to compete in
a question-and-answer gameshow.

Requirements of gameshow's electric circuit:

. Each of three contestant will be assigned a switch to activate their respective bell.
. The first person to close their switch will cause their bell to ring first, and that person
will get a chance to answer the question.

The gameshow technician designs the circuit as shown in Fig.6.1.

switch 1

bell 1 bell 3
bell 2 switch 3

switch 2

Fig. 6.1

(a) Suggest why the electric circuit in Fig. 6.1 does not meet the requirement(s) of the
gameshow.

.... t1 I

(b) Draw, in Fig. 6.2, the same circuit components of Fig. 6.1 in a different arrangement
to allow the electric circuit to function based on the requirements of the gameshow.

Labelthe names of the following circuit components:

. switch 1, switch 2, and switch 3,
. bell 1, bell 2, and bell 3. t3l

Fig. 6.2

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7 A washing machine has a power rating of 325 W. lt is used for 3 hours each day

(a) Express the power rating of the washing machine in kW.

PoWer = ......kw [1]

(b) Calculate the energy used by the washing machine in kWh each day.

energy ....kwh [2]

(c) Given that the electricity costs 20 cents per kWh used, calculate the cost of using
the washing machine each day in cents.

cost = ... .cents [1]

[Total: 4]

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2EXP MYE Answer Kev

Section A

Q1 Q2 o3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10
B D B C C D A D C B

Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 Q19 Q20
A C C B B D A C B D

Q21 Q22 Q23 Q24 Q25 Q26 Q27 Q2B Q29 Q30
A A D D A B A B B B

Section B

Q1 Answer Marks
a X: WHITE BLOOD CELL
Y: RED BLOOD CELL
1m each 2

b Z placed WITHIN CAPILLARY lN THE EMPTY SPACE 1

c White blood cells will identify the red blood cells as foreign entities. 1

White blood cells will destrov donor's red blood cells. 1

Accept any logical answer.

d Difference: Unicellular organisms reouire onlv diffusion/osmosis to obtain 1

their nutrients.
Difference: Humans have dedicated pathwavs (also accept 1

circulatory/transport system, blood/bloodvessels, etc) to transport

nutrients along blood vessels. or
Or 1

Unicellular organisms only rely on diffusion/osmosis I

without the need for transport systems.

Accept any logical answer.

TotalT

Q2 Answer Marks
a mouth 1

b Amylase is an enzyme which can catalyse the breakdown of starch to 1

maltose/qlucose/red ucinq suqars.

Reducino suqars are able to diffuse across the Visking tubing to enter the 1
water in the beaker.

c Step 1: 2cm3 of the soluti on inside the Visking tubing is placed in a test
tube.
Step 2: IODINE solution is added to the mixture 1
Step 3:A YELLOW-BROWN colour is obtained 1

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Q3 Answer [/larks
a X: artery 1

Y: vein 1

b Artery has thicker muscular/elastic walls. 1

Accept any logical answer.

Total 3

Q4 Answer Marks
a Enzyme X: protease 1

Food substance Y: proteins I

ProductZ:aminoacids 1

b Product Z will enter the small intestines and be absorbed into the blood 1

stream.

Total4

Q5 Answer Marks
c, B)C)A 1

(accept A ) B) C, and C) A ) B)
b X placed /NS/DE THE VAGINA 1

c Stage B 1

Egg has disintegrated / is being discharged ouU no egg available. OR 1

Lack of uterine lining for implantation of embryo

Do not accept if a mere desciption of Stage B is given. Accept other

sfages if the reasoning is logical.

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Q6 Answer Marks
d Correct identification of all 4 structure with labels 2

Sperm
duct
Sex gland

u reth ra

testes

0M for 1 correct
1 M for 2-3 correct
2Mfor 4 correct
b Sex glands oroduces fluids that nourish the soerms. 1

Accept any logical answer.

c Liqation. 1

It is a oermanent method./ irreversible method. 1

Accept other logical answer.

d Male sperm needs to fuse with female egg to produce an offspring. 1

Amoeba can divide itself to product offspring without any sex cells.

Human male reproduce sexually whereas Amoeba reproduced asexually 1

Offspring from human male is genetically dissimilar from parent but

offspring from Amoeba is genetically identical as compared to parent.

Accept any 2logical answer.

Total 7

Q7 Answer Marks

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a 1
circuit A
9V

Ir=34

Iz=14

(Current flows from the positive terminal of the cell to its negative
terminal)
bi 2A 1

bii 3V 1

Total3

Q8 Answer [r4arks
a 4.5 V 1

b l=V/R 1

= 4.51 5

=0.9A 1

e.c.f. from
ci, ii 1

rlrl Ammeter
connected
in series
to the
bulb
5C)
1

Voltmeter
connected
in parallel
across the
bulb
Total 5

ft/arks
Q9 Answer
1
a Overloaded socket
b may fl ow thro ug h the wi res, causing them 1

n a
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Section C

Q1 Answer Marks
a Females from aqes 25 to 29 1

b 13O I 100000 X 100% = 0.13o/o 2

1 mark for identifying 130 per 100000 and 1m for percentage calculation
c Practice abstinence. 2
Use of condoms for males.
Do not engage in casual sex.
Do not abuse drugs

Accept any 2logical answer.

Total 5

Q2 Answer Marks
a Fats and carbohydrates/starch 1

b 371 + 23O = 601 calories 1

ci 454 divide by 2 = 227 calories burnt 1

cii 601-374=+374 1

There will still be a net gain of 374 calories.

Allow ECF.

d Swimming: moderate 1

Cycling: high

1m for both correct

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Q3 Answer Marks
a diffusion 1

b Carbon dioxide exits the leaf to enter the outside air 1

c There is a higher concentration of carbon dioxide inside the leaf as 1

compared to outside.

Allow ECF.

d There will not be any movement of carbon dioxide into or out of the leaf 1

as grease acts as a physical barrier/ blocks the carbon dioxide.

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Q4 Answer Marks
a Protein in the stomach in churned into smaller pieces 1

which increases its surface area. lchurned in the stomach to mix 1

with digestive juices

Enzymes in the stomach chemically 1

breaks down proteins into polypeptides/amino acids. 1

b Food molecules are large and comolex. I

Hence, they are unable to diffuse across cells/cross cell membranes to 1

enter the blood to reach body cells.

OR alternative wording
Digestion breaks down food into simpler and smaller molecules, which
allows them to diffuse across cells to enter the blood to reach body cells.
Total6

Q5 Answer Marks
The bulb in circuit X is 1

The effective resistance in circuit X is less than Y, so the current flowing 1

thro h circuit X is more than Y

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Q6 Answer Marks
a The bell of the first person to close the switch will not ring until all the 1

other switches are closed.

o,e.
OR The bells will all ring at the same time

b 1

Correct
(parallel)
switch 1
arrangement
bell 1 of bells.
1
switch 2
bell 2 Correct
(parallel)
switch 3 arrangement
bell 3 of switches.
1

Correct
labels. (Note
that switch 1
must be
parallelto
counterpart
bell 1, etc.)
Total4

Q7 Answer Marks
d 0.325 kW 1

b E=Pxt 1

= 0.325 x 3
e.c.f. from
(a)
= 0.975 kWh 1

c 19.5 cents 1

e.c.f. from
(b)
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