FRANCISTOWN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

Form 4 Biology

END OF YEAR EXAMINATIONS 2023

NAME:……………………………………………………………..….. CLASS: …………………………

Paper 5 Alternative to Practical Test

Duration 1 hour 15 minutes

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write your name, Centre number and candidate in the spaces provided at the
top of this page.
Answer all questions
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.

You may use a calculator.

Use a sharp pencil for your drawings. Coloured pencils or crayons should
not be used. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters or correction
fluid.
Any rough working should be done in this booklet.
The number of marks is given in the brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part
question.

For Examiner’s use

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1. Fig.1.1a shows a cross section of a cucumber fruit while fig.1.1b shows a longitudinal
section of an open bean pod.

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(a) Make a large drawing of the fruit in Fig 1.1 a in the space below.

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(b) (i) Measure and record the diameter of your drawing.
Indicate with a line where you took the measurement.
Measure and record the corresponding diameter on Fig. 1.1a.

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(ii) Calculate the magnification of you drawing, using your measurements from (b)(i).
Show your working.

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(c) Give one observable similarity and two observable differences between the fruits in
fig. 1.1a and fig. 1.1b.
Similarity:
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differences:

Fig.1.1a Fig.1.1b

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(a) A seed from the fruit in Fig 1.1b was tested for fats. The results indicated presence of
fats.
Describe how the test was carried out.
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[Total: 17 marks]

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2. An experiment was carried out to investigate the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide
by an enzyme present in living tissues. Potato suspension W, X, Y and Z containing
different concentrations of the enzyme were mixed with equal volumes of hydrogen
peroxide. The height of the product formed was measured using the ruler. W was 0
mm, X was 2 mm, Y was 7 mm and Z was 4 mm
(a) Draw a complete table showing the results from the above statement.

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(b) On the grid provided, draw a bar chart of the results from Table you have drawn.

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(c) Suggest one possible source of error which may affect the results in this experiment.

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(d) Suggest an explanation for the results or potato suspension Y.

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(e) Suggest how reliability of the results from your table may be improved.

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(f) (i) Predict possible results if suspension Z was boiled, added to hydrogen peroxide
and left for 3 minutes.

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(ii) Explain your answer to f (i).

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(g) State two variables that must be kept constant during the investigation.
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[Total: 18 Marks]

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3. Describe an investigation that could be carried out to show that carbon dioxide is
necessary for photosynthesis.
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[Total: 6 marks]