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SEK. MEN. KEB. LAKI-LAKI METHODIST

PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2012
TINGKATAN 5
4551/2
Penyedia
: En. K. Devendiran Nair
Biologi
Penyemak
: Cik Chan KM
2 jam
Disahkan KB
: Pn Khoo LL
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Answer all the questions in Section A and any two questions in Section B
Section A [60 marks]
1.

The figure below shows a Paramecium sp.

(a)

A Paramecium sp is a good example of cell complexity. It is a unicellular organism. Explain what is

"unicellular organism"?

[2m]

(b)

(c)

Name the parts labelled A, B, C, D, E and F.

[3m]

A:.

D:

B:.

E:

C:.

F:

Briefly explain how Paramecium sp. carries out reproduction.

[4m]

(d)

A Paramecium sp can survive in freshwater. Explain how.

[3m]

2.

The diagram shows three types of polysaccharides P, Q and R.

(ai)

Give example of polysaccharide P, Q and R.

[3m]

P:
Q:
R:..
(ii)

State one function of P, Q and R?

[3m]

P:
Q:
R:. ..
(bi)

Briefly explain the formation of polysaccharide from monosaccharides.

[3m]

(ii)

State two differences between structure P and R.

[2m]

(iii)

State one similarity between structure P and R.

[1m]

3.

The figure shows part of the structure of a nucleic acid.

(a)

Name the structures P, Q and S.

[2m]

P:
Q:..
S:
(b)

Draw a circle around one unit of nucleotide.

[1m]

(c)

Name two types of nucleic acids found in living cells.

[2m]

(d)

State two differences between the two types of nucleic acids as mentioned in (c).

[2m]

(e)

Briefly explain how the nucleic acids influence the type of protein synthesized in a living cell.

4.

The diagram shows a type of vertebra found in man.

[5m]

(ai)

Name this vertebra.

[1m]

...
(ii)

How many of this vertebra is found in the vertebral column of man?

[1m]

...
(b)

Name the parts labelled P, Q, R , S and T.

[5m]

P:.

S:

Q:

T:

R:
(c)

What is the function of the part labelled

[2m]

P:
Q:..
T:
(d)

Name the bones that are joined to this vertebra to form a cage that can protect certain organs in the human
body.
.

[1m]

(e)

Name the vertebrae which are found before and after the vertebra in (ai).
Before:..

5.

After: .

Diagram A shows two neurones that are connected. Diagram B shows a synaptic knob.

[2m]

(ai)

Name neurone S and neurone T.

[2m]

Neurone S:..
Neurone T:..
(ii)

State what is the function of neurone S?

[1m]

...
(b)

Diagram B shows a section of the part that is circled, which is a synaptic knob.

(i)

Name the part labeled W.

[1m]

....
(ii)

What is the chemical substance found in W?

[1m]

(ci)

Name the structure labeled X.

[1m]

(ii)

Explain why there is a lot of structure X in the synaptic knob.

[2m]

(d)

Briefly explain how a nervous impulse is transmitted from neurone S to neurone T.

[4m]

Section B [40 marks]

6.

The below figure shows the stages of a cell cycle.

(ai)

Briefly explain what happened to a cell in G1, S and G2.

[6m]

(ii)

Explain the characteristics of daughter cell formed from this cell cycle.

[4m]

(bi)

Briefly explain how to conduct tissue culture in plants.

[6m]

(ii)

State the advantages of doing tissue culture.

[4m]

7i)

Describe how the structural features of xylem vessels are adapted for the transport of water.

[10m]

(ii)

Discuss the factors that affect the rate of transpiration in plants.

[10m]

8i)

Explain the adaptation features of plants for support system.

[10m].

(ii)

Briefly explain how the skeletal system of earthworm and fish are adapted for movement

[10m]

End of Question Paper