Answer guide for O Level Biology (5090/6) – Alternative to Practical November 2000

1(a)(i) 46 ;
(ii) 23 ; 2
(iii) male because X & Y / different chromosomes present ; 1
(b)(i) three present, others in pairs ;
(ii) Down’s syndrome ;
(iii) sickle cell anæmia ; [or other, not in syllabus]
(iv) mutation ; 4

2(a) Graph marks

100

80

temp
(˚C)
60

40

20

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
time (min)
1. Good size & quality
2. Axes labelled: x ‘time (min), y ‘temp. (˚C)
3. Correctly plotted
4. Well ruled / smooth curve, differentiated plots & curves 4
(b)(i) Obviously an error ;
(ii) thermometer misread / wrongly recorded ;
(iii) 41˚C ; 3
(c) Insulation by adipose layer / fur ;
same effect as covering on flask B in expt ; 2
(d) Three from the following with some explanation:
Insulation by fatty tissue ;
Insulation by fur ;
Vasoconstriction or alternative wording ;
Reference to sensory function / skin receptors ; [up to 3] 3

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Answer guide for O Level Biology (5090/6) – Alternative to Practical November 2000

3(a)(i) Two from [for one mark]:

starch, cellulose, named sugar, protein, oil, etc ; 1
(ii) (stored) named / material used in respiration ;
providing energy for growth / germination ; 2
(iii) Photosynthesis in green / chlorophyll containing leaves ;
starch / named CHO built up ; 2
(b)(i) Suitable soil-free set-up ;
reference to provision of light and water ; 2
(ii) Reference to sampling (e.g. 10 seedlings at intervals) ;
weighed & heated at 95-105˚ C to constant mass ; 2
(iii) Two from:
more readings ;
replica samples ;
repeat expt. ;
more peas ; 2

4(a)(i) Drawing marks :

1. At least 4cm, clean lines.
2. Central ridge indicated.
3. Lower half of fruit drawn, 1 side flat, other convex. 3
(ii) Clearly marked and accurately measured and recorded ;
[to 1mm/0.1cm]
Expression: drawing over subject, statement of mag. ;
[magnification ‘x’ or ‘times’ up to 2 dp. etc ]
allowance for x1.5. ;
Example:
drawing = 45mm on Fig. 4.1 = 15mm so: 45 ÷ 15 = 3
allowing for x 1.5: 3 x 1.5 = 4.5 mag. = x 4.5 etc. 6
(b) Umbrella v. linear arrangement of hairs ;
Interlocking / branched v simple hairs ; 2
(c)(i) Blown by the wind ;
(ii) One from:
(Parachute has) large s.a / mass ratio ;
high wind resistance ;
fruit dry and light ; 2

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