CSEC tems 12 refer tothe following food chain ‘which sows the feeding relationships i a freshwater abit Microscopic + Mosquito + Small ~ Large Alga Lava Fish Fish 1. Toeorganismto which the LEAST amount of eorgy is available isthe (A) large ish (@) small sh (©) smasquito lav (D) microscopic aan ‘The GREATEST nwober of individuals in the food chain would be the (A) lage fsb (@) small fish (©) ° mosgito terra (D) microscopic alg iology January 2013 PI 3 Somme fungi are sad to be decomposers because they (a) ® © ©) fave no eblorophyll and cannot make teir own food depend on dead organisms a5 a source of patents break down the bodies of dead organisms to simple substances se plant and animal materials to rake chericals Bacteria play an important rote in the cyeling ofaitogen. Which of the following, ‘organisms is NOT apart ofthis cycle? a“ ® © ©) Nitrobacter Nitrosomonas a Streptococens Item § refers tothe following diagrams showing beaks tnd feet of four birds found inthe Caribbean. wl @® w © W o WW Which bird is BEST adapted to feeding on fish in swamp? WasA Which of the above structures is NOT a tissue? (a) @) oO © 2BR- The process being investigate is a) @) © © iftsion ‘osmesis translocation active tensport Which diagram BEST illustrates the levels of the fis ifthe apparatus islet ‘disturbed for one hour? “ @ © om ey10. 1 12 ‘Which ofthe following pairs of organisms possesses the characteristics for making caxbohydiates foin inorganic materials? (A) Algae and Gowering plans (B) Fungi and flowering plants (C) Bacteria and fungi ©) Virwes and algae tem 10 refers tothe follwing diagram ‘which shows organisa ina garden ‘Te organisms which show heterotrophic snd autotrophic nutition respectively are Heterotrophie Autatrophie (A). grass ‘mushroom (8) weet ——_grashopper (©) grasshopper grass © ms westouk The proces which moves fod though he alimentary caalis called (8) peistasis @) igesion (© mateaton ©) swallowing ‘Absorption of amino acids takes place in the (A) duodenum B) semach (©) ileum (0) colon B. ‘Which ofthe following statements are true about the suitability of leaves for pooeyabesi? 1.” Theyare broad an at and offer large surtice den for absorption of sight ud carbo dioxide, There are many pores onthe lower sure ofthe leaftopemitrapid exchange of eases ML There i branching nctwsk of ‘vento provide a ready supply of wal. TV, There art often more chloroplasts inthecpper ells ofthe leafthan ‘belowercels which recive lst sunlight. (a) Landatoaly @ Wad tVouly (Q) Lien itoaly ©) Lite tem 14 refers to the following graph ‘which shows levels of the pH ia the slimentary canal. a Sl 4 Intentions Which point ia the graph MOST likely indicates the presence of hydrochloric acid in the alimentary canst? a) ® © ©) I a Ww Vv‘The inital temperature ofthe beans was noted and readings were taken at cegolar intervals twice daily for fourday, The daa bjained were wed to plotthe graph below. Trap.) 1s. 16. a. * IRPPPSORISERE? Tine (et) The increase ia teperture i the metal ‘comaieris BEST explained by theft tat the seeds are (A) numerous (Baking in oer (©) placed clos together () sing tei od tres ‘The rate at which respiration occurs ia a mammal is indicated by the rate of (A) sweat production (8) wine excretion (©) oxygen elimination (©) cabon ior elimination 20 Which of the following events does NOT occur during inspiration? (A) External intercoital muscles relax. (B) lateral icercostl muscles relax. (©) Diaphragm muscles contract. (D) Volume inside lungs and thorax. increases, Which ofthe following statements about cigarene smoking are MOST likely tue? Results in persistent coughing and shortness of breath. Theres destruction ofthe alveolar walls UL Blood pressure is lowered. (A) tnd only (B) Cand tt only (©) Mandi only (D) {Mand it Lage organisms cannot depend solely 00 iffsioa forthe uptake and transport of ‘gases. This is because as organisms get larger the “w @) “oO o surface area to volume satio ‘increases surface area to volume ratio decreases surface area and the volume both increase surface area and the volume both decrease ‘Which ofthe following are involved in the formation of blood elt? (A) Plates (8) Antibodies ©) Lymphocytes (O) —Phagocytesa n. ‘Nem 2] refers to the following digram which repesets pat ofthe human ccalaory sytem, [tines Blood vessels which contain valves along their length are a) ®) © @ ‘Transpiration isimportanttoplantsbecause 23. it w ® a) o PandT RandT Sand Q Sand U ‘eps the plats cool facilitates the movement of manufictured food thrvgi tbe sytem ssi mana fond move through tbe phloem releases excess wate the form of water vapour Which ofthe following statements about teanslocaion is tue? {Aj It-does not require energy. (8) occurs in seve tbes bt got in sylem vee, (©) Carbohydrates and proteins are ‘ansported by this process. (©) It involves the movement of organi substances.24, The body rid itself of nitrogenous waste 27. Competitive swimmers drink cool water at rode through the process of regular iterval during wining to (A) excretion 1 educe the het fost fom thie 8) difision toes (©) evaporation TL replace wate lost by sweating ©) osmeregelation IIL help their body temperature to remain steady 25, Dyesin’beatwoot an trains inthe bark (A) Sand tt only oftres are MOST Hike products of ©) Land oaly : (© tandittoaly (A) translocation ©) Mand OT @) cacreéon (© respiration (©). photosyntheris ‘esms 28-28 refer to the following diagram ‘which shows the bones and muscle ofthe tem 26 refers to the flowing digram of ‘partof the proximal convoiied tubule of Are straight (extended) person suffering from diabetes mellitus. ft tex at eadons of he trcepe fi Capita. Radios 28. ‘The mule et | whichis responsible for movement ofthe lim is, Fae to the np of Hen (A) a smooth usle (8) anextensor muscle 26, Thefiltate leaving tbe tbule MOST key (OQ aflexormascie contains (0) asteletal qusele (A) woglucose (B) some glace 29, Which ofthe following types of joins is (©) Sesewaterthan the itvate at 1 sown a7 (©) more water thn the filtrate ot 1 (A) Hinge (8) Gliding (©) Sypoviat (D)Ballsnd socket3. 2 Which of te following vertebrae has 2 centrum that is developed to support the ‘weight of the body? (A) Seca (@) Lumbar (©) Thoracic ©) Conical tem$ 31-32 refer tothe following diagram of-a Tullgen funnel which is used for colletng smal sil organisms. Ovi Soll sample ire steve Alohol “The pupose of the light bulb isto (A) enable the investigator ta see the smal nganisins (8) provide warmth for the soit organisms (C) drive organisms othe base ofthe funnel (D) keep the alcohol at a constant lemperature ~ Which ofthe following explain why the apparatus works well? 1. Soil organisms show a positive response ta gravity I, Soil organisms show a negative response to ht. UW. Soil organisms are killed by aleohol IV. Soil organisms move away from dey areas. (A) and tony (B) Mand 1V only (C) (fland tt only ED) TMD and °V oaty ten 3 refers tothe event that occur when ‘suet react to touching & hot object By withdrwing be band, Hot objét» Pain» Effixtor > Response 33, The receptors the (A) bobject touced (B) eat fom the hot object (©) seasory ndings in the skin (©) cules tat onract 34, Which area ofthe brain coatrols heartbeat? (A) Cerebrum (8) Cerebelium (© Hpotaaas (D) — Medulla objongate Item 35 refers to the following diagrara which shows where light will focus for x ‘individual with an eloogated eyeball. 38. Which the folowing ypesof lens should ‘be ued io comet this defect? (A) Concave (B) Convex (©) Cylindcizat (©) Bifocal 36. Which ofthe folowing mations oft skin isan example of tomo? (A) Storage of fats (B) Release of sweat (©) Secretion of sebum (D) Maintenance of body temperanreEy w. ‘An athlete who has not eaten a meal inthe pst foorhoursis about ton race. Which ofthe following hormones wil be secreted in bia body? (A) asl only {B) Adrenaline oaly (©) nslin and adrasline (©) Glucagon and adrenaline ‘The pitsioary gland is called the ‘master land’ because it (A) court otter endocrine gant (@) coool thought proceses (©) iafowwdin the bia D) isthe largest gand * One advantage that sexual reproduction ‘nar over aserua reproduction is that sexual reproduction A) iseamseraive (8) leado vaition (©) produces ineanesesistnt rops (©) produces greater aumbert of offspring 4. a ‘ems 40-4t refer tothe following diagram ofalongitaial econ ofthe human le reprodactive system. ot @ ow oO w o wv Paseage of urine occurs through (A) Land t ®) Wandiv (©) tlandv (0) andy ‘The process whereby an embryo ataches itself othe Kinng ofthe uterus i called @) ®) © ©)4s +10. lcm. 43 refers to the following diagram hich shows the change inthe thickness of the uterine wall, aerial ‘Timea dors ‘Thechangein the hicness ofthe wallofite ‘wat i phases Q and Ris brought shout by (A) increase in estrogen (B) increase in oestrogen a progesterone (©) decrease in oestrogen aad Progesterone (P) increase in oestrogen and decrease in progesterone Which of the following is the Function of the testa in seed? 1A) Novo water fr germination (B) Offer physical protection (©) Forms part of the developing ) embryo {ste food soure fo the developing ceioey® 45, Iim.4§ refers to the following drawings showing fits A, B, Cand D. w © ® Which ofthe fruits above is dispersed by water? The gene for coat colour in cate stows incomplete dominance, A purebred cow with re cout, mates with « purcbred ull with white coat, Al of the offspring have roan coats, Which ofthe following represets the genotype of the ofiping? (a) RR (8) WW © RW (D) RO.@ 50, st. ‘Which of the following does NOT resltin ata! selection? (A) Mottion @) Gating (Variation (©) Migation Which of the following taerents about ‘he importance of genetic variation is tue? (A) More offspring canbe produced. ©) Competition is reduced among individuals. (©) Advantageous characteristics are ‘Passed to offspring, (D) Mutations are les likely to occu toi vison reals ia (A) two daughter cells with (B) four daughter celis with chromosome number, 2 (©) two identical daughter cells with chromosome number, 2a (D) four identical daughter cells with chromosome number, 20 Which ofthe following processes may be used by bumaas to change a characteristic of paar ogaism ia a short ine? {Genetic engineering Anica selection TL Natal selection (Tony ®) andittoaly © Wand tealy ©) Mando Which of the fouowing factors does NUE contribute to bypertension (high blood pressure)? (A) Od age (8) High alt intake (©) Regular exercise (O) Satara at in the diet 2. 58. 56. Biological vectors of disease can (A) spread all diseases (B) > spread only those diseases where the pathogen must be carried fora host to host (C)_ spread the pathogen only if par of its if cycle is complete inthe body ofthe vector (D) be less easly targeted from the pathogen when contolling the spreadof the disease ‘Which ofthe following statements is true about sexually transmitted infections? (A) They are diftett to control, (B) They are caused by bacteria. (©) They are transmitied by vectors. {D) They affectthe respiratory syter ‘The rapid spread of HIV/AIDS can be MOST effectively reduced if (A) ayaceioe is made avaiable (8) teatneat is given to al infected with he HIV (©) all blood is sereened before transfsions ©) sky behaviours linked to transmission methods are dliminated ‘The typeof disease that canbe prevented by immanization is (A) pathogenic (8) deficiency (©) heretitay (©) prebologcal ‘Which ofthe following sateen is NOT true about humus? (A) Itinproves soi exe (8) Increases water eteationinsoils, (©) Usupplis nutrients to plants and soil erganisms. (0) reduc aration cscs“Re emS1 rfesiothe following table which 5. represents data collected fo three specie of organisms in a particular habitat when five quadrats ae thyown, Each quadeat measures In. 57. Which of the following represents the species density for species R2 i @) 4m . © sm © 2 58. Which ofthe fllowing factors limits the ‘growth of eaual populations? (A) Abundaceo food supply (B) Absence of predators (Q)Coauolof diseases (©) Competition for space END OF TEST ‘Which ofthe folowing statements BEST deseibes «fos fel (A) + Asubstance humans us for fuel (8) A substance humans produce (C) The compressed remsins of dead hots and animals which an be ed a8 fel (©) Mineral compounds which occur 28 prt ofthe earth's surface and which can be used as fel ‘Which oft following poltaats competes with onygen for bacroglobin? (A) Ozone ®) Carbon dioxide (C) Carbon monoxide (D) — Hydeogen sulphide If YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED, CHECK YOUR WORK ON THIS TEST.