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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Biology O-Level - Answer Key
Total Marks: 80
Section A [40 marks]
1.
(a) [3]
A: Mitochondrion
C: Nucleus
E: Ribosome
(b) [1] Protein synthesis / Makes proteins
(c) [2]
- Folded inner membrane increases surface area (1)
- More space for respiratory enzymes / More efficient respiration (1)
(d) [2] Any two from:
- Chloroplast
- Cell wall
- Large permanent vacuole
2. (a) [3]
- As substrate concentration increases, enzyme activity increases (1)
- Rate of increase slows down at higher concentrations (1)
- Eventually levels off/reaches maximum rate (1)
(b) [2]
- All enzyme active sites are occupied/saturated (1)
- Enzyme concentration becomes the limiting factor (1)
(c) [2]
- Curve should be higher initially (1)
- Should level off at same or slightly higher maximum (1)
(d) [2] Any two from:
- pH
- Enzyme concentration
- Presence of inhibitors
- Presence of cofactors
3. (a) [2] Sample: A Reason: Iodine test gave blue-black result
(b) [2] Sample: C Reason: Biuret test gave purple result
(c) [4]
- Add Benedict's solution to food sample (1)
- Heat in water bath at 80-100°C (1)
- Positive result shows brick-red precipitate (1)
- Negative result remains blue (1)
(d) [3] Food present: Fat/Lipid Explanation: Ethanol dissolves fat, when added to water forms white emulsion (2)
4. (a) [4] Any four from:
- Long projection increases surface area for absorption
- Thin cell wall allows easy diffusion
- Many mitochondria provide energy for active transport
- Large vacuole maintains water potential gradient
- Cell membrane contains carrier proteins
(b) [1] Active transport
(c) [2]
- Mineral ions absorbed against concentration gradient (1)
- Energy from ATP needed to move substances against gradient (1)
(d) [3]
- Water moves out of cell by osmosis (1)
- Cell membrane pulls away from cell wall (1)
- Cell becomes plasmolysed (1)
Section B [40 marks]
5. (a) [4]
- Enzyme has active site with specific shape (1)
- Substrate has complementary shape to active site (1)
- Substrate binds to active site forming enzyme-substrate complex (1)
- Product(s) formed and released, enzyme unchanged (1)
(b) (i) [1] pH 2 (accept 1.5-2.5)
(ii) [1] pH 8 (accept 7.5-8.5)
(iii) [3]
- Pepsin works in acidic stomach conditions (1)
- Trypsin works in alkaline small intestine conditions (1)
- Each enzyme evolved to work in its specific environment (1)
(c) [2]
- Active site changes shape (1)
- Substrate can no longer bind to active site (1)
(d) [2] Any two from:
- Substrate concentration
- Enzyme concentration
- Presence of inhibitors
- Presence of cofactors
6. (a) [2]
- Movement of water molecules (1)
- Through partially permeable membrane from high to low water potential (1)
(b) (i) [2] Calculation: (-0.02/2.20) × 100 = -0.9% (2 marks for correct answer with working)
(ii) [4]
- Correct axes labels with units (1)
- Appropriate scale (1)
- Correct plotting of points (1)
- Best fit line (1)
(iii) [1] Approximately 0.35-0.4 mol/dm³
(c) [3]
- Water potential of potato cells lower than distilled water (1)
- Water moves into cells by osmosis (1)
- Down water potential gradient (1)
(d) [3]
- Water potential of sucrose solution lower than potato cells (1)
- Water moves out of cells by osmosis (1)
- Down water potential gradient (1)
7. (a) Carbohydrates [6] Structure:
- Made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen (1)
- Simple sugars (monosaccharides) like glucose (1)
- Complex carbohydrates (polysaccharides) like starch, glycogen (1)
Function:
- Immediate source of energy (1)
- Energy storage (starch in plants, glycogen in animals) (1)
- Structural support (cellulose in plant cell walls) (1)
(b) Proteins [6] Structure:
- Made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen (and sometimes sulfur) (1)
- Built from amino acids joined by peptide bonds (1)
- Complex 3D structure determined by amino acid sequence (1)
Function:
- Enzymes catalyse metabolic reactions (1)
- Structural proteins (collagen, keratin) (1)
- Transport proteins (haemoglobin), antibodies, hormones (1)
(c) [4] Carbohydrates:
- Provide energy for cellular respiration (1)
- Essential for brain and nervous system function (1)
Proteins:
- Needed for growth and repair of tissues (1)
- Cannot be stored, must be obtained regularly from diet (1)