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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper — Biology O-Level (Answers)
Version: 2 of 5
Subject: Biology
Level: O-Level
Total Marks: 60
Section A Answers (1–8)
1. B [1]
Starch is a carbohydrate made of C, H, O only. Proteins and amino acids contain N; enzymes are proteins.
Teaching note: Biomolecules: carbohydrates (C,H,O), fats (C,H,O), proteins (C,H,O,N).
2. Osmosis [1]
Definition: net movement of water through partially permeable membrane down water potential gradient.
3. Reducing sugar [1]
Benedict's solution gives brick-red with reducing sugars (e.g., glucose).
4. No nucleus / biconcave shape / contains haemoglobin [1]
Any one. Biconcave increases surface area; no nucleus allows more haemoglobin space.
5. B [1]
Ribosomes are the site of translation (protein synthesis).
6. [2]
Diffusion: down gradient, no energy. Active transport: against gradient, needs ATP.
[1] for each correct contrast.
7. [2]
Cell contents shrink (plasmolysis) because water leaves by osmosis to lower water potential outside. [1] reason [1].
8. Iodine solution [1]
Section A: 10 marks
Section B Answers (9–14)
9. [3]
- Large surface area from hair extension for absorption [1]
- Many mitochondria for ATP [1]
- Carrier proteins for active transport of ions [1]
10. [3]
(a) X = mitochondrion, Y = ribosome (or vice versa per diagram) [1 each]
(b) Y (ribosome) makes proteins [1]
11. [2]
(a) Starch [1]
(b) Immediate energy source / storage [1]
12. [3]
(a) 37°C [1]
(b) High temp denatures enzyme, active site lost, no E-S complex [2]
13. [4]
Similarity: both passive, down gradient [1]
Diff 1: osmosis water only, diffusion any substance [1]
Diff 2: osmosis needs membrane, diffusion may not [1]; clear example [1]
14. [3]
(a) Fat/lipid [1]
(b) Insulation, energy store, cushion organs [2 for any two]
Section B: 20 marks
Section C Answers (15–20)
15. [4]
Enzymes are biological catalysts [1]; amylase: starch→maltose (mouth) [1]; pepsin: protein→peptides (stomach) [1]; speeds digestion [1].
16. [3]
More protein → more deamination in liver → more urea [1]; urea raises blood solute [1]; kidney reabsorbs water, urine more concentrated [1].
17. [3]
Cristae: large area for enzymes [1]; matrix: enzymes for Krebs [1]; double membrane: compartmentalisation [1].
18. [6]
Active: against gradient, ATP, carriers (root ion uptake) [3]; diffusion: down gradient, no energy (gas exchange) [3].
19. [2]
Bacterial cell wall (peptidoglycan) vs none [1]; plasmids present vs absent [1].
20. [3]
Air gives O₂ for aerobic respiration [1]; ATP for active transport [1]; more ion uptake [1].
Section C: 30 marks