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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Pure Biology Secondary 4
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PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION — VERSION 2
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Pure Biology |
| Level: | Secondary 4 |
| Paper: | Paper 2 (Structured & Free Response) |
| Duration: | 1 hour 45 minutes |
| Total Marks: | 60 |
| Name: | ________________________ |
| Class: | ________________________ |
| Date: | ________________________ |
Instructions to Candidates
- Write your name, class, and date in the spaces provided above.
- Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.
- Write in dark blue or black pen.
- You may use a calculator where necessary.
- The number of marks for each question or part-question is shown in brackets [ ].
- The total mark for this paper is 60.
- Read each question carefully before answering.
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks)
Questions 1–10. Choose the best answer for each question.
1. Which cell structure is responsible for the synthesis of proteins?
- A. Golgi body
- B. Mitochondrion
- C. Ribosome
- D. Vacuole
[1]
2. Which of the following is found in plant cells but NOT in animal cells?
- A. Cell membrane
- B. Nucleus
- C. Chloroplast
- D. Endoplasmic reticulum
[1]
3. A student observed a cell under an electron micrograph and noted the presence of stacked membrane sacs with vesicles budding off one end. Which organelle is being described?
- A. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
- B. Golgi body
- C. Mitochondrion
- D. Lysosome
[1]
4. Which biomolecule is the primary source of immediate energy for cellular activities?
- A. Lipid
- B. Protein
- C. Carbohydrate
- D. Nucleic acid
[1]
5. An enzyme was added to a solution of starch at 37 °C. After 10 minutes, the solution tested negative with iodine. What conclusion can be drawn?
- A. The enzyme denatured the starch.
- B. The enzyme converted starch into reducing sugar.
- C. The enzyme increased the pH of the solution.
- D. The enzyme was consumed in the reaction.
[1]
6. Which of the following best describes the function of the cell membrane?
- A. It provides rigid structural support to the cell.
- B. It controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell.
- C. It synthesises proteins for export.
- D. It stores genetic information.
[1]
7. Red blood cells are biconcave in shape. How does this adaptation increase their efficiency?
- A. It increases the volume of the cell to carry more haemoglobin.
- B. It increases the surface area to volume ratio for faster oxygen diffusion.
- C. It allows the cell to divide more rapidly.
- D. It protects the cell from mechanical damage.
[1]
8. A piece of potato was placed in distilled water for 30 minutes. It became firm and increased in mass. What process caused this change?
- A. Active transport
- Osmosis
- C. Diffusion
- D. Plasmolysis
[1]
9. Which of the following is a function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
- A. Lipid synthesis
- B. Protein transport
- C. Cellular respiration
- D. Photosynthesis
[1]
10. A student tested a food sample with Benedict's solution and observed a brick-red precipitate. Which biomolecule is present?
- A. Starch
- B. Protein
- C. Reducing sugar
- D. Lipid
[1]
Section B: Structured Questions (35 marks)
Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.
11. Fig. 11.1 shows two types of cells, P and Q, observed under a light microscope.
(Diagram description: Cell P has a cell wall, large central vacuole, and chloroplasts. Cell Q lacks a cell wall and chloroplasts but has a cell membrane and visible nucleus.)
(a) Identify cell type P and cell type Q.
Cell P: ________________________ [1]
Cell Q: ________________________ [1]
(b) State two structural differences between cell P and cell Q that can be seen in Fig. 11.1.
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_____________________________________________________________ [1]
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_____________________________________________________________ [1]
(c) Name one organelle visible in an electron micrograph of cell Q but NOT visible under a light microscope. State its function.
Organelle: ________________________
Function: _____________________________________________________ [2]
(d) Explain why the large central vacuole in cell P is important for maintaining the cell's shape.
_______________________________________________________________ [2]
[Total: 8 marks]
12. An experiment was carried out to investigate the effect of temperature on the activity of amylase. Five test tubes each containing 5 cm³ of starch solution and 1 cm³ of amylase solution were incubated at different temperatures for 10 minutes. The time taken for starch to be completely broken down was recorded. The results are shown in Table 12.1.
| Temperature (°C) | Time for starch to be completely broken down (min) |
|---|---|
| 10 | 28 |
| 20 | 14 |
| 30 | 6 |
| 40 | 3 |
| 50 | 12 |
| 60 | 25 |
(a) State the independent variable and the dependent variable in this experiment.
Independent variable: _________________________________________ [1]
Dependent variable: ___________________________________________ [1]
(b) Describe the trend shown by the results between 10 °C and 40 °C.
_______________________________________________________________ [2]
(c) Explain why the time taken for starch breakdown increased at 50 °C and 60 °C.
_______________________________________________________________ [2]
(d) Suggest one way to improve the reliability of this experiment.
_______________________________________________________________ [1]
(e) Calculate the rate of enzyme activity at 40 °C as 1/time (min⁻¹). Show your working.
Working: ______________________________________________________
Rate = ________________________ min⁻¹ [2]
[Total: 9 marks]
13. Fig. 13.1 shows a specialised cell from the human body.
(Diagram description: A long, thin cell with many branching extensions at one end and a long extension at the other end. The cell body contains a nucleus.)
(a) Identify the type of cell shown in Fig. 13.1.
_______________________________________________________________ [1]
(b) State two adaptations of this cell that enable it to carry out its function efficiently.
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_____________________________________________________________ [1]
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_____________________________________________________________ [1]
(c) Explain how the structure of this cell relates to its function in transmitting electrical impulses.
_______________________________________________________________ [2]
(d) Name the sheath that surrounds parts of this cell and explain its function.
Name: ________________________________________________________ [1]
Function: _____________________________________________________ [1]
[Total: 7 marks]
14. A student carried out food tests on three unknown solutions, X, Y, and Z. The results are shown in Table 14.1.
| Test | Solution X | Solution Y | Solution Z |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iodine test | Blue-black | Brown-yellow | Brown-yellow |
| Biuret test | Blue | Violet-purple | Blue |
| Benedict's test (after heating) | Blue | Blue | Brick-red precipitate |
| Ethanol emulsion test | Clear | Cloudy-white | Clear |
(a) Identify the biomolecule(s) present in each solution.
Solution X: ____________________________________________________ [1]
Solution Y: ____________________________________________________ [1]
Solution Z: ____________________________________________________ [1]
(b) Explain why Benedict's test requires heating in a water bath.
_______________________________________________________________ [1]
(c) State one biological function of the biomolecule found in solution Y.
_______________________________________________________________ [1]
(d) Solution X was then incubated with amylase at 37 °C for 20 minutes and retested with iodine. The result was brown-yellow. Explain this observation.
_______________________________________________________________ [2]
[Total: 7 marks]
15. Fig. 15.1 shows the process of osmosis in a plant cell placed in a concentrated salt solution.
(Diagram description: A plant cell showing the cell membrane pulled away from the cell wall. The cytoplasm and vacuole appear shrunken.)
(a) Name the condition shown in Fig. 15.1.
_______________________________________________________________ [1]
(b) Explain why the cell appears as shown in Fig. 15.1.
_______________________________________________________________ [2]
(c) If the cell is now placed in distilled water, describe and explain what would happen.
_______________________________________________________________ [2]
(d) Explain why animal cells placed in distilled water may burst, but plant cells do not.
_______________________________________________________________ [1]
[Total: 6 marks]
Section C: Free Response Question (15 marks)
Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.
16. A student investigated the effect of pH on the activity of the enzyme pepsin. Pepsin digests protein in the stomach. The student set up five test tubes, each containing 5 cm³ of protein solution and 1 cm³ of pepsin solution at different pH values. The mass of protein remaining after 30 minutes was measured. The results are shown in Table 16.1.
| pH | Mass of protein remaining (g) |
|---|---|
| 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 2.0 | 0.1 |
| 3.0 | 0.5 |
| 4.0 | 1.8 |
| 7.0 | 4.8 |
(a) Plot a graph of mass of protein remaining (g) against pH on the grid provided. [3]
(Grid provided with y-axis: Mass of protein remaining (g), range 0–5; x-axis: pH, range 0–8)
(b) Using the data, state the optimum pH for pepsin activity. Explain your answer.
Optimum pH: __________________________________________________ [1]
Explanation: ___________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________ [1]
(c) Explain why the mass of protein remaining is highest at pH 7.0.
_______________________________________________________________ [2]
(d) Predict the mass of protein remaining at pH 1.5. Explain your reasoning.
Prediction: ___________________________________________________ [1]
Reasoning: ____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________ [1]
(e) The student repeated the experiment at pH 2.0 but boiled the pepsin before adding it. Predict and explain the result.
Prediction: ___________________________________________________ [1]
Explanation: ___________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________ [2]
(f) State two variables that should be kept constant in this experiment to ensure a fair test.
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_____________________________________________________________ [1]
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_____________________________________________________________ [1]
[Total: 13 marks]
17. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles found in animal cells. They contain hydrolytic enzymes that function optimally at an acidic pH of about 5.0. These enzymes break down worn-out organelles, engulfed bacteria, and macromolecules. In plant cells, the central vacuole performs a similar digestive role. If lysosomal enzymes were released into the cytoplasm (pH ~7.2), they would digest the cell itself, leading to cell death.
(a) State two functions of lysosomes.
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_____________________________________________________________ [1]
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_____________________________________________________________ [1]
(b) Explain why lysosomal enzymes function best at pH 5.0 but would be less effective at the pH of the cytoplasm (pH 7.2).
_______________________________________________________________ [2]
(c) Explain why the release of lysosomal enzymes into the cytoplasm would cause cell death.
_______________________________________________________________ [1]
(d) Suggest why plant cells do not require lysosomes for digestion.
_______________________________________________________________ [1]
[Total: 6 marks]
End of Paper
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Answers
TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Pure Biology Secondary 4
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION — VERSION 2 — ANSWER KEY
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks)
| Qn | Answer | Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C — Ribosome | [1] | Ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis. Golgi body packages proteins; mitochondrion produces ATP; vacuole stores substances. |
| 2 | C — Chloroplast | [1] | Chloroplasts are found only in plant cells. Cell membrane, nucleus, and endoplasmic reticulum are present in both plant and animal cells. |
| 3 | B — Golgi body | [1] | The stacked membrane sacs (cisternae) with budding vesicles are characteristic of the Golgi body. RER has ribosomes attached; mitochondria have folded inner membranes. |
| 4 | C — Carbohydrate | [1] | Carbohydrates (especially glucose) are the primary immediate energy source. Lipids are for long-term energy storage; proteins for growth and repair; nucleic acids for genetic information. |
| 5 | B — The enzyme converted starch into reducing sugar. | [1] | Amylase breaks down starch into maltose (a reducing sugar). A negative iodine test confirms starch is no longer present. The enzyme is not consumed. |
| 6 | B — It controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell. | [1] | The cell membrane is partially permeable/selectively permeable. The cell wall (not membrane) provides rigid support. |
| 7 | B — It increases the surface area to volume ratio for faster oxygen diffusion. | [1] | The biconcave shape increases SA:V ratio, allowing faster diffusion of oxygen into and out of the cell. |
| 8 | B — Osmosis | [1] | Water moved by osmosis from distilled water (high water potential) into the potato cells (lower water potential), causing the cells to become turgid. |
| 9 | B — Protein transport | [1] | The rough endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes on its surface and is involved in protein synthesis and transport. Lipid synthesis occurs in the smooth ER. |
| 10 | C — Reducing sugar | [1] | Benedict's test produces a brick-red precipitate in the presence of reducing sugars (e.g., glucose, maltose). Starch gives blue-black with iodine. |
Section B: Structured Questions (35 marks)
Question 11 [8 marks]
(a) Identify cell type P and cell type Q.
- Cell P: Plant cell [1]
- Cell Q: Animal cell [1]
Marking note: Accept "plant" and "animal" respectively. Do not accept vague answers like "cell with cell wall."
(b) Two structural differences between cell P and cell Q visible in Fig. 11.1.
- Cell P has a cell cell wall; cell Q does not. [1]
- Cell P has a large central vacuole; cell Q has small or no vacuoles. [1]
Alternative acceptable answer: Cell P has chloroplasts; cell Q does not.
Marking note: Award 1 mark per correct difference. The difference must be a visible structural feature, not a functional description.
(c) Organelle visible in electron micrograph of cell Q but NOT under light microscope. State its function.
- Organelle: Mitochondrion (accept also: Golgi body, endoplasmic reticulum, ribosome, lysosome) [1]
- Function: Site of aerobic respiration / produces ATP (energy) for the cell. [1]
Marking note: If mitochondrion is named, function must relate to respiration/energy production. If ribosome is named, function must relate to protein synthesis. Award 1 mark for correct organelle and 1 mark for correct corresponding function.
(d) Explain why the large central vacuole in cell P is important for maintaining the cell's shape.
The large central vacuole is filled with cell sap (a solution of sugars, salts, and other substances). [1] When the vacuole is full of water, it exerts turgor pressure against the cell wall, keeping the cell rigid/firm and maintaining its shape. [1]
Marking note: Must mention the vacuole contains fluid/cell sap AND that this creates internal pressure/turgor to maintain shape. Award 1 mark for each valid point.
Question 12 [9 marks]
(a) Independent and dependent variables.
- Independent variable: Temperature [1]
- Dependent variable: Time taken for starch to be completely broken down [1]
Marking note: Must be specific. Do not accept "time" alone — must specify "time for starch to be broken down."
(b) Describe the trend between 10 °C and 40 °C.
As the temperature increases from 10 °C to 40 °C, the time taken for starch to be broken down decreases. [1] This means the rate of enzyme activity increases with increasing temperature. [1]
Marking note: Award 1 mark for describing the decrease in time, and 1 mark for linking this to increased enzyme activity/rate. Accept "enzyme activity increases" or "reaction gets faster."
(c) Explain why the time increased at 50 °C and 60 °C.
At 50 °C and 60 °C, the temperature is too high (above the optimum). [1] The enzyme denatures — the active site changes shape so that the substrate (starch) can no longer fit into it. [1] This reduces enzyme activity, so starch takes longer to be broken down. [1]
Marking note: Award 1 mark for identifying that the temperature is above optimum/too high, 1 mark for stating the enzyme denatures, and 1 mark for explaining that the active site shape changes so substrate cannot bind.
(d) One way to improve reliability.
Repeat the experiment at each temperature and calculate the mean/average. [1]
Alternative acceptable answers: Use a water bath for more accurate temperature control; use a colorimeter for more objective measurement of starch remaining.
(e) Calculate the rate of enzyme activity at 40 °C.
Working: Rate = 1 / time = 1 / 3 [1]
Rate = 0.33 min⁻¹ [1]
Marking note: Award 1 mark for correct working (1/3) and 1 mark for correct answer (0.33 or 0.333 min⁻¹). Accept 0.3 if rounded to 1 decimal place.
Question 13 [7 marks]
(a) Identify the cell.
Neuron / Nerve cell [1]
Marking note: Accept "neurone." Do not accept "nerve" alone.
(b) Two adaptations of this cell.
- Long axon — allows electrical impulses to be transmitted over long distances. [1]
- Many dendrites / branching extensions — allow the neuron to receive impulses from many other neurons. [1]
Alternative acceptable answers: Myelin sheath for insulation; synaptic terminals for transmitting signals to the next cell; long length for long-distance transmission.
Marking note: Award 1 mark per correct adaptation. The adaptation must be structural.
(c) Explain how the structure relates to function in transmitting electrical impulses.
The neuron has a long axon that allows electrical impulses to travel over long distances within the body without losing signal strength. [1] The branching dendrites at one end allow the cell to receive signals from multiple other neurons, while the axon terminals at the other end allow it to pass the signal on to the next neuron or effector. [1]
Marking note: Award 1 mark for explaining the role of the long axon in long-distance transmission, and 1 mark for explaining how the branching structure (dendrites/terminals) enables communication with other cells.
(d) Name the sheath and explain its function.
- Name: Myelin sheath [1]
- Function: Insulates the axon and speeds up the transmission of electrical impulses. [1]
Marking note: Accept "speeds up nerve impulse transmission" or "prevents loss of signal." Award 1 mark for correct name and 1 mark for correct function.
Question 14 [7 marks]
(a) Identify biomolecules in each solution.
- Solution X: Starch [1]
- Solution Y: Lipid and protein [1]
- Solution Z: Reducing sugar [1]
Marking note: For Solution Y, both lipid AND protein must be stated for the mark. Solution X: iodine test is blue-black → starch. Solution Y: Biuret is violet → protein; ethanol emulsion is cloudy → lipid. Solution Z: Benedict's is brick-red → reducing sugar.
(b) Explain why Benedict's test requires heating.
Heating provides the activation energy needed for the reaction between Benedict's reagent and reducing sugars to occur. [1] The reaction only proceeds at an elevated temperature to produce the coloured precipitate.
Marking note: Accept "to speed up the reaction" or "the reaction requires heat to occur." The key idea is that heating is necessary for the chemical reaction to take place.
(c) One biological function of the biomolecule in solution Y.
Protein: growth and repair of cells / acts as enzymes / forms antibodies. [1]
OR
Lipid: long-term energy storage / insulation / forms part of cell membranes. [1]
Marking note: Award 1 mark for any valid biological function of either protein or lipid.
(d) Explain the observation after incubating solution X with amylase.
Amylase is an enzyme that breaks down starch into maltose (a reducing sugar). [1] After incubation, the starch has been hydrolysed/digested, so there is no starch left to react with iodine, giving a brown-yellow result. [1]
Marking note: Award 1 mark for stating that amylase breaks down starch, and 1 mark for explaining that starch is no longer present so the iodine test is negative.
Question 15 [6 marks]
(a) Name the condition.
Plasmolysis [1]
Marking note: Accept "plasmolysed" or "flaccid." Do not accept "crenation" (which refers to animal cells).
(b) Explain why the cell appears as shown.
The concentrated salt solution has a lower water potential (more negative / more concentrated) than the cell sap. [1] Water moves out of the cell by osmosis from a region of higher water potential (inside the cell) to a region of lower water potential (the salt solution). [1] The vacuole and cytoplasm shrink, pulling the cell membrane away from the cell wall. [1]
Marking note: Award 1 mark for identifying the water potential difference, 1 mark for stating water moves out by osmosis, and 1 mark for describing the result (cytoplasm/vacuole shrinks, membrane pulls away from wall).
(c) Describe and explain what happens when placed in distilled water.
The cell will become turgid / return to its original shape. [1] Distilled water has a higher water potential than the cell sap, so water moves into the cell by osmosis. [1] The vacuole and cytoplasm expand, pushing the cell membrane against the cell wall. [1]
Marking note: Award 1 mark for describing the outcome (cell becomes turgid/returns to normal), 1 mark for identifying the water potential gradient, and 1 mark for explaining osmosis into the cell.
(d) Explain why animal cells burst in distilled water but plant cells do not.
Animal cells do not have a cell wall, so when water enters by osmosis, the cell membrane stretches until it bursts (lysis). [1] Plant cells have a rigid cell wall that prevents the cell from bursting — it becomes turgid but the cell wall provides structural support. [1]
Marking note: Award 1 mark for explaining that animal cells lack a cell wall and burst, and 1 mark for explaining that the plant cell wall prevents bursting.
Section C: Free Response Question (15 marks)
Question 16 [13 marks]
(a) Plot a graph of mass of protein remaining (g) against pH. [3]
Marking scheme for graph:
- [1] Correctly labelled axes (x-axis: pH; y-axis: Mass of protein remaining (g)) with appropriate scales
- [1] All five points correctly plotted
- [1] Smooth curve or line drawn through the points
Expected shape: A curve that decreases from pH 1.0 to pH 2.0, then increases sharply from pH 2.0 to pH 7.0, with the lowest point at pH 2.0.
(b) Optimum pH and explanation.
- Optimum pH: pH 2.0 [1]
- Explanation: At pH 2.0, the least mass of protein remains (0.1 g), meaning the most protein has been digested, so pepsin is most active at this pH. [1]
Marking note: Award 1 mark for correct pH (2.0) and 1 mark for explaining that the least protein remaining indicates the highest enzyme activity.
(c) Explain why mass of protein remaining is highest at pH 7.0.
At pH 7.0, the pH is far from the optimum for pepsin. [1] The enzyme is denatured / the active site changes shape, so it can no longer bind effectively to the protein substrate. [1] Very little protein is digested, so most of the protein remains. [1]
Marking note: Award 1 mark for stating pH 7.0 is far from optimum, 1 mark for stating the enzyme denatures/active site changes shape, and 1 mark for linking this to reduced digestion.
(d) Predict the mass of protein remaining at pH 1.5.
- Prediction: Between 0.1 g and 0.2 g (accept any value in this range, e.g., 0.15 g) [1]
- Reasoning: pH 1.5 is between pH 1.0 and pH 2.0, and the optimum is at pH 2.0, so the mass remaining should be slightly higher than at pH 2.0 but lower than at pH 1.0. [1]
Marking note: Award 1 mark for a prediction between 0.1 and 0.2 g, and 1 mark for explaining interpolation between the two known data points.
(e) Predict and explain the result with boiled pepsin at pH 2.0.
- Prediction: Mass of protein remaining will be high / close to the original mass (e.g., ~5.0 g) [1]
- Explanation: Boiling denatures the enzyme — the active site is permanently altered so the substrate can no longer bind. [1] The enzyme is no longer functional, so the protein will not be digested. [1]
Marking note: Award 1 mark for predicting high protein remaining (little or no digestion), 1 mark for stating boiling denatures the enzyme, and 1 mark for explaining the active site is permanently changed.
(f) Two variables to keep constant.
- Volume/concentration of protein solution [1]
- Volume/concentration of pepsin solution [1]
Alternative acceptable answers: Temperature; incubation time; total volume of mixture; source of pepsin.
Marking note: Award 1 mark per correct controlled variable. Do not accept "pH" (this is the independent variable) or "mass of protein remaining" (this is the dependent variable).
Question 17 [6 marks]
(a) Two functions of lysosomes.
- Break down/digest worn-out organelles. [1]
- Break down/digest engulfed bacteria / foreign particles. [1]
Alternative acceptable answers: Break down macromolecules; autophagy (digesting the cell's own components); digest materials taken in by endocytosis.
Marking note: Award 1 mark per correct function. Must relate to digestion/breakdown of materials.
(b) Explain why lysosomal enzymes function best at pH 5.0 but are less effective at pH 7.2.
Lysosomal enzymes have an optimum pH of 5.0 — at this pH, the active site has the correct shape to bind to the substrate. [1] At pH 7.2 (cytoplasm pH), the pH is too high / too alkaline for these enzymes, causing the active site to change shape so the enzyme-substrate complex cannot form effectively. [1]
Marking note: Award 1 mark for stating pH 5.0 is the optimum, and 1 mark for explaining that at pH 7.2 the active site shape changes, reducing enzyme activity.
(c) Explain why release of lysosomal enzymes into the cytoplasm would cause cell death.
If lysosomal enzymes are released into the cytoplasm, they would digest the cell's own organelles and structures. [1] This would break down essential components of the cell, leading to cell death.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for stating that the enzymes would digest the cell's own components, and 1 mark for linking this to cell death. Accept "autolysis" or "self-digestion."
(d) Suggest why plant cells do not require lysosomes for digestion.
Plant cells have a large central vacuole that contains hydrolytic enzymes which perform the same digestive function as lysosomes. [1] The vacuole can break down worn-out organelles and macromolecules, so lysosomes are not needed.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for stating that the central vacuole performs the digestive role in plant cells. Must mention the vacuole contains digestive/hydrolytic enzymes.
Mark Summary
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Section A: Multiple Choice (Q1–10) | 10 |
| Section B: Structured (Q11–15) | 37 |
| Section C: Free Response (Q16–17) | 19 |
| Total | 66 |
Note: The paper totals 66 marks. In an actual exam, the total would be scaled or adjusted to 60 marks. For practice purposes, students should aim to score as high as possible out of 66.
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