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First term test 2013 grade9 biology GA Atoll school Kolamafushi
GA.ATOLL SCHOOL KOLAMAAFUSHI
REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES
FIRST TERM EXAMINATIONS-2013
Grade 9
BIOLOGY 5090/12
Paper1 Multiple Choice 26th
MAY, 2013
1 hour
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1.The diagram shows a cell.
2. The arrows show the movement of salts into a cell.

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3.Cylinders of potato tissue were placed in different concentrations of a sugar solution.
The graph shows the percentage change in length of the cylinders of potato tissue.
4. The diagram shows a cross-section of a leaf.

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5. The graph shows the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air surrounding a plant
measured over 24 hours.
6.After muscular exercise, which blood vessel carries the most carbondioxide?
A Aorta B hepatic artery C pulmonary vein D vena cava
7. The diagram shows an experiment to find out whether carbon dioxide is needed for
Photosynthesis.

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8. Where in the alimentary canal is most water absorbed?
9. Which food would be best for a person suffering from anaemia?
10.The diagram shows the arrangement of teeth in the human jaw.

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11.Milk produces a red precipitate when heated with Benedict’s solution.A purple colour
develops when the biuret test is used on milk.Using these results only, which
nutrients does milk contain?
12. The diagram shows a section of a stem.
Which tissue transports sugars and amino acids from the leaves to other parts of the
plant?
13.When the skin is cut the blood forms clots.
In which order would the components of the blood become involved?

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14. The diagram shows the human circulatory system.
Which arrow is the hepatic portal vein?
15. The diagram shows part of a tissue. The arrows show movement of fluids.
At which point is the pressure highest?
16.The table shows movements involved in breathing.
Which describes the movements involved in breathing out?

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17. What are some of the end products and effects of anaerobic respiration in muscle?
18. The diagram shows a section through an alveolus and an associated blood capillary.
In which part is the concentration of carbon dioxide highest?
19..The diagram shows the flow of blood and dialysis fluid through a kidney machine.

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20. The diagram shows some of the features of human skin.
21.What effects would an increase in adrenaline have on the body?
22.Which combination of responses in the skin shows that temperature receptors are
being stimulated by cold conditions?

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23.What is the correct route for blood flow in a human?
24.Which changes occur as a person excercises?
25. Which substance has the same concentration in dialysis fluid as in blood?
26.Which organ is damaged as it breaks down alcohol?
27.After muscular exercise, which blood vessel carries the most carbon dioxide?

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28.The diagram shows a section through the heart
29.The diagram represents blood flow through the human body.

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30.The table shows substances passing between capillaries and tissues in a part of the body.
31.What is the equation for aerobic respiration?
32.The diagram represents the liver, kidney and some associated blood vessels.
In which vessel will the blood contain the lowest concentration of urea?
33.Why does emphysema cause severe breathlessness?

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34..The graph shows changes in a person’s body temperature plotted against time.
35.Through which sequence does carbon dioxide pass as it leaves the lungs?
36.What does the hypothalamus control?
37 .What is not an excretory product of mammals?
A. carbon dioxide in expired air B. undigested food in faeces
C. urea in sweat D. urea in urine
38.A protein solution is tested using three different reagents.
Which set of results is obtained?

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39.The diagram refers to the control of water concentration in the blood.
40. Large, insoluble molecules have to be digested before they can be
A.absorbed.
B. assimilated.
C. egested.
D. ingested.