Preamble for Biology (5090) The Examinations Council of Zambia has made adjustments to the assessment of Biology at Grade 12 level so as to be in line with the revised Biology Senior Secondary School Syllabus of 2013 developed by Curriculum Development Centre (CDC) of the Ministry of General Education. Purpose ‘The purpose of the Biology assessment will be to evaluate candidates’ competences in terms of scientific knowledge, skills and values about the living world, to certify, to place candidates into tertiary institutions and to evaluate acquisition of skills useful to candidates in their daily lives. Assessment Objectives (AO) Assessment in Biology will be done under three main Assessment Objectives (AO1, ‘AO2 and AO3), as shown below. Knowledge with Understanding 4. state biological phenomena, facts, laws 2. definitions, concepts, theories 3. understand and use biological vocabulary, terminology and conventions correctly {including symbols, quantities and units) 4. demonstrate knowledge of scientific instruments and apparatus, including techniques of operation and aspects of safety ‘state and determine scientific quantities demonstrate knowledge of biological and technological applications with their social, economic and environmental implications, oo Handling Information and Problems Solving locate, select, organise and present information from a variety of sources translate information from one form to another ate numerical and other data identify patterns, report trends and conclude explain phenomena, patterns and scientific relationships make predictions and propose hypotheses solve problems using biological principles. NOORENS Experimental and Investigative Skil 1. follow a sequence of instructions 2. use techniques, apparatus, measuring devices and materials effectively, accurately and safely 3, make and record observations, measurements, calculations and estimates with due regard to precision, accuracy and correct units4. make accurate scientific drawings with due regard to appropriateness and proper labelling 5. interpret, evaluate and report upon observations and experimental data 6. identify problems, design/plan and carry out investigations, including the selection of techniques, apparatus, measure devices and materials 7. evaluate methods and suggest possible improvements. Test Design The examination will be made up of three papers, Papers 1, 2 and 3. As an alternative to Paper 3, Paper 6 will be provided for visually impaired candidates. The examination will be made up of three components and structured as follows; Paper |Code | Paper type Duration [No. of] Total | Weighting Questions | marks 7 5090/1 | Theory, multiple | 50 minutes [40 40 [25% choice 2 509072 | Theory, T hour 45] 10 80 | 50% short/essay minutes questions = 3 BOB0/S | Practical T hour 15/2 40 *| 25% minutes 6 5090/6 | Altemative __fo| 1 hour 15]3 40 | 25% Practical minutes | Total 160 400%EXAMINATIONS.COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA Examination for School Certificate Ordinary Level Belg 5090/1 Paper 1 Multiple Choice Sos te number on the Answer Shéet in the sn: done tor. Pies answer. Any rough Working should be sdone inthis Question Paper, Cell.phones are not allowed in the examination room. eECZSCANION This question paper consists of 12 printed pagesPage 2 of 12 1 The diagram below shows a microscope. Which labelled part regulates the amount of light passing through the object? ‘The diagrams below show the cells from a leaf of a bean plant and.a cell from the liver of a human being. Which label is net pointing to the correct strticture found in both cells? The diagram shows-an apparatus used to Investigate osmosis. The apparatus was set up and left for two hours: Partially permeable visking tube | —Giass tube Level of concentrated salt solution What would be the observation in this experiment? Level of liquid | Explanation in glass tube a ‘A | Falls Salt molecuiles moved out of the visking tube into the beaker. B | Falls ‘Water molecules moved out of the visking tune into the beaker. C | Rises ‘Salt molecules moved from the beaker into the visking tube. D | Rises ‘Water molecules moved from the beaker into the visking tube. Blclogyis090r12016Page 3 of 12 The following are statements describing some characteristics of enzymes. 1. They are proteins. 2. They are secreted in the alimentary canal. 3. They speed up biochemical reactions. 4. None of them work at low pH. Which of the statements above is correct for all enzymes? A tand3 B land4 Cc 2and3 D- 2and4 A food sample was tested for the presence of nutrients-and:gaveithe following results: purple colour with Biuret reagent, a blue colour when heated with Benedict's solution? a yellow colour with iodine solution. ‘ a white emulsion with ethanol. What nutrients did the food sample cofitain? ‘A Fat and Protein. B Fat and Starch. Protein and Reducing’Stigar. D Reducing Sugar and Starch. The table below shows the average daily intake of nutrients for four people. Food Person W | Persofi X | Person ¥ | Person Z Carbohydrate | 520g 309 50g 40g Fat 1109) 200g 509 20g Iron 15mg ‘amg 30mg 2omg Protein 50g 180g 120g 659 Vitaminc —}95ma [100mg [10mg _| 80mg In hich person will cuts on the skin be least likely to heal properly? AW Bx c Y D 2 ‘Which of the following signs shows that a plant was grown in a soil deficient in magnesium fons? A Poor root growth. B ‘Small leaves. Stunted growth. D Yellow leaves. Biology/S090/1/2016 [TurnoverPage 4 of 12 10 a The apparatus below was an experiment set up to demonstrate photosynthesis. The candle in the experiment burnt longer than ‘the candle in the control experiment. flagrating spoons with candle bell jars [green leafy choote fetes toh wth wat des bears wh Water ‘CONTROL What conclusion can be drawn from the experiment? wees A Oxygen is liberated during photosynthesis, B Carbon dioxide is used during photosynthesis” Water is used during photosynthesis. D Light energy is used during photosynthesis. What type of nutrition is carried out by a Anions A Autotopic nutrition. B Parasitic nutrition, © Photosynthesis. D__Saprophytic nutrition... The following is a dentalformula of a dog; 3 Which two structures produce substances involved in the digestion of fat (lipid)? A tand2 B tands c 2and3 D 3and4 Bloigyts0sart/201812 13 14 15 16 Page 5 of 12 ‘Which equation represents anaerobic respiration in human muscles? A glucose -> carbon dioxide + ethanol (alcohol) + energy. B glucose -» carbon dioxide + lactic acid + energy. glucose > ethanol (alcohol) + energy. D glucose — lactic acid + energy. ‘A medical officer in the Ministry of Health needs to introduce a publicity campaign to reduce the spread of AIDS. What advice should be included? ‘A Do not drink from cups used by other people. B_ Do not kiss infected people. € Do not use soap and towels used by other people. D Have sexual intercourse with only one faithful partner. Which of the following statements best describes theimportance of, immunisation? A To monitor the growth of children. B For the body to produce antigens. c For the body to produce antibodies. D For the body to produce hormones. The diagram shows sections from the root andistem of a plant. Root | Stem A |Pa BN|2 “Ga Seah, [” DBD’ ]3 5 Whichione of the following correctly identifies the blood group with its antigen and antibody? Blood Group | Antigen | Antibody Ala A A | Bis §~—sédw B c jas None | AB D jo None | AandB Sogysosa'2018 [TurnoverPage 6 of 12 17 The diagram shows sections through three types of blood vessels, X, ¥ and Z (not drawn to scale), What are the names of these blood vessels? x 2 z A [Artery _| Capillary _| Vein B [Artery _| Vein Capillary ¢_ | Capillary | Vein Artery D | Capillary [Artery _| Vein 18 The diagram below shows a nephron in a human kidney. What processes occur at points X, ¥ and Z? x Y Zz A | uttrafittration Selective reabsorption | Osmoregulation B | Ultrafiltration Osmoregulation Selective reabsorption C | Selective reabsorption | Osmoregulation Ultrafiltration D | Selective reabsorption | Ultrafiltration Osmoregulation 19 What happens when human body temperature falls below 37°C? Blood flow to skin | Sweating A | Decreased Decreased B | Decreased Increased C | Increased Decreased D_ | Increased Increased Blolegy!50001172016,Page 7 of 12 20 — The diagram below shows some of the endocrine glands in humans. Which hormones are produced in the glands labelled P, Q and R? P Q R ADH __| insulin _| Adrenalin ADH __| Thyroxine | Glucagon: [Adrenalin [ADH | Thyroxine ‘Adrenalin | Thyroxine. ADH Oo] of &] > 24 The diagram shows a section through the brain and part of the spinal cord. Which region controls the breathing rate and heart rate? 22. Which of the following correctly identifies the part of the ear and the structure found in it? Outer ear _| Middle ear Inner ear A | Cochlea Eustachian tube | Pinna B_ | cochlea Pinna Ossicles © [Pinna Ossicles Cochlea D | Pinna Cochlea Eustachian tube Biology/5090/1/2016, [TurnoverPage 8 of 12 23 Which of the following correctly differentiates a hinge joint from a ball and socket joint? [ [Hinge joint Ball and socket ‘A _| Allows movement in three planes | Allows movement in one plane B | Allows movement in one plane _| Allows movement in three planes C [Isa fixed joint 1s a movable joint “| D [Is found at the shoulder Is found at the knee 24 The diagram shows a set-up of an experiment to demonstrate the behaviour of invertebrates placed in a partially covered glass box exposedto light, Ught Blac cover Ww _2-Gess i =] Danip'Saw dust invertebrat oe ‘After thirty (30) minutes What response is shown by these animals.in this experiment? A Negative phototaxis. B Negative phototropism. C Positive phototaxis. D Positive phototropism, 25 The diagram shows a germinating seed. ved plumule Which part is the region for cell differentiation? Biology 8000117201626 27 28 Page 9 of 12 The graph shows the effect of storage time on the germination of some seeds. ‘germination aesage nena ‘Storage time/years What can be concluded from the graph? A Older seeds do not germinate. B Older seeds germinate better than younger seeds. Younger seeds always germinate. D Younger seeds germinate better than older seeds. The diagram below shows sexual reproduction in fungus. 7 Which of the labelled stages is the zygospore? Some of the events which occur during sexual reproduction in a flowering plant are listed below. 1. Male gamete fuses with female gamete. 2. Anthers split open, 3. Growth of pollen tube. 4. ~~ Pollen grain sticks to stigma, 5. Seed develops inside ovary. In which order do these events take place? First + Last Da 5 i 3 5 RISES @)e] alo 9] oO] a] > 3 4 4 Biolegy/socart2016 [TurnoverPage 10 of 12 29 30 31 32 ‘The diagrams show four different types of fruits. “es Which two fruits are dispersed by animals? A tand2 B tand3 Cc 2and4 D 3and4 The diagram shows a section through the male reproductive system. In which numbered parts are sperms produced and where are they stored? Production of sperms | Storage of sperms A 1 2 B 2f" 3 c 3 1 D 4 3 How often is an ovum usually released from the ovaries of a woman? A _ Once a week. B ‘Once every 14 days. C Once every 28 days. D Once every 9 months. Birth control methods may be classified as hormonal, mechanical and behavioural. Which is the correct identification of each of these groups? Behavioural | Hormonal Mechanical ‘A_ | Condom ‘Spermicide Rhythm B | Condom Intra-uterine device (IUD) | Vasectomy | Rhythm ‘Condom '| Spermicide D [Rhythm | Pill Diaphragm Bilogy/s000"1201633 35 Page 11 of 12 In cats, the gene for folded ear is dominant to the gene for normal ear. Over a period of years, two cats which were heterozygous for the gene, produced a total of 120 kitten. What would be the expected ratio of folded ear to normal ear amongst these offspring? A 90:30 B 80:40 Cc 60:50 D 30:90 Which of the following genetic diseases Is caused by chromosomal mutation? A Colour blindness. B Downs syndrome. © Haemophilia. D Sickle cell anaemia. The diagram shows how living organisms may be separated into kingdoms. Se. 3 ‘Alorganisns [Does not nude single 2 [oeted organisms Includes single ‘led organisms fat eck [Sore may have Possess Do not possess cttorphyl etioropiyt | “2. | etierophyt chiorophyi Kinadom A, Kinadom B 4 Which kingdom sépresents the funal? ‘A metal crucibié weighing 259 was half filled with a fresh sample of soil and was weighed: “Thé:new Figss was'50g. It was left overnight in an oven at 102°C and by the mithing the mass wis 44g. What was the percentage by mass of water in the original soll:gample? fA Oh Bs Be 12% Cc 24% D ° 33% iologyso8ort 2018 [TurnoverPage 12 of 12 37 38 39 40 The diagram shows the flow of energy through an ecosystem. Ab h A Fratices > Parycoaus |- 9 enn commer Which arrows represent the least amount of energy transferred between organisms and greatest amount of eneray lost to the environment? Least energy | Greatest transferred | energy lost A i 4 B 1 5 c = 3 D 2 4 The following are events which occurred in a given town leading to a reduction in the number of people in that area from 1500 to 1300. 1 100 people shifted to the nearest town. 2 Heavy rainfall resulting in massive floods. 3 Outbreak of cholera due to garbage, 4 Improved medical facilities. Which of these events would reduce the population size of this community? A i238 B 12.4 c 1,3,4 D 234 The diagram below represents the nitrogen cycle. APent with root podues trees > animal ID ‘trates in sll ‘At which point in the cycle are nitrogen fixing bacteria found? Which of the following does not reduce biodiversity? A Deforestation Overfishing Poaching Tourism von Biclogy!5080"12016,ECZ PAST PAPERS. HAIN SAD AW 0 NS Ah SY G0 TO: WWW.ZEDPASTPAPERS.COM