Tagore Memorial Secondary

Easter Term Examination

Biology Paper 2
Grade 10S

Answer ALL question!

Time: 70 minutes
Section A
The pulse rate of a Grade 10S TMSS student was recored at 10 minutes intervals for 100 minute. The results
are shown in the table below.
Time/mins
Pulse rate
Beats/min.
1.

(a)

0
60

10
60

(i)
(ii)
(iii)

Draw a graph to show the changes in pulse rate

( 6 marks)
What is the student' resting pulse rate?
( 1 mark)
Indicate on the the graph, using small arrows and suitable labels, the points at which
the student started exercising strenously and when he stopped. Give reasons for your
answer
(4 marks)
Suggest how the pattern shown in the graph would be different of the student fell
asleep.
( 2 marks)

(iv)

20
61

30
62

40
84

50
105

60
108

70
100

80
88

90
70

100
64

(b)

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

Identify the structures labeled A, B and C in Fig. 1

(3 marks)
State the function of the structure labeled C in the Fig. 1
(1 mark)
State two structural differences between xylem and phloem
(2 marks)
Sometimes roots develop as storage organs. Suggest TWO reasons why a plant may
need to store food
(2 marks)

(c)

(i)

Redraw the diagram in Fig 2 and label any THREE structures

(3 marks)

TOTAL: 24 marks

Nabeel Uddin

2.

(a)

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(ii)
(iv)

(b)

3.

Section B
(a)

Name the structures labelled P, Q, R and S in Fig. 3

(4 marks)
Identify the gases indicated by arrows, A and B in Fig. 3
(2 marks)
Name the process by which gases move in the direction shown by the arrow (1 mrk)
Identify ONE feature illustrated in the diagram which shows that the alveolus is
suitable for gaseous exchange
(2 marks)
What is the role of breathing in the movement of the gases illustrated in Fig 3
Explain how cigarette smoking can reduce the efficiency of the lungs
(2 marks)
TOTAL: 11 marks

With the aid of a simple, labeled diagram, explain how blood is circulated in humans.
(9 marks)

(b)

Show by means of a table, how red and white blood cells differ in structure and function
(4 marks)

(c)

Describe how the blood clots to seal a wound in the skin

(2 marks)

TOTAL: 15 marks

Nabeel Uddin