UFP Biology

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Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
Open the exam paper only when instructed to do so by the
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Instructions:
There are THREE questions. You should answer all questions.
You should answer the questions in this booklet.
Electronic dictionaries may not be used.
The use of paper dictionaries is permitted.
The use of unmarked bilingual paper dictionaries is permitted.
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Pencil may be used for diagrams.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want
to be marked.
If you use additional paper, attach it using the tags provided. Ensure
your name and the number of the question you are answering is clearly
marked on each sheet.
Total marks for this paper: 60

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Section Total marks
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1
10
2
25
3
25
Total
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Academic Year:
2013-2014
Programme:
Undergraduate Foundation Programme
Module:
1
Date:
March 2014
FoundationCampus 2014

Mark

Section A: Multiple Choice Answer all questions

CLEARLY with a single choice. Questions which have
more than one answer will be marked as incorrect.
Question 1
The corpus luteum is formed:
a) during the menopause
b) by the effect of prolactin
c) by the effect of follicle stimulating hormone
d) from a ruptured follicle
(1
mark)
Question 2
Human saliva contains enzymes that digest
a) proteins
b) amino acids
c) glucose
d) starch

Question 3
The pancreas produces Insulin where there is:
a) an increase in the glucose plasma level
b) a hormonal signal from the pituitary gland
c) an increase in body temperature
d) a decrease in the glucose blood level

(1
mark)

(1
mark)

Question 4
An electrocardiogram is used to investigate:
a) the mechanical activity of the heart
b) the activity of the skeletal muscle
c) bioelectrical activity of the heart
d) bioelectrical activity of the brain
(1
mark)
Question 5
Atrioventricular valves are located
a) at the opening of pulmonary arteries
b) between the atria and ventricles
c) between the great veins and atria
d) at the opening of great arteries
(1
mark)
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Question 6
Which of the following statements about the plasma membrane is
correct?
a) it is a rigid structure containing proteins and lipids
b) it consists of a double layer of phospholipids with protein molecules
embedded in the lipid bilayer
c) it consists primarily of protein with a small amount of lipid
d) it consists of a polysaccharide layer
(1
mark)
Question 7
Which of the following are involved in the process of endocytosis?
a) invaginations in the plasma membrane
b) the endoplasmic reticulum
c) the nucleus
d) release of hydrolytic enzymes from lysosomes
(1
mark)
Question 8
What is the fundamental difference between prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cells?
a) presence of the cell wall
b) coding for genetic information
c) presence of the nucleus enveloped by a membrane
d) biomembrane structure

(1
mark)

Question 9.
Transcription is a process by which genetic information is transferred
from
a) tRNA to peptide
b) DNA to DNA
c) mRNA to peptide
d) DNA to mRNA
(1
mark)
Question 10
Homologous chromosomes
a) are identical in shape and have different loci
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b) differ in shape and size and have identical loci

c) pair during meiosis
d) pair during mitosis

(1

mark)
(Total 10
marks)

Section B: Answer all the questions in the space

provided.
Question 11
The body tissues require oxygen which is acquired in the lungs via the
alveoli.
a) Explain why a large number of small alveoli is more efficient in gas
exchange than a small number of large alveoli.

(2 marks)

b) The diagram below shows part of an alveolus and a capillary

Red blood
cell
Interior of
capillary

Cell layer A

Space in between
cells

Cell layer B
Air space inside
alveolus
i) What cell types are cell B?

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(1 mark)

ii) By which transport mechanism does oxygen pass from the alveolus to
the red blood cell?

(1 mark)
iii) What properties of the lung allow for this process to occur efficiently?

(2 marks)
(Total 7 marks)

Question 12
Fill in the table below
Name of enzyme

lipase

Source of enzyme

Substrate

Product(s)

saliva

starch

maltose

pancreas

Fat

pepsin

protein
Small intestine

Peptides

sucrose

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(Total 8 marks)

Question 13
The diagram below shows a human heart as seen from the front. The
main blood vessels are labelled D to G. The arrows show the pathways
taken by the electrical activity involved in coordinating the heartbeat in
the cardiac cycle.

a) Describe how a heartbeat is initiated (started) and co-ordinated.

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(5 marks)

b) The heart contains a series of valves. Explain how these valves and
the heart muscle ensure that the blood flows in one direction from the
left atrium to the aorta.

(5 marks)

(Total 10 marks)

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Section C: Answer all the questions in the space

provided.
Question 14
Below is a diagram which shows part of a DNA molecule.

a) How can you tell that DNA is a polymer?

(1 mark)

b) Name the parts labelled C, D and E

(3 marks)

c) Before the structure of DNA was elucidated by James Watson and

Francis Crick in 1953 biologist found it difficult to believe it was the
genetic material due to its apparent simplicity. Explain how its structure
is related to its function.
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(6 marks)

New alleles arise as a result of mutations in existing genes. These

mutations may occur during DNA replication.
d) Explain what is meant by an allele.
(1 mark)

e) Describe the process of DNA replication

(4 marks)

f) Explain why a mutation which results in the deletion of a base may

have a greater effect on the function of the gene product than one
involving substitution of one base for another.
(4 marks)

g) The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) can be used to obtain many

copies of a particular gene.
Describe the polymerase chain reaction
(6 marks)

(Total 25 marks)

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