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CH18 - VARIATION AND SELECTION

(a) Write a balanced equation for photosynthesis using symbols. .........................................................................................

2011 Summer

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CH18 - VARIATION AND SELECTION

(a) Describe the two root systems shown in Fig. 2.1 and explain how each is an adaptation for survival in a desert ecosystem.[4](b) Describe and expla...

2010 Summer

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Theory

CH18 - VARIATION AND SELECTION

(a) State three characteristic features of birds that are visible in Fig. 5.1.1 .........................................................................

2011 Winter

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Theory

CH18 - VARIATION AND SELECTION

Which types of variation can be inherited?[Table_1]variation caused by genesvariation caused by the environmentA✔✔B✔✘C✘✔D✘✘

2012 Summer

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CH18 - VARIATION AND SELECTION

(a) Describe the two root systems shown in Fig. 2.1 and explain how each is an adaptation for survival in a desert ecosystem. [4]........................

2010 Summer

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Theory

CH18 - VARIATION AND SELECTION

Two species of beetle, Tribolium castaneum and T. confusum, can infest and eat stored flour.In an investigation these two species were kept together i...

2011 Winter

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Theory

CH18 - VARIATION AND SELECTION

A man who was blood group A and a woman who was blood group B had four children, each with a different blood group A, B, AB and O. Which type of vari...

2009 Winter

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Theory

CH18 - VARIATION AND SELECTION

Which types of variation can be inherited?[Table_1]

2012 Summer

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Theory

CH18 - VARIATION AND SELECTION

(a) Define the term gene. ...............................................................................................................................

2009 Summer

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CH18 - VARIATION AND SELECTION

(a) Explain the meaning of the term transpiration........................................................................................................

2012 Winter

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Theory

CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

Which characteristic is shown when a person smells a gas in the air?A excretionB movementC respirationD sensitivity

2011 Summer

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Theory

CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

The diagram shows four arthropods.[Image_1: Four illustrations labeled Pediculus ×20, Anopheles ×10, Dermacentor ×7, Carcinus ×0.5]How many of the...

2011 Summer

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CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

An organism has dry scales covering its body. To which vertebrate group does it belong? A: amphibian B: fish C: mammal D: reptile

2011 Summer

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CH1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS

The diagram shows an animal. Use the key to identify the animal.1 has legs .......................... go to 2 has no legs ...................... go ...

2011 Summer

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CH2 - ORGANIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM

The diagram shows four specialised cells.Which feature is not common to all of these cells?A. cell membraneB. cytoplasmC. diploid number of chromosome...

2011 Summer

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CH2 - ORGANIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM

The diagram shows a plant cell.Which labelled structures are found in plant cells but not in animal cells?A P and QB Q and RC R and SD S and T

2011 Summer

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CH2 - ORGANIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM

The diagram shows another plant cell.Which feature shows that it is a palisade cell?A a large nucleusB a large vacuoleC a thick cell wallD many chloro...

2011 Summer

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CH6 - PLANT NUTRITION

Which structures are adapted for supporting a plant?A. phloem tissuesB. root hair cellsC. stomataD. xylem vessels

2011 Summer

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CH2 - ORGANIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM

Which describes the structure and function of a red blood cell? [Table_1]

2011 Summer

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CH3 - MOVEMENT IN AND OUT OF CELLS

Boiling potatoes destroys their cell membranes. A peeled, boiled potato strip is placed in a concentrated solution of salts.What takes place?[Table_1]...

2011 Summer

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