Leaving CERT Biology 2011

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1.

Vitamins may be divided into 2 groups depending on their solubility. Name these two groups 1)___________ 2)___________
2.

Whic of the following is an example of a catabolic reaction (2 answers)
- A.
  
  Photosynthesis
- B.
  
  Translation
- C.
  
  Respiration
- D.
  
  Digestion
3.

In dalmation dogs, the allele for brown spots is recessive to the allele for black spots. The two parents were heterozygous in respect of spot colour. What is the % chance of obtaining offspring with black spots
- A.
  
  0%
- B.
  
  10%
- C.
  
  25%
- D.
  
  50%
- E.
  
  75%
- F.
  
  100%
4.

In carbohydrates, which 2 elements are in the ratio 2:1?_____________
5.

What is the function of mitosis in a single celled organism?_____________
6.

Where in the cell does the second stage of respiration take place?_____________
7.

Which part of the fefmale reproductive system is influenced by both FSH and LH?________________
8.

What heppens in the ovary around day 14 of the menstrual cycle?______________
9.

The walls of xylem are reinforced with a hard material. Name it_____________________
10.

Where in the cell would you expect to find phospholipids?____________
11.

To what is pyruvate converted under anaerobic conditions in a yeast cell?________
12.

To what is pyruvate converted under anaerobic conditions in a human muscle cell?________
13.

Urea is formed in the kidneys
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Light is essential for the germination of seeds
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Endosperm is a food reserve in some seeds
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

The sino-atrial node (pacemaker) is located on the right side of the heart
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Ligaments join muscles to bones
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

The hepatic portal vein joins the liver to the heart
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

Photosynthesis takes place in the chloroplast of the plant cell
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

What type of food is mainly absorbed from the small intestine into the lacteals or lymph?___________
21.

What term is used by biologists to describe differences within a ppulation with respect to features such as height?
22.

Name an enzyme that is involved in the digestion of fat____________

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