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The epidermis can be peeled from a leaf.\u003Cbr>The stomata can be seen using a light microscope.\u003Cbr>Table 1 shows the data Mel collected from five areas on one leaf.\u003Cbr>Table 1\u003Cbr>Leaf\u003Cbr>sample Number of stomata Upper surface Lower surface 1 0 44 2 1 41 3 1 40 4 2 42 5 1 39 Mean 1 X |  |\n\n\n|  |  | . |  | Describe how Mel might have carried out this experiment to collect this data.\u003Cbr>[3 marks]\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>What is the median number of stomata on the upper surface of the leaf?\u003Cbr>[1 mark]\u003Cbr>Work out the mean number of stomata at X in Table 1.\u003Cbr>Give your answer to 2 significant figures.\u003Cbr>[2 marks]\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Mean number of stomata =  \u003Cbr>Explain the advantage to the plant of having very few stomata on the upper surfaces of the leaf.\u003Cbr>[2 marks]\u003Cbr> |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 0 | 1 |  | 3 |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n| 0 | 1 | . | 4 |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n| 0 | 1 | . | 5 |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n| 0 | 1 | . | 6 |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n\n0  2 Photosynthesis is the process used by plants to make glucose.  \n0  2 . 1 Complete the word equation for photosynthesis.  \n[1 mark]  \nlight  \n   +    oxygen + glucose  \n0  2 . 2 Figure 8 shows apparatus that can be used to measure the rate of photosynthesis.  \nFigure 8  \nWrite a method to describe how you could investigate the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis by the pondweed.  \nYou should include:  \n• how you would use the apparatus  \n• what you would measure  \n• variables you would control.  \n[6 marks]  \nYing carried out a similar investigation. Her results are shown in Table 3.  \nTable 3  \n\n| Light intensity in arbitrary units | Rate of photosynthesis in |\n| --- | --- |\n| 0 | 0 i |\n| 5 | 30 |\n| 10 | 52 |\n| 15 | 64 |\n| 20 | 70 |\n| 25 | 70 |\n| 30 | 70 |\n\n0  2 . 3 Complete the graph in Figure 9 to show the Ying’s results.  \n• Complete the y-axis.  \n• Plot the rate of photosynthesis for 10 and 15 arbitrary units of light.  \n• Draw a line of best fit.  \n[3 marks]  \nFigure 9  \n0  2 . 4 Ying said:  \n‘Light is not a limiting factor at a light intensity of 25 arbitrary units.’  \nGive evidence from the data to support this statement.  \n[1 mark]  \n| 0 3 |  |  | Monoclonal antibodies are used to measure the levels of hormones in the blood.\u003Cbr>Pregnant women produce the hormone HCG.\u003Cbr>HCG is excreted in urine.\u003Cbr>Figure 8 shows four pregnancy test strips.\u003Cbr>The strips have been dipped in urine and the urine has travelled up the strip.\u003Cbr>Figure 8 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  | . 1 Which test strip shows a negative test result?\u003Cbr>[1 mark]\u003Cbr>Shade one answer.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>A \u003Cbr>B \u003Cbr>C \u003Cbr>D \u003Cbr> . 2 Which test strip shows a positive test result?\u003Cbr>[1 mark]\u003Cbr>Shade one answer.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>A \u003Cbr>B \u003Cbr>C \u003Cbr>D \u003Cbr> . 3 Give one use of monoclonal antibodies other than in pregnancy testing.\u003Cbr>[1 mark]\u003Cbr>|  |\n| 0 | 3 |  |  |\n| 0 3\u003Cbr>0 3 |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |\n\n|  |  |  |  | Figure 9 shows the parts of a pregnancy test strip.\u003Cbr>Figure 9\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Explain how the pregnancy test strip works to show positive test result when a woman is pregnant.\u003Cbr>[5 marks] |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 0 | 3 | . | 4 |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n\n\n|  |  |  |  | Figure 1 shows five different substances. Figure 1\u003Cbr>Draw one line from each statement to the diagram which shows the structure.\u003Cbr>[4 marks]\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Figure 2 shows the structure of an element.\u003Cbr>Figure 2\u003Cbr>\u003C","cbCaiv4eFukzK15V","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiv4eFukzK15V","pdf",347903,18,"English","# Plant transport and photosynthesis\n## Active transport vs diffusion vs osmosis vs evaporation\n## Stomata data: median, mean, and adaptation\n## Photosynthesis: word equation and investigating light intensity\n## Supporting evidence for a limiting factor statement\n# Hormones and monoclonal antibodies\n## Interpreting pregnancy test strip results\n## Explaining how the strip shows a positive result\n# Chemistry: elements, conductivity, and alloys\n## Identifying an element by structure\n## Why the element conducts electricity\n## Why alloys are harder than pure metals\n# Energy in a remote control car\n## Energy loss and motor efficiency","[{\"question\":\"What process do plants use to move mineral ions from soil into root cells?\",\"answer\":\"The question requires naming the specific process for moving minerals against a concentration gradient into root cells; the correct process is active transport.\"},{\"question\":\"How can you investigate the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis using pondweed?\",\"answer\":\"Write a method including how the apparatus is used, what measurements represent the rate of photosynthesis, and which variables are controlled while changing only light intensity.\"},{\"question\":\"What does a more efficient motor do to the car’s performance and why?\",\"answer\":\"It increases the top speed; the explanation should relate to less wasted energy and a larger proportion of energy converted into kinetic energy.\"}]","Sample Questions - BOOKLET 2 - Summer 2016 version 1 | PDF",1792468411,45]