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Biology Mock Exam Marking Scheme

The Biology Mock Paper includes multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and theory questions covering ecosystems, biodiversity, predator-prey relationships, and human impacts on the environment. Key concepts include the roles of consumers and decomposers, the effects of bioaccumulation, and the importance of lab safety and research in scientific investigations. The marking scheme outlines correct answers and essential explanations for each section.

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Biology Mock Exam Marking Scheme

The Biology Mock Paper includes multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and theory questions covering ecosystems, biodiversity, predator-prey relationships, and human impacts on the environment. Key concepts include the roles of consumers and decomposers, the effects of bioaccumulation, and the importance of lab safety and research in scientific investigations. The marking scheme outlines correct answers and essential explanations for each section.

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Biology Mock Paper - Marking Scheme


Section A - MCQs [10]

1.​ C - Predator
2.​ C - Tropical rainforest
3.​ B - Desert
4.​ B - Breaking down dead organic matter
5.​ B - Toxins building up in a predator’s body from eating contaminated
prey
6.​ B - A specific role or job of an organism in its habitat
7.​ B - Herbivore populations increase
8.​ C - Water temperature
9.​ C - Warm, shallow, and clean seas supporting high biodiversity
10.​ A - Producers absorb toxins faster than they release them

Section B - Theory [15]

1.​ An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (biotic factors)


interacting with their non-living environment (abiotic factors) such as
air, water, and soil.​

2.​ Consumers obtain energy by feeding on other organisms, while


decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients
into the ecosystem.​
3.​ Tropical rainforests have high biodiversity because they have a
warm, stable climate, abundant rainfall, and dense vegetation
providing various habitats and resources. Deserts have extreme
temperatures and low water availability, limiting biodiversity.​

4.​ Bioaccumulation leads to toxins building up in aquatic organisms,


harming top predators and disrupting the food chain. An example
includes dying Herons, which die due to the amount of toxins that
build up in the many large fish and frogs they eat.​

5.​ Examples of predator-prey relationships:


○​ Lions and zebras
○​ Wolves and deer
○​ Wolves and Caribou
○​ Jaguar and Caiman​

6.​ If predators are removed, herbivore populations increase, leading to


overgrazing and ecosystem imbalance.​

7.​ Features of temperate woodland ecosystems:


○​ Moderate climate with seasonal variation
○​ Deciduous trees that shed leaves in autumn​

8.​ Parasites and diseases spread more rapidly in smaller populations


due to close contact, weakening the population and making recovery
harder.​
9.​ Human activities disrupting ecosystems:
○​ Deforestation: Reduces habitat for wildlife, decreasing
biodiversity.
○​ Pollution: Contaminates water, soil, and air, harming
organisms and ecosystems.

Section C - ATP [5]

10.​ Lab Safety Rules:


●​ Wear protective gear: Prevents exposure to harmful
substances.
●​ No eating/drinking in labs: Avoids contamination and
accidental ingestion of chemicals.
●​ Report spills immediately: Prevents accidents and ensures
proper cleanup.​

11.​ Apparatus identification - Measuring Cylinder​

12.​ Importance of research and hypothesis in scientific


investigations:
●​ Research provides background knowledge and helps formulate
the hypothesis.
●​ A hypothesis gives direction to experiments and allows
scientists to make predictions.

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