Question 1
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The diagrams show pollen grains from three different species of plant as they appear under the
microscope. The diagrams are all to the same scale.
Which pollen grains are involved in insect-pollination?
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1 and 2
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1 only
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2 and 3
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3 only
Question 2
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What are the characteristics of asexual reproduction?
Question 3
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The table shows the conditions provided for four sets of seeds.
Which of the seeds germinate?
Question 4
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The diagram shows a flower.
In which structure do seeds develop?
Question 5
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What must always be available to allow seeds to germinate?
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carbon dioxide
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light
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mineral salts
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water
Question 6
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The diagram shows half a flower.
On which structure would pollen be deposited in pollination?
Question 7
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Four tubes were set up as shown and placed in the dark.
In which tube would the seeds germinate first?
Question 8
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The diagram shows a vertical section through a flower.
What are X and Y?
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X = anther ; Y = stigma
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X = anther ; Y = style
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X = stamen ; Y = stigma
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X = stamen ; Y = style
Question 9
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Four samples of seeds germinated in different conditions of temperature and
light, as shown in the table.
A typical seedling from each sample was removed after seven days.
Which seedling was from sample 2?
Question 10
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he diagram shows a germinating broad bean seed which has been cut in half.
Which labels show the cotyledon and the plumule?
Question 11
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The diagram shows a process in plant reproduction.
Which process is represented by arrow X?
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A fertilisation
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B pollen tube growth
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C pollen tube growth
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D seed dispersal
Question 12
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Which environmental condition is not essential for the germination of all seeds?
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A availability of light
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B availability of oxygen
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C availability of water
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D a suitable temperature
Question 13
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The diagram shows a flower in vertical section.
Which numbered parts of the flower continue to develop after fertilisation?
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A 1 and 5
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B 2 and 4
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C 3 and 5
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D 4 and 5
Question 14
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To avoid extinction of a rare plant species, a botanical garden keeps a collection of seeds, known as a seed bank.
Which condition will prevent these seeds germinating whilst in storage?
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A high humidity
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B high oxygen levels
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C low light intensity
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D ow temperature
Question 15
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What may be defined as ‘an increase in dry mass’ in plants?
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A growth
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B nutrition
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C reproduction
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D respiration
Question 16
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The diagram shows a plant that is producing small plantlets.
Which statement about the plantlets is correct?
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A They are genetically different from the parent plant.
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B They are genetically identical to the parent plant.
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C They are produced as a result of the fusion of nuclei.
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D They are produced by fertilising the flowers.
Question 17
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Which response is a result of "geotropism"?
Question 18
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Some bean seeds are planted 2 cm below the surface of some soil in a tray.
Which process will not occur as the seeds start to germinate?
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A growth
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B osmosis
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C photosynthesis
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D respiration
Question 19
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The diagram shows an experiment on germination.
Groups of test-tubes were set up as shown.
The groups were placed in different conditions.
Which table shows the results?
Question 20
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The diagram shows a section through a flower.
After the flower is fertilised, which parts will develop into the fruit and the seed?
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A Fruit: 1; Seed: 2.
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B Fruit: 1; Seed: 4.
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C Fruit: 2; Seed: 3.
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D Fruit: 3; Seed: 4.
Question 21
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The graph is a record of the growth of a plant.
Which labels should be used for the x-axis and the y-axis?
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A x-axis: dry mass; y-axis: number of cells
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B x-axis: time; y-axis: cell size
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C x-axis: time; y-axis: dry mass
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D x-axis: total mass; y-axis: time
Question 22
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"Pollination" is the transfer of pollen -
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A from anther to sepal
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B from anther to stigma.
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C from sepal to anther.
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D from stigma to anther.