BIOLOGY GRADE 11 CONTROL TEST TOTAL: 80 APRIL 2006

QUESTION 1 1.1 Various possibilities are suggested as answers to each of the following questions. Indicate the best possible answers by writing the corresponding letter next to the number on your answer sheet. Which one of the following is not a biological importance of viruses ? A they are major pathogens of man B they play an essential role as decomposers C they are obligate parasites D they reproduce within host cells Which of the following is not a characteristic of bacteria ? A some are autotrophic and others are saprophytic B the nucleus is surrounded by a nuclear membrane C they possess a cell wall D they are unicellular prokaryotes Binary fission is a method of reproduction that generally occurs in A bacteria B viruses C algae D fungi Bacteria are pathogens because they A feed on dead organisms B are prokaryotic organisms C live symbiotically in the intestines of mammals D cause disease Viruses are mainly composed of A protein and nucleic acid B cellulose and protein C DNA and RNA D cytoplasm and nuclei

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1.1.4

1.1.5

5 x 2 (10)

1.2 1.2.1 1.2.2

Write the correct term for each of the following statements next to the number. The substance found in the central part of a virus Disease-causing bodies smaller than bacteria that can only reproduce in living cells The type of asexual reproduction whereby unicellular organisms like bacteria, divide approximately into two equal parts Organisms like bacteria in which cells are characterized by having no true nuclei An organism that consists of a nucleic acid surrounded by a shield of protein A substance produced in a contaminated organism which helps to fight the virus 6 x 1 (6)

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1.2.4 1.2.5 1.2.6

STATEMENT 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 1.3.4 1.3.5 animal viruses consist of causes diseases in plants and animals viruses reproduce has a cellulose cell wall some has an autotrophic nutrition A B A B A B A B A B

ITEM RNA DNA bacteria viruses inside host cells outside host cells viruses bacteria viruses bacteria 5 x 2 (10)

QUESTION 2
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions which follow:

Answer the following questions according to the description of the life cycle of the flu virus 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.1.6 Name any TWO symptoms of a person who is infected with the flu virus. Which cells in the body is responsible for fighting a viral attack ? What are the symptoms of a secondary infection in someone who has the flu ? Why would it be useless to use antibiotics with the first signs of a flu infection ? A flu vaccine is usually effective for one season only. Why ? (2) (1) (2) (2) (2)

What can be the consequence if you do not get the appropriate treatment for a viral infection ? (2)

QUESTION THREE
3.1 3.2 Draw a labeled sketch of a bacterium cell to show its structure (8)

Bacteria as pathogens can enter the human body in various ways. Briefly refer to these ways bacteria enters the body and mention the disease spread in this way. (10) Name any three ways how you would stop the spreading of bacteria (3)

3.3 3.4

Bacteria reproduce rapidly under favourable conditions. Study the following table and answer the questions which follow.
Time (hours)

10

Number of bacteria (millions)

20

450

550

550

500

400

225

30

The table shows the number of bacteria grown in a culture medium at a temperature of 30 C. 3.4.1 3.4.2 Use the information above and draw a line graph to illustrate these results (9)

Describe the conditions (four) possible reasons which could have contributed to the type of growth pattern as experienced between the 3rd and 5th hours (4)

3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5

How long did it take for the number of bacteria to double ? How many times did the population double in the first 4 hours ?

(1) (1)

What factors (three) could the phenomenon taking place after 9 hours possible be ascribed to ? (3) Bacteria has various forms of nutrition, distinguish between the following: (i) (ii) autotrophic heterotrophic

3.4.6

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