1. Chapter 11: Biodiversity
PSPM2 2003/04
Chapter 11: Biodiversity
FIGURE 2 shows the reproductive structures of plants from Division X and Y.
(a) State the name for :
Division X: __________________________________
Division T : ____________________________ [2marks]
(b) There are two classes in Division X. Identify the two classes.
________________________________________ [2marks]
(c) State one difference between the ovule structure, phloem and xylem tissues of Division X and
Division Y. [3marks]
Division X Division Y
Ovule : ___________________ ______________________
___________________ ______________________
Phloem : ___________________ ______________________
Xylem : ___________________ ______________________
(d) State the gametophyte for Division X. [1mark]
_______________________________________________________________________________
(e) How do flowers help in the survival of Division X? [2marks]
FIGURE 2

2. Chapter 11: Biodiversity
PSPM 2004/05
Chapter 11: Biodiversity
9. (a) Describe sexual reproduction in pteridophytes and bryophytes [10 marks]
(b) Pteridophytes are considered more advanced compared to bryophytes but are
less advanced than higher plants. Explain why [10 marks]

3. Chapter 11: Biodiversity
PSPM 2005/06
Chapter 11: Biodiversity
7. (a) Discuss the five-kingdom system as proposed by R.H. Whittaker [10 marks]
(b) Describe the characteristics and classification of Kingdom Fungi [10 marks]

4. Chapter 11: Biodiversity
PSPM 2006/07
Chapter 11: Biodiversity
7. (a) Compare and contrast between Nematode Ascaris and Annelid Pheretima.
[11 marks]
(b) Discuss the classification of Fungi into three major phyla [9 marks]

5. Chapter 11: Biodiversity
PSPM 2007/08
Chapter 11: Biodiversity
8. (a) Describe the unique characteristics of phylum Chordata [10 marks]
(b) Differentiate between plant from the group conifers and angiosperms. [10 marks]

6. Chapter 11: Biodiversity
PSPM 2008/09
Chapter 11: Biodiversity
7. (a) Discuss the Whittaker five-kingdom classification system of living organisms.
[10 marks]
(b) Compare between the phylum Platyhelminthes and phylum Annelida. [10 marks]

7. Chapter 11: Biodiversity
PSPM 2009/10
Chapter 11: Biodiversity
8. (a) Explain the characteristics of Arthropod that allow them to successfully conquer
various types of habitat [12 marks]
(b) Discuss the alternation of generation in the life cycle of Marchantia [8 marks]

8. Chapter 11: Biodiversity
PSPM 2010/11
Chapter 11: Biodiversity
7. (a) List the unique characteristics of phylum Cnidaria, and describe briefly the life
cycle of Obelia [12 marks]
(b) Explain why bryophytes are considered to be more advanced than green alga but
more primitive than ferns [8 marks]

9. Chapter 11: Biodiversity
PSPM 2011/12
Chapter 11: Biodiversity
5. (a) Name the four major groups in the plant kingdom and discuss the major
evolutionary trends across the groups [10 marks]
(b) Differentiate the characteristics between Nematoda and Annelida [10 marks]