Plant cells have plasma membrane and rigid cellulose cell wall. When the cell is placed or immersed in distilled water, the water is absorbed by osmosis. As the cell becomes turgid, the cell wall creates an inwards force, i.e. wall pressure that prevents the cell from bursting.
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What is the formula for calculating linear magnification of a specimen when using a hand lens
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a) What is the formula for calculating linear magnification of a specimen when using a hand lens
b) Give a reason why staining is necessary when preparing specimens for observation under the microscope.
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April 27, 2017
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Which organelle would be abundant in:Skeletal muscle cell, Palisade cell
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Which organelle would be abundant in:
Skeletal muscle cell
Palisade cell
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April 27, 2017
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How does nutrition as a characteristic of living organisms differ in plants and animals?
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How does nutrition as a characteristic of living organisms differ in plants and animals?
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April 27, 2017
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Motor vehicles move, use energy and produce carbon dioxide and water. Similar characteristics occurs in living organisms yet motor vehicles are not classified as living Explain.
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Motor vehicles move, use energy and produce carbon dioxide and water. Similar characteristics occurs in living organisms yet motor vehicles are not classified as living Explain.
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April 27, 2017
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Why is Lamarck's theory of evolution not accepted by Biologists today?
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Explain why Lamarck's theory of evolution is not accepted by Biologists today.
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January 21, 2017
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Name the causative organism of the following diseases(i)Malaria(ii)Bilharzia
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Name the causative organism of the following diseases
i) Malaria
ii) Bilharzia
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January 21, 2017
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A small boy remarked that his dog looks larger on cold days than on hot days
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A small boy remarked that his dog looks larger on cold days than on hot days. Give biological explanation for this.
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January 21, 2017
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Explain why insects’ blood is said to lack a respiratory pigment
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Insects’ blood is said to lack a respiratory pigment. Explain
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January 21, 2017
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Give two roles of active transport in human beings
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Give two roles of active transport in human beings.
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January 21, 2017
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A rhinoceros in a national park was found to be infected with ticks. Name the trophic level occupied by the
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A rhinoceros in a national park was found to be infected with ticks. Name the trophic level occupied by the
a) rhinoceros
b) ticks
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January 18, 2017
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A constant supply of oxygen is necessary for plants to efficiently absorb dissplved mineral salts from soil
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A constant supply of oxygen is necessary for plants to efficiently absorb dissplved mineral salts from soil. Explain
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January 17, 2017
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Name one factor that is maintained at a relatively constant level in the body by the following organs
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Name one factor that is maintained at a relatively constant level in the body by the following organs
i) Liver
ii) Skin
iii) Kidneys
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January 17, 2017
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Name two strengthening tissues in plants other than xylem
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Other than xylem tissue, name two strengthening tissues in plants.
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January 17, 2017
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Name the main mineral elements obtained from insects by insectivorous plants
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Name the main mineral elements obtained from insects by insectivoros plants
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January 16, 2017
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What are the advantages of metamorphosis to the life of insects?
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Give two advantages of metamorphosis to the life of insects.
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January 16, 2017
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Give one advantage of heterodonts over homodonts.
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State one advantage of heterodonts over homodonts.
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January 14, 2017
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State the; a) Material that strengthens the xylem tissue.
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State the; a) Material that strengthens the xylem tissue.
b) Tissue that is removed when the bark of a dicotyledonous plant is ringed.
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January 14, 2017
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Distinguish between respiratory quotient and oxygen debt
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What is the difference between respiratory quotient and oxygen debt?
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January 14, 2017
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