Converted into fats and stored beneath skin (as adipose tissue)
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a) State the function for co-factors in cell metabolism
b) Give one example of a metallic co -factor
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a) State the function for co-factors in cell metabolism
b) Give one example of a metallic co -factor
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State two functions of muscles found in the alimentary canal of mammals
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State two functions of muscles found in the alimentary canal of mammals
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What is meant by the term digestion?
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What is meant by the term digestion?
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Name a disease caused by lack of each of the following in human diet (a) Vitamin D (b) Iodine
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Name a disease caused by lack of each of the following in human diet (a) Vitamin D (b) Iodine
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Name the disease in humans that is caused by lack of vitamin C.
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Name the disease in humans that is caused by lack of vitamin C.
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When is glycogen which is stored in the liver converted into glucose and released into the blood
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When is glycogen which is stored in the liver converted into glucose and released into the blood
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State two factors that affect enzymatic activities
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State two factors that affect enzymatic activities
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The set up below illustrates a procedure that was carried out in the laboratory with a leaf plucked from a green plant that had been growing in sunlight.
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The set up below illustrates a procedure that was carried out in the laboratory with a leaf plucked from a green plant that had been growing in sunlight.
i) What was the purpose of the above procedure?
ii) Give reason for carrying out steps A, B and C in this procedure.
iii) Name the reagent that was used at the step labelled D.
iv) State the expected result on the leaf after adding the reagent named in (iii) above.
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A potted plant was kept in the dark for 48 hours. Two leaves X and Y were treated as shown in the diagram below.
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A potted plant was kept in the dark for 48 hours. Two leaves X and Y were treated as shown in the diagram below.
The experimental set-up was kept in sun light for six hours after which a starch test was carried out on the two leaves
a) What were the results of the starch test on leaves X and Y?
b) Give reasons for your answers in (a) above
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The diagram below represents a set - up that was used to investigate certain process in a plant.
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The diagram below represents a set - up that was used to investigate certain process in a plant.
a) State the process that was being investigated
b) State a factor that would affect the process
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a) State the function of cristae in mitochondria.
b) The diagram below represents a cell organelle
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a) State the function of cristae in mitochondria.
b) The diagram below represents a cell organelle
i) Name the part labeled Y.
ii) State the function of the part labeled X
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The diagram below represents a cell.
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The diagram below represents a cell.
a) Name the parts labeled X and Y
b) Suggest why structures labelled X and would be more on one side than the other
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The graph below shows the effect of substrate concentration on the rate of enzyme reaction
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The graph below shows the effect of substrate concentration on the rate of enzyme reaction
a) i) Account for the shape of the graph between A and B.
ii) B and C
b) How can the rate of reaction be increased after point B?
c) State two other factors that affect the rate of enzyme reaction
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In an experiment to investigate a factor affecting photosynthesis, a leaf of a potted plant which had been kept in the dark overnight was covered with aluminum foil as shown in the diagram below.
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In an experiment to investigate a factor affecting photosynthesis, a leaf of a potted plant which had been kept in the dark overnight was covered with aluminum foil as shown in the diagram below.
The set up was kept in sunlight for three hours after which a food test was carried out on the leaf.
a) Which factor was being investigated in the experiment?
b) What food test was carried out?
c) Why was it necessary to keep the plant in darkness before the experiment?
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A freshly obtained dandelion stem measuring 5 cm long was split lengthwise to obtain two similar pieces.
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A freshly obtained dandelion stem measuring 5 cm long was split lengthwise to obtain two similar pieces. The pieces were placed in solutions of different concentrations in petri dishes (L1 and L2) for 20 minutes. The appearance after 20 minutes is as shown
State the significance of the biological process involved in the experiment
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Students set up an experiment as illustrated below.
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Students set up an experiment as illustrated below.
a)Name the physiological process that resulted in the observations made after 30 minutes.
b) State the importance of the physiological process investigated in plants.
c) Explain the observation made after 30 minutes
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The table below shows the concentration of sodium and iodine in sea water and cell sap of a plant
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The table below shows the concentration of sodium and iodine in sea water and cell sap of a plant
a) i) Name the process through which the plant cells take up sodium ions.
ii) Give a reason for your answer in (a) above
b) If the plant was sprayed with a chemical that inhibits respiration:
i) Which of the two ions uptake will be affected?
ii) Give a reason for your answer in (b) (i) above
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State two ways in which chloroplasts are adapted to their function.
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State two adaptations of chloroplast to its function
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Explain how the following factors affect the rate of photosynthesis:
a) Concentration of carbon (IV) oxide
b) Light intensity
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Explain how the following factors affect the rate of photosynthesis:
a) Concentration of carbon (IV) oxide
b) Light intensity
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Name the sites where light and dark reactions of photosynthesis take place
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Name the sites where light and dark stages of photosynthesis take place
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