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a) Zone of cell division/ Zone of cell elongation/enlargement
b) To protect apical meristem
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- The diagram below represents part of phloem tissue.(Solved)
The diagram below represents part of phloem tissue.
a) Name the structure labeled R and S and the cell labeled T.
b) State the function of the structure labeled S.
c) Explain why xylem is a mechanical tissue.
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Name two processes that bring about the translocation of manufactured food.
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- State two ways in which xylem vessels are adapted to their function.(Solved)
State two ways in which xylem vessels are adapted to their function.
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- The diagram below represents the pathways of water from the soil into the plant.(Solved)
The diagram below represents the pathways of water from the soil into the plant.
a) Name the structures labeled K and L.
b) Name the process by which minerals salts enter into the plant.
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- Name two structures used for gaseous exchange in plants. (Solved)
Name two structures used for gaseous exchange in plants.
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- The diagram below represents a transverse section of a young stem
(Solved)
The diagram below represents a transverse section of a young stem
a) Name the parts labeled A and B.
b) State the function of the parts labeled C, D and E
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- a) Name one salivary gland in humans
b) State two functions of saliva(Solved)
a) Name one salivary gland in humans
b) State two functions of saliva
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- Give three factors that determine the amount of energy a human being requires in a day(Solved)
Give three factors that determine the amount of energy a human being requires in a day
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- Describe the process of carbohydrate digestion in human beings (Solved)
(a) How is a human stomach adapted to (i) Protein digestion? (ii) Churning?
b) What happens to the glucose synthesize during photosynthesis?
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- a)Name the appropriate food substance from substance for each of the following enzymes (i)Ptyalin (ii) Pepsin(Solved)
a)Name the appropriate food substance from substance for each of the following enzymes (i)Ptyalin (ii) Pepsin(b) State the causes and two symptoms of Beri-beri.
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- State two ways in which the human intestinal villus is adapted to its function. (Solved)
State two ways in which the human intestinal villus is adapted to its function.
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- Name two nutrients that are absorbed without being digested by enzymes in humans. (Solved)
Name two nutrients that are absorbed without being digested by enzymes in humans.
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- a) Name one salivary gland in humans.
b) State the functions of saliva(Solved)
a) Name one salivary gland in humans.
b) State the functions of saliva
Date posted: May 2, 2017. Answers (1)
- The diagram below represents part of the human digestive system.(Solved)
The diagram below represents part of the human digestive system.
a) Name the organs labelled L and M.
b) i) Name the substance produced by the organ labeled K
ii) State the function of the substance named in b (i) above
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- State the functions of carbohydrates in the human body.(Solved)
State the functions of carbohydrates in the human body.
Date posted: May 1, 2017. Answers (1)
- What is the role of bile salts in digestion in humans?(Solved)
What is the role of bile salts in digestion in humans?
Date posted: May 1, 2017. Answers (1)
- The diagram below represents the lower jaw of a mammal(Solved)
The diagram below represents the lower jaw of a mammal
a) Name the mode of nutrition of the mammal whose jaw is shown.
b) i) Name the toothless gap labeled K.
ii) State the function of the gap.
c) Name the substance that is responsible for hardening of teeth.
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- Explain how the following factors determine the daily energy requirement in human:(a)Age(b)Occupation(c) Sex(Solved)
Explain how the following factors determine the daily energy requirement in human:
(a)Age
(b)Occupation
(c) Sex
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- State the function of iron in the human body.(Solved)
State the function of iron in the human body.
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- Explain how the carnassial teeth of a dog are adapted to their function.(Solved)
Explain how the carnassial teeth of a dog are adapted to their function.
Date posted: May 1, 2017. Answers (1)