(a) - Most enzymes in the body function within a narrow range of temperature
- High temperature denature enzymes
- Low temperature inactivate enzymes
(b) Sugar is a raw material for respiration; hence a low blood sugar level means less or low energy available to the body thus a low rate of metabolism
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A person was found to pass out large volumes of dilute urine frequently. Name the (a) Disease the person was suffering from, (b) Hormone that was deficient
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A person was found to pass out large volumes of dilute urine frequently. Name the (a) Disease the person was suffering from, (b) Hormone that was deficient
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State the economic importance of anaerobic respiration in plants.
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State the economic importance of anaerobic respiration in plants.
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The diagram below shows an experimental set-up to investigate a certain physiological process in plants .
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The diagram below shows an experimental set-up to investigate a certain physiological process in plants .
(a) State the aim of the experiment
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State two reasons why accumulation of lactic acids leads to an increase in heartbeat.
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State two reasons why accumulation of lactic acids leads to an increase in heartbeat.
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Name the three end products of anaerobic respiration in plants.
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Name the three end products of anaerobic respiration in plants.
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The diagram below represents a set-up that students used in an investigation.
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The diagram below represents a set-up that students used in an investigation.
(a) Name the physiological process that was being investigated.
(b) State the role of potassium hydroxide in flask K.
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In an experiment, disinfected soaked bean seeds were put in a vacuum flask which was then fitted with a thermometer as shown in the diagram below.
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In an experiment, disinfected soaked bean seeds were put in a vacuum flask which was then fitted with a thermometer as shown in the diagram below.
The temperature reading were taken every morning for three consecutive days
(a) Which process was being investigated?
(b) Why were the seeds disinfected?
(c) Why was a vacuum flask used in the set-up?
(d) How would a control for this experiment be set?
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State two ways in which anaerobic respiration is applied in industries
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State two ways in which anaerobic respiration is applied in industries
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How are the mitochondria adapted their functions?
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How are the mitochondria adapted their functions?
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Explain how anaerobic respiration is applied in sewage treatment
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Explain how anaerobic respiration is applied in sewage treatment
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Explain what happens when there is oxygen debt in human muscles
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Explain what happens when there is oxygen debt in human muscles
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Give three factors that determine the amount of energy a human being require in a day
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Give three factors that determine the amount of energy a human being require in a day
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(a) Name the products of anaerobic respiration in
(i) Plants(ii) Animals
(b) What is oxygen debt?
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(a) Name the products of anaerobic respiration in
(i) Plants(ii) Animals
(b) What is oxygen debt?
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(a) A dog weighing 15.2 kg requires 216kj while a mouse weighing 50g requires 2736kj per day. Explain.
(b) What is the end-product of respiration in animals when there is insufficient oxygen supply?
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(a) A dog weighing 15.2 kg requires 216kj while a mouse weighing 50g requires 2736kj per day. Explain.
(b) What is the end-product of respiration in animals when there is insufficient oxygen supply?
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Name the substance which accumulates in muscles when respiration occurs with insufficient oxygen.
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Name the substance which accumulates in muscles when respiration occurs with insufficient oxygen.
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Other than carbon dioxide, name other products of anaerobic respiration
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Other than carbon dioxide, name other products of anaerobic respiration
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Give two reasons why accumulation of lactic acid during vigorous exercise leads to an increase in heartbeat.
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Give two reasons why accumulation of lactic acid during vigorous exercise leads to an increase in heartbeat.
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What are the three end products of anaerobic respiration in plants.
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What are the three end products of anaerobic respiration in plants.
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The diagram below shows a set - up that was used to demonstrate fermentation
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The diagram below shows a set - up that was used to demonstrate fermentation
Glucose solution was boiled and added on top it. The glucose solution was then allowed to cool before yeast suspension was added.
(a) Why was the glucose solution boiled before adding the yeast Suspension?
(b) What was the importance of cooling the glucose solution before adding the yeast suspension?
(c) What was the use of oil in the experiment?
(d) What observation would be made in test tube B at the end of the experiment?
(e) Suggest a control for this experiment.
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The diagram below represents some gaseous exchange structures in humans.
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The diagram below represents some gaseous exchange structures in humans.
(a) Name the structure labeled K, L and M.
(b) Name the process by which inhaled air moves from the structure labeled L into blood capillaries
(c) Give the scientific name of the organism that causes tuberculosis in humans
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