Transpiration rate increases with increase in body size or the surface area.Therefore an animal with a large body size has a large surface area hence high rate of the transpiration while an animal with a smaller body size has a smaller surface area hence lower transportation rate.
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A certain animal has no incisors no canine 6 premolars and 6 molars in its upper jaw.Ln the...
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The photomicrographs below shows the male and female flowers of maize plant.
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The photomicrographs below shows the male and female flowers of maize plant.
(a) With reference to the photos, describe how the flowering habit of maize encourages wind
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April 1, 2019
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Below is a photograph depicting interaction of organisms in a certain ecosystem(a) Name the type of ecosystem shown.(b) (i) Name any three living organisms you...
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Below is a photograph depicting interaction of organisms in a certain ecosystem
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(b) (i) Name any three living organisms you can observe in the photograph in order of their
trophic levels
(ii) What feeding relationship is exhibited by the animals shown in the photograph
(c) (i) Give three adaptations of each animal regarding the feeding relationship mentioned in b (ii)
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The diagram below represents a structure found in one of the labelled parts of the gut. Study it
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(i) Name the...
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The diagram below represents a structure found in one of the labelled parts of the gut. Study it
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April 1, 2019
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April 1, 2019
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In humans a certain rare sexlinked recessive allele results in a disorder of the iris. This condition is
known as cleft iris. Using letters B and...
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In humans a certain rare sexlinked recessive allele results in a disorder of the iris. This condition is
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April 1, 2019
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Name the hormones involved in the regulation of glucose level in the blood.
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What is the role of canine tooth during digestion in the mouth?
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April 1, 2019
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Name the features that increases the surface area of the small intestines.
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Name the features that increases the surface area of the small intestines.
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April 1, 2019
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Name one process that is responsible for loss of energy from one trophic level to the next.
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Name one process that is responsible for loss of energy from one trophic level to the next.
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April 1, 2019
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The diagram below shows a vertical section through a flower.
(a) Name the parts marked X and Y.
(b) Suggest the agent of pollination for the flower.
(c)...
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The diagram below shows a vertical section through a flower.
(a) Name the parts marked X and Y.
(b) Suggest the agent of pollination for the flower.
(c) Give a reason for your answer in (b) above.
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April 1, 2019
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Differentiate between chiasmata and centromere.
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Differentiate between chiasmata and centromere.
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April 1, 2019
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