a) X - Epicotyl;
Y - Radicle;
b) Epigeal germination;
c) Provides anchorage; to growing seedling / absorb water/ mineral salt; form the soil.
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Plants of a particular species growing in certain habitat flower at the same time. What is the importance of this adaptation.
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An investigation was carried to show the effect of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) on urine production in a mammal. The rate of urine production was measured...
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b) Name the gland that releases ADH.
c) Describe the effect of injection of ADH on the rate of urine production in the mammal in this investigation.
d) Describe the mechanism by which ADH produces the effect seen in this investigation.
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The diagram below represents a mature fruit from a dicotyledonous plant. Observe it and answer questions that follow.
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The diagram below represents a mature fruit from a dicotyledonous plant. Observe it and answer questions that follow.
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The diagram below represents the nitrogen cycle.
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D
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A
D
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Examine the photograph which shows parts of the urogenital system of a female rat and answer the questions that follow. The
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Examine the photograph which shows parts of the urogenital system of a female rat and answer the questions that follow. The
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ii) State two functions of the organ.
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ii) State two functions of the part marked 4.
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State how excessive use of pesticides may affect soil fertility.
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Explain how the process of evolution may result to the formation of a new species.
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An experiment was set up as shown in the diagram below.
The set up was left was 30 minutes.
a) State the expected results from the starch...
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An experiment was set up as shown in the diagram below.
The set up was left was 30 minutes.
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b) Explain your answer in (a) above
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