Choose / identify a young leaf which is folded, use the same leaf throughout measure the total length of the whole leaf (acc. Measure of any part of the leaf / record / length) repeat the procedure at regular interval, until no change occurs in length / until it gets constant length the average rate of growth is equal to total increase in length divided by the period taken to achieve final length.
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The diagram below represents a flower.
a) Name the parts labelled X and Y
X
Y
b) Describe the ovary position.
c) i) Suggest an agent of pollination...
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The diagram below represents a flower.
a) Name the parts labelled X and Y
X
Y
b) Describe the ovary position.
c) i) Suggest an agent of pollination of the flower above.
ii. Give a reason for your answer above.
d) In the flower above its sepals cell was found to have 20 chromosomes. What would be the number of chromosomes
found in the endosperm cell of the flower embryo sac after fertilization?.
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The diagram below shows a family tree. Squares represent males and circles representfemales. Normal individuals are indicated by unshaded squares and circles. Individuals who show...
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The diagram below shows a family tree. Squares represent males and circles representfemales. Normal individuals are indicated by unshaded squares and circles. Individuals who show genetically controlled defects are indicated by shaded squares and circles.
a) What is the name given to this type of a family tree?
b) In which of the grandparents is the genetically controlled defects likely to have developed and by what process.
c) Assume the genetically controlled defect was haemophilia,show the genotype of the following:
i. Grandparents
ii. The two couples
iii. The children of the couple that shoed the defect.
iv. What are the symptoms of the defect.
v. What is the remedy?
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What is meant by double fertilization in flowering plants.
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What is meant by double fertilization in flowering plants.
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Name two kinds of nuclei found in a mature pollen grain.
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Name two kinds of nuclei found in a mature pollen grain.
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Why is excretion of nitrogenous wastes more of a problem to animals than plants.
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Why is excretion of nitrogenous wastes more of a problem to animals than plants.
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Give the genotype of a male who could be born haemophiliac.
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Give the genotype of a male who could be born haemophiliac.
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Give two possible ways of establishing the genotype of an organism whose genotype is unknown.
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Give two possible ways of establishing the genotype of an organism whose genotype is unknown.
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Identify two adaptations of vertebrae neurone that affects the speed of impulse transmission.
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Identify two adaptations of vertebrae neurone that affects the speed of impulse transmission.
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Two potted plants A and B were placed in the dark for two days. Each was then placed in an air tight bell jar as...
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Two potted plants A and B were placed in the dark for two days. Each was then placed in an air tight bell jar as follows then transferred to light for four hours. Each plant was then tested for starch.
a) why were the plants put in the dark place for two days.
b) what was the result of the starch test in plant B.Expain your answer.
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Name the polysaccharides found in the following structures.
a) Exoskeleton
b) Xylem vessels
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Name the polysaccharides found in the following structures.
a) Exoskeleton
b) Xylem vessels
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Name two enzymes and one ion metal that are needed in the blood clotting process.
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Name two enzymes and one ion metal that are needed in the blood clotting process.
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What is the role of Cotyledons in a germinating seed.
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What is the role of Cotyledons in a germinating seed.
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A certain animal has no incisor, no canines, 6 premolars and 6 molar in its upper jaw. In the lower jaw there are 6 incisors,...
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A certain animal has no incisor, no canines, 6 premolars and 6 molar in its upper jaw. In the lower jaw there are 6 incisors, 2 canines, 6 premolars and 6 molars. Write its dental formula
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Explain what leads to struggle for existence in organisms.
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Explain what leads to struggle for existence in organisms.
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A group of students set up an experiment to demonstrate a certain process as shown below.
After 10 minutes the students carried out iodine test inside...
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A group of students set up an experiment to demonstrate a certain process as shown below.
After 10 minutes the students carried out iodine test inside and outside the visiking tubing.
a) state two roles of the process being investigated in animals.
b) account for the results expected in the experiment above.
c)i) What is the importance of plasma membrane in active transport.
ii) Give one similarity between osmosis and active transport.
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Name the parts of a mammalian ear which carry out the following function (i) balance and posture (ii) hearing
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Name the parts of a mammalian ear which carry out the following function
i) balance and posture
ii) hearing
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The number and distribution of stomata of three different leaves are shown in the table below
Suggest the possible habitat of the plant from which the...
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The number and distribution of stomata of three different leaves are shown in the table below
Suggest the possible habitat of the plant from which the leaves were obtained
A
B
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Name the blood vessel that connects arteries to veins
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Name the blood vessel that connects arteries to veins
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Name the organelles that would be most likely found in large numbers in cells that perform the functions below.
a) A cell in the ileum that...
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Name the organelles that would be most likely found in large numbers in cells that perform the functions below.
a) A cell in the ileum that actively takes in glucose
b) A cell in the liver that breaks down foreign bodies
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State the function of the Node of ranvier structures in neurone.
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State the function of the Node of ranvier structures in neurone.
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