Air gets into the integral parts by the spiracles.Spiracles are found in the thorax and abdomen; therefore since there are no structures for G.E on the head, its not possible to drown it by holding head in water.
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Differentiate between O+ and O- blood group.
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Differentiate between O+ and O- blood group.
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The diagrams below shows two types of patterns of lignification in xylem vessels.
Name the pattern in
Figure 1 .
Figure 2 .
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The diagrams below shows two types of patterns of lignification in xylem vessels.
Name the pattern in
Figure 1 .
Figure 2 .
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The flow diagram below represents photosynthesis process. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
Name the substances:A,B and C.
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The flow diagram below represents photosynthesis process. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
Name the substances:A,B and C.
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The following experiment was set up to investigate the action of protease on egg white.
After 15 minutes, the contents of the beaker became clear, explain...
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The following experiment was set up to investigate the action of protease on egg white.
After 15 minutes, the contents of the beaker became clear, explain this observation.
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State two functions of tongue during digestion in the mouth of man.
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State two functions of tongue during digestion in the mouth of man.
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In an experiment, raw banana was peeled, mashed into a paste and was treated as shown in the set-up below.
a) Name the physiological process being...
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In an experiment, raw banana was peeled, mashed into a paste and was treated as shown in the set-up below.
a) Name the physiological process being investigated.
b) State the expected colour of the solutions inside the visking tubing after 30 minutes.
c) Explain the observation made in (b) above.
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The photographs below are of bones obtained from the same region of a mammal body.
a) Name the region from which bones were obtained.
b) Identify the...
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The photographs below are of bones obtained from the same region of a mammal body.
a) Name the region from which bones were obtained.
b) Identify the bones.
K
N
c) State three ways by which bone K is adapted to its function.
d) Giving a reason, name the type of joint that would be found in the animal at the proximal and distal ends of bone N.
Proximal end
Reason
Distal end
Reason
e) What is the significance of the part labelled J in the bone N?
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You are provided with photograph of specimens labelled A, B, C, D,E,F,GandH.Study them carefully then answer the questions that follow.
1. (a)Group of florets/inflorescence……………………….go to2
(b)simple flowers………………………………………..go...
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You are provided with photograph of specimens labelled A, B, C, D,E,F,GandH.Study them carefully then answer the questions that follow.
1. (a)Group of florets/inflorescence……………………….go to2
(b)simple flowers………………………………………..go to 4
2. (a)Florets compacted into compact heads………………compositae
(b)florets not compcted but arranged in spikes…………..go to3
3. (a)Florets conspicuous /purple in colour……………….Amaranthacea.
(b)Florets inconspicuous/green in colour……………….Graminae
4. (a)Flower polysepalous/many free sepals……………..Rosacea
(b)Flower gamesepalous……………………..go to 5
5. (a)Flowers with more than five anthers……..Umbelliferae
(b)Flowers with five or less anthers…………go to 6
6. (a)Petals form a corolla tube/gamepetalous…mimmosacea
(b)petals do not form corolla tube…………..go to 7
7. (a)Flowers with large anthers………………Solanacea
(b)Flowers with small anthers………………Ranunclulacea
Use the dichotomus key provided to Identify each specimen.In each case show in sequence the steps.In the key that you followed to arrive at the identity of each specimen.
b) (i) What is the likely agent of pollination of specimen C and E?
C
E
(ii) Briefly explain an adaptive feature of specimen C to the mode of pollination you have named in b(i) above
c) Describe the ovary of specimen B and G using the most suitable biological terms.
d) Supply a term used to describe the flower of specimen E and F.
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Describe one method that can be used to measure the average growth rate of a single leaf.
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Describe one method that can be used to measure the average growth rate of a single leaf.
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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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