-Moist to dissolve respiratory gases
-Vascularized for uptake of respiratory gases
-Thin epithelium of the alveoli to reduced distance for diffusion
-Numerous alveoli to increase surface area for gaseous exchange
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(a)What is organic evolution (b)Briefly explain how the peppered moth (Biston betularia) shows natural selection (c)Distinguish between convergent and divergent evolution ...
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(a)What is organic evolution
(b)Briefly explain how the peppered moth (Biston betularia) shows natural selection
(c)Distinguish between convergent and divergent evolution
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Define the term: (i)Greenhouse effect (ii)Global warming
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Define the term:
i)Greenhouse effect
ii)Global warming
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(a) Give the importance of nitrogen cycle in the atmosphere
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(a) Give the importance of nitrogen cycle in the atmosphere
(b)What are the roles of the following organisms in an ecosystem?
i)Decomposers
ii)Detrivores
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What is the difference in the roots of Monocotyledonae and Dicotyledonae?
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What is the difference in the roots of Monocotyledonae and Dicotyledonae?
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Give three distinguishing features of class Aves
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Give three distinguishing features of class Aves
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State the economic importance of the following excretory products in plants (i)Nicotine (ii)Quinine
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State the economic importance of the following excretory products in plants
i)Nicotine
ii)Quinine
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Name the causative agent of whooping cough
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Name the causative agent of whooping cough
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(a) What is anaphylaxis (b)Give the difference between artificial active acquired and natural active acquired immunity (c) State how...
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(a) What is anaphylaxis
(b)Give the difference between artificial active acquired and natural active acquired immunity
(c) State how the following structural features affect transpiration
i)Leaf fall
ii)Sunken stomata
iii)Thin cuticle
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How is a palisade mesophyll suited to carry out photosynthesis?
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How is a palisade mesophyll suited to carry out photosynthesis?
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a) Distinguish between Plasmolysis and turgidity
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a) Distinguish between Plasmolysis and turgidity
(b) Explain how the following factors affect active transport
i)Oxygen concentration
ii)Metabolic poisons
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(a)State two functions of the plasma membrane?
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(a)State two functions of the plasma membrane?
(b) Give the synthetic role of smooth endoplasmic reticulum
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(a)Give two contribution made by Carolus Linnaeus to classification (b) Classify a Human being base on the Order and Family it belong?...
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(a)Give two contribution made by Carolus Linnaeus to classification
(b) Classify a Human being base on the Order and Family it belong
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In what two ways does excretion differ between plants and animals?
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In what two ways does excretion differ between plants and animals?
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Define facultative anaerobes as used in respiration
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Define facultative anaerobes as used in respiration.
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Why is dropping of leaves important to plants on a hot sunny afternoon?
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Why is dropping of leaves important to plants on a hot sunny afternoon?
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The equation below represents a metabolic reaction that occurs in the mammalian liver
Amino acids -------> Organic compounds + urea
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The equation below represents a metabolic reaction that occurs in the mammalian liver
Amino acids ------->Organic compounds + urea
(a) Name the process
(b) What is the course of amino acids in the process?
(c) What is the difference between essential and non-essential amino acids?
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Name three types of nerve cells found in the nervous system of vertebrates
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Name three types of nerve cells found in the nervous system of vertebrates
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Peter stayed with his parents in Malindi for eight years. His blood count was about 4.5 million per one milliliter of blood. They migrated to...
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Peter stayed with his parents in Malindi for eight years. His red blood cell count was about 4.5 million per one milliliter of blood. They migrated to Kisii town and after one year his red blood cell count was approximately 6.2 million per one milliliter of blood. Explain reason for rise in the number of red blood cells.
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Outline two advantages of polyploidy to a farmer
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Outline two advantages of polyploidy to a farmer
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Explain the importance of keeping bees in an orchard (garden of fruits)
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Explain the importance of keeping bees in an orchard (garden of fruits)
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