(i) Paranchyma;
(ii) Collenchyma;
(iii) Xylem: and sclerenchyma
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An experiment was carried out to investigate the effect of different concentrations of sodium chloride on human red blood cells. Equal amounts of blood were...
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An experiment was carried out to investigate the effect of different concentrations of sodium chloride on human red blood cells. Equal amounts of blood were added to equal volumes of the salt solution but of different concentrations. The results are shown in the table below.
(a) Account for the results in the set-up
(b) If the experiment was repeated using 1.4% sodium chloride solution, state the expected results with reference to:
(i) the number of red blood cells
(ii) the appearance of red blood cells if viewed under the microscope
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Briefly state two adaptation for each of the following cells to their functions
(i) Spermatozoon
(ii) Palisade mesophlly cell
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Briefly state two adaptation for each of the following cells to their functions
(i) Spermatozoon
(ii) Palisade mesophlly cell
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The figure below shows the results obtained when red blood cells are put in different solutions.
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The figure below shows the results obtained when red blood cells are put in different solutions.
(a) What is the name given to the process that occurs when the cell is put into solution B?
(b) Compare the results obtained when the cell is put in solution B to the results that would be obtained if a plant cell was put in the same solution
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The diagram below shows the results obtained when red blood cells are placed in different solution.
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The diagram below shows the results obtained when red blood cells are placed in different solution.
(a) What name is given to the process that occurs when the cell is placed in solution Y?
(b) Describe the process that would occur in a plant cell when placed in a similar solution as that of solution X
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The diagrams below show a red blood cell that was subjected to a certain treatment.
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The diagrams below show a red blood cell that was subjected to a certain treatment.
a)Draw a diagram to illustrate how a plant cell would appear if subjected to the same treatment
b)Account for the shape of the cell at the end of the experiment
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State three physiological processes that are involved in movement of substances a cross the cell membrane.
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State three physiological processes that are involved in movement of substances a cross the cell membrane.
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An experiment was set-up as shown below and left for one hour.
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An experiment was set-up as shown below and left for one hour.
(a) State the expected result at the end of one hour
(b) Explain the observations made in this experiment
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The figure below represents an electron micrograph of an organelle that is found in many cells.
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The figure below represents an electron micrograph of an organelle that is found in many cells.
(a) Identify the organelle
(b) State the function of the organelle
(c) What is the importance of infoldings in the inner membrane.
(d) Give two examples of tissues where you would expect many such organelles in animal body
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A cell was found to have the following under a light microscope; cell membrane, irregular in shape, and small vacuoles. Identify the type of the...
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A cell was found to have the following under a light microscope; cell membrane, irregular in shape, and small vacuoles. Identify the type of the cell above.
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Given that the diameter of the field of view of a light microscope is 2000 um. Calculate the size of a cell in mm if...
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Given that the diameter of the field of view of a light microscope is 2000 um. Calculate the size of a cell in mm if 10 cells occupy the diameter of the field of view.
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Why are the following procedures done when preparing sections to be observed under a light microscope?
(a) Making of thin section
(b) Using a sharp blade to...
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Why are the following procedures done when preparing sections to be observed under a light microscope?
(a) Making of thin section
(b) Using a sharp blade to make the sections
(c) Staining
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Distinguish between the following terms :-
a) Magnification and resolution of a microscope
b) Mounting and staining of a specimen
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Distinguish between the following terms :-
a) Magnification and resolution of a microscope
b) Mounting and staining of a specimen
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The figure below represents a certain cell organelle.
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The figure below represents a certain cell organelle.
(a)
(i) Identify the cell organelle
(ii) What is the function of the part labelled A
(b) Name the organelles that perform each of the following functions;
(i) Osmoregulation in amoeba
(ii) Carries out digestion and destruction of worn out cell organelles
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(a) In a laboratory exercise a student observing a drop of pond water under a microscope saw and drew a spirogyra. If the magnification of...
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(a) In a laboratory exercise a student observing a drop of pond water under a microscope saw and drew a spirogyra. If the magnification of the eye-piece was x5 and that of the objective lens was x100, what was the magnification of the spirogyra?
(b) If the spirogyra has a length of 5cm at the above magnification, calculate the actual length
in micrometers
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What is the of nucleus of a cell made up of?
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What is the of nucleus of a cell made up of?
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In a class experiment to establish the size of an onion cell, a leaner observed the following on the microscope field of view
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In a class experiment to establish the size of an onion cell, a leaner observed the following on the microscope field of view
If the student counted 20 cells across the diameter of this field of view, calculate the size of one
cell in micrometers
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Explain why the following processes are important during the preparation of temporary.
slides :-
(a) Staining
(b) Use of a sharp cutting blade
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Explain why the following processes are important during the preparation of temporary.
slides :-
(a) Staining
(b) Use of a sharp cutting blade
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Name the organelles that perform each of the following functions:
a) Digestion and destruction of worn out organelles.
b) Osmoregulation
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Name the organelles that perform each of the following functions:
a) Digestion and destruction of worn out organelles.
b) Osmoregulation
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List three features that distinguish arthropods from other organisms.
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List three features that distinguish arthropods from other organisms.
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The scientific name of a rat is Rattus norvegicus
(i) Write the name correctly
(ii) Identify the genus and species names
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The scientific name of a rat is Rattus norvegicus
(i) Write the name correctly
(ii) Identify the genus and species names
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