-Small mammals have large surface area to volume ratio; hence lose heat quickly to environment; to replace the heat , lost, their metabolism is high making them to feed more frequently.
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Study the dental formula given below.
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Study the dental formula given below.
(a) Identify with reasons the mode of feeding of the animals whose dental formula is given above
(b) Calculate the total number of teeth in the mouth of the above animal
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State three ways by which the rate of enzyme controlled reactions can be increased.
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State three ways by which the rate of enzyme controlled reactions can be increased.
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The concentration of carbon IV oxide in a tropical forest was measured during the course of 24 hour period from mid-night. The graph below shows...
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The concentration of carbon IV oxide in a tropical forest was measured during the course of 24 hour period from mid-night. The graph below shows the results obtained.
Account for the results obtained at:
(i) Midnight.
(ii) At 12.00 noon
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a)Name the specific part of the chloroplast where the following processes occur.
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a)Name the specific part of the chloroplast where the following processes occur.
(i) Carbon IV oxide fixation
(ii) Photolysis
(b) State one way in which the dark reactions of photosynthesis depends on light reaction.
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The table below shows three enzymes A, B and C and their respective optimum pH.
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The table below shows three enzymes A, B and C and their respective optimum pH.
(i) Name the most likely region of the alimentary canal of a mammal where enzyme B would be found.
(ii) Give a reason for your answer in (a) (i) above
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The diagram below represents a cell organelle
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The diagram below represents a cell organelle.
(i) Name the part labeled y
(ii) State the function of the part labeled X
State the function of the vitamin named in (i) above
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Below is a process that takes place along the mammalian digestive system.
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Below is a process that takes place along the mammalian digestive system.
(a) Name the processes represented by A and B
(b) Name part of the alimentary canal where the process B takes place
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Briefly explain the fate of the following products from the light stage of the process of
Photosynthesis:
(a) Oxygen
(b) Hydrogen
(c) ATP
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Briefly explain the fate of the following products from the light stage of the process of
Photosynthesis:
(a) Oxygen
(b) Hydrogen
(c) ATP
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State two ways in which guard cells differ from other epidermal cells.
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State two ways in which guard cells differ from other epidermal cells.
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Briefly explain the symbiotic relationship in the root nodule of a leguminous plant.
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Briefly explain the symbiotic relationship in the root nodule of a leguminous plant.
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Briefly explain the effect of poisoning the roots hair on the uptake of nitrate by plants.
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Briefly explain the effect of poisoning the roots hair on the uptake of nitrate by plants.
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a)State the role of emulsification in the digestion of fats in the alimentary canal.
b) What is the function of hydrochloric acid in the alimentary canal.
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b)State the role of emulsification in the digestion of fats in the alimentary canal.
b) What is the function of hydrochloric acid in the alimentary canal.
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The diagram below represents a cell organelle.
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The diagram below represents a cell organelle.
i) Name the part labeled Y
ii) State the function of the part labeled X
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The diagram below is of a certain type of neurons
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The diagram below is of a certain type of neurons
(a) Identify the type of neuron
(b) Give a reason for your answer in (a) above
(c) Give the functions of the parts labeled A, B, and D
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A solution of sugar cane was boiled with hydrochloric acid and sodium hydrogen carbonate was added to the solution, which was then boiled with benedicts...
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A solution of sugar cane was boiled with hydrochloric acid and sodium hydrogen carbonate was added to the solution, which was then boiled with benedicts solution. An orange precipitate was formed.
(a) Why was the solution boiled with hydrochloric acid and then sodium hydrogen carbonate added in it
(b) To which class of carbohydrates does sugar cane belong?
(c) State the form in which carbohydrates are:
(i) Transported in animals
(ii) Transported in plants
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The following reaction may occur in a forward and backward direction.
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The following reaction may occur in a forward and backward direction.
(a) Name the organelle where the reaction occurs in:
(i) Forward direction
(ii) Backward direction
(b) Give one difference and one similarity for the two organelles named in (a) above
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One of the components of bile is a chemical left over from destruction of red blood cells.
i) Identify the chemical substance
ii) What is the role...
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One of the components of bile is a chemical left over from destruction of red blood cells.
i) Identify the chemical substance
ii) What is the role of bile in digestion
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State two ways in which the guard cells differ their adjacent epidermal cells
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State two ways in which the guard cells differ their adjacent epidermal cells
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The diagram below shows how food boles move along the human esophagus and the Intestine.
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The diagram below shows how food boles move along the human esophagus and the Intestine.
(a) Identify the process illustrated in the diagram
(b) Briefly state how the movement of food boles from position 1 to position 2 is achieved
(c) Name one component of a persons diet that assists in the movement of food described in
(b) above
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Name the diseases caused by deficiency of :
(a) Iodine
(b) Vitamin C
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Name the diseases caused by deficiency of :
(a) Iodine
(b) Vitamin C
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