(a) To absorb carbon (IV) oxide;
(b) to provide moisture to germinating seeds;
(c) (i) (Left – right direction );
(ii) Oxygen in the tube is taken up by the seeds for germination; the Carbon (IV Oxide
Produced during respiration and the one in the tube reacts with potassium hydroxide
pellets; lowering the pressure inside the set-up; the higher pressure from outside the tube
forces the dye in the direction shown
d)water
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The diagram below represents a stage during the process of germination.
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The diagram below represents a stage during the process of germination.
(a) (i) Name the type of germination illustrated in the diagram
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The diagram below represents female reproductive system.
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The diagram below represents some hormones, their sources and functions in mammals.
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The diagram below represents some hormones, their sources and functions in mammals.
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Gynoecium A?
Gynoecium B?
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The diagram below represents a mammalian nephron.
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Describe the path taken by urea from the organ where it is formed until it is released from the human body.
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Describe the path taken by urea from the organ where it is formed until it is released from the human body.
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An experiment was carried out to determine the effect of drinking on excess amount of water on the flow of urine. A person drinks one...
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An experiment was carried out to determine the effect of drinking on excess amount of water on the flow of urine. A person drinks one litre of water and urine was collected at intervals of 15 minutes.
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The diagram below represents a mammalian nephron.
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The apparatus below was used to investigate anaerobic respiration:-
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How does the sunkness of stomata help in minimizing the rate of transpiration in plants?
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The apparatus below was set up by a student to find out the changes in gases during germination.
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The apparatus below was set up by a student to find out the changes in gases during germination.
a) After 48 hours the level of water in the U-tube at A and B was as shown. Explain the
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With a reason, state a phase in respiration that yields more energy.
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With a reason, state a phase in respiration that yields more energy.
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