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State the importance of the following processes to living organisms.
a) Locomotion.
b) Irritability
Date posted:
May 23, 2019
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Explain why herbivores have large eyes on their sides?
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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The following micrographs show images taken from a transverse section of a various stems by
a light microscope. Analyze them closely and use them to answer questions that follow.
a)On the diagram, label part A, B and C
b) Explain the adaptation of the parts C and D to their functions
c) Identify five differences between cross section T and Q.
d) Explain how part B facilitates the process of secondary growth
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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The Diagram below shows two organisms (R and S) belonging to the same phylum
(a) Name the class in which the organisms shown above belong.
i) Organism R
ii) Organism S
b) Other than presence of exoskeleton, list two observable similarities between the two organisms
c) List two observable differences between the two organisms
d) Explain how the organism labelled R is adapted to safeguard itself from the predator
e) (i) Name the gaseous exchange system exhibited by organism S
ii) State the respiratory surface used by organism S
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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Describe the process of exhalation in mammals.
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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Describe gaseous exchange in alveolus.
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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An experiment was set up to demonstrate the necessity of carbon (IV) oxide for
photosynthesis in a certain green plant as shown below. The plant was first kept
darkness for 48 hours before the experiment.
a), Why was the plant kept in darkness for 48 hours before the start of this experiment.
b), What was the role of sodium hydroxide?
ci)What was the results shown by the leaf in the flask when it was tested for presence of starch after
the set up was exposed to light for a day?.
ii), Give reasons for your answer in (c) I above
d. Suggest a control for this experiment.
e), Name other two limiting factors in this experiment.
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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Name two harmones that bring about rapid cell division in plants
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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In an experiment a group of students set up the test tubes as shown below
a), What was the aim experiment?
b), Why was pyrogallic acid included in the gas jar. A?
c), What results would you expect in each of the gas jar A and B at the end of experiment?
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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Give an explanation why haemophilia is more common in males than in females.
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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The diagram below shows some components of a light microscope.
a), Name the parts labeled
K –
M –
b), State the functions of
P –
Q –
c) A student was viewing a prepared slide of a plant cell under high power microscope.
The features of the cell were blurred. Which one of the labeled parts of the microscope
would the student use to obtain; A sharper outline of the features
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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State two functions of ovaries in humans.
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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The diagram below shows a phenomenon which occurs during cell division.
a) Identify the stage of cell division in which this phenomenon occurs.
b) State the importance of the phenomenon taking place in the part labeled B.
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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What causes apical dominance?
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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What is meant by self sterility with reference to flowers?
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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Use the graph below to answer the following questions.
(a) Why does the activity of the enzyme become constant after a while?
(b) State how the activity of the enzyme may be increased in (a) above.
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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Why is the wall of the left ventricle thicker than that of the right ventricle.
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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State three preventive measures of schistosomiasis in human beings
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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Below is a diagram of an organelle.
(a) State the function of the organelle drawn above.
(b) Name the parts of the organelle where :
(i) Oxygen gas is produced as a byproduct.
(ii) Carbon (IV) oxide is utilized.
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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The diagram below represents a transverse section of a plant part. Study it and answer the questions that
follow.
a)Name the class in which the plant belongs.
b) Give a reason for answer (a) above.
c) State one adaptation for the structures labeled X to their functions.
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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What is the role of roughage in a diet?
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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Under what condition is lactic acid formed in human muscles?
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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What are the names of modified leaves enclosing bougainvillea flowers whose function is to
attract insect pollinators?
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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Equal amounts of crushed Irish potato were placed in equal volumes of hydrogen peroxide solution
at indicated pH. The volume of the gas produced was measured and recorded as shown in the table
below.
(a) Name the gas that was produced.
(b)Account for the difference in the volume of the gas produced in pH 4.0 and pH 9.0
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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The diagram below represents a plant
a) Name the division to which the plant belongs.
b) Give a reason for your answer in (a) above.
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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Name the branch of Biology that involves the study of Organisms for the sake of classifying them.
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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Why is excretion important in living organisms?
Date posted:
May 21, 2019
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Explain the reason why growing grass dries when salt is sprinkled on it?
Date posted:
May 4, 2019
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What is the role of pepsin?
Date posted:
April 28, 2019
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Name two chemicals used to immobilize highly mobile animals during collection of small animals
Date posted:
April 28, 2019