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Success in Biology p2 - Vol 2 - 103357
BIOLOGY 5090/2
PAPER 2
1. Figure 1.1 and Figure 1.2 show the structure of specialized cells in plants.
(a) (i) State the names of the parts labeled F and G. [2]
(i) Explain the functions of the parts labeled H and I in Figure 2.1. [2]
(b) (i) Explain how tooth decay brought about. [3]
(ii) Suggest two ways of preventing tooth decay. [2]
(a) (i) Which common food nutrients is stored in the root tuber? [1]
(ii) State where this food in the root tubers was manufactured? [1]
(iii) Explain how this food manufactured in (a) (ii) above found itself in storage
form in the tubers. [3]
(b) (i) State the nutrient in the soil which is necessary for photosynthesis. [1]
(ii) Suggest how this nutrient is taken up from the soil to the leaves in the plant
in Figure 3.1. [3]
5. Pure breeding dwarf garden pea plants were crossed with pure-breading tall
garden pea plants. The resulting offsprings were all tall.
(a) (i) What is meant by pure breeding? [1]
(ii) Using your own symbols, state the genotypes of the parents.
Pure breeding dwarf garden pea plant =………………………………………
Pure breeding tall garden pea plant =………………………………………… [2]
(b) Using a genetic diagram, show the cross between a dwarf parent and one of
the offspring. [5]
(c) Differentiate between homozygous and heterozygous. [1]
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(a) (i) Identify the three organisms shown in Figure 1.1 above. [3]
(ii) Classify the organisms identified in (a) (i) above according to their
kingdoms. [3]
(b) (i) State two organisms which might bring about decay of organic
matter. [2]
(ii) Name one disease caused by organism A. [1]
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Three experiments were carried out under different conditions as shown in the table
below.
Experiment Volume of hydrogen Number of potato Nature of potato Volume of
number peroxide discs used discs used oxygen
1 5cm3 0 - 1.5cm3
2 5cm3 5 Boiled 1.5cm3
3 5cm3 5 Raw 10.0cm3
(a) (i) Identify the type of tooth shown in figure 3.0 above and state its function.
(ii) Label on the diagram the following parts of a tooth.
1 blood capillaries [1]
2 Dentine [1]
(b) (i) Mention two elements or ions which enable part F to perform its
functions more efficiently. [2]
(ii) Suggest how tooth decay can be brought about. [2]
(iii) Give one way in which tooth decay can be prevented. [1]
5. Table 5.0 below shows a cross between a brown male pig labelled pig B, with
two female pigs’ brown (pig A) and white, pig C.
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3. Figure 3.1. Shows a cross-section through a stem of a plant which had been
previously dipped in a red dye for 6 hours.
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1. (a) Complete the table below shows arts of a microscope and their functions.
PART FUNCTION
(i) Collect and reflect light onto specimen on the stage
Diaphragm (ii)
(iii) Magnifies the image further
Stage (iv)
(v) Brings the image into sharp focus especially when
the specimen is being viewed at high magnification.
[5]
(b) State three parts of a plant cell which can be easily seen under a light microscope.
(a) (i) Which of the labelled parts V, U and T is the dialysis machine? [1]
(ii) Which labelled parts, V, U and T removes gas bubbles to prevent air
lock? [1]
(b) Suggest two reasons why both tubes, to and from the dialysis machine are
connected to the vein and not the artery. [2]
(c) Explain how important nutrients like glucose, amino acids and salts are
prevented from leaving blood in the dialysis machine. [2]
(d) State two disadvantages of using a dialysis machine by patients with
kidney failure, [2]
(e) Suggest one other method of treatment of kidney failure in a patient. [1]
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(ii) What is the optimum temperature of the enzyme reaction shown in the
graph in figure 2.0? [1]
(b) (i) At what temperature in figure 2.0 is the enzyme completely denatured?[1]
(ii) Give a reason for your answer in (b) (i) above. [1]
(c) (i) Explain why it is important to measure the body temperature when a
person is sick. [2]
(ii) Propose two ways the body temperature of a sick person can be brought
down to normal. [2]
(a) (i) Identify two stages in figure 3.0 which are most suitable for eradicating
malaria. [2]
(ii) For each stage identified in (a) (i) above, state how malaria may be
eradicated. [2]
(iii) Suggest two ways in which malaria can be controlled in the community.
(b) What term is given to the mosquito based on its role in the transmission of
malaria pathogen? [1]
(a) (i) Which letters in figure 4.0 correspond to cambium, xylem and
phloem? [3]
(ii) Explain the functions of S and T in the plant. [4]
(b) (i) Which letter corresponds to the structure which needs companion
cells to function properly?
(ii) Which letter in figure 4.0 corresponds to a structure in which
substances can either move up or down? [1]
5. Mrs Mumba delivered a baby girl in a certain hospital. Mrs Mumba has blood
group O and the father to the girl has blood group AB. Mrs Mumba sues the
hospital for giving her a wrong baby whose blood group was O.
(a) Explain using a genetic diagram why Mrs Mumba would win or lose the case.
[8]
(b) What could have been the correct genotype of the actual father? [1]
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Figure 1.0
(a) From figure 1.0, identify three parts which show that the insect is a living
organism by associating the parts to related particular characteristics of living
things.
Part Characteristic of living thing
(b) (i) State two other characteristics of living things not shown in figure 1.0 above.
1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….[2]
(ii) Which characteristic of living things is only found in animals?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(c) What are the two processes which make up metabolism in living organisms?
1 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….[2]
[Total: 8]
2 Figure 2.0 shows a protein molecule undergoing digestion in the alimentary canal of a
human body.
Figure 2.0
(a) (i) Identify the products labelled L.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….[1]
(ii) Suggest a region in the alimentary canal where reaction K takes place.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….[1]
(b) Reaction M completes the digestion of proteins.
(i) Which enzyme catalyses reaction M?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….[1]
(ii) What is the pH at which reaction M would be catalysed by the enzyme
identified in (b) (i) above?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….[1]
Figure 3.0
(a) (i) Name the parts labelled Q and R.
Q ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
R ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(ii) Suggest three substances excreted by the excretory organ shown in figure 3.0.
1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….[3]
(b) Give one example of an osmoregulatory function of the kidney.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….[1]
(c) Identify two disorders that might affect the excretory system.
Disorder 1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
Disorder2 ………………………..……………………………………………………………………………… [1]
[Total: 9]
Figure 4.0
(a) (i) Identify structure T.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(ii) What two features in the diagram helped you to identify T in (a)(i) above?
1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
2 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(b) Name two substances transported by S.
1 ………………………………………………………….………………………………………………… [1]
2 ………………………………………………………….………………………………………………… [1]
(c) (i) On the diagram, label a companion cell. [1]
(ii) Explain the role of the companion cell in the vascular bundles.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(d) Explain two functions of the cambium
1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
2 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
[Total: 9]
(a) Which letter in figure 5.0 corresponds to a second filial generation offspring?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
(b) Using symbols XR and Xr, determine the alleles for red- green colour blindness and
for normal sight from the pedigree diagram in figure 5.0.
(i) Red-green colour blindness
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(ii) Normal sight
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(c) Predict the genotypes of offspring J and K
(i) Genotype of J
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(ii) Genotype of K
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
(d) Using the genotypes of offspring J and K in (c) above, show using a genetic
diagram, the inheritance of red – green colour blindness of offspring L and N.
[4]
[Total 9]
6 (a) With the help of diagrams , distinguish between a monocot seed and a dicot seed.
(b) (i) Describe ways in which respiration is important to living things and the
rest of the biosphere. [3]
(ii) Explain the Industrial application of respiration in brewing and raw sewage
treatment. [3]
[Total: 12]
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4 Figure 4.0 shows muscles and bones of the forearm of a human being.
(a) Identify:
(i) M u s c l e T: ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(ii) Bone U: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(b) (i) that name is given to the pair of muscles T and R.
(ii) Name one other such pair of muscles in the human body.
(c) Label on figure 4.0, where you find a;
(i) tendon,
(ii) pivot joint.
(d) Give two ways in which skeletal muscles of an Insect differ from the skeletal
muscles of a human being.
(e) Identify the bone labelled S.
5 Two farmers one with a pure breeding black bull and the other with a pure breeding white
cow decided to cross their cattle. The black bull was crossed with the white cow and all
the resulting offspring had a coat colour called roan.
(a) Using letter B for the allele for black coat colour and W for the allele for white coat
colour.
(i) Show the genotype of the offspring_
(ii) Explain why neither the bull nor the cow had their coat colour expressed in
the phenotype of the offspring.
(b) Using a genetic diagram predict the chances of the Second Filia (F2) offspring
having a roan coat colour when the parent black bull was crossed with one of the
roan offspring.
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(a) State the type of the solution in which each cell was placed. [2]
(a) Name two organisms which have a life cycle shown in figure 3.1 above. [2]
(b) Identify the stages labelled F and G. [2]
(c) Suggest the best habitat where eggs are laid by the named organisms in (a) above.
(d) Which of the two vectors is host to the following pathogens
(i) Plasmodium …………………………………………………………………..
(ii) Vibrio cholera …………………………………………………………… [2]
(e) Explain why it is so important to eradicate these two vectors of disease. [1]
5. Two adolescent learners were not sure how the sex of a foetus is determined and wanted
to try by engaging in sexual relationships.
6. (a) Give examples in each case, define the following types of drugs;
(i) Therapeutic drugs,
(ii) Narcotic drugs,
(iii) Recreation drugs [6]
(b) Suggest the dangers which may result from abusing the drugs to change body image.
[6]
8. (a) Distinguish between open and closed blood circulatory systems. [3]
(b) Giving named examples, explain the terms single and double circulation. [4]
(c) Compare and contrast the structure and functions of arteries and veins. [5]
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3. Figure 4.1 is a graph showing changes in volume of air during inspiration and expiration in
the respiratory organs of a person.
(a) (i) Which letter shows the process of inspiration taking place? [1]
(ii) Name the activities taking place during stages 1, 2 and 3. [3]
(b) Explain why there is an increase in air volume during stage 2. [1]
(c) Describe four changes which will take place in the thorax during inspiration in order to
facilitate the increase in the volume during stage 2. [4]
Figure 3.1
(a) (i) To which phylum and class does the organism in figure 3.1 belong?
(ii) state two visible features that enable you to identify and classify the
organism in figure 3.1.
(b) State two other phylums in the kingdom Animalia.
(c) (i) What is the name of the key used in classification?
(ii) Explain why this key is important in classification.
5. A young girl had multiple sexual partners consisting of the following: a young boy,
a businessman and public worker.
(a) (i) Briefly explain two risks the girl may have had from the multiple
sexual relations. [2]
(ii) Identify one sexual behaviour that can help the young girl achieve
her set goals in education. [1]
(b) Suggest one best contraceptive method the girl could have been using to
protect herself. [1]
(c) If the sexual partners had the following blood groups
Young girl – blood group O
Young boy – blood group B
Businessman – blood group AB
Public worker – blood group B
(i) Suggest the sexual partner who would have been responsible for the
pregnancy if the young girl had a child with blood group A. [1]
(ii) Use a genetic diagram to explain your answer in (c)(i) above. [4]
10. (a) Describe the importance of the factors that make the soil fertile. [8]
(b) Explain how soil fertility can be maintained. [4]
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Figure 1.0
(a) (i) Name the parts labelled A, B and C.
(ii) Name the organ in the plant in which figure 1.0 is found.
Give a reason for your answer.
(b) Describe two adaptations of the cell in figure 1.0 which enable it to carry out its
functions.
(c) Explain what would happen to the cell in figure 1.0 above, if it was placed in a test
tube containing distilled water.
Figure 2.0
(a) Name the parts labelled D and E in figure 2.0 above.
(b) (i) Explain what happens to the part labelled F during tooth decay.
(ii) Looking at the shape of the tooth in figure 2.0 above, suggest the role it
plays in the digestion of food.
(c) Complete the human dental formula below by filling in the missing numbers G, H
and J.
Figure 3.0
(a) Name the parts labelled J, K and L.
4 Figure 4.0 below shows the external parts of the human eye.
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Figure 2
(a) From stage 1 In Figure 2 Identify the
(i) enzyme,
…………………………………………………………………….
(ii) substrate.
…………………………………………………………………….. [2]
(b) (i) Which stage shows the enzyme-substrate complex?
……………………………………………………………………… [1]
(ii) Label the active site of the enzyme on Figure 2. [1]
(c) (i) What type of metabolic reaction Is catalysed by the
enzyme in Figure 2?
……………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(ii) Name a region in the human body where such a metabolic reaction in
(c)(i) above can occur?
……………………………………………………………………… [1]
(iii) State the general term used to refer to enzymes that work Inside cells.
………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(d) Describe two Industrial applications of enzymes.
1 …………………………………………………………………………
2 ………………………………………………………………………… [2]
[Total: 9]
Figure 3
(a) (i) Identify structures G and K.
G ……………………………………………………………..
K …………………………………………………………….. [2]
(ii) State one structural difference between structures G and J.
………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(b) Identify the plant organ in Figure 3.
……………………………………………………............................ [1]
(c) (i) In which labelled region in Figure 3 is the rate of
photosynthesis highest?
…………………………………………………………………………. [1]
(ii) Give a reason for your answer in C (i).
………………………………………………………………………… [2]
(d) Explain why the arrangement of cells in the region labelled I is important for
photosynthesis.
………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]
[Total: 9]
[Total: 9]
Section B Essay questions [36 marks]
Answer any three questions from this section. All answers must be complete sentences and in
paragraphs. Write your answers in the separate answer booklet provided.
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(a) (i) Explain the difference in the appearance of the potato chips in
solutions E and F after two hours.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………… [4]
(b) (i) What would be the state of cells in the potato chips in solution
F after two hours?
…………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(b) Which labelled part in figure 3 is responsible for generating new cells?
………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(c) Region H is responsible for cell differentiation
(i) Apart from vascular bundles, state two other cells types
differentiated by region H.
1 …………………………………………………………………………. [1]
2 …………………………………………………………………………. [1]
(b) (i) Name two substances present in the fluid in K but absent from
the fluid in M.
1 ……………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
2 ……………………………………………………………………………….. [1]
(c) (i) State one common disorder associated with the kidney.
………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
Figure 5
(a) Name the structures labelled N and O.
N ………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
O ………………………………………………………………………………. [1]
(c) A husband and wife were heterozygous for blood group A and B
respectively.
With the help of a genetic diagram, show the possible blood groups of
their children. [5]
(b) (i) tooth decay is brought about when sweet food particles stick in between
the teeth for so long and form a plague. A bacteria start to feed on the plague
and respire anaerobically producing an organic acid. This acid dissolves
(corrodes) the enamel of teeth forming a cavity in the teeth. When cavity
reaches the dentine, the tooth starts getting painful. The pain increases
further when the cavity reaches the pulp cavity. This is called tooth decay.
(iii)
(b) 1 - In food chain each organism occupies only one trophic level while in food web
each organism may occupy more than one trophic level except the producer.
2- Food chain usually involves fewer organisms while food web usually involves
more organisms.
(c) At each trophic level 90% of its total of energy is lost through respiration, egestion
and excretion and only 10% of the energy present is passed on from one trophic
level to the next.
5. (a) (i) Pure breeding is an organism with a genotype whose both alleles are the
same either dominant or recessive.
(ii) Pure breeding dwarf garden pea plant = t t
Pure breeding tall garden pea plant = T T
(c) Homozygous a type of genotype where both alleles are the same either dominant
or recessive while heterozygous is a type of genotype where the two alleles are
different, such as one allele is dominant while the other is recessive.
(b) Yeast is important in brewing and baking in that it is the organism that is used to
carry out the alcoholic fermentation. In brewing yeast is added to a paste containing
sugar maltose. Yeast contains an enzyme called zymase which converts glucose to
carbon dioxide and alcohol, releasing energy in the process. The alcohol is then
removed from the mixture by simple distillation. In baking, flour is mixed with water,
salt, sugar and yeast to form a paste called dough. When there is insufficient oxygen,
zymase from yeasts acts on sugars to form carbon dioxide and alcohol. The carbon
dioxide begins to form bubbles in the dough causing it to rise.
7. (a) (i) Eustachian Tube is a tube that connects the middle ear to the back of the
pharynx. It opens during swallowing and yawning in order to equalize
pressure between the middle ear and the atmosphere. This prevents the ear
drum from bursting when atmospheric pressure changes drastically e.g.
during an aeroplane flight or deep-sea diving.
(ii) Cochlea is a coiled structure that detects sound intensity and frequency and
transduces sounds to generate nerve impulses. Nerve impulses from the ear
are carried to the brain by the auditory nerve.
(b) Sensory Neurons are neurons that carry impulses from sense organs (receptors) to
the central nervous system while Motor Neurons are neurons that carry impulses
from the central nervous system to effectors. Sensory neurons they have long
dendrons and short axons while motor neurons they have long axons and short
dendrites. Sensory neurons their cell bodies are not terminally located but are
axillary while motor neurons their cell bodies are terminally located (located at the
end).
(c) The pupil reflex it is an automatic reaction of the pupil to change in size. This is
caused by exposure of the eye to different light intensities. When bright light falls
on the eye, the iris responds by making the diameter of the pupil smaller. This
restricts the amount of light reaching the retina, which contains the light-sensitive
cells. If dim light falls on the eye, the iris responds by making the diameter of the
pupil larger, so that as much light as is available can reach the retina to stimulate
the light-sensitive cells.
8. (a) Excretion is the removal of toxic metabolic waste products from the bodies of living
organisms. The waste products are removed from the body by the excretory organs.
(b) (i) Carbon dioxide is excrete by the Lungs. Carbon dioxide is excreted during
the process of gaseous exchange in the alveoli. Carbon dioxide diffuses
from the blood into the alveoli across the alveolar walls.
9. (a) (i) Grafting involves bringing together a stock and a scion coming from two
closely related plants i.e. plants of the same species or genus. The stock is
the part whose aerial (upper) parts have been cut off and it provides an
already established root system that is responsible for absorbing water and
mineral salts. The scion is the aerial part that bears buds which later form
the shoot. This is the part that has the desired stem, leaves, flowers or fruits.
The stock and scion are cut with complementary shapes that fit into each
other before being tied together.
(ii) Budding: This a type of vegetative propagation where a bud is used as scion
and the bark of an entire plant used as a stock. The bud is cut in such a way
that it has some cambium. A T-shaped cut is made in the scion reaching up
to the cambium. Then the bud (scion) is inserted into the T-shaped part of
the stock in such a way that the cambium from the two parts is in contact.
The two parts are tied together and sealed with wax, leaving the bud
exposed. The wax prevents excessive transpiration.
10. (a) (i) Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma on
the same plant or different plants of the same species.
(ii) Fertilization is the fusing of male gamete with a female gamete forming
an embryo. In flowering plants the male gamete is liberated in ovary and fuse
with ovum cell forming an embryo. The first male nucleus fuses with the egg
cell to form a diploid zygote which later develops into the embryo. The
second male nucleus fuses with two polar nuclei to form a triploid cell which
later develops into the endosperm.
(b) (i) Pupae Stage because its inactive and not moving just stationary hence it is
every easy to kill by spraying with insecticides. At this stage it is also not
being able to reproduce.
(ii) Houseflies are vectors for pathogens that cause cholera, dysentery and
typhoid.
6. (a) (i) Community is a group of populations found in the same area and interact
with each other.
(ii) Habitat is a place where an organism lives. Examples of habitats are aquatic
habitats (found in water), terrestrial habitats (found on land)
(iii) Niche is the specific role a given organism plays in an ecosystem e.g. some
organisms such as algae and green plants are producers; other such as
animals are consumers; and other such as bacteria and fungi are
decomposers.
(b) Auxins are plant hormones which are very sensitive to light. When they are exposed
to light they move to the side of the stem that is not in light. Therefore, auxins will
cause the plant cells on the shaded side of the stem to elongate. This redistribution
of auxins causes the stem to bend towards the light.
10. (a) Double Circulation is a type of circulation where blood passes through the heart
twice during one circulation around the body. It involves two types of circulation,
namely the pulmonary circulation and systemic circulation.
(b) In double circulation there is pulmonary circulation and systemic circulation. In
pulmonary circulation blood is pumped at low pressure from the heart while in
systemic circulation blood is pumped at high pressure. In pulmonary circulation
carries deoxygenated blood from the heart from the heart while in systemic
circulation carries oxygenated blood from the heart. Pulmonary circulation carries
blood from the heart to one part of the body called the lungs while in systemic
circulation carries blood from the heart to all parts of the body.
(c) Blood transport oxygen in the form of oxyhaemoglobin from the lungs to the body
cells. It transport nutrients dissolved in the plasma from the digestive system to all
the cells. Blood transport metabolic wastes and carbon dioxide for removal from the
body via the lungs and kidneys. Blood transport hormones to target cells from the
glands. Blood regulate body temperature by spreading heat around the body; occurs
as the amount of blood flowing through the skin varies. Blood protect the body from
infection by viruses and bacteria by transporting leucocytes to areas where they are
needed. Blood protect the body from losing too much blood when platelets form
clots and prevent foreign materials from entering the body.
6. (a) the alveolus has the following features which are large surface area to maximize
the exchange of gases, moist surface because gases need to dissolve before they can
diffuse across a surface, thin surface to minimize the distance of diffusion so that there
is faster diffusion, close association with a transport system to transport the gases to
and from the gaseous exchange surface, thereby maintaining a constant diffusion
gradient for the gases and well-ventilated to maintain a constant diffusion gradient.
(b) In inspiration, external intercostal muscles contract, internal intercostal muscles relax,
the ribs are pulled upwards and outwards, the diaphragm muscles contract, pulling the
diaphragm down thus causing it to flatten. The volume of the chest cavity increases
and pressure reduces .Air is then forced in to the lungs from the outside .Exchange of
gases takes place along a diffusion gradient i.e. oxygen diffuses into the blood and
carbon dioxide out of the blood capillaries into the alveolus.
7. (a) (i) Causes of Coronary Heart Disease are Excessive intake of fatty foods.
Fatty foods are easily converted to cholesterol which in turn blocks the
coronary arteries. Smoking, Cigarette smoke contains a stimulant called
nicotine which tends to promote the accumulation of cholesterol in the
blood. Emotional stress. The body secretes high levels of adrenaline during
emotional stress. This also tends to promote accumulation of cholesterol in
the blood stream. Lack of exercise increases the risk of coronary heart
disease. Inhalation of harmful gaseous compounds, for example carbon
monoxide when the environment is polluted increases the chances of
suffering from a coronary disease.
(b) The functions of vertebrae column is that it protects the spinal cord from mechanical
damage. It Provides attachment for ribs and girdles. It supports the body trunk and
imparting flexibility to the body trunk due presence of cartilaginous joints.
The functions of skull is that it protects the brain from mechanical injuries. It provide
sockets for eyes.
The functions of skeletal muscle is that they enable locomotion via antagonistic.
They produce voluntary movements, such as in dancing, running or bending the
arms.
9. (a) A tropic response is the response of a plant part to a stimulus by either growing
towards or away from the stimulus. When a plant part grows towards a stimulus,
the response is called a positive tropic response, but when a plant part grows away
from a stimulus, the response is called a negative tropic response.
(b) (i) Plant has hormones called auxins which are very sensitive to light. When
they are exposed to light they move to the side of the stem that has no light.
There, auxins will cause the plant cells on the shaded side of the stem to
elongate. This redistribution of auxins causes the stem to bend towards the
light.
(ii) The gravity will pull the auxins in plumule downward. This accumulation of
auxins on the underside of the plumule, increases cell elongation and causes
the plumule to grow upward. The gravity will pull the auxins in radical
downward. This accumulation of auxins on the underside of the radical
reduces cell elongation and causes the radical to grow downward.
10. (a) Excess water from plants is excreted by the process of transpiration through the
stomata. Carbon dioxide and oxygen are removed from the plant through diffusion
through the stomata. Other wastes are deposited in the leaves which are removed
upon drooping or wilting. Resins and gums are removed through the exudates.
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4. (a) S - Anther
T - Stigma
U - Ovary
(b) (i) Wind pollination .
(ii) 1 – its anther and stigma are hangs out.
2 – its stigma are hairy.
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5. (a) (i) Family A
(ii) Because it has produced one child who is hemophilic.
(b) (i) Genotype of offspring H: Xh Y
Genotype of offspring J: XH Xh
(ii)
6. (a) (i) During the day gaseous exchange in plants occurs in the spongy layer of
the leaf because photosynthesis is actively taking place and a plant leaf
takes in carbon dioxide and releases oxygen.
(ii) At night the plant leaf takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide. This is
because respiration is the only process taking place at night.
(b) Yeast is used in brewing and baking in that it is the organism that is used to carry out
the alcoholic fermentation. Yeast contains an enzyme called zymase which converts
glucose to carbon dioxide and alcohol, releasing energy in the process. The alcohol is
then removed from the mixture by simple distillation. In baking, flour is mixed with
water, salt, sugar and yeast to form a paste called dough. When there is insufficient
oxygen, zymase from yeasts acts on sugars to form carbon dioxide and alcohol. The
carbon dioxide begins to form bubbles in the dough causing it to rise.
Bacteria are used in the production of fermented milk products like yoghurt, cheese
and butter. Also production of sour milk is through fermentation of fresh milk under
anaerobic respiration. Bacteria are used sewage treatment during the secondary
stage of treatment, sewage is treated by aerobic and anaerobic micro –organism’s
This removes organic wastes and harmful substances.
7. (a) HIV can be transmitted from one person to another through sexual intercourse in
semen or vaginal secretions, sharing needles during intravenous drug use, in
hospitals when carrying out blood transfusion, in some cases the blood is infected
with the virus or blood products that contained HIV, though this is much reduced
now because of knowledge of transmission. The HIV virus can be transmitted from
the blood of an infected female to foetus during pregnancy or delivery (mother to
child transmission). The HIV can also transmitted through organ transplants from an
infected donor and sharing toothbrushes, shaving blades or nail cutters with
infected person.
(b) (i) The lack of information and awareness combined with outdated beliefs
lead to people to fear getting HIV. Many people think of HIV as a disease that
only a certain groups get which leads to negative judgment about people
living with HIV. There is Lack of support groups. The groups that support HIV
programs for health worker to provide information to people living with HIV
are not supporting. Another cause of stigma is lack of information on the
available services.
(ii) Providing them with ARVs which help to slow down the advancement of the
condition. Loving them and responding to their needs. Counselling them to
stop behavior that could worsen their conditions. Not discriminating them.
Avoid branding them as walking corpses, denying them education and health
services, chasing them away from home, hiding them from public and
refusing to share rooms or utensils with them.
8. (a) (i) A gland is ductless gland that secretes hormones. There are many glands
some of them are pancreas which secretes hormones insulin and glucagon.
Adrenal gland which is found on top of the kidneys and it secretes hormones
called adrenaline. The other gland is thyroid gland, it is found on the neck
and it secretes a hormone called thyroxine.
(b) (i) Insulin is secreted when the sugar levels are high in the blood and causes
the cells of the liver and muscles to convert excess glucose to glycogen which
is stored in the liver and muscles. It causes the cells of the adipose tissue to
convert excess glucose to fats. The fats are stored under the skin and around
delicate body organs such as the heart, liver, kidneys, intestines and brain.
Insulin enables body cells to absorb glucose from the blood and use it,
promotes convection of carbohydrates to fats and Slows down the
conversion of protein to carbohydrates.
(ii) Adrenaline prepares the body for action in various ways such as, boosting
the respiration, increasing the breathing rate so that more oxygen is taken
in to be used for energy production, increasing the heart rate so that more
blood containing glucose and oxygen can be carried to the muscles.
Adrenaline diverts blood from the changing of glycogen to glucose, thereby
increasing glucose levels in the blood to be used for gut to the muscles by
constricting the blood vessels of the gut and dilating the blood vessels of the
muscles. It dilates the pupils in the eyes for increased alertness It dilates the
bronchi and increases the volume of the thorax so that more air containing
oxygen may be taken in .It increases the sensitivity of the nervous system for
faster response to stimuli .It raises hair in furry animals and causes the
appearance of ‘goose bumps’ as well as shivering.
9. (a) The synovial joint has the following parts; Ligament which joins bone to bone and
keeps the joint stable by preventing dislocation. Tendons which joins muscle to
bone; translate muscle contraction into movement of bone. Joint Capsule that
encloses the joint membrane. Synovial fluid which supplies nutrients and acts as a
lubricant that reduces friction. Synovial membrane they secretes synovial fluid and
Cartilage it reduces friction at ends of bones, absorbs mechanical shocks and
spreads forces.
(b) A bone is considered a living tissue because it consists of living cells and fibres and
penetrated by blood vessels which keep the cells alive and allows growth and repair.
The spongy bone is filled with red bone marrow that forms red blood cells. The
central cavity is filled with yellow bone marrow which makes white blood cells.
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(c) The pupil constricts by circular and radial muscles of the iris in response to changes
in light intensity. Due to excess light that may damage the retina by bleaching it.
Circular muscles contract at the same time the radial muscles relax. This in returns
makes the pupil to constricts (becomes smaller) to prevent bleaching of the retina
by excess light.
10. (a) Factors that make soil fertile are air, it makes the soil aeration because plants
cannot use nutrients if roots have no air. Micro-organisms are responsible for most
of the nutrient release from organic matter. They decompose organic matter and
releases ammonia which turned again to nitrate which plants uses for growth.
Organic matter it enhances soil aggregation and intact large pores in turn allowing
water infiltration. Water (moisture) is imbibed (absorbed) by the seed and softens
the testa so that it can split to release the plumule and radicle. Mineral elements
like nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium make the soil fertile. The pH of the soil
must be between 6 and 7.
(b) Causes of soil loss fertility is deforestation removes legume trees that replaces
nutrients in the soil and it makes soil erosion by wind and rain water. Poor farming
methods like the consisting the use of some chemicals like herbicides, pesticides and
fertilizers they kill micro-organism in the soil. Overgrazing removes the ground cover
exposing the soil to wind and water which lead to soil erosion. Leaching removes
vital nutrients and micronutrients such as water-solute boron from the soil causing
potential deficiencies in crops.
(c) Methods of improving and retaining soil fertility is crop rotation which minimize
the risk of depleting the soil of particular nutrients or water at a particular soil depth
because each crop has its own specific requirement. Tillage suppresses the growth
of weeds and promotes a good crumbly and porous with a stable granular structure.
Liming increase the pH, neutralizing the acidic soil and promoting clumping of soil
particles thus improving soil structure. Addition of organic which promotes humus
formation and improves soil structure.
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(b) 1 – Nucleus
2- Vacuole
3 – Cell wall
(c) Do Charolais dilution to the pure breeding black bull or red cow which will
mutate the gene. This dilutes red pigment to pale-red and black pigment to gray
while two copies produce the typical white phenotype of Charolais breed.
6. The leaf has thin lamina for easy penetration of light energy for photosynthesis. It has large
surface area to capture as much light as possible. Presence of veins/vascular bundles to supply
the leaf with water (the xylem) and to transport end products of photosynthesis (the phloem).
Presence of stomata for entry of carbon dioxide and exit of oxygen. Presence of chloroplasts
to absorb light energy for photosynthesis. The highest concentration of chloroplasts is found
in the palisade cells, followed by the spongy cells and finally the guard cells.
7. (a) Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is produced by using energy from respiration to
synthesize it. This is done by combining adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and inorganic
phosphate as shown below;
Adenosine diphosphate + inorganic phosphate → Adenosine triphosphate
(c) The respiratory surface of humans is an alveolus which has the following features which
are large surface area to maximize the exchange of gases, moist surface because gases
need to dissolve before they can diffuse across a surface, thin surface to minimize the
distance of diffusion so that there is faster diffusion.
The respiratory surface of fish are the gills. The gills consists of a long curved bone
called the gill bar and a double row of filaments attached to the bar. Each filament has
numerous vertical plates called lamellae which contains a network of capillaries. The
gills also have structures called gill rakers. Gill rakers trap solid particles and prevent
them from reaching the delicate gill filaments. The gill is also protected by a bony plate
called operculum which also controls movement of water in and out.
8. (a) (i) Blood group AB can receive blood from all other blood groups because it
has no antibodies in the blood plasma to attack the antigens in the donor’s
blood. For this reason, it is called the universal recipient. An antigen reacts
with a corresponding antibody making the blood cells to clump together.
Antigen-A and antibody-A can cause agglutination. Antigen B and antibody-
B can also cause agglutination.
(ii) Blood group A has antigen A on its red blood cell surface and anti-B antibody
in the blood plasma. Blood group B has antigen B on its red blood cell surface
and anti-A antibody in the blood plasma. When a person with blood group
A donate blood to a person with blood group B, the anti – A antibody in
the blood plasma of blood group B will reacts/destroy the antigen A in blood
group A making the blood to agglutinate. Therefore, the blood donation is
not compatible.
(b) The following precautions must be noted when carrying out a blood transfusion:
Blood group O can be given to any blood group. Blood group AB can receive blood
from all other blood groups A person can receive blood from another person of the
same blood group without complications arising. Before a donor’s blood is given to
a recipient, it has to be screened to determine the following: the blood group, the
rhesus status and to check for infections such as hepatitis and HIV. To ensure blood
is safe and no disease causing micro- organisms are present that could cause disease
in the recipient.
(b) After pollination, the pollen grain absorbs water from the stigma and becomes
swollen. Then the pollen tube nucleus germinates to form a pollen tube which grows
through the stigma, style and ovary until it reaches the embryo sac inside the ovule.
To form the pollen tube, the pollen tube nucleus secretes enzymes that break down
part of the stigma, style and ovary. After reaching the micropyle the tube nucleus
disintegrates. The generative nucleus follows the tube nucleus behind and divides
into two haploid cells called male nuclei. The first male nucleus fuses with the egg
cell to form a diploid zygote which later develops into the embryo. The second male
nucleus fuses with two polar nuclei to form a triploid cell which later develops into
the endosperm.. This type of fertilization where one male nucleus fuses with the egg
cell to form a diploid zygote and the other male nucleus fuses with two polar nuclei
to form a triploid cell is called double fertilization.
10. (a) Ecosystem is a definable area made of communities of living things that interact
with each other and their non-living environment e.g. a pond. It has air dissolved in
water which contain oxygen which animals use for respiration. Air also contain
carbon dioxide gas which algae use for photosynthesis. The ecosystem has water
which is used by plants for photosynthesis and animal (fish) for hydration. It has light
(sun), this is used by plant for photosynthesis and animal it provides favorable
temperature. Producers e.g. algae are features of ecosystem and they capture solar
energy during the process of photosynthesis and converted to chemical energy
(food) which living organisms are able to use (eat) hence they provide food for other
living organisms in an ecosystem. Ecosystem has Consumers (snail, fish, moorhen)
they obtain energy by feeding on other organisms and sometimes transfer energy
to other organisms (consumers). Ecosystem has decomposers they remove the
dead remains of plants and animals.
(b) Agriculture contributes to deforestation as forests are cleared to make room for
growth of crops or rearing of livestock in return destroying habitat of animals.
Fertilizers and pesticides disturb the ecosystems by killing innocent organisms and
increasing soil acidity. This leads to water, soil and air pollution. The clearance of
forest for agriculture leads to reduction in biodiversity.
(c) Gout is a condition characterized by formation of uric acid crystals at the joints. It
leads to swelling and paining of joints. Arthritis is inflammation of joints
characterized by painful and swollen joints. The inflammation initially affects the
synovial membranes but eventually causes damage to cartilage and bone, making
movement difficult. Dislocation is a condition where one or more bones move out
of place at a joint.
(b) Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how
small, all have an important role to play. Biodiversity enable species to depend on
each other. Each species depends on the services provided by other species to
ensure survival. It is a type of cooperation based on mutual survival. Biodiversity
ensures natural sustainability for all life form and it enable ecosystems to be
better, withstand and recover from a variety of disasters.
10. (a) A population is a group of organisms of the same species living in the same area at
the same time. Population size is the number of organisms in a population and
population density is the number organisms of the same species per unit area.
Population growth rate is the increase in the size of a population per unit time.
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(ii) Companion cell provide energy for active transport of substance (sucrose).
(d) 1 It carries cell division to produce new cell i.e. xylem and phloem cells.
2 It separate the xylem and phloem vessels.
8. (a) Growth is defined as a permanent increase in size, mass, number of cells and
complexity of a living organism. Growth of multicellular organisms involves life
cycles. A life cycle is a sequence of stages that an organism passes through during
its development from the embryonic stages to maturity.
(b) The conditions necessary for the germination of seeds include oxygen, water
(moisture) and a suitable temperature.
Oxygen is necessary for germination of seeds. It is required for respiration
which provides energy for germination.
Seeds require suitable amounts of water (moisture) in order to germinate. The
water is imbibed (absorbed) by the seed and is important in the following ways: It
softens the testa so that it can split to release the plumule and radicle. It activates
enzymes and provides an aqueous medium for metabolic reactions to take
place. It is involved in hydrolysis of complex nutrients in a seed e.g. hydrolysis of
starch to maltose.
Very low and very high temperatures are not favorable for seed germination.
Seeds at very low temperature fail to germinate because the enzymes in the
embryo become inactive or less active and as such they do not catalyse the
metabolic reactions necessary for germination. High temperatures
(temperatures above optimum) denature the enzymes and as such no
metabolic reactions take place. Hence seeds require a favorable
temperature in order to germinate.
(c) Epigeal Germination is a type of germination where the cotyledons are
pushed above the ground by elongation of the hypocotyl. The plumule is covered
by cotyledons and comes out of the ground with a hooked shape in order to
protect the delicate shoot. Examples of seeds that carry out this type of
germination are beans, sunflower, and castor oil and groundnut seeds.
9. (a) Dangers of multiple sexual partners: Risk of contracting STIs’ including HIV and
AIDS, unintended pregnancy and disintegration of families.
(b) Safe sexual practices: Abstinence, Consistence and correct use of condoms and
VCT Services
(c) Causes of stigma: Fear, myth, lack of support groups and lack of information
on the available services.
(d) Ways of reducing stigma: Support, care, treatment and (ART) and advocacy.
10. (a) Carbon occurs in Atmosphere in the form of carbon dioxide gas, in Plants in
the form of organic molecules, in Animals in the form of organic molecules and in
the Soil in the form of fossil fuels and carbonates.
The processes involved in converting carbon from one form to another are
summarised in the following diagram of the carbon cycle.
(b) Government must introduce a plastic bag fee which can dramatic cut the use of
single-use bags and reducing the litter problem that plastic bags create.
(d) (i) Detoxification of poisons and alcohol by converting them to less toxic substances.
Synthesis of plasma proteins such as prothrombin, fibrinogen, globulins,
(ii) Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver which may result from infection
hepatitis viruses.
Hepatomegaly: Enlargement of the liver.
Cirrhosis: Hardening of liver tissue resulting from poisoning or excessive
intake of alcohol.
3. (a) (i) N: Ovum
P: Zygote
(ii) Process 1: Fertilization
Process 2: Cell division (mitosis)
(d) 1: Skeletal human muscles has a lot of mitochondria while skeletal insect
muscles has few mitochondria.
2: Human skeletal muscles are attached outside the endoskeleton while
insect skeletal muscles are attached inside the exoskeleton.
(e) Scapula
5. (a) (i) Roan: BW
(ii) Because both are dominant and they have expressive equally
(b)
(b) Cell A Explanation – when it was placed in hypertonic solution, the cell started losing
water by osmosis. As it continue losing water the cell started to reduce in size and to
shrink until it fully shrunk and this process is called cell crenation.
Cell B Explanation – when it was placed in hypotonic solution, the cell started gaining
water by osmosis. As it continue gaining water the cell started to expanding in size
and stretches until it burst and this process is called lysis.
Part D – Sporangiophore
(ii) It grows over and into the food, digesting and absorbing nutrients.
(b) The Mucor releases enzymes from its hyphae into food. These enzymes
hydrolyze the food forming the products and mycelium absorbs this end
products.
(c) A spore is a singled cell while a zygospore is made up of two similar cells.
(d) 1 - They decompose dead organic matter, thereby preventing accumulation of
dead bodies.
2 - Some saprophytes such as yeast are important in brewing and baking.
3 - They play a role in the recycling of nutrients such as carbon and nitrogen
4 - Some fungi such as yeast are important in brewing and baking
5. (a) (i) The sex of the foetus is determined by sex chromosomes which are
X - Chromosome and Y – Chromosomes. Maleness is determined by the
presence of Y chromosomes and its genotype is X Y. Femaleness is
determined by the absence of Y chromosome and its genotype is X X.
(ii)
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(b) (i) Kidney regulate the amount of mineral salts and water by urinary system.
Mineral salts are regulated during when glomerular filtrate is passing in the
proximal convoluted tubule some salts reabsorbs back into blood stream.
Water regulated by releasing a hormone called antidiuretic hormone which
causes water to be absorbed from the glomerular filtrate into the
surrounding cells. The hormone is not released if water level is below.
(ii) Liver convert excess glucose to glycogen to reduce the level of glucose in the
blood. Liver also convert glycogen to glucose when glucose level is low in the
blood. The liver produces and distributes heat because of many metabolic
reactions that take place in it and the network of blood vessels.
(c) The skin reduces loss of heat from the body by contracting the erector muscles
thereby pulling the hairs upright. The erect hair traps a layer of air which insulates
the skin against heat loss. The contraction of hair erector muscles leads to
development of goose bumps on the skin in cold weather.
Vasoconstriction (narrowing of skin arterioles) occurs to reduce the amount of blood
passing through the skin. This reduces heat lost. Shunt vessels open, reducing the
amount of blood passing through superficial vessels near the skin surface. This
reduces heat loss. Sweat glands become less active or inactive to minimize loss of
heat which might occur through sweating.
7. (a) In open blood circulatory systems blood moves freely around the tissue while closed
blood circulatory systems blood moves inside the blood vessels. In open blood
circulatory systems blood moves at low pressure around the tissue while closed
blood circulatory systems blood moves at high pressure inside the blood vessels. In
open blood circulatory systems blood is pumped by a sac-like heart through a short
vessel while closed blood circulatory systems blood is pumped at high pressure
inside a long blood vessels.
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(b) Single circulation is a type of circulation in which blood goes through the heart once
for each complete circulation of blood. E.g. the fish blood passes through capillaries
in the gills then to the heart from the heart to the body again back to the heart.
Double circulation is a type of circulation in which blood passes through the heart
twice for each complete circulation of blood. E.g. in the man, blood goes to the heart
through vena cava from the heart it goes to the lungs via pulmonary artery for
oxidation. From the lungs it goes back to the heart via pulmonary vein then it will
pumped at high pressure from the heart to all parts of the body through the aorta.
(c) (i) Arteries carry blood away from the heart and at high pressure. They have
thick walls and narrow lumens. The thick walls help them withstand the
pressure from the heart. They have no valves since the pressure from the
heart is enough to keep blood moving in one direction. They all carry
oxygenated blood except the pulmonary artery. They appear round in cross-
section. They are located deeper under the skin than the veins.
While veins carry blood towards the heart and at low pressure. They have
thin walls and wide lumens. They have valves to keep blood moving in one
direction by preventing back flow. They all carry deoxygenated blood except
the pulmonary vein. They appear irregular in cross-section. They are located
nearer to the skin surface than the arteries.
8. (a) Sexual feeling is a motivational state and an interest in “sexual objects or activities,
or as a wish, or drive to seek out sexual objects or to engage in sexual activities.
Sexual feelings are libido, sexual attraction or lust that one person has for another
person.
(b) The causes of sexual feelings are having interest in any type of sexual activity,
including masturbation. Often having sexual fantasies or thoughts. Being concerned
with sexual activity or fantasies. Recalling instances when felt sexy or having sexual
intercourse.
(c) The consequences of acting on sexual feelings without proper planning is risking of
contracting STI’S such as HIV. One is risking of having disintegration of families due
to the death of parents. A person can have unplanned pregnancies.
9. (a) (i) Therapeutic drugs are drugs that are used to treat diseases because they
interact with receptors or enzymes in the cells to promote healthy
functioning and reduce or cure illness e.g. gentamicin, lithium citrate,
digoxin.
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(ii) Narcotic drugs are drugs that are used to treat moderate pain by binding on
opioid receptors in the central nervous system and are addictive affecting the
mood or behavior e.g. opium, heroin, etc.
(iii) Recreation drugs are chemical substances taken for enjoyment or leisure
purposes rather than for medical reactions e.g. alcohol, tobacco and caffeine.
(b) Drug abuse increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and
coronary heart disease. They have severe withdrawal symptoms e.g. vomiting, diarrhea
and dizziness. Uncontrolled shaking (delirium tremens) and hallucinations in some
cases. Slowing down the transmission of nerve impulses, thereby slowing down
reactions to stimuli. Drug abuse brings social problems such as crime and prostitution
committed by addicts who need money for the drugs.
10. (a) (i) Agriculture contributes to deforestation as forests are cleared to make
room for growth of crops or rearing of livestock in return destroying habitat
of animals. Fertilizers and pesticides disturb the ecosystems by killing
innocent organisms and increasing soil acidity. This leads to water, soil and
air pollution. The clearance of forest for agriculture leads to reduction in
biodiversity.
(ii) Deforestation effect the Carbon Cycle also known as the Greenhouse gas
effect and global warming. Deforestation has an effect to the Landscape
because there will not be as many plants and trees to take in the earth’s
carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. Thus causing air pollution and
greenhouse gas problems. Deforestation has the effect to People because
the lack of trees and plants means the lack of oxygen which humans need to
breathe and live. Deforestation also destroys the habitats of animals hence
they migrate to new area leaving an ecosystem distorted. It brings reduction
in biodiversity.
(b) To minimise the effects of Agriculture and Deforestation on ecosystem the following
must be done which are crop rotation, this minimize the risk of depleting the soil of
particular nutrients or water at a particular soil depth because each crop has its own
specific requirement. Tillage the land which suppresses the growth of weeds and
promotes a good crumbly and porous with a stable granular structure. Liming
increase the pH, neutralizing the acidic soil and promoting clumping of soil particles
thus improving soil structure. Addition of organic which promotes humus formation
and improves soil structure.
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(b) Cell B – It has a lot of chloroplast that trap light energy for photosynthesis.
Cell C – It has a tail which help in movement.
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4. (a) (i) Letter F
(ii) Stage 1 = Resting/sitting
Stage 2 = Strenuous exercise e,g running
Stage 3 = Resting
(b) Because the body needed more oxygen for the production of energy which is used
for strenuous exercises.
(c) 1. The diaphragm contracts and moves downwards (flattens).
2. External intercostal muscles contract and internal intercostal muscles relax.
3. The ribcage move upwards and outwards.
4. Volume of the lungs increases while pressure in the lungs decreases then air is
drawn in.
(ii)
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6. (a) Transpiration is the diffusion of water vapour from leaves to the atmosphere
through stomata. In leaves of plants, there are more stomata on the under-side than
on the upper-side. The water moves from the xylem vessels to the mesophyll cells
by osmosis then it evaporates from the surfaces of the mesophyll cells into the air
spaces and finally diffuses out of the air spaces to the atmosphere through the
stomata.
(b) Temperature: this is the degree of hotness or coldness of a substance. The higher
the temperature, the higher the transpiration rate. This is because high
temperatures increase the kinetic energy of the water molecules making them
diffuse faster out of the leaf.
Humidity: this is the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere. The higher the
humidity, the lower the transpiration rate because high humidity lowers the
concentration gradient between the leaf and the atmosphere.
Light Intensity: This is the brightness or dimness of light. The higher the light
intensity, the higher the transpiration rate because high light intensity causes
opening of the stomata.
(c) Transpiration it helps to cool the leaves, especially in hot conditions. It ensures that
there is a continuous flow of water to the leaves for photosynthesis and to keep the
cells of the leaves moist. Transpiration provides a pathway for transporting mineral
salts through the plant. Transpiration releases water vapour into the air to continue
the water cycle.
7. (a) Blood transport oxygen in the form of oxyhemoglobin from the lungs to the body
cells. Blood transport nutrients dissolved in the plasma from the digestive system to
all the cells. Blood transport metabolic wastes and carbon dioxide for removal from
the body via the lungs and kidneys. Blood transport hormones to target cells from
the glands. Blood regulate body temperature by spreading heat around the body;
occurs as the amount of blood flowing through the skin varies. Blood protect the
body from infection by viruses and bacteria by transporting leucocytes to areas
where they are needed. Blood protect the body from losing too much blood when
platelets form clots and prevent foreign materials from entering the body.
(b) Sickle Cell Anaemia is an inherited disease where a person has abnormal
haemoglobin.As a result, the red blood cells become sickle-shaped, especially when
oxygen levels are low in the body. The disease reduces the capacity of the body to
transport oxygen.
Haemophilia is an inherited disease where a person bleeds for longer periods than
normal due to poor clotting of blood. It is caused by absence of blood clotting
factors.
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8. (a) The natural propagation in plants are :
Root tuber: This is a root that has become swollen because of stored food and is
able to grow into a new plant e.g. sweet potatoes and carrots.
Stem tuber: This is an underground stem that has become swollen because of stored
food and contains eye buds that are able to grow into new plants e.g. Irish potatoes.
Corm: This is swollen underground and vertical short stem with apical and axillary
buds that can grow into new shoots e.g. Crocus sp.
Bulb: A bulb is made of underground fleshy leaves growing from a short stem e.g.
garlic and onion (Allium sp). The fleshy leaves contain food in them.
Rhizome: This is a swollen underground horizontal stem e.g. ginger. A rhizome has
adventitious roots and buds that can develop into new shoots at the nodes.
Suckers: These are underground lateral branches of stems having terminal buds and
adventitious roots e.g. bananas and plantains.
Runners, stolons and vines: These are horizontal stems growing above the ground
and have adventitious roots and buds at the nodes e.g. lawn grass, sweet potato
vines.
Leaves: Certain plants such as Bryophyllum have leaves that are swollen with stored
food and have buds and adventitious roots that can develop into new plants.
(b) The advantages of vegetative propagation is a mate is not required for offspring to
be produced. Large numbers of offspring can be produced in a short time. Desirable
features of parents are passed on to the offspring unchanged. It makes it possible
to grow new plants of certain species even when seeds fail.
The disadvantages of vegetative propagation is undesirable features of parents are
passed on to the offspring unchanged. Lack of genetic variation makes it difficult to
adapt to a variety of habitats. It often leads to overcrowding and competition for
resources
9. (a) Puberty is the stage in the development when one reaches sexual maturity and
becomes capable of reproducing. It is when reproductive organs become matured.
(b) The changes that occur at puberty to both boys and girls are, development of
pubic hair on the vulva. The hair in the armpits will also start appearing at puberty.
The whole body grows rapidly. At puberty once will start secreting sex hormones.
Sexual reproductive organs start in enlarging.
(c) The determinant of puberty in humans are the hormones and age. Hormones they
make the body more adapted to carry out reproduction. In males, their
development is influenced by the hormone called testosterone which is secreted
by the testicles. In females, their development is influenced by the hormone called
oestrogen which is secreted by the ovaries. In boys the average age to starts
puberty is 11 to 12 years old and in girls its 10 to 11 years old.
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10. (a) Factors that make soil fertile are air, it makes the soil aeration because plants cannot
use nutrients if roots have no air.
Micro-organisms are responsible for most of the nutrient release from organic
matter. They decompose organic matter and releases ammonia which turned again
to nitrate which plants uses for growth.
Organic matter it enhances soil aggregation and intact large pores in turn allowing
water infiltration. Water (moisture) is imbibed (absorbed) by the seed and softens
the testa so that it can split to release the plumule and radicle.
Mineral elements like nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium make the soil fertile.
The pH of the soil must be between 6 and 7.
(b) Methods of improving and retaining soil fertility is crop rotation which minimize the
risk of depleting the soil of particular nutrients or water at a particular soil depth
because each crop has its own specific requirement.
Tillage suppresses the growth of weeds and promotes a good crumbly and porous
with a stable granular structure. Liming increase the pH, neutralizing the acidic soil
and promoting clumping of soil particles thus improving soil structure. Addition of
organic which promotes humus formation and improves soil structure.
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ANSWERS FOR SECTION A QUESTIONS
1 (a) (i) A Vacuole
B Nucleus
C Cell membrane
(ii) Leaf
Presence of chloroplast
(b) Presence of many Chloroplasts
Rectangular shape for increased surface area;
(c) Water would enter the cell by osmosis and become turgid
3 (a) J — Glomerulus;
K — Bowman’s capsule;
L- Collecting duct / tubule
(b) (i) Red blood cells / White blood cells/ plasma (proteins) / Blood platelets
(ii) The pressure would increase / more ultrafiltration
(c) ADH / Antidiuretic hormone / vasopressin
Pituitary gland
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(c)
(c) Correct use of condoms – prevent the entering of sperms. Intra uterine device / UID
– prevent implantations. Surgical Vasectomy - sperm ducts are cut and tied
Ligation of oviduct – prevent the passage of sperms or ovum. Withdraw method –
prevent fertilization. Spermicides – kills sperms. Diaphragm – prevents sperms
entering. Abstinence – prevent sexual contact
7 (a) Dissolved food nutrients. Dissolved metabolic waste. Dissolved chemical substances.
(b) Sickle cell anaemia - Inherited disease of which the haemoglobin of the red blood
cells become abnormal and the blood cells become Sickle – shaped which reduce
them the capacity to transport oxygen.
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Haemophilia is an Inherited disease characterized by excessive bleeding because of
absence of clotting proteins.
Leukaemia is a cancer of white blood cells and they will be abnormally high number
of immature white blood cells.
8 (a) plasmodium
(b) Sweating at intervals. Vomiting. Nausea. Shivering. High body temperature
Headache. Joint/body pains. Lack of appetite. Anaemia
(c) Transmission / control
Malaria can be transmitted through female anopheles’ mosquito bite.
Malaria can be control by Draining of stagnant water. Clearing tall grass. Oil of
stagnant water. Sleeping under insecticide treated mosquito nets.
9 (a) Hydrostatic skeleton is Watery fluids inside body type of skeleton and offer
mechanical support and movement to an organism. Examples of organisms with
hydrostatic skeleton are Earthworm, nails, slugs and hydra.
Exoskeleton is a type of skeleton located outside body muscles and examples of
organism with this type of skeleton are Arthropods, insects and arachnids.
Endoskeleton is a type of skeleton located inside the body and examples of
organisms with this type of skeleton are Vertebrate, fish, amphibians, reptiles,
mammals and birds.
(b) The vertebral column Protect the spinal cord. It gives an attachment for ribs and
girdles. It Supporting the body trunk. The vertebral column has a Presence of
cartilaginous joints and it makes Flexibility to body trunk.
10 (a) Species – group of living things having similar features and can interbreed to
produce offspring.
Niche – specific role played by an organism in ecosystem.
Habitat – specific (natural) place where organism lives.
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(e) When a fly visited decaying food or human faeces, it picks up bacteria on their feet
or their mouthparts and then alight on our food and the bacteria on their bodies
are transferred to the food.
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6 (a) Ground /crushed piece of onion and shake with distilled water then filter out the
filtrate. Put 2 cm3 of sample solution into a clean and dry test tube. Add an equal
volume of Benedict’s solution to the filtrate and shake. Gently heat the mixture
using a water bath; then observe the colour changes.
(b) (i) Goitre deficiency disease caused by lack of iodine and leads to swelling of
the neck.
(ii) Kwashiorkor deficiency disease caused by lack of protein and leads to
swelling of the stomach, weakness and tiredness.
(iii) Leaf chlorosis deficiency disease caused by lack of magnesium by a plant and
leads to yellowing of leaves.
7 (a) Mature male frogs attract females for mating by making croaking sounds. The
male mounts the female in water to start the copulation process. During copulation,
the female produces a large number of eggs which are then fertilized by
spermatozoa from the male outside of the female’s body. Once the eggs have been
laid, there is no parental care but they are left to develop on their own. Each egg
contains egg yolk which is rich in food needed for development of the embryo until
it hatches to produce a tadpole. The tadpole moves through water by propelling
itself using a tail and obtains oxygen from water using gills.
(b) Reproduction in flog is there is no inserting of penis into vagina during copulation
while reproduction in human there is inserting of penis during copulation.
Reproduction in flog external fertilisation occurs while reproduction in human
internal fertilisation occurs.
Reproduction in flog fertilisation occurs in water while reproduction in human
fertilisation occurs in oviduct.
Reproduction in flog implantation does not occurs while reproduction in human
implantation occurs.
Reproduction in flog zygote obtain food from the egg yolk while reproduction in
human zygote obtain food from the mother through placenta.
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8 Blood is a tissue made of red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma and platelets.
Red blood cell (Erythrocytes) are biconcave discs responsible for transportation of oxygen and
small amounts of carbon dioxide.
White Blood Cells (Leucocytes) are two types which are phagocytes and lymphocytes.
Phagocytes defend the body against infection by engulfing and digesting germs (foreign
bodies).
Lymphocytes defend the body against infection by producing antibodies and antitoxins that
destroy germs/foreign bodies while antitoxins are proteins that neutralize poisons from
germs.
Platelets (Thrombocytes) are important for blood clotting.
Blood Plasma is maintain blood viscosity, causing blood clotting, maintaining a constant blood PH,
and maintaining osmotic balance e.t.c. The functions of blood plasma are: Transportation of
dissolved food. Transportation of metabolic wastes. Transportation of hormones, antibodies and
antitoxins. Distribution of heat around the body. Most of the body heat is generated by the liver
and muscles.
9 (a) (i) Primary growth is the increase in the length of the shoots and roots.
Primary growth is controlled by root apical meristems or shoot apical
meristems. Primary growth in roots is divided into three zones which are;
The zone of cellular division, which contains the apical meristem, where cells
are actively dividing via mitosis.The zone of cellular elongation is the location
where the newly formed cells are growing, or increasing in length, to add
length to the root. The zone of cellular maturation is the location where
newly elongated cells complete their differentiation into the dermal,
vascular, or ground tissues. Primary growth from lateral roots that originate
from meristematic tissue in the pericycle, add length to the lateral root.
Primary growth in stems is a result of rapidly dividing cells in the apical
meristems at the shoot tip subsequent cell elongation. This occurs at apical
(top) bud.
(ii) Secondary growth is controlled by the lateral meristems, and is similar in
both stems and roots. Lateral meristems include the vascular cambium and,
in woody plants, the cork cambium (cambium is another term for meristem).
The vascular cambium is located between the primary xylem and primary
phloem within the vascular bundle.The cells of the vascular cambium divide
and form secondary xylem to the inside, and secondary phloem to the
outside. In woody plants, cork cambium is the outermost lateral meristem.
It produces a layer of cells known as phelloderm, which grows inward from
the cambium. The cork cambium, cork cells, and phelloderm are collectively
termed the periderm. The periderm substitutes for the epidermis in mature
plants. The combined actions of the vascular and cork cambia together result
in secondary growth, or widening of the plant stem.
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(b) Tropic response occurs in plants while Taxic response occurs in invertebrates. Tropic
response involves growing either towards or away from the stimulus while taxic
response involves moving either towards or away from the stimulus. Tropic
response only part of the plant responds while taxic response the entire organism
responds. Tropic response is slower while taxic response is faster.
10 (a) (i) Abiotic factors are non-living things that organisms interact with in
ecosystem which are light intensity, temperature, amount of water, oxygen,
salinity (salt concentration) and pH of soil or water.
(ii) Niche - the specific role a given organism plays in an ecosystem e.g. some
organisms such as algae and green plants are producers; other such as
animals are consumers; and other such as bacteria and fungi are
decomposers.
(b) Ecosystem- a definable area made of communities of living things that interact with
each other and their non-living environment e.g. a pond.
Pond bottom - there is very little oxygen or light at the bottom of the pond.
Decomposers and scavengers live here where they feed on dead material, e.g. water
worms and rat-tailed maggots.
Mid water - fish are the main predators here. Food is found on the pond bottom or
the pond surface. Animals here breathe through their skin or gills, e.g. stickleback
fish, water fleas and dragonfly nymphs.
Pond surface - animals here breathe through their gills, skin or lungs. There is plenty
of oxygen and light here. Animals found here include ducks, water boatmen, midge
larvae and tadpoles.
Pond margin - plants provide a sheltered habitat for insects and smalls animals such
as frogs. There is lots of light and oxygen so plants such as marsh marigold thrive.
Above the pond surface - birds such as kingfishers and insects like dragonflies are
common here.
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Section A [44 marks]
1 (a) (i) Glucose
(ii) Respiration
(b) (i) Feeding (Nutrition) in plant
(ii) 1 Walking, running
2 Talking, shouting
3 Breathing,
(c) (i) Catabolic reaction
(ii) Growth
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(ii) Because it has a lot of chroloplasts which trap light energy for the process
of photonthesis.
(d) To create air space for the diffusion of gases and water molecules.
4 (a) A Cartilage
B Synovial membrane
C Joint Capsule
(b) A Reduces friction at ends of bones, absorbs mechanical
shocks and spreads forces
B Secretes synovial fluid.
C Encloses the joint membrane.
(c) (i) Part E
(ii) Bone marrow
(d) Synovial Joints (ball-and-socket joints).
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(c) Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is produced by using energy from respiration to synthesize
it. This is done by combining adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and inorganic phosphate as
shown below;
Adenosine diphosphate + inorganic phosphate → Adenosine triphosphate
(c) Respiration in human being.
Aerobic Respiration is the release of energy from food in living cells in the presence of
oxygen. This process
releases a relatively high amount of energy (about 2880 KJ from one mole of glucose)
and the by products produced are carbon dioxide and water. This type of respiration
occurs in tissue cells of animals and plants when there is a sufficient supply of oxygen.
The word equations for aerobic respiration are given below:
Glucose + Oxygen Carbon dioxide +Water +Energy
Lactic Fermentation is the release of energy from food substances in living cells in the
absence of oxygen,
producing lactic acid as the only by product. The amount of energy released is very little
(about 150 KJ from one mole of glucose).
Word Equation:
Glucose -----> lactic acid + energy
This process takes place in the muscles of animals during exercise. This is because the
extra energy required by the animal during exercise cannot all be generated by aerobic
respiration since there is a limited supply of oxygen. This energy is therefore generated
by lactic fermentation.
Respiration in plant (alcoholic fermentation)
This is the release of energy from food substances in living cells in the absence of oxygen,
producing alcohol (ethanol) and carbon dioxide as by products. This process releases a
relatively low amount of energy (about 210 KJ from one mole of glucose). The reaction is
catalysed by an enzyme called zymase which is naturally found in yeast. The word
equations for alcoholic fermentation are given below:
Glucose -------> Carbon dioxide + Alcohol + Energy
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7 (a) This is a muscular organ that pumps blood around the body
through blood vessels. The heart is divided into left and right side by a middle wall
called the septum. Each side has
an upper chamber known as an atrium (plural: atria) and a lower chamber known
as a ventricle. The atria receive blood form the veins which they pump to the
ventricles. The
ventricles receive blood from the atria and pump it out of the heart through the
arteries.
The heart also contains valves which are responsible for keeping blood flowing in
one direction by preventing back flow. The valves found between the atria and
ventricles are called atrio-ventricular valves. The one on the right side is called the
tricuspid valve while the one on the left is called the bicuspid (mitral) valve. Those
found between the ventricles and arteries are called semi lunar valves. The semi-
lunar valve found at the beginning of the aorta is called the aortic semi lunar
valve while the one found at the beginning of the pulmonary artery is known as
the pulmonary semi lunar valve.
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(b) (i) Causes of Coronary Heart Disease are Excessive
intake of fatty foods. Fatty foods are easily converted to cholesterol which in turn
blocks the coronary arteries. Smoking, Cigarette smoke contains a stimulant
called nicotine which tends to promote the accumulation of cholesterol in the
blood. Emotional stress. The body secretes high levels of adrenaline during
emotional stress. This also tends to promote accumulation of cholesterol in the
blood stream. Lack of exercise increases the risk of coronary heart disease.
Inhalation of harmful gaseous compounds, for example carbon monoxide when
the environment is polluted increases the chances of suffering from a coronary
disease.
(ii) Coronary heart diseases can be prevented by avoiding excessive intake of fatty
foods. Regular exercise improves blood circulation and reduces chances of
accumulation of cholesterol in arteries. Avoid smoking and emotional stress.
8 (a) (i) Cranial reflex is a reflex which the reflex arc involves
the brain (part of cranium) e.g blink or cough.
(ii) A conditioned reflex action is a response that results from learning or
training and a response given is not related to the stimulus but the animal
associates it with a related stimulus after being trained to do so. Example
is walking, responding to a name, cycling and driving, etc.
(iii) A spinal reflex action is an automatic and stereotyped response through
which impulses pass through the spinal cord. Examples of spinal reflex are
withdrawing a hand from a hot object, jumping up after sitting on a pin,
etc.
(b) (i) Cranial reflex is important because it enable an
organism to blinking when an object approaches the eye to prevent an eye
from injury. When loud noise is heard an head is automatically duck to
prevent the eardrum from damage.
(ii) Conditioned reflex is used in training of animals for different tasks
(activities) such as walking, responding to a name, cycling and driving.
(c) A stimulus affects a receptor (cell or organ that converts a
stimulus into an electrical impulse). A sensory neurone carries impulse from the
receptor to the central nervous system (CNS). Connector/relay neurone carries
impulse slowly (because it has no myelin sheath) across the spinal chord. Motor
neurone carries impulse from the CNS to the effector. Effector (either a muscle or
a gland) carries out the response.
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9 (a) Fungi are important because they decompose dead organic
matter, thereby preventing accumulation of dead bodies.
Some saprophytes such as yeast are important in brewing and baking. They play a
role in the recycling of nutrients such as carbon and nitrogen. Some fungi such as
yeast are important in brewing and baking.
(b) Asexual Reproduction is a type of reproduction where one parent produces one
or more genetically identical offspring by mitosis without involving the fusion of
gametes while Sexual Reproduction is the type of reproduction which involves the
fusion of haploid nuclei to form a diploid zygote and the production of genetically
dissimilar offspring.
Asexual reproduction is fast, no need to find mate for fertilisation while Sexual
Reproduction takes lots of time and energy in finding mate for fertilisation.
Asexual reproduction good characteristics are kept while Sexual Reproduction
good characteristics can be lost.
Asexual reproduction there is no variation while in Sexual Reproduction there is
variation.
(c) Animal-dispersed seeds have the following characteristics: Presence of hooks to
cling to the fur of animals e.g. black jack. Succulent (juicy) mesocarps to attract
and reward animals e.g. mangoes. Brightly coloured epicarps to attract animals to
fruits, especially when ripe e.g. oranges. Seeds have hard testa that are resistant
to digestive enzymes found in the guts of animals e.g. guavas. Scented fruits to
attract animals e.g. oranges. Wind-dispersed seeds have the following
characteristics: Parachute’ of hairs (pappus) formed from sepals after fertilization
causes the fruit to float thereby delaying landing and encouraging dispersal. An
example of a seed that has a pappus is the dandelion seed. Wing-like Structures
that cause the fruit to float thereby delaying landing and encouraging dispersal.
An example of a seed that has wing-like structures is the sycamore seed as
illustrated in the following diagram. Water-dispersed fruits have fibrous pericarps
that enable them to float in water e.g. coconut fruits.
(ii) 1. phloem
2. xylem
(iii) phloem.
(b) cambium
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4 (a) K - arteriole;
L - Bowman's capsule / glomerulus
(b) (i) 1 white blood cells/leucocytes
2 red blood cells/erythrocytes;
3 platelets / plasma
(ii) 1 they are bigger (big) and could not pass through the
glomerulus
wall/
They could not undergo ultrafiltration (pressure
filtration)
(c) (i) 1 Kidney failure;
2 kidney stones
(ii) by use of Dialysis machine
By having kidney transplant;
By having kidney surgery,
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6 (a) Organic solute are moved by the process called translocation.
Translocation
is the movement of organic solute from the site of manufacture to all
part of a plant. These organic solutes are carbohydrates/sucrose,
amino acids, fatty acids/glycerol. The mass flow hypothesis move the
organic solutes in sieve tubes/plates in phloem vessel and energy
being supplied by companion cell.
(b) Cut small branch under water with a size of stem approx. equal to
tube width. Push cut end of branch into rubber tube while under
water tube connected to potometer. Prevent evaporation leakage by
applying grease at the point of connection. Expose potometer to light
observe movement of water bubbles up the potometer.
(c) Humidity: High humidity promotes less transpiration; (vice versa) / air
saturated with water vapour.
Temperature: High temperature promotes more transpiration; (Vice
versa)
evaporation increased by temperature.
Light intensity: Open stomata wider and more water lost from leaves.
Wind: Windy conditions, more transpiration; (vice versa) because it
blows away water molecules from the surface of the leaves.
Deforestation / leaf fall: Deforestation reduces transpiration reduced
total leaf surface area for transpiration.
7 (a) The Heart is made up of four chambers which are left ventricle, right
ventricle, right auricle and left auricle. It has valves like tricuspid and
bicuspid. The heart has made up of cardiac muscles. The heart is
separated by septum. It has veins which are vena cava and pulmonary
vein. The heart also has arteries like aorta and pulmonary artery.
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(c) Protection against infection; artificial active immunity; stimulate
production of antibodies, prevention of outbreaks; e.g. malaria,
cholera, etc.
8 (a) Animal dispersal: Succulent, Scented, bright colours edible fruits are
eaten by
animals e.g., tomato, mango, apple or orange but seeds thrown away.
They are eaten by birds or animals but seeds not digested and
defecated in other places. e.g. guava, blackberry, strawberry.
Hooked fruits and seeds stick on furor clothes of animals and brushed
off or removed in different area.
Wind dispersal: light parachute or hairy extension seeds or fruit aid
floating and easy carrying by wind, e.g. dandelion (parachute) and
cotton seed (hairy extension), wing-like structured fruits and seeds,
helicopter rotor propels in air. Seeds shaken out through pores by
wind e.g poppy
(b) For plant propagation, Plant preservation; For survival; educes
overcrowding:
reduces competition for nutrients and light by the plants; enables
colonization of new habitats.
9 (a) (i) Thyroxin: controls (basal) metabolic rate of the body; regulate
respiration; stimulating/controlling the rate at which glucose
consumed in cellular respiration, controls/stimulates growth;
stimulates differentiation of cells;
(ii) Glucagon: aid in regulation glucose in the body/blood. When
glucose level in blood is low, makes liver/muscle cells
breakdown glycogen into glucose. Makes glucose more
permeable into blood and raising blood sugar levels to normal.
(b) Causes of short sight: Long eyeball/ Permanently thick lens.
Eventually lens fall to focus Image on retina. Focal point formed
before reaching retina,
for distant objects. Nearby objects able to be seen hence the name
short sight.
Correction of short sight: By medical examination, leading to
prescription of correct diverging or concave lens.
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(c) Prevention of deafness avoid;
Over production of wax, inserting hard/sharp objects into ear,
damaging ear drum, infections of inner ear/throat, excessive noise,
have regular/bi-annual visit to hospital/ear specialist.
(ii) The sun is the principal source of energy. Green plants capture
solar energy by photosynthesis which is converted to chemical
energy
which flows into the herbivore/primary consumer through
feeding/nutrition and flows into secondary consumers through
nutrition/feeding. Reduction in energy from one tropic level
to another is due to respiration/excretion/egestion/death.
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