PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

KIBEREGE SECONDARY SCHOOL
TERMINAL EXAMINATIONS MAY 2019
BIOLOGY FORM TWO.
Wed 22nd May, 2019 a.m.
NAME………………………………………………………………………….… STREAM……….
TIME: 3 Hours
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C.
2. Answer all questions in sections A and B, and only one (1) question in section C.
3. Write your name on every page of your answer sheet provided.
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink EXCEPT for the diagrams which must be in pencil.

SECTION “A” (30 Marks)

Answer ALL questions in this section (@1marks)
1. For each of the items (i) – (x), choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write its letter in the box
provided under the items.
(i) In Biology, experiments is used to test…………:-
A: Facts B: Hypothesis C: Laws D: Problem E: Theories
(ii) The following are the characteristics of living things except;
A. Reproduction B. Excretion C. Nutrition D. Genetics
(iii) The concept of good health implies…………………health.
A. Physical, mental and family B. Physical, mental and emotional C. Physical, family and sexual.
D. Physical, mental and sexual E. Reproductive, social and family.
(iv) When giving first aid to a snakebite victim, you should NOT…………
A. Cut the wound B. Calm them down C. Lower the bitten area D. Remove jewelry from the bitten limb
(v) The first step in scientific method is
A: Identifying problems B: Formulating hypothesis C: Asking question D:Experimentation
(vi) Which of the following is not the component OF First Aid Kit/
A. Razor blade B: Panadol C: Bandage D: Soap E: Microscope
(vii) The division in which their organisms are found in damp and wet places is called
[Link] B. Bryophyta [Link] [Link]
(viii) An enzyme which catalyses the hydrolysis of protein in the ileum is known as:
[Link] [Link] [Link] [Link]
(ix) The structure on the wall of the ileum responsible for absorption of digested food are called:-
A. Villi B. Alveoli C. Epiglottis D. Mesophyll
(x) _________ is a relationship in which one species benefit while the other is unaffected by the relationship:-
A: Commensalism B: Mutualism C: Saprophytism D:Parasitism

2. Write “T” for true statements and “F” for incorrect statement in the space provided. (@1mark; 10marks)
(i) Tadpoles and fish have respiratory organs called gills._________
(ii) Fungi are multi-cellular organisms, which contain chlorophyll.___________
(iii) Pyloric sphincter prevent the back flow of food into the esophagus_________
(iv) After using the microscope, clean it with clean water and store it in a dry dust free space___________
(v) Mitochondrion is a part of the cell where respiration takes place.______
(vi) Malaria is transmitted by all mosquitoes _________________
(vii) People living with HIV/AIDS should be isolated___________
(viii) All living things are made up of cells._________
(ix) The enzymes digesting carbohydrates are Maltase, Sucrose and lactase_________
(x) One of the benefits of Laboratory rules is to minimize accidents and maintain the health of learners________

3. Match the items in List A with the responses in List B by writing the letter of the correct response in the box provided under
the lists A and B. (@1=10marks)
LIST A LIST B
(i) Breaking down of fat into A. Eye piece lens
tiny droplets B. Esophagus
(ii) The organ for gaseous C. Mucor
exchange in young D. Cell
amphibian E. Marasmus
(iii) A single celled fungi F. Windpipe
(iv) They lack vascular tissue G. Emulsification
H. Dust
 (v) A disorder caused by lack I. Kwashiorkor
of protein in children J. Gills
(vi) It magnifies the object K. Filicinophytes
under observation L. Tissue
(vii) Passes food from the M. Revolving nose piece lens
pharynx to the stomach N. Waste
(viii) Materials which are no O. Yeast
longer needed P. Abomasum
(ix) The basic unit of life Q. Peristalsis
(x) True stomach R. Bryophytes
S. Lungs
T. Omasum

LIST A i ii iii iv v vi vii viii ix x

LIST B

4. Complete each of the following statements by writing the correct answer in the space provided.(10 marks @1)
(i) ____________________ is the branch of biology which deals with the study of animals.
(ii) The ability of an organism to detect and respond to a a change in its environment is called__________________
(iii) _______________________is a statement that summarizes what a scientific has learnt from an experiment
(iv) An apparatus in the laboratory which is used for grinding or crushing substances is called__________________
(v) ________________________________ is a behavior that is socially acceptable.
(vi) ____________________________________ is the type of classification which is based on external and internal
features.
(vii) ________________________________ is an organism whose cells do not contain a nucleus or membrane-bound
organelles.
(viii) An organism which is able to regurgitate is called________________________
(ix) _____________________________________are nutrients which are required in large quantities in the body.
(x) The mix up of the food in the stomach is called___________________________________

SECTION B. (50 marks)

Answer ALL questions in this section.
5. The diagram shows part of the digestive system. Study it and then answer the questions that follow:- (20marks; @1)

a) Identify structures labeled 1 to 7

(i) 1……………………………...(ii) 2……………………..(iii) 3………………………(iv) 4………………..
(v) 5……………………………………(vi) 6……………………………..(vii) 7…………………………………
b) Which substance is produced by structure labeled 3 and what is its role in digestion?
i. The name of the substance is_______________________________
ii. The role of that substance are (i)…………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) What is the name of the mixture of food in structure labeled 7? .............................................................
 d) What is the name of the secretion in:-
(i) Structure 1……………………………………..(ii) Structure 3…………(iii)Structure 7…………………………...…
e) Name all enzymes responsible for digesting the food in structure labeled 2
(i)…………………………………………….…..(ii)……………….…………………..(iii)……………………………
f) Show the kind of food being digested by each enzymes you mentioned in (e) above
(i)………………………………(ii)……………………………..(iii)………………………………………
6. Define the following terms:- (10marks)
(i) Biology………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(ii) Laboratory……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(iii) First Aid……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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(iv) Waste disposal………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(v) Personal hygiene……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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7. (a) Mention two types of cell.
(i)……………………………………………………………(ii)…………………………………………………(2marks)
(b) Give five differences between plant cell and animal cell (5marks)

Plant cell Animal cell

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)

(c) Give four reason on why you study Biology. (4marks)

(i)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
(iii)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(iv)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

8. (a) What is immunity? ..................................................................................................................................................................

(b) Mention two types of immunity.
(i)…………………………………………………….(ii)………………………………………………………………..
(c) Mention one example for each of the following:-
(i) Communicable disease……………………………………………………………………………………..………….
(ii) Non-communicable disease ………………………………………………………………………………….………..
(iii) Fungi…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(iv) Gaseous waste………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(v) Animal tissue………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(v) Good manner……………………………………………………………………………………………… (@1mark)

SECTION C (20 marks)

Answer only one (1) question from this section.

9. Write an easy on kwashiorkor using the following guidelines:-

(a) Meaning of kwashiorkor
(b) Signs and symptoms of kwashiorkor
(c) Treatment for kwashiorkor
10. Briefly explain the economic importance of Fungi.
“If you think education is expensive, just try ignorance”
By Mwl Euphrase, FW.
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