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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• Write your name, index number and the name of the school in the space provided.
• This paper consists of 2 sections A, and B
• Answer ALL the questions in section A.
• In section B, answer question 6 (Compulsory) and either question 7 or 8 in the spaces
provided after ques
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2 8
A 3 8
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5 8
6 20
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8 20
TOTAL SCORE 80
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SECTION A.

1. (a) Viable seed may not germinate even when provided with favorable condition. State
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(b) Monocotyledonous plants do not undergo secondary growth. Explain. (2mks)

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(c) In the diagram below, a bean seedling was pinned in a horizontal position inside a clinostat.

(i) Explain what you would expect to observe after 48 hours if the clinostat was not
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(ii) Explain what you would expect to observe after 48 hours if the clinostat was
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2. (i) Explain the concept of the negative feedback mechanism. (3mks)


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(ii) Study the diagram below and answer the question that follows.

On the organ above, draw a small circle and label it X to show where the adrenal gland is
located. (1mk)

(i) Explain the effect of the hormone secreted by the adrenal gland in blood sugar
regulation. (2mks)

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3. The pedigree diagram below show part of a family tree in which the inherited condition
of phenylketonuria occurs.

(a) Identify and explain one piece of evidence from this family tree to show that the allele for
phenylketonuria is a recessive to allele for the normal condition. (2mks)

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(b) If individual 10 married a man who is the heterozygous for the gene, what is the probability
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(c) A garden pea plant was crossed with a dwarf garden pea plant and all the offspring’s were
tall. Using later T to represent the gene for tallness, determine the genotype of the F 2 if the F1
were test crossed. (4mks)

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4. (i) Distinguish between dentition and dental formula. (2mks)


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(iii) The diagram below represents the lower jaw of a mammal.

(a) Name the mode of nutrition of mammal whose jaw is shown. (1mk)

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(b) State one structural and one functional difference between the teeth labeled R and
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((i) Name the tooth labelled S. (1mk)

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(ii) State how the tooth named in C (i) above is adapted to its function. (2mks)

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(a) Identify the retinol cells labeled P and R. (2mk)

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(b) Label each of the parts marked A, B, C and D. (2mks)

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(c) Based on the diagram, explain why it takes long for the eye to adjust when one
move from a

Lit room to a dark room. (3mks)

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(d)State structural difference between cell P and cell R. (1mk)

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SECTION B.
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6. The pressure in the flow of blood in a mammal was determined at two different vessels;
X and Y. The data was taken within a period of 1 minute and was presented as follows.

Time in seconds Blood pressure in


Vessel X Vessel Y
0 160 320
10 165 360
20 170 320
30 180 400
40 170 360
50 160 320
60 160 360

(a) Plot the graph of blood pressure in both vessels against time in the same axis. (7mks)

(b) Describe the trend of each curve. (2mks)

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(c) From the graph, suggest the possible identity for:

(i) Blood vessel X.


(1mk)

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(ii) Blood vessel Y.


(1mk)

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(d) Give reason for your answer in (c) (i) and (ii) above. (2mks)

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(e)Explain a factor that would result in to an increase in blood pressure in both the blood vessels
above. (2mks)

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(f) State two structural differences between the two vessels mentioned in C above.
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(g) Name two diseases of the circulatory system in humans. (2mks)


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7. (a) Discuss the economic importance of bacteria. (10mks)


(b) Discuss the adaptation of Schistosoma mansoni to its survival (10mks)

8. (a) Describe the photosynthetic theory. (10mks)


(b) Describe gaseous exchange in terrestrial plant. (10mks)

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NAME……………………………………………………………………..ADM…………………
SCHOOL………………………………………………………………….INDEX……………….
DATE……………………………..SIGN…………………………TARGET…………………….

GAUGE 2 2025 KCSE PREDICTION


BIOLOGY FINAL GAUGE

231/2

BIOLOGY PAPER 2 (THEORY)

2HRS

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• This paper consists of two sections A and B.
• Answer ALL questions in section A
• Answer question 6 (compulsory) and either question 7 or 8 in section B.

For Examiner’s Use Only

Section Question Maximum score Candidate’s score


A 1 8
2 8
3 8
4 8
5 8
B 6 20
7 20
8 20
Total Marks 80

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SECTION A (40 MARKS)

Answer all the questions in this section in the spaces provided:

1. The diagram below illustrates the structure of the kidney nephron.

(a) Name the part labeled E. (1 mark)

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(b)How is the part labeled F adapted to its function? (4 marks)

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(c) State three physiological mechanisms of controlling the human body


temperature during a cold day. (3 marks)

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2. The genetic disorder hemophilia is due to a recessive sex linked gene .A man who is
hemophilic marries a woman who is carrier for the condition.

a) Using letter H to represent the gene normal condition and letter h for the gene for hemophiliac condition.

i) What is the genotype for the man and the woman? (2marks)

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ii) Work out a cross between the man and woman (3marks)

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b) What is the chance that both the first and second sons will be hemophiliac? (2marks)

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c) Hemophilia is more common in males than in female humans. Explain (1mark)

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3. The diagram below represents a state in cell division. Study it and answer the questions below.

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(a) Name the stage of cell division illustrated in the diagram above. (1 mark)
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(b) Name the parts labelled A, B and C (3 marks)


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(c) State THREE differences between mitosis and meiosis. (3 marks)


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(d) Name the process during which the exchange of genetic materials occur at prophase 1 of
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4. The diagram below indicates an organism that grows under shaded places with damp
conditions. Study it and answer the questions that follow.

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(a) Name the division to which the specimen belongs. (1 mark)

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(b) Name and state the functions of the parts labeled Q, R and S. (6 marks)

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(c) Name the two body forms of the organism in its alternation of generation. (2 marks)

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5. a) Explain how the following meristematic tissues contribute to growth of higher
plants

i) Vascular cambium (2marks)

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ii) Cork Cambium (2marks)

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b) The diagram below shows a life cycle of a cockroach

a) Name the hormone that would be at high concentration during.

(i) First week (1mark)


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(ii) Second week (1mark)

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b) Name the structure that produces hormone in a (ii) above (1 marks)

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c) Name the series of stages through which the nymph undergoes to reach adult stage (1 marks)

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SECTION B:(40 MARKS)

Answer question 6 (Compulsory) and EITHER question 7 or 8 in the spaces provided after
question 8.

6. An experiment was carried out in which red blood cells were put in salt solutions of different
concentrations. The table below shows the percentage of cells which were destroyed by
haemolysis in different salt concentration.

Salt concentration % of RBC destroyed


(g/dm³) By haemolysis
0 100
1 100
2 100
2.5 100
3.0 100
3.5 96
3.7 80
4.0 60
4.5 16
4.7 0
5.0 0
6.0 0

(a) Draw a graph of percentage of red blood cells haemolysed against salt concentration.
(6 marks)

SHOOL TO PROVIDE GRAPH

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(b) Explain haemolysis of red blood cells. (3 marks)

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(c) From the graph, state:


(i) the salt concentration at which 50% red blood cells were haemolysed. (1 mark)

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(ii) the highest salt concentration when the largest number of red blood cells were
haemolysed. (1 mark)

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(d) (i) Suggest the normal salt concentration in the blood of the mammal from which the red
blood cells were obtained. (2 marks)

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(ii) Give a reason for your answer in (d) (i) above. (1 mark)

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(iii)What term is used to describe the solution with equal solute concentration as that of the
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(e) Name the process in the human body that ensures that haemolysis of red blood cells is
prevented. (1 mark)

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(f) State four roles of osmosis in organisms. (4 marks)

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7. Describe the role of hormones in the mammalian female reproductive cycle. (20 marks)

8. Describe the

(i) Process of inhalation in mammals (10 marks)


(ii) Mechanism of opening and closing of stomata (10 marks)

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BIOLOGY PAPER 2 (THEORY)

2HRS

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

Instructions to Candidates

(a) This paper consists of two sections; A and B.

(b) (b) Answer all the questions in section A in the spaces provided after each question.

(c) In section B answer question 6 (compulsory) and either question 7 or 8 in the spaces

provided after question 8.

(d) Candidates should answer the questions in English

For Examiner’s Use Only

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2
3
4
5
6

TOTAL

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SECTION A (40MKS)

1. Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow

(a) Identify the structure (1mks)

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(b) State the role of the part labeled R (1mk)

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c) A student took a meal of lean meat. Briefly describe the digestion of the food substance where

this structure is found (3mks)

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(d)What is the role of the following: enterokinase and cholecystokinin in digestion? (2mk)

Enterokinase.
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Cholecystokinin

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e) State the deficiency disease associated with lack of vitamin B2 (1mk)


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2. The diagram below shows how gaseous exchange occurs across the gills in fish.

(a) i Name the type of flow shown above (1mk)

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ii Explain the advantage of the above flow named in a(i) above. (1mk)

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(b) If the fish is removed from water it dies immediately. Explain why (2mks)

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c) Explain mechanism of gaseous exchange in frog through the skin (4mks)

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3. A freshly obtained stem from herbaceous measuring 4cm long was split lengthwise to obtain
two similar pieces. The pieces were placed in two different solutions of different concentrations in
petri dishes (l1 and L2) for 30 minutes. The appearance after 30 minutes is as shown.

(a) State the type of solutions in which L1 and L2 was placed (2mks)
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(b) Account for the appearance of the pieces in solutions L1 and L2 (4mks)

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(c) State two significance of the biological process involved in the experiment.(2mks)
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4 .The diagram below shows structures of the bat wing and human arm.

Wing
membrane

a) These structures are thought to have same ancestral origin. State one structural similarity and
one adaptation difference between the two.
i) Structural similarity. (1mk)

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ii) Adaptation difference. (2mks)

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(b)Give two other examples of structures in nature that show the type of evolution as in (a)

above. (2mks)

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(c)Distinguish between the terms ‘chemical evolution’ and ‘organic evolution’. (2mks)

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(d) What is the study of fossils called? (1mk)

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5. Pure breed of red cows and pure breed of white bulls were crossed to give F1 calves which had
a mixture of red and white coat known as roan. The F1 were selfed.
(a) Using letter R to represent gene for red colour and W to represent gene for white colour
work out the phenotypic ratio of F2. (4mks)

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(b) Work out the genotypic ratio of a cross between F1 offspring and white bull. (3mks)

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(c) Comment on the gene(s) controlling the colour of coats in cattle mentioned above. (1mk)

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SECTION B (40MKS)

Answer question 6 (compulsory) and either question 7 or 8 in the spaces provided after
question 8.

6. An experiment was carried out to investigate the effects of hormones on growth of lateral buds
of three pea plants. The shoots were treated as follows; Shoot A – Apical bud was removed Shoot
B – Apical bud was removed and gibberellic acid placed on the cut shoot.
Shoot C - Apical bud was left intact.
The length of branches developed from lateral buds was determined at regular intervals. The
results obtained are as shown in the table below:

TIME IN DAYS SHOOT A SHOOT B SHOOT C


0 3 3 3
2 10 12 3
4 28 48 8
6 50 90 14
8 80 120 20
10 118 152 26

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(a) Using the same axes, draw graphs to show length of branches against time. (8mks)

(i) What was the length of the branch in Shoot B on the 7th day? (1mk)

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(ii)What would be the expected length of the branch developing from Shoot A on the 9th day? (1mk)

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(c) Account for the result obtained in the experiment. (6mks)

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(d) Why was Shoot C included in the experiment? (1mk)

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(d) What is the importance of gibberellic acid in Agriculture? (1mk)

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(e) State two physiological processes that are brought about by the application of gibberellic
acid on plants. (2

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7(a) Describe the process of fertilization in a flowering plant. (14mks)

(b) State the changes that take place in a flower after fertilization. (6mks)

8 Describe the structural adaptation of the mammalian heart to its functions (20mks)

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BIOLOGY FINAL GAUGE
231/2
BIOLOGY PAPER 2 (THEORY)
2HRS

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

Instructions to Candidates

• Write your name, index number and school in the spaces provided.
• Sign and write the date the examination was done in the spaces provided.
• This paper consists of two sections, section A and section B. Answer ALL the questions in section A in the spaces provided on the
question paper. In section B, answer question 6 (compulsory) and either question 7 or 8 in the spaces provided after question 8.
• Be brief and precise. Unnecessary information and wrong spellings especially of technical terms shall be penalized.
• All answers must be written in the English language.

FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY

SECTION QUESTION NUMBER MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S SCORE

A 1-5 40

6 20

B 7 20

8 20

TOTAL SCORE 80

This paper consists of 8 questions on 7 printed pages. Candidates are advised to check the question paper carefully to ensure that all the pages are printed as indicated
and no questions are missing

SECTION A (40 MKS)Answer ALL the questions in this section in the spaces provided on the
question paper.
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1. The diagram below shows a set up to investigate a factor necessary for germination.

Stand

Pyrogallic acid

Germinating bean

Water bath

(35oC)

a) Name the factor under investigation (1 mk)

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c) Which type of respiration is taking place in the beans? (1 mk)

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d) Write a word equation for the process named in c) above (1 mk)


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e) Explain why plants can only carry out the above respiration process for a short while (1 mk)

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f) State other three factors necessary for germination (3 mks)

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2. a) Explain four features that adapt Schistosoma spp to its parasitic mode of life (4 mks)

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b) Identify two species of the parasite that cause malaria in humans (2 mks)

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c) Define the term carrying capacity as used in Ecology (2 mks)---

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3. The diagram below shows the concentration of lactic acid in an athlete’s tissues during and
after a strenuous exercise

Lactic acid

concentration

(mg/mm3 of blood)

Time in Minutes

a) Account for the change in the concentration of lactic acid between:

i) P and Q (3 mks)

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ii) Q and R (3 mks)

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b) What is the importance of the process by which lactic acid is produced to the athle

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4. Black colour is due to a dominant gene in rats. Two black rats were crossed and their F 1
generation was in the ratio of 3 black: 1 white. Using letter B to represent the gene for black
colour and b for white colour, give the:

a) i) Genotypes of the parents (2 mks)

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ii) Gametes of the parents (2 mks)

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iii) Genotypic ratio of the F1 generation (3 mks)

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b) What is meant by the term test cross as used in genetics? (1 mk)


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5. The figure below shows the exposed breathing apparatus of a bony fish.

a) Name the structure that was removed to expose the apparatus. (1 mk)
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ii) State two structural adaptations of the structure identified in b) i) above. (2 mks)

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c) State the changes that occur on the following structures during inhalation in humans

i) Rib cage (1 mk

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ii) Diaphragm (2 mks)

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iii) External intercostal muscles (1 mk)

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SECTION B (40 MKS)

Answer question 6 (Compulsory) and either question 7 or 8 in the spaces provided after
question 8

6. In an investigation, the approximate composition of plasma, glomerular filtrate and urine in a


mammal was determined. The results are as shown in the table below.

Component Plasma g/100cm3 Glomerular filtrate g/100cm3 Urine g/100cm3

Urea 0.04 0.04 2.0

Uric acid 0.005 0.005 0.07

Glucose 0.20 0.20 0.00

Amino acids 0.07 0.07 0.00

Plasma proteins 9.00 0.00 0.00

Salts 0.84 0.84 1.96

a) Account for the absence of:

i) Plasma proteins in the glomerular filtrate (2 mks)

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ii) Glucose and amino acids in urine (2 mks)

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b) i) From the above results, identify three types of wastes eliminated from mammalian
blood (3 mks)

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ii) Other than excretion, give one other function of the mammalian kidneys (1 mk)

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c) i) State the principal requirement of filtration that forms the glomerular filtrate (1 mk)

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ii) How is the requirement identified in c i) above achieved in the kidney? (2 mks)

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d) Briefly describe the process of urea formation (4 mks)

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e) Explain how antidiuretic hormone affects the amount of urine produced by a mammal per
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7. a) Describe the structure of the placenta and explain how it functions (15 mks)

b) Describe ways in which the foetus may be harmed by the substances that pass through it
from the mothers’ blood. (5 mks)

8. a) Explain one factor that influences:

i) Capillarity (2 mks)

ii) Root Pressure (2 mks)

b) Apart from the factors mentioned in a) above, briefly explain other forces involved in
movement of water and mineral salts up a plant (4 mks)

c) Describe the role played by the following physiological processes during absorption of water
and mineral salts in the roots:

i) Osmosis (3 mks)

ii) Active transport (3 mks)

d) Xylem tissues are used for transport of water and mineral salts in plants. Explain three
structural adaptations of the xylem tissue that enable this function to take place (6 mks)

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231/2
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2HRS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:

- Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above.
- This paper consists of two sections; A and B.
- Answer ALL the questions in section A in the spaces provided.
- In section B, answer questions 6 (compulsory) and either questions 7 or 8 in the spaces
provided after question 8.

For Examiner’s use only

SECTION QUESTIONS MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE SCORE


1 8
2 8
A
3 8
4 8
5 8
6 20
B 7 20
8 20
TOTAL SCORE 80
SECTION A (40 MARKS)

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1. The diagram below illustrates circulation in certain organs of the mammalian body.

(a) Identify the blood vessels represented by A, B and C. (3mks)


A–
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B–
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C–
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(b) Explain why blood from the small intestines goes to the liver before it goes to any other
organ of the body. (2mks)
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(c) Compare the blood in vessels B and C (1mk)
B- C-
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(d) Outline how a glucose molecule in vessel A finally reaches the heart. (2mks)

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2. The diagram below represents a section through a human tooth.

i) Name the type of tooth shown (1mk)


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ii) Give a reason for your answer (i) above. (1mk)
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iii)
Name the structures P, Q, R. (3mks)
P–
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Q–
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R–
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iv) State three ways of keeping teeth healthy. (3mks)

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3. The diagram below represents a longitudinal section through the human eye.

(a) Name the structures labeled K and L (2mks)


K–
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L-
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(b) State the changes that would occur in the structure labeled N when a person in a dark
room switches on the lights. (2mks)
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(c) Name the part labeled M and state how it is adapted to its function. (2mks)
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(d) How does the human eye obtain nutrients? (2mks)

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4. An investigation was carried out to study the effects of the concentration of sucrose
solutions on pieces of tulip stem 44mm in length. The pieces were placed in different
concentrations of sucrose solutions and measured after two hours of immersion. The
results are shown in the table below.

Sucrose concentration 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8


(moles per litre)
Length after 2 hours 50 48 46 44 42 42 42
(mm)

(a) Explain the effects of the 0.2 moles per litre sucrose solution on the length of the pieces
of tulip stem. (3mks)
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(b) Use information from the table to predict the concentration of a sucrose solution isotonic
to the cells in the tulip stem. (1mk)
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(c) (i) Give the term which would be used to describe the cells in the tulip stem after
immersion in a solution with a sucrose concentration of 0.7 moles per litre.(1mk)
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(ii) Draw the appearance of a cell from the tulip stem after immersion in a solution with a
sucrose concentration of 0.7 moles per litre. (2mks)
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(d) State one role of the process being investigated in plants/ (1mk)
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5. (a) How many sex chromosomes are there in each human somatic(body) cell.(1mk)

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(b) What is meant by the term sex-linkage? (1mk)
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(c) Haemophilia is due to a recessive gene. The gene is sex linked and located on the X
chrosome. In a family where both parents were normal, one of the sons was haemophiliac.
(i) Using letter H for normal blood clotting gene, work out the genotype of the children. (4mks)

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(ii) What is the probability of a child born by this couple being a boy and haemophiliac.
(4mks)

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SECTION B (40MARKS)

Answer questions 6(compulsory) and either question 7 or 8:

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6. The mean dry weight in milligrams of germinating barley grains was worked out for
whole grain, endosperm and the embryo. The means were determined at two day
intervals for twelve days. The results are shown in the table below;

Time in days Dry weight of whole Dry weight of Dry weight of embryo
grain (mg) endosperm (mg) (Mg)
0 49 45 6
2 46 42 6
4 44 35 9
6 42 24 17
8 40 12 25
10 41 8 32
12 45 8 40

(a) Using the same axes, draw graphs for dry weight of endosperm, embryo and the total dry
weight against time. (7mks)

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(b) What was the average dry weight of the embryo on day 9? (1mk)
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(c) Account for the dry weight of;
(i) Endosperm from day 0 to 12. (4mks)
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(ii) Whole grain from day 0 to 12. (4mks
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(d) Other than water which other factors are necessary for germination. (2mks)

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(e) Name the two types of germination. (2mks)
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7. (a) Describe the mechanism of opening and closing of the stomata using the following
theories. (12mks)
a) Photosynthetic theory.
b) Starch sugar inter-conversion theory.
c) The potassium ion theory.

(b)Explain how respiratory surfaces in animals are adapted to their functions. (8mks)

8. (a) Define pollution. (2mks)


(b) Describe water pollution under the following:-
(i) Causes (6mks)
(ii) Effects of pollutants on plants and animals. (6mks)
(iii) Methods of controlling pollution (6mks)

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