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BIOLOGY
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Uganda Certificate of Education
BIOLOGY
Paper 2
Practical
2 hours 30 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
This paper consists of two examination items. Answer all the items in the spaces
provided.
Drawings should be made in the spaces provided. Use sharp pencils for your
drawings. Coloured pencils or crayons should not be used.
No additional sheets of writing paper are to be inserted in the booklet.
Work on additional sheets will not be scored.
©2024 Wakiso Kampala Teachers, Association (WAKATA)
©2 Turn Over
Item 1:
John's friend expressed doubts about the health benefits of Sample B.
Task:
Conduct experiments to analyze the nutrient content and potential health benefits of Sample B.
Evaluate its nutritional composition, focusing on vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants present in
the sample. Based on your findings, provide recommendations to John regarding the suitability
of including Sample B in his diet.
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Item 2:
A farmer was devastated to find most of his maize plantation destroyed. Determined to uncover
the cause of the damage, he collected three specimens labeled A, B, and C from the affected
area.
Task:
(a) (i) Describe how the features of each organism enable them to survive in the garden.
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(ii) Explain to the farmer which organism(s) were responsible for the damages.
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(b) In the space provided, create a labeled drawing showing the dorsal view of specimen
A. Don't forget to indicate your magnification.
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