Bio F1-4 Term 2
Bio F1-4 Term 2
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FORM II
BIOLOGY
TIME: 2 hours
                                                 PAPER 231
                                                BIOLOGY
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
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Answer all the questions in the spaces provided. Answer all the questions in this section in the spaces
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2. The diagram below shows circulation of blood in a mammal.
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a) Name the type of circulation represented above (1 mark)
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b) Give reason for your answer                    (1 mark)
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c) Name the blood vessel labeled A, B, C ,D       (4 marks)
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d)State two roles of blood capillaries            (2 marks)
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g) State two roles of the red blood cells (2marks)
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h) Name the three types of immunity       (3 marks)
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3. i) What is gaseous exchange?           (1 marks)
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ii) Name the mineral element and vitamin required for blood clotting (2 marks)
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a) Identify the class from which it is obtained   (1 mark)
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7. Discuss the forces involved in the absorption and transport of water and mineral salts. (10 marks)
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NAME:………………………………………………………                                        ADM NO……………….
CLASS:………………….
BIOLOGY EXAMINATION
TIME: 2 ½ HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
❖ Write your name and admission number in the spaces provided above.
NB: Candidates should check the question paper to ensure that all the printed pages are printed as indicated
1. Name the most appropriate tool that Biology students can use for collecting
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4. A cell was magnified 200 times using a light microscope whose eye-piece lens magnification was X10.
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5. The cell structure below was observed under the light microscope
Pore
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6. In an experiment equal amounts of three different sugar solutions were placed in the risking tubings X, Y
and Z. the tubings were placed in a beaker of water containing 5% sugar solution. The set up was left for
X Y Z Y
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b) Account for the observations made at the end of the experiment (3mks)
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c) State three importance of the process named in (a) above in living organisms (3mks)
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9. State two structural and two environmental factors that affect the rate of transpiration
a) Structural (2mks)
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a) Which part of the plant was the section made from (1mk)
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12. The diagram below show the internal structure of a mammalian heart
a) Using arrows show the direction of blood flow in and out of the heart ( 2mks)
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d) Name two special characteristics of heart muscles which distinguishes it from other parts of muscles
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e) In what way does the artery labeled G differ from other arteries in the body (1mk)
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b) State one precautions which should be taken when setting up a photometer (1mk)
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c) The rate of transpiration was determined under normal conditions in the laboratory. Giving reasons,
explain the differences you would expect if the measurements were repeated under the following
conditions.
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b) How are the structures labeled A and D adapted to their functions (2mks)
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b) Name one enzyme and one metal ion that are required in the blood clotting process (2mks)
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d) Explain why deficiency of vitamin K leads to excessive bleeding even from small cuts (1mk)
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he diagram below illustrates an experiment to show carbon (IV) oxide is necessary for photosynthesis. The
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c) Give the results you would expect if the leaves A and C were subjected to an iodine test after being in
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e) A part from carbon (IV) oxide, name two other factors which are necessary for photosynthesis to take
place (2mks)
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SECTION C 20 MARKS
16. The figure below is a diagram of an intestinal villus. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
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e) Name two nutrients that are absorbed in mammalian gut without chemical digestion (2mks)
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17. State and Explain five factors that determine energy requirements in human beings (10mks)
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FORM THREE
BIOLOGY P1
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i) Kingdom………………………………………
ii) Genus…………………………………………
iii) Species…………………………………………
(b) State how the tooth named in (a) is modified to perform its function:- (1 mk)
3. a) Name the hormone secreted in the human body when one takes in a large amount of
water:- (1 mk)
(b) Which disease results from inadequate production of the hormone named in (a) above? (1mk)
4. Give two structural features that can be used to separate a housefly, a millipede, and a tick into their respective
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7. State three functions of the mammalian blood other than transport (3mks)
8. Other than sexual intercourse name the other ways by which HIV/AIDS is spread (3mks)
10. State three environmental factors that affect the rate of stomatal transpiration (3mks)
11. The cells shown below are adapted for transport in flowering plants.
    (a) Name the tissue in which these cells are found.                                (1 mk)
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    (b) Identify and explain two observable features of these cells that adapt them to their role in transport.
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12. Name two areas in human body where active transport takes place. (2mks)
15. What are the functions of the following parts of a light microscope? (3mks)
(b) Condenser
17. (a) State three structural differences between arteries and veins in mammals (3mks)
(b) Name a disease that causes thickening and hardening of arteries (1mk)
18. Identify two forces that help in upward movement of water in plants (2mks)
19. State two reasons why lipids are rarely used as a respiratory substrate compound to
Carbohydrates. (2mks)
20. The equation below represents a metabolic process that occurs in the mammalian liver:
(2mks)
22. (a) Howdo the following factors affect the rate of diffusion?      (3marks)
    (i) Surface area to volume ratio
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    (ii) Diffusion gradient
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23. Name any three specialized plant cells.                                    (3marks)
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24. Name three sites where gaseous exchange takes place in terrestrial plants. (3 marks)
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25. A student in form three caught an organism which had the following characteristics
26. (a) Distinguish between the counter flow and parallel flow system in gaseous exchange(1mk)
27. Name the enzyme, the vitamin and the metallic ions required in the clotting of blood. (3mks)
   (i) Enzyme
ii) Vitamin
28.The figure below is a photomicrograph of a section of mammalian skin. Study it and answer the questions
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   (i) State two functions of the secretion from the gland labeled C                 (2marks)
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   (ii) Explain the behaviour of structure E when environmental temperature falls to 10 0c.
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   29. Astronauts from the outer space brought a material to earth. Explain how you would establish if the
       material is living or non-living.                               (2marks)
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PAPER 2
FORM THREE
BIOLOGY P2
Instructions To Candidates
Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above.
Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
Answer all questions in section A the spaces provided
In section B, answer question 6 (compulsory) and either question 7 or 8.
You are required to spend the first 15 minutes of the time allocated for this paper reading the whole paper carefully
before commencing your work.
For examiners use only
Section                  Question                 Maximum Score            Candidate’s Score
A 1
B 6
7 or 8
Total 80
        d)      Explain how the following environmental factors increase the rate of transpiration.
                i)      Temperature                                                        (2 marks)
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2. A student wanted to observe human red blood cells under a light microscope. He put l0ml of
solution X,Y and Z in three boiling test tubes. The solutions were of different concentration .In
minutes. He placed one drop of solution X on glass slide and observed under the microscope.
Solution Observation
X Normal Cells
Y Wrinkled Cells
Z No cells observed
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(b) Explain why red blood cells observed in solution Y were wrinkled. (3mks)
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(c) A 3cm long piece of kale (sukuma wiki) stem was cut halfway along its length as
shown below.
       (i)       If the piece was placed in solution Z for 30 minutes, its shape changed . Using a pencil draw a diagram in
the space provided to show the expected change.                           (1mk)
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3. During an ecological study, students collected and marked 120 ants and released them. After
48 hours, the students captured another 90 ants, 20 of which had been marked previously.
(a) How many ants were there in the compound? Show your working. (3mks)
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(b) What are the limitations of this method in sampling animal populations. (4mks)
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(c) State two other methods which could be used to determine the population. (1mk)
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4.Examine the diagram below carefully and use it to answer the questions that follow.
BIOLOGY PAPER 3
FORM 3
TIME: 1HR 45 MIN
40MKS
    1. You are provided with photographs of specimens labeled M,N and P which were
       obtained from an animal. Study them.
       ii.   For each specimen, name, observe features and state how each feature adapts the
             specimen to it functions.           (6mks)
Specimen                     Feature                   Adaptation and function
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      b. Draw a well labeled pyramid of biomass using the food chain in (a) above.
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         What feeding relationships are exhibited by the animals shown in the photographs?
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      c. Give the adaptations of animal R regarding its feeding relationship mentioned in b (ii)
         above.                                   (3mks)
   3. You are provided with three unknown solutions labeled F, G1 and G2. G1 is the same as
      G2 except that G2 has been boiled. You are also provided with iodine solution,
      Benedict’s solution, means of heating 250ml beaker labeled for a warm water bath,
      thermometer, tripod stand, meansof timing, test-tubes, test tube holder and test tube rack.
      a. Place 2ml of solution F in a test tube and add an equal volume of Benedict’s solution.
         i.    Shake to mix and then heat to boil and write down your observation.
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         ii.    What conclusion do you make from your observation in a (i) above?
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      b. Place 2ml of solution F in a test tube. Add 3 drops of iodine solution and shake to mix
         and write down your observation.                 (1mk)
         iii.  What conclusion do you make from your observation in b(i) above?
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      c. Place 4ml of solution F in a test tube and add 10 drops of solution G1 and mix. Allow
         the mixtures to stand in a warm water bath between 35OC – 38OC for 10 minutes.
         Divide the resulting mixture into two portions.
         i.    To one portion in a test tube add 3 drops of iodine solution and shake to mix
               and write your observation.                (1mk)
         ii.    What conclusion can you make from your observation in c (i) above?
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         iv.    What conclusion can you make from your observation in c (iii) above?
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      d. To about 4ml of solution F in a test tube add 10 drops of G2 and mix, allow the
         mixture to stand in a warm water bath between 35OC – 38OC for 10minutes. Divide
         the resulting mixture into two, carry out iodine test and Benedict’s test as described in
         ( c ) above and complete the table below.
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      Test                         Observations                  Conclusion
      Iodine test
Benedict’s test
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         b) Give one reason why the coarse adjustment knob should not be used to lower the high power objective. (1
            mark)
(ii) Give two examples of the process names in (a) (i) above in plants. (2 marks)
(b) State two ways by which the movement of dye molecules in the set up would be going down. (2 marks)
3. The table below shows the percentage concentration of certain substances in blood plasma glomerular
   filtrate and urine in a human being at a particular time.
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              Substance                   Blood plasma           Glomerular filtrate                Urine
               Glucose                       0.023                       0.02                        0.0
                Water                        92.70                      92.70                       96.08
               Protein                        5.69                        0.0                        0.0
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     (a) Explain the likely impact on the composition of urine in case of the following:
         (i)    Vigorous physical exercises (2 marks)
5. How does nutrition as a characteristic of living organisms differ in plants and animals? (2 marks)
6. The diagram below represents a certain organism collected by a student at the sea shore.
(b) Give three reasons for your answer in (a) above. (3 marks)
7. The figure below is a fine structure of a generalized animal cell as seen under an electron microscope.
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8.      In an investigation, a student extracted three pieces of pawpaw cylinders using a cork borer. The cylinders were
cut back to 50mm length and placed in a beaker containing a solution. The results after 40 minutes were as shown in the
table below.
Feature Result
(b) What would be a suitable control set-up for the investigation?(1 marks)
9. The table below shows results of a study of three plants C, D and E growing in different habitats.
(a)Which one of the plant C, D and E grows in an area of relatively low water availability?(1 mk)
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(b) State one function of each of the parts labeled H and J (2 marks)
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ii. In which part of the reproductive system is the structure produced? (1mk)
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  b) Cross pollination leads to cross fertilization which results to hybrid vigour. State three mechanisms that encourages
cross pollination instead of self pollination. (3mks)
i. Ovulation
ii. Implantation
a) A pregnant woman needs to be on a diet rich in proteins and mineral salts such as calcium. (2mks)
15. Outline two precautions taken when collecting and observing specimens. (2mks)
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16. Below is a diagram representing one of the apparatus used in biological studies?
ii) Name two animals which require the use of the apparatus during their collection. (2mks)
17. a) What are the benefits of scientific skills acquired in studying Biology? (2mks)
b) Outline two ways in which an aircraft can be compared to a bird apart from flying. (2mks)
18. Name two structures used for gaseous exchange in plants. (2mks)
b) State two guidelines that should be followed when typing scientific name. (2mks)
b) Give the reasons why the individual cannot receive from a blood group A donor. (2mks)
23. Colour blindness is a sex linked trait controlled by a recessive b. If a mother is a carrier and the father is normal, what
is the chance that their son will be colour blind? Show your working. (3mks)
24. State two advantages of using a coverslips when preparing a specimen for observation under a light microscope.
(2mks)
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Paper 2
AUG2022
Time: 2 Hours
        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
A 1 8
2 8
3 8
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5 8
B 6 20
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8 20
Total Marks 80
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)
ii) Work out a cross between the man and woman (3marks)
b) What is the chance that both the first and second sons will be hemophiliac?(2marks)
3. The diagram below represents a state in cell division. Study it and answer the questions below.
(a) Name the stage of cell division illustrated in the diagram above. (1 mark)
   (d) Name the process during which the exchange of genetic materials occur at prophase 1 of meiosis.
       (1 mark)
4. The diagram below indicates an organism that grows under shaded places with damp conditions. Study it
   and answer the questions that follow.
(b) Name and state the functions of the parts labeled Q, R and S. (6 marks)
(c) Name the two body forms of the organism in its alternation of generation. (2 marks)
5. a) Explain how the following meristematic tissues contribute to growth of higher plants
c) Name the series of stages through which the nymph undergoes to reach adult stage (1marks)
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.
(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
6.0 0
(a) Draw a graph of percentage of red blood cells haemolysed against salt concentration. (6 marks)
(i) the salt concentration at which 50% red blood cells were haemolysed. (1 mark)
   (ii) the highest salt concentration when the largest number of red blood cells were haemolysed.
        (1 mark)
(d) (i) Suggest the normal salt concentration in the blood of the mammal from which the red blood cells were
    obtained.                                                       (2 marks)
(iii)What term is used to describe the solution with equal solute concentration as that of the cells?(1 mark)
(e) Name the process in the human body that ensures that haemolysis of red blood cells is prevented.
      (1 mark)
7. Describe the role of hormones in the mammalian female reproductive cycle. (20 marks)
8. Describe the
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BIOLOGY
PAPER 3 (PRACTICAL)
AUG 2022
Time: 1 ¾ HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1 12
2 14
3 14
Total Score 40
   a) State two organ systems in which the two organs in the photograph above are found.
      (2mks)
   c) State one feature of the following structures identified in( b) above and give the importance of the features.
      (4mks)
      structure        feature                         Importance
Left ventricle
Trachea
e) State one observable features of lungs in the photograph above that suits them to their function. (1mks)
    (a) (i) Put 2 cm3 of solution P into two test tubes labeled A and B. Add three drops of iodine solution into test tube
        A. Observe and record.                                     (1 mark)
       (ii) To test tube B, add an equal amount of Benedict’s solution. Heat to boil. Record your observation.
                                                 (1 mark)
(iii) From the results in (a) (i) and (ii), identify solution P. (1 mark)
     (iv) Put 2cm3 of solution Z into a clean test tube labeled C. Add equal volume of Benedict’s solution. Heat to boil.
Record your observation                                           (1 mark)
(v) Open the visking tubing provided and tie one end tightly, Pour solution P into the visking tubing and add 1cm3 of the
solution R. Tie the other end of the visking tubing and ensure there is no leakage at both ends. Pour solution Z into a
clean beaker till it is half full. Immerse visking tube in the solution Z in the beaker. Allow it to stand for 30 minutes. After
30 minutes, take 2cm3 of solution Z from the beaker into a clean test tube labeled D. Add equal amount of Benedict’s
solution. Heat to boil. Record your observation.                       (1 mark)
(viii) State one factor that can affect the process demonstrated in 2a (v) above (1 mark)
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b) Use the reagents provided to test for the food substance in solution Q.
(4mks)
3. The photograph below shows specimen L. You are also provided with other two specimens labeled k and M.
Study them then answer questions that follow:
Photograph L.
Bone L Bone M