Bio/3/2021/E2B/p.

Final Examination (2020-2021)

Subject: Biology
Secondary Three

Section A (Multiple Choice Questions):

1. C 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. D 9. D 10. D
11. C 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. D

Section B (Structured Questions):

Q1
(a) B 1
(b) E 1
(c) A 1

Q2
(a) Dependent variable: the number of drops of fruit juice used to decolourize DCPIP solution 1
Independent variable: the type of fruit 1
(b) Strawberry 1

Q3
(a) (i) Prokaryotic cells: Cells D 1
Eukaryotic cells: Cells A, B and C 1
(ii) Any two of the following comparisons: (1 mark each) 2

Prokaryotic cells Eukaryotic cells

- usually smaller in size
- without nucleus
- DNA lies free in the cytoplasm
- without membrane-bound organelles
- some with cell wall that is not made
of cellulose
- usually larger in size
- with a membrane-bound nucleus
- DNA enclosed in the nuclear
membrane
- with membrane-bound organelles
- some with cell wall made of cellulose

(c) X is the nucleus. 1

It contains the genetic material / DNA. 1
It controls all cellular activities. 1

Q4
(a) i Non-vegetarian diet 1
ii Non-vegetarian diet generally contains meat 1
(b) Dairy products / milk and eggs 1m x 2
(c) It can stimulate peristalsis of our alimentary canal and thus prevent constipation. or
Prevent overweight / obesity or
They help reduce the risk of heart attack / stroke. 1m x 2 (any 2)

(d) The strict vegetarian diet contains less proteins. It may not be able to supply enough proteins 1
for the growth of young children. 1

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Q5
(a) Z 1
The digestion of Z begins in the mouth cavity. 1
Starch is broken down into maltose by salivary amylase. 1
(b) Region Q is very long. This allows sufficient time for the absorption of digested food. /

There are numerous finger-like villi in its wall. / Its epithelial cells have
a large number of microvilli. This provides a large surface area for food absorption. /

Its epithelium is very thin / one cell thick. This provides a short distance for diffusion. /

There are lacteal and network of capillaries in the villi. This allows absorbed food molecules to be
carried away quickly. /

Peristalsis occurs. This brings the digested food molecules into close contact with the villi for
absorption. (any 2) 2×2
(c) Large intestine / colon. 1
It absorbs some of the remaining water from the remains of food. 1
OR
Rectum. 1
It stores faeces temporarily. 1
Q6
(a)
i Q 1
ii S 1
iii P 1
(b) Canines are pointed and curved 1
for tearing flesh. 1

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