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Past Paper 2 Past
Past Paper 2 Past
Candidates must not take this question paper out of the examination room. All question
papers must be returned to the Chief Invigilator.
ID NO………………………
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SECTION 1. 20 MCQ Questions (20 marks)
2. Which of the following features of Fungi are shared with animals: (1) Eukaryotic, (2)
Heterotrophic (3) Haploid nuclei (4) cell walls with chitin (5) non-motile.
(A) All of the above
(B) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(C) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(D) 1 and 2 only.
(A) 2, 3, 6, 7
(B) 1, 3, 8
(C) 1, 3, 5, 8
(D) 2, 4, 8
9. Which of the following statements about special features of the annelid classes
is INCORRECT:
(C) Hirudinea special features include modifications to only the gut and
reproductive system.
(A) a fossil
(B) the missing link between gastropods and cephalopods
(C) a generalised mollusc
(D) a primitive polyplacophoran before the shell divided into 8 plates
(A) Polyplacophorans deviate from the archetype by: the shell divided into 8
plates; thickened mantle; possession of a ventral foot; possession of a radula.
(B) Bivalves deviate from the archetype by being laterally compressed; the shell
divided into two halves called valves; body completely enclosed in the shell and
mantle.
(C) Gastropods deviate from the archetype by dorsal elongation, shell coiling;
torsion; cephalization.
12. Arthropods are believed to be evolved from annelids because: (1) they show
metameric segmentation in the embryo; (2) paired appendages, (3)similar
nervous system, (4) similar phylogeny (5) similar embryology.
14.
E) Which of the following combinations is the CORRECT mix of hallmark
Protochordate features:
A) Distinct head region, gill slits, anus, tail
B) Mouthparts, pharyngeal gill slits, notochord, post-anal tail
C) Pharyngeal gill slits, dorsal hollow nerve cord, notochord, post-anal tail
D) Pharyngeal gill slits, dorsal hollow nerve cord, atriopore, tail.
15.
F) The second species of Latimeria was discovered in 1998 in;
A) Malaysia
B) Indonesia
C) The Comoro Islands
D) The Philippines.
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B.
A. C.
D.
Identify the groups labeled (A – D) and give one additional unique or distinguishing
characteristic of each (1 mark each):
A ___________________ _______________________________________
B ____________________ ________________________________________
C ____________________ ________________________________________
D____________________ ________________________________________
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22. What is the name given to the diagram below? ____________________ (1 mark)
23. Give 4 characteristics of the Fungi indicating whether the characteristic is animal-
like, plant-like or unique to the fungi (1 mark each) and give two important features that
Fungi have in relation to environmental functions (1 mark).
1. ___________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________
5. Environmental
function/role:_________________________________________________
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24. Identify the Order and genus of the insect whose mouthparts are shown below.
_______________________________________________ (1 mark)
A. Order…………………….
B. Order…………………….
C. Order…………………….
D. Order……………………..
A B
C D
P.T.O.
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Section 3. (25 marks for each question totaling 50% of marks)
You are required to do TWO essays choosing one from Part A and one from Part B.
Part A.
27. Provide a detailed list of the characteristics of animals. (8 marks) Describe the
features of sponges and conclude whether you believe a sponge should be
classified as an animal. (17 marks)
28. Using a named flatworm as an example, describe the features of the phylum
Platyhelminthes.
29. Draw a large labelled and annotated diagram of the fine structure of the
arthropod cuticle. (7 mks) Explain the changes that take place in the structure
as the animal moults. (18 marks)
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Part B.
B) Make a large labelled drawing of the life cycle of a frog, fully labeling all
components. (15 marks)
31. List any ten adaptations for flight in the Aves. (10 Marks) Provide large, clearly
labelled and captioned drawings of each of the four types of structure most
characteristic of this class. (15 Marks)
32. With the aid of large labelled diagrams compare the structure and function
of TWO of the following: