P530/2

BIOLOGY
Theory
Paper 2

2½ hrs

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education

MOCK EXAMINATIONS
Biology
(Theory)
Paper 2
2 hours 30 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
This paper consists of two sections; A and B.
Answer question one in section A, plus three other questions from section B.
Candidates are advised to read the questions carefully, organize their answers and
present them precisely and logically, illustrating with well - labelled diagrams where
necessary.

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 SECTION A: (40 marks)
1. An analysis of oxygen dissolved and pH in the upper layer of water together with
productivity of the entire water body was carried out in one of the Uganda’s most
productive lakes. The results of the analysis are shown in table I and II bellow.
Table I: Oxygen dissolved and pH.
Time (hours)
Percentage
saturation of
oxygen
pH

Table II: Productivity.

In still air In windy air
Time Net productivity Time Net productivity
Zone and
( ) ( )
depth (metres) Day Dark Day Dark
Limnetic 100
Littoral 300
Profundal 500
Benthic 700

(a) (i) Plot a graph of net productivity in different zones of the lake under still
and windy air conditions. (9½ marks)
(ii) Using another set of axes plot a graph of percentage saturation of
oxygen and pH for a period of 24 hours. (05 marks)

(b) Account fully for the variation of productivity in different zones of the lake
under still and windy air conditions. (17 marks)

(c) Explain the pattern of oxygen content dissolved and pH in the upper layer of
the lake for a period of 24 hours. (3½ marks)

(d) Explain two other physical factors which may influence the productivity of
the lake. (05 marks)

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 SECTION B: (60 marks)
Answer any three questions from this section.

2. (a) Describe the role of the liver in

(i) carbohydrate metabolism,
(ii) protein metabolism.
(14 marks)
(b) How is the liver suited for its function? (06 marks)

3. (a) Outline the functions of a cell nucleus. (02 marks)

(b) Describe the changes that occur in a nucleus during meiosis. (13 marks)
(c) Explain the significance of mitosis and meiosis in organisms. (05 marks)

4. Describe how terrestrial plants overcome the challenges of terrestrial environment.

(20 marks)

5. (a) What is meant by biological pest control? (02 marks)

(b) Explain the precautions to be taken in application of biological pest control.
(06 marks)
(c) Describe the ecological qualities of a good pesticide. (12 marks)

6. (a) What are the qualities of a respiratory surface? (04 marks)

(b) How is each of the following organisms adapted for efficient gaseous
exchange?
(i) an insect, (07 marks)
(ii) a terrestrial flowering plant, (06 marks)
(iii) an amoeba. (03 marks)

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