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NYADIRE HIGH SCHOOL

THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
LIKE EAGLES WE SHALL MOUNT UP

MID YEAR EXAMINATIONS 2023

CROP SCIENCE 6049/1

PAPER 2 FORM L6

TIME 1 HOUR

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name, centre number and candidate number on the answer
sheet in the spaces provided unless this has already been done for you.

Section A
Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the space provided on the question paper.
Section B
Answer any two questions.
Write your answers on the separate answer paper provided. At the end of
the examination, fasten the separate answer paper securely to the
question paper.
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1a. Describe the functions of the following cell organelles:

i. Mitochondria [2]
ii. Chloroplasts [2]
iii. Ribosomes [2]

b. Differentiate between mitosis and meiosis

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2a. Outline the three processes involved in cell meristem growth and
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b. With the aid of a diagram, describe the growth pattern of a flowering plant.

c. Give any one factor that influences dry matter accumulation in plants
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3a. Describe the following types of meristems

i. Lateral [2]
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ii. Basal [2]

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b. Describe the following plant growth phases:

i. Lag phase [2]
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ii Log phase [2]

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iii. steady state [2]

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4a. Define viviparity [2]

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b. Giving an example, describe the life cycle of pest with a complete

metamorphosis [4]
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c. Describe two advantages and two disadvantages of crop rotation. [2]

Advantages
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Disadvantages
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5a. Complete the following table comparing mitosis and metosis.

Event Mitosis Meiosis

DNA replication Occurs once during
interohase before
nuclear division occurs
Number of divisions Two, each consisting of
prophase, metaphase,
anaphase and telophase
Number of daughter cells Two, each diploid is
genetically identical to
mother
Importance to plants Development of
multicellular adult from
zygote, production of
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cells for growth and

tissue repair

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b. state two sources of genetic variation. [2]

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6a. Explain how vernalisation influence flower formation. [2]

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b. Describe the effects of the following plant growth regulator in plant growth
and development
i. Auxins
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ii. cytokinins
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c. Suggest four ways that can be used to overcome seed dormancy in crop
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Section B 40 marks
Answer any two questions only from this section.

7. Describe the production of a named, legume crop under the following

headings:
i. tillage practices [8]
ii. plant population [6]
iii. weed management [6]

8a. Explain the factors that affect plant population density of a named cereal
crop. [4]

b. Explain the advantages of pamting a named cereal crop early in natural

farmig region4. [6]

c. Describe practices that a farmer would carry out from harvesting to

marketing of a named cereal crop.

9a. Explain the following concepts used in pest management.

i. Economic threshold of pests. [3]
ii. economic injury levels of pests. [3]
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b. Describe available weed management options to smallholder farmers in the

production of a cereal crop. [14]

10a. Outline the importance of conservation farming. [12]

b. Write short notes on

i. stabble mulch tillage. [5]
ii. minimum tillage [3]