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70 Bio PP3 Pictorial QSNS
70 Bio PP3 Pictorial QSNS
PHOTOGRAPH Z
1. Study the photograph labeled Z of some animals in a certain ecosystem and answer the
questions that follow.
1. Study the3. Below are photographs
photograph labeledof Z
specimens
of someobtained from
animals inplants.
a Examine the photographs.
(a) State the type of biotic relationship shown in the photograph. (1mk)
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(b) Identify which of the two animals M and N will have the least biomass. (1mk)
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(c) Give two reasons for your answer in (b) above. (2mks)
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SPECIMEN A SPECIMEN B
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(d)Explain the concept of “survival for the fittest” in relation to the organisms in photograph Z
(3mks)
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SPECIMEN C SPECIMEN D
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(e)Explain three visible survival adaptive features for the organisms. (6 mks)
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QUESTION
3. Below are photographs NUMBER:
of specimens 02plants. Examine the photogra
obtained from
SPECIMEN A SPECIMEN B
SPECIMEN C SPECIMEN D
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(a) In the table below name the mode of dispersal and the features that adapt the specimen(s) to
that mode of dispersal. (12mks)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 03
The photographs below show three bean seedlings that are of the same age but grown under
different environmental conditions. Examine them.
a) Based on external appearance of the seedling, suggest the conditions under which seedling R
and S were grown.
i) R ………………………………………………………. (1mk)
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c) i) Name the term used to describe the phenomenon exhibited by specimen S. (1mk)
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ii)State the significance of the above named phenomenon in c(i) above. (1mk)
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d) Account for the difference in the length of the stems of specimen R and S. (2mks)
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e) Name the response exhibited by seedling Q. (1mk)
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f) (i) State the type of germination that occurs in the three seedlings. (1mk)
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ii) Give a reason for your answer in f(i) above. (1mk)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 04
(a) Examine photographs J and K below and answer the questions that follow.
i) Q:......................................................................... (1mk)
b) State the class of organisms from which organ in photograph K was obtained. (1mk)
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c) State the common function performed by the organs shown in the photographs. (1mk)
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d) Highlight two adaptations that are common to organ Q and the organ in photograph K. (2mks)
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e) i) Name the part labeled P, in the photograph J. (1mk)
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ii) Using observable features only, state how the structure you named in e (i) above is
adapted to its function. (1mk)
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f) Name the part of the body from where the structure labeled Q on photograph J is found.(1mk)
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g) Using observable features only, state three adaptations of specimen K to its functions. (3mks)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 05
Below are photographs of two seedlings labeled K and L. Examine them.
a) Given that the two plants belongs to the same class, name the class and give a reason based
on the observable features in any of the two seedlings or both. (2mks)
Class
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Reason(s)
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b) i) State giving a reason, the type of germination that occurs in each of the two seedlings (4mks)
K: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
L: ……………………………………………………………...…………………………………..
ii) Explain how the two types of germination you have stated in (b) (i) above occur (2mks)
K
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L
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c) Name the parts labelled H and G on the seedling (2mks)
H: ………………………………………………………………
G: …………………………………………………………………
d) As germination progresses, both seedlings straightens. Explain how this occurs. (4mks)
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e) Name the type(s) of root system that will develop in the two seedlings (1mk)
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f) State another observation that will be made as seedling L straightens (1mk)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 06
The photographs below are specimens from the same animal of two different bones each shown
in two views. Examine them.
Specimen W………………………………………………………………………………………
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c) Name the structure that articulates with part labeled A (1mk)
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d) State two roles of opening labeled B (2mks)
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e) Name the part labelled E and state its role (2mks)
Name: …………………………………………………………………
Role: ……………………………………………………………………………………………
f) Which of the labelled part(s) are used for articulation with adjacent vertebra (1mk)
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g)State a common role of the parts labelled H and J (1mk)
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h) Which of the labeled part(s) is(are) used for muscle attachment (1mk)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 07
2. Study the photographs shown below then answer the questions.
7. Study the photographs shown below then answer the questions.
R1
S1
T
S2
(b) State the mode of nutrition of R1 and S1 and for each case give a reason for your answer.
R1
Mode of nutrition…………………………………………………………….. (1mk)
Reason for mode of nutrition (1mk)
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S1
Mode of nutrition………………………………………………………… (1mk)
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Reason for mode of nutrition (1mk)
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(a) Name parts labeled S2 and T.
S2………………………………………………………………… (1mk)
T…………………………………………………………………. (1mk)
(d) Name structures responsible for reproduction in S1 ………………..………..…… (1mk)
(e) Explain the importance of organism S1 in nature. (1mk)
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(f) Name generations M and N
M………………………………………………………… (1mk)
N…………………………………………………............ (1mk)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 08
3. Study photographs
8. Study photographs shownshown below then
below then answer
answerthe questions.
the questions.
R1
3. Study photographs shown below then answer the questions.
Q Q1 R
R1
Q Q1 R
S1
S
S1
S
B
B
A1 1
M
B
C
A 1
C
(a) State the type of evolution represented by structures Q1, R1 and S1. B (1mark)
(a) State the type of evolution represented by structures Q1, R1 and S1. (1mk)
A1 1
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(b) Explain the type of evolution identified in (a) above. (1mk)
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(c) Give the evolution term used to describe structures:
(i) Q1, R1 andS1. (1mk)
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d). What type of evolution is illustrated by the limbs (A1, B1 and C1)? (1mk)
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Q ………………………………………………………… (1mk)
R ………………………………………………………… (1mk)
S ………………………………………………………… (1mk)
(ii) Give two observable reasons for your answer for class S. (2mks)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 09
9. a). You are provided with a photograph with part of human skeleton. Use it to answer
questions that follow.
i) Name the first vertebra labelled E and state how it is adapted to its function. (4mks)
Name………………………………………………………………………………………………
Adaptations
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ii) Name the structure in the skull that articulates with the vertebra E (1mk)
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(iii) Below are two photographs of plants.
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(a) Identify support structures used by 19 of in
the plants 151photographs M and R shown above. (2marks)
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(a) Identify support structures used by the plants in photographs M and R shown above. (2mks)
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(b) Other than the structures illustrated above, name any one support structure in herbaceous
plants. (1mk)
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b) The photographs below represent some skeletal materials obtained from a certain mammal.
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ii) Name parts S and T on photograph A and part U on photograph B (3mks)
iii) Name the type of joint formed at the proximal and distal end of bone B (2mks)
Proximal end…..……………………………………………………………………………
Distal end…………………………………………………………………………………...
iv) Name the type of joint found in structure labelled X ………………………………. (1mk)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 10
10 You are provided with photograph M and N below. Examine them.
PHOTOGRAPH M PHOTOGRAPH N
a) With reasons, name the class to which each of organisms belongs. (4 marks)
Organism Class Reason
M
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c) Based on external features, suggest the habitat of the animal in photograph M and state your
reasons.
i. Habitat: (1 mark)
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ii. Reasons: (3 marks)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 11
11. Examine the photograph of a seedling specimen shown below and answer the questions that
follow.
A……………………………………………
C……………………………………………
D……………………………………………
E…………………………………………….
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ii) Give three reasons, using observable features to support your answer in (b) (i) above (3mks)
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c) Give three functions of the structure labeled D during germination. (3mks)
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d) (i) Which of the parts labeled A-F is the first to emerge from the seed during germination.(1mk)
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ii) Why is it necessary that the part you mentioned in d (i) above to emerge first? (1mk)
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e) Name the type of germination exhibited by the seedling. Give a reason for your answer. (2 mark)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 12
12.The photograph below is of a mammalian heart. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
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f) i) Name the blood vessel marked M (1mk)
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ii) State two defects of the circulatory system. (2mks)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 13
13. You are provided with three sets of seedlings, labelled Set A1, set A2 and Set B. Examine
them and use them to answer the questions that follow.
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iv) Explain how the response named in (iii) above occurred. (3mks)
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v) State four differences between seedlings in set A1 and A2 (4mks)
Set A1 Set A2
iv) State the conditions under which th seedlings in set A1 and A2 were grown. (2mks)
Set A1 .......................................................................................................................
Set A2 ......................................................................................................................
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QUESTION NUMBER: 14
14. Below are photographs of a variety of invertebrates. Examine them and answer the
questions that follow.
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b. Use the dichotomous key to identify the specimen in the photographs above. (8mks)
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
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QUESTION NUMBER: 15
All members of plant division Spermatophyta exhibit alternation of generation. The
photographs below show stages in the growth and development of a spermatophyte.
a. i. Processes I, II and III. (3mks)
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II……………………………………………
III……………………………………………
ii. Structures K, P, R and W. (4mks)
K……………………………………………
P…………………………………………….
R…………………………………………….
W……………………………………………
iii. The cell division process that occurs in structures J. (1mk)
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iv. The products of the process named in (iii) above. (1mk)
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b. Explain the role of the following in promoting process II in the flowering plants.
i. Petals (2mks)
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ii. Filaments. (2mks)
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c. The photographs above represents one of the phases in alternation of generations in
spermatophytes. Name the phase. (1mk)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 16
16The diagrams below show different types of fruits. Use them to answer the question that
Q2. The diagrams below show different types of follow.
fruits. Use them to answer the question that follow.
R1 R2
R3 R4
R5 R6
2 (a) i) Name the type of placentation shown in photograph R5 and R6 (2 Mark)
2 (a) i) Name the type of placentation shown in photograph R5 and R6 (2mks)
R5…………………………………………………………………………
R6…………………………………………………………………………
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(ii) Draw a well labeled diagram of one on the fruits in photograph R1 in the diagram above (3mks)
(b) State the mode of dispersal and give reasons for the fruits shown in photograph R1, R2 and R3
(6Mks)
R1…………………………………………………………………
Reason
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R 2…………………………………………………………
Reason
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Reason
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c) Explain two adaptations of fruit shown in photograph R 4. (2mks)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 17
17The17The
diagrams belowbelow
diagrams showshow
different bones
different of the
bones of appendicular skeleton.
the appendicular Use
skeleton. them
Use to to
them answer
answer
the question that follows.
the question that follows.
S1 S2
S3 S4
(a). (i) On the diagram, label three parts of the bone labeled S1 (3 Marks)
(a) (i) On the diagram, label three parts of the bone labeled S1 (3Mks)
ii) State the function of at least one part that you have labeled in the diagram above (1 Marks)
ii) State the function of at least one part that you have labeled in the diagram above (1mks)
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b) Identify S2 and S3 and give reasons for your answer. (4mks)
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Reasons
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S3……………………………………………………………
Reasons
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c) i) Name bone S4 …………………………………………………………. (1 Mark)
ii) State two adaptation of bone named in c (i) above to its function (1 Mark)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 18
18. Study the diagrams below and answer the questions that follow.
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(b) State three adaptations of the parted labeled D. (3mks)
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(c) Identify the structures that perform similar function as D, above, in:
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QUESTION NUMBER: 19
19. The diagram below illustrates the life cycle of a certain organism.
a) (i) Giving reasons, name the division to which the organism belongs.
Division…………………………………………………………………… (1mk)
Reasons (2mks)
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(ii) Which portion of the plant’s life is independent? (1mk)
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b) (i) Name the parts labeled A and B. (2mks)
A ………………………………………………………………………….
B …………………………………………………………………………
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(ii) State one function of the part labeled B. (1mk)
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(i) Define the term alternation of generation. (1mk)
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(ii) Identify the generations labeled K and L. (2mks)
K …………………………………………………………………………….
L ……………………………………………………………………………
(iii) In what way is generation L advantageous to generation K? (2mks)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 20
20.You are provided with a photograph of specimen Z. Examine it and use it to answer the
questions that follow.
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Protection against predators. (1mk)
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(c) Other than protection, state two other functions of specimen Z. (2mks)
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(d) (i) Explain how sprinkling of common table salt on specimen Z leads to its preservation. (3mks)
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ii) Give a reason for your answer. (1mk)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 21
21 The photograph below is that of a plant seedling. Examine it.
(a) (i) Using observable features only, state the class to which the plant belongs. (1mk)
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(ii) Give reason(s) for your answer in (a) (i) above. (2mks)
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(b) State the roles of the structures labeled T during germination. (2mks)
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c)i) Name the part of the seedling labelled K and L (2mks)
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ii) State the significance of the curvature on part K (1 mark)
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d) Name the type of germination exhibited by the seedling. (1 mark)
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e) As germination progresses, the curvature on part K straightens. Explain how this occurs(3marks)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 22
22. Study the photomicrographs below and use them to answer questions that follow.
D2
D1
D4
D3
D1
D2
D3
D4
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(d) The photographs below show two fruits and their half-sections.
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(ii) State two differences between specimens S and T. (2mks)
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(iii) With reasons, in each case state the type of fruit and method of dispersals for
Specimen S
Reason: …………………………………………………………………………
Reason: ……………………………………………………………………………..
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Specimen T (2mks)
Type of fruit:………………………………………………………………………..
Reason:……………………………………………………………………………..
Method of dispersal:……………………………………………………………….
Reason…………..………………………………………………………………….
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QUESTION NUMBER: 23
23.
1. Study the organisms below
1. Study the organisms below
a) Complete and use the key below to identify the organisms (2mks)
1.a) Organism with endoskeleton ………………………………………………………...go to 2
1. b) ______________________________________........................................................go to 4
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a) Complete and use the key below to identify the organisms (2mks)
1.a) Organism with endoskeleton ………………………………………………………...go to 2
1. b) ______________________________________........................................................go to 4
2. a) Has scales on the body …………………………………………………………..…..go to 4
2 b) Has no scales on the body ………………………………………………….…mammalian
3a) Has cephalothorax ………………………………………………………………...Arachnida
3b) Has no cephalothorax ……………………………………………………….………..go to 5
4a) _________________________________.......................................................................Pisces
4b) Has no fins ……………………………………………………………………………go to 7
5a) Has three pairs of legs ………………………………………………………………..Insect
5b) Has more than three pairs of legs …………………………………………………….go to 6
6a) Two pairs of legs per segment …………………………………………………..Diplopoda
6b) One pair of legs per segment …………………………………………………….Chilopoda
7a) Has feathers ………………………………………………………………………… Aves
7b) Has no feathers ………………………………………………………………………go to 8
8a) Has a tail ……………………………………………………………………………Reptilia
8b) Has no tail …………………………………………………………………………Amphibia
b) Identify the organisms above using the completed key above (6mks)
Specimen Steps followed Identity
A ______________________________ _______________________________
B ______________________________ ______________________________
C _______________________________ ______________________________
D _______________________________ ______________________________
E _______________________________ _______________________________
F _______________________________ _______________________________
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c) Name the phylum in which specimens C, E and F belong to. (1mk)
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d) Give three reasons for your answer in (c) above (3mks)
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e) Name one feature that is common in organisms B, E and D (1mk)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 24
24 The photographs below shows specimen of different types of fruits. Examine them and
answer the questions that follow.
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b) State the types of gynoecium and placentation of specimen P, S and V (4mks)
i)Specimen P Gynoecium …………………………………………..
Placentation ………………………………………….
ii) Specimen S Gynoecium …………………………………………….
Placentation……………………………………………
iii) Specimen V Gynoecium ……………………………………………..
Placentation ……………………………………………..
c) In the table below name the mode of dispersal for each specimen and the features that adapt
the specimen to its mode of dispersal. (6mks)
Specimen Mode of dispersal Adaptive features
P
Q
R
S
T
v
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QUESTION NUMBER: 25
25. Below are photographs of invertebrates which belong to the same class. Examine them
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c) Complete the dichotomous key below to identify the invertebrates to their orders 3marks
1a. Animal with wings …………………………………………………… go to 3
b. ______________________ ………………….…………………………….go to 2
2a. Animal with hairy body ……………………………………………………Siphonoptera
b. Animal with smooth body……………………………………………………Isoptera
3a. Animal with one pair of wings………………………………………………...Diptera
b. ______________________ ………………………………………….........go to 4
4a. Fore wings hard/elytra…………………………………………………………Coleoptera
b. ______________________ …………………………………………………. ....Go to 5
5a. Long slender abdomen…………………………………………………………Odonata
b. Short broad abdomen…………………………………………………………..Hymenoptera
d) Using the dichotomous key above, identify to which orders the various organisms belong.
In each case write down the steps that you followed to arrive at your answer. (6mks)
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
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QUESTION NUMBER: 26
26 You are provided with specimen K. Use it to answer the questions that follow
a) Describe the floral parts (3Mks)
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b) Cut the specimen K longitudinally. Draw one of the sections (4mks)
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(i ) Name the type of placentation in the specimens shown in photographs Q, R and S (3mks)
Q……………………………………………………………………………
R………………………………………………………………………………
S………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) Giving a reason in each case, name the mode of dispersal of the specimen in photograph Q
and S (4mks)
Q
Mode…………………………………………………………………………..
Reason
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S
Mode……………………………………………………………………………..
Reason
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QUESTION NUMBER: 27
27. You are provided with specimen A and B
a) Name the sub-division to which the specimen belong (1mk)
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b) Name the class to which the specimens belong (2mks)
A…………………………………………..
B…………………………………………..
c) State three observable differences between the leaves of specimen A and B (3mks)
Leaves A Leaves B
d) The diagram below show the cross-sections of stems obtained from specimens A and B
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e) Suggest the agent of pollination of the flowers of specimen A (1mk)
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Give reason for your answer (1mk)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 28
28You are provided with photographs of specimens labeled K (gills) and L (lungs). Examine
them and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Name the class of organisms from where the specimens were obtained (2mks)
Specimen Class
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(d) State three ways in which the part labeled L is adapted to its functions (6mks)
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(e) State the functional relationship between specimens K and L (1mk)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 29
29 Study the specimens provided then answer the questions below.
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(ii) Give a reason for your answer in C (i) above (1mk)
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(d) The Photograph shown below was taken from a tree bark. Study it then answer the
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questions.
(d)The Photograph shown below was taken from a tree bark. Study it then answer the questions.
Tree bark
M
Q
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(iv) Identify the two possible Kingdoms represented by organism Q. (2mks)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 30
30. Examine the photograph which shows parts of the urogenital system of a female rat and
answer the questions that follow. The organ marked 1 is the stomach.
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b) (i) Identify and name each of the organs marked 3 and 4 (2mks)
3………………………………………………………
4………………………………………………………
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QUESTION NUMBER: 31
31
1. You are provided with seven specimens of plants. They are labeled D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6,
and D7.
The dichotomous key
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a) Use the dichotomous key to identify the taxonomics group of each of the seven specimens
in the photographs provided. (7mks)
Dl
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
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b) (i) Suggest the possible habitat that specimen D4 is adapted to (1mk)
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(ii) Name one observable feature that adopts D4 to the habitat you have mentioned in (b) (i)
above (1mk)
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(iii) Give a reason for your answer in (b) (i) above (1mk)
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(iv) State the importance of the structure labeled S in specimen D4 (1mk)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 32
32. Below is a diagram showing a type of metamorphosis exhibited by a butterfly
a) Give the name of the type of metamorphosis in the diagram above. (1mk)
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b) Write down two importance of metamorphosis. (2mks)
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c) Name stages Q and R ` (2mks)
Q……………………………………………………………………………………………
R…………………………………………………………………………………………….
d) Give three differences in the biological activities between development stages R and S.
(3mks)
Development stage R Development stage S
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e) Name the two major hormones that are associated with metamorphosis in Insects. (2mks)
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f) (i) Name the class to which the organisms T in the diagram above belongs. (1mk)
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(ii)Give a reason for your answer in f (i) above. (1mk)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 33
33Study the diagrams set A1, set E1, set M1 and set B carefully and answer the questions below
(a) State the conditions under which each set up was grown. (3mks)
Set A1
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Set E1
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Set B
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(b) (i) Name the phenomenon exhibited by seedlings in set E1 (1mk)
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(ii) Give a reason why plants exhibit the phenomenon named in (b) (i) above (1mk)
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(c) (i) Name the response exhibited by the seedlings in set B. (1mk)
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(ii) Explain how the response named in (c) (i) above occurred (2mks)
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(d)(i) State the type of germination exhibited by seedlings in set A1 and set M1. (2mks)
Set A1 ………………………………………………………………………….
Set M1 …………………………………………………………………………
(ii) Give a reason for your answer in (d) (i) above (2mks)
Set A1
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Set M1
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(iii) State the mode of dispersal in set A above when mature. (1mk)
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(iv) Name the type of fruit formed by M1 on maturity. (1mk)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 34
34 Study the photographs below and hence answer the questions that follow
34 Study the photographs below and hence answer the questions that follow
X Y
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(iii) Give two important economic roles of specimen Y. (2mks)
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(iv) Give one harmful effect of specimen X to animals. (1mk)
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(v) With reasons identify two modes of locomotion of specimen Y. (4mks)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 35
35 The photographs
35 The photographsbelow
below represent
representtwigs fromvarious
twigs from variousplant
plant species.
species. Study
Study themthem and answer
and answer
the questions thatthat
the questions follow
follow
P Q R
S T U
V W X
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a) Complete the dichotomous key below using observable features
1(a) Twigs with simple leaves …………………………………………………..go to 2
(b) Twigs with compound leaves……………………………………………go to 5
2(a) Leaves with parallel venation…………………………………………..go to 3
(b) Leaves with network venation ………………………………………..go to 4
3(a) Purple leaves…………………………………………………………..Tradescantia
(b) Green leaves…………………………………………………………..Kikuyu grass
4(a) Leaves with opposite arrangement………………………………… Verbenaceae
(b)Leaves with alternate arrangement …………………………………Hibiscus
5(a) Leaves trifoliate…………………………………………………………......go to 6
(b)……………………………………………………………………………………go to 7
6(a) Leaves with serrated margin……………………………………………Bidens bilosa
(b) Leaves with lobed margin……………………………………………….Oxalis
7(a) Pinnate leaves………………………………………………………………..go to 8
(b)………………………………………………………………………………………..Acacia
8(a) Leaflets with rounded apex……………………………………………Papilionaceae
(b) Leaflets with pointed apex……………………………………………..Rose
(2mks)
b) Using the completed dichotomous key identify the twigs and show the steps followed (4mks)
Identity steps followed
P……………………………………… …………………………………………………
Q……………………………………… …………………………………………………
T………………………………………. ………………………………………………….
U……………………………………….. …………………………………………………
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QUESTION NUMBER: 36
36. You are provided with photographs of specimens labeled S1, S2, Q, X and Y.
Examine them carefully and answer the questions that follow.
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(a) Using observable features in the photographs, complete the dichotomous key given below (3mks)
1. (a) Leaves parallel veined …………………………………………… …. go to 2
(b) Leaves net veined……………………………………………………… go to 3
(b) ___________________………………………………………………… go to 5
4. (a) Leaves margin smooth ………………………………………Nyctaginaceae
(b) ___________________……………………………………….……Malvaceae
5. (a) Trifoliate leaf ……………………..……………………………….Asteraceae
(b) _____________________………………………………….…………Cassia
(b) Use the completed dichotomous key to identify the family to which each specimen belongs.
(10mks)
SPECIMEN STEPS FOLLOWED IDENTITY
S1 ……………………………….…………………….. ………………………….……….
S2 …………………………………………………….... …………………………………..
Q ……………………………………………………….. ……………….………..……….
X ………………………………………………………... ……………………….……….
Y …………………………………………………….... …………………………..…….
(c) State how specimen S2 is adapted to its mode of pollination. (3mks)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 37
37. The photographs below show an experiment that was set to investigate a certain response in
bean seedlings. Examine them.
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d) Explain the significance of the response you stated in (a) above to the plant. (2mks)
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b) Below is a photograph of a mammalian bone, labelled Q.
X_______________________________Y______________________________
ii) Give one reason for the identity of organ labeled X in (a) (i) above. (1mk)
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b) Photograph X1 is the longitudinal section of organ labeled X. Name the parts labeled A,
B and C.
A______________________________________
B______________________________________
C______________________________________
c) i) Name the substance contained in the structure labeled Z in organ labeled Y (1mk)
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ii) State two functions of substance you have identified in (d) (i) above. (2mks)
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e) Give two homeostatic functions of the organ labeled Y. (2mks)
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f) Name one disease that affects organs labeled X and Y (2mks)
X___________________________________________
Y____________________________________________
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QUESTION NUMBER: 39
39 Examine the photographs I and II of seedling specimen shown below and answer the questions
that follows;
C______________________________________
D_______________________________________
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e) Name the type of germination exhibited by the seedlings. Give a reason for your answer. (2mks)
Type
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Reason
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QUESTION NUMBER: 40
40.Study the photographs below representing certain processes in insects. Use them to answer
the questions that follow.
(a) With reasons, name the type of the process represented by plates 1 and 2. (2mks)
Plate Name Reason
1
(c) Give an advantage of the process in plate 1 over the process in plate 2. (1mk)
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(d) Arrange stages A, B, C and D in their correct sequence. (1mk)
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(e) State two differences in the biological activities between the developmental sages R and S.
(2mks)
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(f) Insects are the most populous and widespread in phylum Arthropoda. Give a reason to
explain this observation. (1mk)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 41
41(a) Study the diagrams T1 and S1 carefully and answer the following questions:
(i) Name the parts labeled S2, S3, S4, S5 and S6. (5mks)
S2 __________________________________________________
S3 __________________________________________________
S4 __________________________________________________
S5 __________________________________________________
S6 __________________________________________________
(ii) Name the parts labeled T2, T3, T4 and T5. (4mks)
T2 _________________________________
T3 _________________________________
T4 _________________________________
T5 ________________________________
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(iii) Complete the following table showing the type of fruit and reasons for each answer
S1
T1
(iv) Complete the table below showing method of dispersal and reasons for each answer.
S1
T1
Max 2mks
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QUESTION NUMBER: 42
42 Study the diagrams Q and R carefully and answer the following questions.
(a) (i) Name the phylum to which specimens R and Q belong. (1mk)
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(ii) State two reasons for your answer in a (i) above. (2mks)
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(b) (i) Name the class to which each of R and Q belong (2mks)
R _____________________________________
Q _____________________________________
(ii) State reasons for your answer in (b) (i) above (2mks)
R ______________________________________
Q ______________________________________
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QUESTION NUMBER: 43
43. Below is a photograph of a dissected rat with abdominal organs spread out. Examine it
a) State two characteristics that distinguish the dissected animal into its taxonomic class.(2mks)
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i) B…………………………..................................
ii) C..........................................................................
iii) F………………………………………………..
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c) State
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d) Other than homeostasis and excretion state two functions of structure E (2mks)
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e) Given the magnification of the specimen in the photo as X 0.67, calculate the length of the
rat from X to Y (2Mks)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 44
44. Study photograph labeled V which is a display of internal organs of a small mammal.
Photograph F is an inset of internal structure of part labeled L. Study them carefully.
Photograph F Photograph V
(a) Name the part of the mammalian body where the organs shown in the photograph are found.
(1mk)
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(b) Identify the organ system that consists of parts J and L in the photographs. (1mk)
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(c)(i) Name the parts labelled J and K. (2mks)
J: …………………………………………………………
K: …………………………………………………………
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(ii) Give the function of the part labelled G. (1mk)
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(e) F (a) is an inset of the internal structure of part L showing the position of the functional
units of L. One of these functional units is shown in the inset F (b).
(i) Identify the functional unit shown in inset F(b) and give its function. (2mks)
Identity:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Function:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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(ii) Give one observable feature in the structure you have named in (e)(i) above that
adapt it to its function. (1mk)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 45
45. You are provided with seven photographs of plant specimens. They are labelled specimen
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7.
(a) Use the dichotomous key to identify the taxonomic group of each of the seven specimens in
the photographs provided.
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2.(a) Leaves arranged in clusters on stem ------------- Pinaceae
(b) Leaves not arranged in clusters on stem ------------- Auraucariaceae
3.(a) Leaves compound ------------------------------------- go to 4
(b) Leaves simple ------------------------------------- go to 7
4.(a) Leaf pinnate ------------------------------------- go to 5
(b) Leaf bipimate ------------------------------------- go to 6
5.(a) Leaflets attached to many small stalks that join the
main one --------------------- Mimosaceae
(b) Leaflets attached to one stalk --------------------- Rosaceae
6.(a) Leaflets attached to many small stalks that join the
main one --------------------- Bignonaceae
(b) Leaflets attached to one stalk --------------------- Compoistae
7.(a) Leaves green -------------------------------------- go to 8
(b) Leaves purple -------------------------------------- go to 9
8.(a) Leaves parallel veined ------------------------------ Graminae
(b) Leaves net veined ------------------------------ Geranaceae
9.(a) Leaves parallel veined ------------------------------ Commelinaceae
(b) Leaves net veined ------------------------------ Euphorbiaceae
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
(14mks)
(b) Suggest the possible habitat that specimen D4 is adapted to. (1mk)
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A1
QUESTION NUMBER: 46
A3 A3 Z
A3 Z
X
A1 _________________________________________________________________
Z
A2 _________________________________________________________________
A3 _________________________________________________________________
X ____________________________________________________________________
Y ____________________________________________________________________
Z ____________________________________________________________________
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(c) From which region of the body was bone labelled A2 obtained. (1mk)
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(d) State the function of part labelled X. (1mk)
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(e) State two adaptations of bone labelled A1 to its function. (2mks)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 47
47 Below is a photograph of a dissected mammal. Examine the photograph.
A__________________________________
B__________________________________
C___________________________________
D___________________________________
G___________________________________
E________________________________________________________________________
F_________________________________________________________________________
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c. i) Name the sex of the mammal in the photograph _________________________ (1mk)
(ii) Give a reason for your answer in (c) (i) above (1mk)
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d. The actual length of dissecting tool placed at the anterior end of the mammal is 11.5 cm
(i) Determine the length of the dissecting tool in the photograph (1mk)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 48
48 Below is a photograph of a developing human foetus. Examine the photograph
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c) i) Name three substances that are allowed to pass through structure labelled 1 from the
mother’s blood to the foetus (3mks)
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ii) Name two substances that are allowed to pass through structure labelled 1 from the foetus
to the material circulation (1mk)
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iii) Other than the passage of materials state one other function of the organ labelled 1 (1mk)
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iv) Explain why pregnant mothers are advised not to drink alcohol (1mk)
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(c) Identify and state the functions of the parts labeled A and B. (4mks)
A: ……………………………………………………….
Function……………………………………………………………………………………………
B: ………………………………………………………
Function……………………………………………………………………………………………
(d) How would section X compare with that of a monocotyledonous plant? (3mks)
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4
2
5
X1 X2
a)
a) Identify
Identify X
X11 and
and X
X22.. (2mks)(2 Marks)
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b) Name the parts labeled 1, 2, 5 and 6. (4Mks)
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c) State the functions of the parts labeled 1, 5 and 6. (3mks)
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d) Name the type of joints formed at 3 and 5. (2mks)
At 3 ……………………………………………………….
At 5 ……………………………………………………….
E _____________________________________
F_____________________________________
G ____________________________________
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(c) Name the type of joint at point K. (1mk)
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(ii) Homologous structure. (1mk)
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(iii) Give a reason for d(i) above. (1mk)
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(e)(i) What are vestigial organs. (1mk)
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(ii) Give an example of vestigial organ in man. (1mk)
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J K L M N
(a) Classify the organism M, J, N and L into their taxonomic units. (6mks)
(a) Classify the organism M,J,N and L into their taxonomic units. (6marks)
(i) Kingdom_________________________________________
(ii) Phylum___________________________________________
(iii)Class___________________________________________
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(c) You are provided with an incomplete dichotomous key.
3
(a) Has four pairs of legs ……………………………………………………. M
(b) Has more than four pairs of legs …………………………………….. Go to 4
ORGANISM STEPS
M
J
a) For each of the specimens, name the mode of pollination and the features that adapt the
a) For each of the specimens, name the mode of pollination and the features that
adapt
specimen to the
the mode of pollination.
Specimen R
-Mode of pollination (1mk)
.........................................................................................................................................
-Adaptive features. (2mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Specimen S1
-Mode of pollination (1mk)
.................................................................................................................................
-Adaptive features (2mks)
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a) Identify the bones and name the part of the mammalian body from which each
bone was obtained. (4mks)
Bone Identify Where found
b) i). Name the joint formed between bones S and T at point marked X. (1mk)
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e). Name the part labeled Z in the photograph 5 and state its function. (2mks)
Part Z..............................................................................................................................
Function
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f). Name the joint formed by bone T with adjacent bones at its distal end. (1mrk)
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QUESTION NUMBER: 56
56. Below are two photographs of specimen D and specimen E.
E2
E3
E4
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ii) Give four observable features that enable the plants you have stated in (a) (I) above to
survive in arid regions. (4mks)
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iv. Give the term used for plants that are adapted to arid and semi — arid conditions. (lmk)
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b. list three adaptations of plants that grow partially submerged in fresh water. (3mks)
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Y:………………………………………………….
Z:…………………………………………………..
X………………………………………………………………………………………
Y: ……………………………………………………………………………………..
c) Name the mineral ion and the vitamin required in the process brought about by the
components labeled X. (2mks)
Mineral ion……………………………………………………………………………………...
Vitamin………………………………………………………………………………………….
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e)(I) Measure the diameter marked by the black line on the cell at the righ hand corner of the
photomicrograph in centimeters. (lmk)
ii) Calculate the actual diameter of the cell in micrometers. (qm) (2mks)
f) Suggest two changes that would occur to the components labeled Z if an athlete from a low
altitude area trains in a high altitude area. (2mks)
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T……………………………………………………………………………………..
V……………………………………………………………………………………..
(II) Name two parts of the nephron found in the part labelled S. (2mks)
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G6…………………………………………………………
G7…………………………………………………………
G8…………………………………………………………
(a)With a reason ,name the classes to which specimens J1,J2,K1 and K2 belongs. (4mks)
Class J1 and J2……………………………………………………………………………………
Reason…………………………………………………………………………………………….
Reason …………………………………………………………………………………………….
Q4
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q6
Q5
Q7 Q8
Q9
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q9
(b) Photographs T and Q show organisms of the same species. Study the photographs then
answer the questions.
X1
X
R
S
Z Y
T Q
Y: ……………………………………………………
Z: ……………………………………………………
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X1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Y1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………
a) Use the dichotomous key to identify each of the animal specimens provided.
In each case show the sequence of steps that you followed to arrive at the identity of each
specimen. (7mks)
Specimen Steps followed Identity
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
b) Figure 1.2 below shows part of the lower surface of the leaf in figure 1.1 as seen under a light
microscope.
A: …………………………………….
B : ……………………………………
C: ……………………………………
D: ……………………………………
F: …………………………………...
i) Use the completed dichotomous key to identify the family to which each plant belongs (7mks)
Identity Steps followed
A: ……………………………... …………………………………………..
B : ……………………………... …………………………………………..
C: ……………………………… …………………………………………..
D: ……………………………… …………………………………………..
E : ……………………………… …………………………………………..
F : ……………………………… …………………………………………..
G : ……………………………… …………………………………………..
c) Name two features that are used to classify B as phylum arthropoda. (2mks)
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R S
(a) Name the class in which the organisms shown above belong. (2mks)
i) Organism R
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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ii) Organism S
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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b) Other than presence of exoskeleton, listtwo observable similarities between the two
organisms (2mks)
R S
P S
d) Explain how the organism labelled P is adapted to safeguard itself from the predator (2mks)
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e)(i) Name the gaseous exchange system exhibited by organism S (1mk)
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ii) State the respiratory surface used by organism S (1mk)
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f) Discuss four functions of exoskeleton (4mks)
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C
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D
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b) Identify five differences between cross section T and Q and record them in the table below.
(5mks)
T Q