NUMBER ONE

Version 1
1. You are provided with the solution E and F
a). Carry out tests on solution E to determine the food nutrient present
in E. Record your observations in the table 1 below.
TEST OBSERVATION DEDUCTION
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(i) To 1cm of
solution E in a
clean test tube, add
3 drops of iodine
solution
(ii) To 1cm3 of
solution E in a
clean test tube, add
1cm3 of Benedicts
solution and boil
gently
(iii) To 1cm3 of
solution E in a
clean test tube,
add 1cm3 of dilute
hydrochloric acid
and boil. Cool and
add 1cm3 of dilute
sodium hydroxide
solution. Add 3
drops of
Benedicts
solution and boil
(9.5 marks)
b). Cut out 2 strips from specimen W using a knife provided each
measuring 0.5cmx0.5cmx3.0cm
Label two test tubes 1 and 2
Add 10cm3 of solution E to test tube 1.
Add 10cm3 of solution F to test tube 2.

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Add one strip to each test tube and leave the experiment for 20
minutes
(i) At the end of 20 minutes, remove the cube from the solutions.
Measure the final length of the cubes and fill in the results table
below
Test tube Initial Final length Difference in
length length(final-length)
length
1
2

(ii) Feel the strips between your finger tips and record your
observations
From test tube 1
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For test tube 2
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(iii) Give an explanation for your observation in (i) and (ii)
For test tube 1
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For test tube 2
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c). (i) At the end of 20 minutes, remove the strips from the solutions.
Measure the volume of solution in each test tube and fill in the results
table below
Test tube Initial Final volume Difference in
volume volume
1 10 cm
2 10 cm
(ii) Give an explanation for your observation in (i) and (ii)
For test tube 1
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For test tube 2
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Version 2
You are provided with solution A and B which are of different
concentrations
a. Carry out tests on solutions A and B to determine their nature.
Record your results in the table below
TEST SOLUTIO OBSERVATION DEDUCTION
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(i) To 1cm3 of A
solution in a
clean test tube,
add 3 drops of B
iodine solution
(ii) To 1cm3 of A
solution in a
clean test tube,
add 1cm3 of B
Benedicts

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 solution and boil
gently
(iii) To 1cm3 of A
solution in a
clean test tube,
add 1cm3 of dilute
hydrochloric acid B
and boil. Cool
and add 1cm3 of
dilute sodium
hydroxide
solution. Add 3
drops of
Benedicts
solution and boil
You are provided with specimen W and solution E and F which are of
different concentrations. Mix 7 cm3 of F and 3 cm3 of to make solution G.
label three test tubes or petri dishes as E, F and G. Add 5cm 3 of
corresponding solutions to each test tub. Peel specimen W and cut two
strips measuring 0.5cmx0.5cmx3cm
Place one strip in each of the test tube. Ensure that each strips is well
covered with solution. Leave the strips in solution for 25 minutes
a. After 25minutes, remove the strips from the test tubes and measure
the length of each strip. Record your results in the table below
Test tube Initial Final length Difference in length
length (final-initial) (cm)
(cm)
A
B
G
b. State two observable changes that have taken place in the strips from
the test tubes.
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G
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e. (i) name the process responsible for the results observed in (a) above
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(iv) Name the substance that brings about the observed results in (a)
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(v) State the importance of the substance mentioned in d(ii) to plants
and animals.
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Version 3
You are provided with solutions E and F. cut a piece of a plant stem from A
with atleast two internodes. You are to carry out tests on A using the
solutions by following the instructions below. Add 6cm3 of F and 2 cm3 of E
to make solution G. label three petri dishes as E, F and G and fill each with
corresponding solutions. Measure and cut off a piece 4cm long A using a
razor blade, evenly peel off 3 strips, each about 2mm thick, along the whole
length of the cut piece. Ensure each piece has the epidermis.
Put one strip in each of the solutions in the petri dishes and leave for 2
minutes (you may proceed with other work)
a. After 20 minutes, remove the strips from the solution and
i. Measure the distance between the ends of each strip and record
your results in the space provided below

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 ii. Draw the structure of each strip in the space provided in the
table ,label the epidermis

E F G
Distance
between ends
(cm)
Drawing

b. Explain the effect of solutions E,F and G on the strips

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c. (i) which one of the solutions has the concentration that is almost the
same as the cell sap of the plant strip
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(ii) Explain your answer
d. (i) name the process which has been demonstrated in the experiment
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(ii) Outline the importance of the process to flowering plants
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PLANT ANATOMY
You are provided with specimen A, B and C which are whole plants

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(a). Describe
i. The leaf arrangement of specimen A and B
A
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B
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ii. The margin and lamina of specimen A, B and C
Margin
A
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B
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Lamina
A
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b. Give the differences between A and B
Specimen A Specimen B
i
ii
iii
c. How is specimen A adapted for its survival in its habitat
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d. State how the mode of propagation in specimen A is advantageous
and disadvantageous
How advantageous
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How disadvantageous
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e. Draw and label part of specimen A with two nodes. State your
magnification.