This is because, digestion was impaired and glucose, a final product of digestion of starch was not formed. The blood sugar therefore remained normal.
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State two structural modifications of the kidneys of desert animals like the kangaroo rat.
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State two structural modifications of the kidneys of desert animals like the kangaroo rat.
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December 24, 2017
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The cells of a certain herbaceous plant were found to have a diameter of 25µm. The cells were placed in varying concentrations of sugar solution....
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The cells of a certain herbaceous plant were found to have a diameter of 25µm. The cells were placed in varying concentrations of sugar solution. The average diameter of the cells in each solution was determined and the results obtained were as shown in the table below.
Concentration of sugar solution (%)---Diameter of cells (µm)
1----50
5----40
10----30
15----20
a)From the results determine the concentration of the cell sap.
b)Give an explanation for the average diameter of the cells placed in 15%
c) Name the process that occurred in the cells which were placed in 1% sugar solution.
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December 24, 2017
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State three reasons that necessitate classification of living organisms by taxonomists.
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State three reasons that necessitate classification of living organisms by taxonomists.
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December 24, 2017
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An experiment was carried out to investigate the response of white termites to a certain stimulus. Ten termite were placed at the centre of glass...
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An experiment was carried out to investigate the response of white termites to a certain stimulus. Ten termite were placed at the centre of glass tubing. Calcium chloride was placed one end of the tubing and moist cotton wool at the other end.
(a)What observations are made after 20 minutes?
(b)What type of response is exhibited by the termites?
(c)What is the survival value of the above response?
(d)What is Photonasty?
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December 24, 2017
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Describe the structure and functions of various organelles in a mature animal cell.
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Describe the structure and functions of various organelles in a mature animal cell.
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December 23, 2017
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Why is the palisade layer a tissue?
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Why is the palisade layer a tissue?
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December 22, 2017
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Which component of the diet assists in peristalsis?
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Which component of the diet assists in peristalsis?
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December 13, 2017
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Explain why the following are done during preparation of a slide for observation under a light microscope
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Explain why the following are done during preparation of a slide to be observed under a light microscope
i)Staining
ii)Use of a sharp cutting blade
iii)Cutting thin sections
iv)Keeping the specimen on water
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December 7, 2017
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Give any six literary forms used in writing the bible giving examples of each.
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Give any six literary forms used in writing the bible giving examples of each.
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December 7, 2017
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Give the function of sodium hydrogen carbonate found in pancreatic juice.
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Give the function of sodium hydrogen carbonate found in pancreatic juice.
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December 6, 2017
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Explain what happens during digestion of food in the mouth.
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Explain what happens during digestion of food in the mouth.
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December 6, 2017
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Explain four ways in which the capillaries are suited to carrying out their functions
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Explain four ways in which the capillaries are suited to carrying out their functions
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December 6, 2017
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Name the functions of the following parts of a tooth: (i) Enamel (ii) Pulp cavity (iii) Cement
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Name the functions of the following parts of a tooth:
(i) Enamel
(ii) Pulp cavity
(iii) Cement
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December 6, 2017
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How are carnivores adapted to their type of nutrition? Give four ways
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How are carnivores adapted to their type of nutrition? Give four ways.
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December 6, 2017
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Define the term herbivores. Give 4 ways in which the herbivores are adapted to their mode of nutrition
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Define the term herbivores.
Give 4 ways in which the herbivores are adapted to their mode of nutrition
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December 6, 2017
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Describe the emulsion test used in testing for lipids.
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Describe the emulsion test used in testing for lipids.
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December 5, 2017
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In an experiment to test for non reducing sugars,dilute hydrochloric acid and sodium hydrogen carbonate solution were used. State the functions of the reagents.
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In an experiment to test for non reducing sugars,dilute hydrochloric acid and sodium hydrogen carbonate solution were used. State the functions of the reagents.
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December 5, 2017
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In an experiment, bean seeds were soaked and then placed in a vacuum flask coated with cotton wool. A thermometer was then inserted into the...
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In an experiment,bean seeds were soaked and then placed in a vacuum flask coated with cotton wool. The thermometer was then inserted into the flask.
a)Explain the expected result
b)Account for the result in (a) above.
c) Explain how a control experiment can be set up
d)Why was vacuum flask used.
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December 5, 2017
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Leopard and lion are from the same genus yet they cannot naturally interbreed to produce viable offspring. Explain
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Leopard and lion are from the same genus yet they cannot interbreed to produce viable offspring. Explain
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December 5, 2017
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Name three factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis
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Name three factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis
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December 5, 2017
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