a) Photosynthesis
b) -Concentration of dissolved carbon (IV) Oxide in the water
-Temperature change
-Light intensity
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The diagram below represents a cell.
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The diagram below represents a cell.

a) Name the parts labeled X and Y
b) Suggest why structures labelled X and would be more on one side than the other
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The graph below shows the effect of substrate concentration on the rate of enzyme reaction
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The graph below shows the effect of substrate concentration on the rate of enzyme reaction

a) i) Account for the shape of the graph between A and B.
ii) B and C
b) How can the rate of reaction be increased after point B?
c) State two other factors that affect the rate of enzyme reaction
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In an experiment to investigate a factor affecting photosynthesis, a leaf of a potted plant which had been kept in the dark overnight was covered with aluminum foil as shown in the diagram below.
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In an experiment to investigate a factor affecting photosynthesis, a leaf of a potted plant which had been kept in the dark overnight was covered with aluminum foil as shown in the diagram below.

The set up was kept in sunlight for three hours after which a food test was carried out on the leaf.
a) Which factor was being investigated in the experiment?
b) What food test was carried out?
c) Why was it necessary to keep the plant in darkness before the experiment?
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A freshly obtained dandelion stem measuring 5 cm long was split lengthwise to obtain two similar pieces.
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A freshly obtained dandelion stem measuring 5 cm long was split lengthwise to obtain two similar pieces. The pieces were placed in solutions of different concentrations in petri dishes (L1 and L2) for 20 minutes. The appearance after 20 minutes is as shown

State the significance of the biological process involved in the experiment
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The table below shows the concentration of sodium and iodine in sea water and cell sap of a plant
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The table below shows the concentration of sodium and iodine in sea water and cell sap of a plant

a) i) Name the process through which the plant cells take up sodium ions.
ii) Give a reason for your answer in (a) above
b) If the plant was sprayed with a chemical that inhibits respiration:
i) Which of the two ions uptake will be affected?
ii) Give a reason for your answer in (b) (i) above
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State two ways in which chloroplasts are adapted to their function.
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State two adaptations of chloroplast to its function
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Describe what happened during the light stage of photosynthesis
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Describe what happened during the light stage of photosynthesis
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What is the role of the vascular bundles in plant nutrition?
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What is the role of the vascular bundles in plant nutrition?
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Name two mineral elements that are necessary in the synthesis of chlorophyll
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Name two mineral elements that are necessary in the synthesis of chlorophyll
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Name the: a) Material that strengthens xylem tissue.
b) Tissue that is removed when the bark of a dicotyledonous plant is ringed.
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Name the: a) Material that strengthens xylem tissue.
b) Tissue that is removed when the bark of a dicotyledonous plant is ringed.
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State the role of light in photosynthesis
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State the role of light in photosynthesis
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The diagram below shows a set-up for an experiment to demonstrate a certain physiology process.
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The diagram below shows a set-up for an experiment to demonstrate a certain physiology process.

a) What nature of solution is represented by 20% sugar solution?
b) Explain the observation made on the set-up after one hour.
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State three factors that affect the rate of diffusion
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State three factors that affect the rate of diffusion
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In an investigation, a student extracted three pars of pawpaw cylinders using a cork borer. The cylinders were cut back to 50mm lenth and placed in a beaker containing a solution. The results after 40 minutes were as shown in the table below.
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In an investigation, a student extracted three pars of pawpaw cylinders using a cork borer. The cylinders were cut back to 50mm lenth and placed in a beaker containing a solution. The results after 40 minutes were as shown in the table below.

a) Account for the results in the table above
b) What would be suitable control set-up for the investigation?
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The diagram s below shows an experiment set-up to investigate a certain process in a plant tissue.
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The diagram s below shows an experiment set-up to investigate a certain process in a plant tissue.

Explain the results obtained after 30 minutes
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Distinguish between haemolysis and plasmolysis.
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Distinguish between haemolysis and plasmolysis.
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The diagram below show a red blood cell that was subjected to a certain treatment
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The diagram below show a red blood cell that was subjected to a certain treatment

Account for shape of the cell at the end of the experiment
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An experiment was set up as shown below
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An experiment was set up as shown below

The set up was left for 30 minutes.
a) State the expected results.
b) Explain your answer in (a) above
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State the importance of osmosis in plant
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State the importance of osmosis in plant
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Why is oxygen important in the process of active transport in cells?
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Why is oxygen important in the process of active transport in cells?
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