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fibrinogen molecule is too large to pass through capillary pores and pores in Bowman’s capsule ;
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- When corpus luteum breaks down prematurely during pregnancy, miscarriage is likely to result. Explain.(Solved)
When corpus luteum breaks down prematurely during pregnancy, miscarriage is likely to result. Explain.
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- Name one region in higher plants where cells actively undergo mitosis.(Solved)
Name one region in higher plants where cells actively undergo mitosis.
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- The diagram below represents some stages in mitosis.
Name the stages represented by the diagrams labelled A, B and C.(Solved)
The diagram below represents some stages in mitosis.
Name the stages represented by the diagrams labelled A, B and C.
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- What name is given to a cell that contains one member of each pair of chromosomes?(Solved)
What name is given to a cell that contains one member of each pair of chromosomes?
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- In the body cells of all organisms chromosomes occur in pairs. Members of each pair have a characteristic length and shape.What is the scientific name...(Solved)
In the body cells of all organisms chromosomes occur in pairs. Members of each pair have a characteristic length and shape.What is the scientific name of such chromosome pair?.
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- The graph below shows the relationship between environmental temperature and the body temperature in two different animals A and B.
(a) State the relationship between the...(Solved)
The graph below shows the relationship between environmental temperature and the body temperature in two different animals A and B.
(a) State the relationship between the body temperature of animal A and external environmental temperature.
(b) Give the term used to describe;
(i) Animals of type shown by graph A.
(ii) Animals of type represented by graph B.
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- The table below shows the energy use per day in kilojoule.
(a) From the table, explain why after age 8 males require more energy than females....(Solved)
The table below shows the energy use per day in kilojoule.
(a) From the table, explain why after age 8 males require more energy than females.
(b) Other than sex and age, name three other factors that determine energy requirements in human being.
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- State the name given to the Study of chemical compounds and the reaction they take part in.(Solved)
State the name given to the Study of chemical compounds and the reaction they take part in.
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- The diagram below represents passage of a meal through the human digestive system.Study the diagram and answer the question that follow.
(a) Name the physical process...(Solved)
The diagram below represents passage of a meal through the human digestive system.Study the diagram and answer the question that follow.
(a) Name the physical process that will occur in the mouth cavity.
(b) Name the digestive juice C.
(c) Name the gland that secrete digestive juice B.
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- Below is a diagrammatic summary of the main biochemical events in photosynthesis. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow.(a) Suggest the identity of molecule...(Solved)
Below is a diagrammatic summary of the main biochemical events in photosynthesis. Study it
carefully and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Suggest the identity of molecule P.
(b) Name the gas represented by letter W.
(c) Name the specific site for the reactions in stage A.
(d) Name reaction Z.
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- Name the disease caused by the following parasite Entamoeba histolytica.(Solved)
Name the disease caused by the following parasite Entamoeba histolytica.
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- Name the disease caused by the following parasite Salmonella typhi.(Solved)
Name the disease caused by the following parasite Salmonella typhi.
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- The percentage germination of certain seeds at different temperature was determined as follows.
a) Using a suitable scale plot a graph of % germination against temperature
b)...(Solved)
The percentage germination of certain seeds at different temperature was determined as follows.
a) Using a suitable scale plot a graph of % germination against temperature
b) ccount for % germination at
i) 0°C
ii) 30°C
iii) 50°C
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- State the factors that determine seed viability.(Solved)
State the factors that determine seed viability.
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- An experiment was set up to study the response of woodlice to light. Ten woodlice were placed in a glass tube. After five minutes
one end...(Solved)
An experiment was set up to study the response of woodlice to light. Ten woodlice were placed in a glass tube. After five minutesone end of the tube was covered with black paper to make it dark. The number of woodlice in light and dark was then recorded every minute for five minutes.The diagram below shows the apparatus used.
The table below shows the results of the experiment.
i) Why were the woodlice left there for five minutes before the pack paper was placed on the tube?
ii) Complete the line graph on the grid below to show the number of woodlice found in the dark at each minute during the
experiment. The results for woodlice in light have already been plotted.
iii) State a conclusion which can be drawn from the results of this experiment.
c) A student repeated this experiment.
i) How could the design be changed to make the results more reliable?
ii) State one environmental factor which would be kept the same to allow a valid comparison with the first experiment.
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- In an investigation, young plant shoots were exposed to 48hrs of light from above or from one side only. Their growth responses are shown in...(Solved)
In an investigation, young plant shoots were exposed to 48hrs of light from above or from one side only. Their growth responses are shown in the diagrams below.
i) Name the response shown by the shoots and explain the advantages of this response to the plants.
ii) Account for the growth response of shoot B after 48 hours.
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- A group of students set up the following experiments to investigate the factors that affect enzymes
a) Identify the property of enzymes being investigated in tubes...(Solved)
A group of students set up the following experiments to investigate the factors that affect enzymes
a) Identify the property of enzymes being investigated in tubes 1 and 2.
b) After 3 hours the students tested the content in the four tubes for starch. They obtained the following results in tube 2, 3 and 4.
Tube 2 - Blue-black colour
Tube 3 - Brown colour of iodine remained
Tube 4 - Blue black colour.
Account for the results obtained in tube 3 and 4.
c) What results would you expect in tube 3 if temperature was maintained at 5°C? Give a reason for your answer.
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- What problems are experienced by fresh water and marine fish in their habitats.(Solved)
What problems are experienced by fresh water and marine fish in their habitats.
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- Work out a cross between a haemophilic man married to a carrier woman for haemophilia.(Solved)
Work out a cross between a haemophilic man married to a carrier woman for haemophilia.
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- Explain why certain bacteria and other pathogens become resistant to drugs after sometime.(Solved)
Explain why certain bacteria and other pathogens become resistant to drugs after sometime.
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