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(a) Enzyme / diastase from maize grain; hydrolysed / digested starch into (simple) sugar;
(b) Optimum temperature required by enzyme in maize grain to digest starch;
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- The diagram below represents a simple endocrine feedback mechanism in a human male.(Solved)
The diagram below represents a simple endocrine feedback mechanism in a human male.
(a) Name the hormone labeled X
(b) State two differences that may be observed between a normal male and one who is incapable of producing hormone labeled Y
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What are the functions of the odontoid process found on the axis bone of the cervical vertebra?
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Active yeast cells were added to a dilute sugar solution in a container. The mixture was kept in a warm room. After a few hours bubbles of gas were observed escaping from the mixture.
(a) Write an equation to represent the chemical reaction above.
(b) What is the economic importance of this type of chemical reaction in industry?
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In which part of the spinal cord is the cell body of the motor neurone found?.
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State the role of the swim bladder in a fish.
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- Name the division of the Kingdom plantae with the following spore producing bodies.
(i) Sori
(ii) Capsule(Solved)
Name the division of the Kingdom plantae with the following spore producing bodies.
(i) Sori
(ii) Capsule
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- A small amount of chemical M was put on one side of maize celeoptiles. After some days, it was noted that the celeoptiles curved away...(Solved)
A small amount of chemical M was put on one side of maize celeoptiles. After some days, it was noted that the celeoptiles curved away from the side to which the chemical was applied.
(a) Suggest the possible identity of chemical substance M
(b) Explain how this chemical might have caused the celeoptiles to curve.
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- In a blood test, a few drops of anti-B serum were added to two samples of blood. It was noted that agglutination occurred.What were the...(Solved)
In a blood test, a few drops of anti-B serum were added to two samples of blood. It was noted that agglutination occurred.What were the possible blood groups of the two blood samples?
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State the stage in cell division in which the exchange of genetic material occurs(Solved)
State the stage in cell division in which the exchange of genetic material occurs
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- State the stage in cell division in which the replication of the genetic material occurs.
(Solved)
State the stage in cell division in which the replication of the genetic material occurs.
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Industrial wastes may contain metabolic pollutants. State how such pollutants may indirectly reach and accumulate in the human body if the wastes were dumped into rivers.
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- Study the photographs U, V, W and X showing fruit specimens that are open to expose the internal parts.(Solved)
Study the photographs U, V, W and X showing fruit specimens that are open to expose the internal parts.
Identify the type of fruit in photograph: W and U
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- The apparatus whose diagram is given below can be used to demonstrate results of a physiological process that occurs in a mammal. To use the...(Solved)
The apparatus whose diagram is given below can be used to demonstrate results of a physiological process that occurs in a mammal. To use the apparatus, the experiment places his mouth at the point marked X and breaths in and out gently.
a. State the observations in the boiling tube when the experimenter
i) Breaths in:
Boiling tube, A
Boiling tube, B
b) Breaths out:
Boiling tube, A
Boiling tube, B
c. What conclusions can you draw from the results of this experiment
d. What is the purpose of the boiling tube A?
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- A patient whose blood group is A died shortly after receiving blood from a person of blood group B. Explain the possible cause of the...(Solved)
A patient whose blood group is A died shortly after receiving blood from a person of blood group B. Explain the possible cause of the death of the patient.
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- Construct a step in a dichotomous key using two animals one with two pairs of legs and the other with four pairs of legs.(Solved)
Construct a step in a dichotomous key using two animals one with two pairs of legs and the other with four pairs of legs.
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- The diagram below shows the difference in growth response to varying hormone concentration by root and shoot(Solved)
The diagram below shows the difference in growth response to varying hormone concentration by root and shoot
What is the effect of increasing auxin concentration on:
i) Roots
ii) Shoot
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State two ways in which human body is naturally protected against harmful bacteria.
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Complete the table below on mineral nutrition in plants.
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State one major importance of convergent evolution to living organisms.
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- Figure 1 represents a bat wing. Figure 2 a whale paddle and figure 3 an insect wing. Study the diagrams and answer the questions that...(Solved)
Figure 1 represents a bat wing. Figure 2 a whale paddle and figure 3 an insect wing. Study the diagrams and answer the questions that follow.
(i) In figure 1, identify bones: H and E
(ii) Name the type of joint formed by bones H and E.
(iii) Identify the type of structures shown above and the type of evolution.
Structures:
Type of evolution:
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