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a) Broad lamina /thin lamina to increase surface area for maximum absorption of light /reduce distance for penetration of
light to photosynthetic cell
- transport cuticle epidermal cell to allow penetration of light to photosynthetic cell.-palisade cells are closely packed and
vertically elongated to allow many to be packed beneath the upper epidermal to absorb light.
b) X- Carbon (IV) Oxide
Y – Oxygen
c) Starch is insoluble in water hence osmotically inactive reducing effects of absorption of water by osmosis
d) Process involves reaction of Carbon (IV) oxide with hydrogen atoms simple sugars /glucose this involves a series of enzyme controlled reactions the energy required for the process is provided by ATP from light stage other products of dark stage are fatty acids /amino acids.
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- The figure below represents a reproductive organ of a plant.(Solved)
The figure below represents a reproductive organ of a plant.
a) Which letter represents the structure that produces female gametes ?
b) Name the structure labelled W.
c) Which letter represents the structure where fertilization takes place ?
d) Which letter represents the structure where male gametes are produced ?
Date posted: September 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- The chart below shows the number of chromosomes before and after cell division and fertilisation in a mammal.(Solved)
The chart below shows the number of chromosomes before and after cell division and fertilisation in a mammal.
a) What type of cell division takes place at Z.
b) Where in the body of a female does process X occur ?
c) On the chart, indicate the position of parents and gametes.
Date posted: September 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following cells are found at different regions of the apical meristems. Use them to answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
The following cells are found at different regions of the apical meristems. Use them to answer the questions that follow.
a) Rearrange them into three regions.
- zone of cell division
- zone of cell elongation
- zone of cell differentiation
b) Name three specialised tissues formed at the zone of cell differentiation.
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- The photographs below show whole flower F1 and an open one labeled F2.Examine the photographs of the specimen.(Solved)
The photographs below show whole flower F1 and an open one labeled F2.Examine the photographs of the specimen.
a. Name the part labeled R on the photographs. (1 mark)
b. i) Examine the photographs and state the division of the plant kingdom to which the specimen belongs. Give reason for your answer.
ii) Name the class of the plant from which the photographs of the specimen belong to
iii) Using observable features from photograph F1 and F2 give three reasons for your answer in b (ii) above.
c. i) Name the agent of pollination for the flower in the photograph.
ii) State three observable features from the photographs that support the answer in c(i) above.
Date posted: September 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- Study the diagram shown below and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Study the diagram shown below and answer the questions that follow.
a. i) Name the phylum to which the specimen belongs.
ii) State the class to which the organism belongs and give two reasons.
b. What term is used to describe the body shape of the organism in photograph/ diagram below.
c. i) Name the parts labeled A and B.
ii) State the function of the parts labeled C and D.
d. Using observable features from the diagram, state two adaptations of the organisms to locomotion in water.
Date posted: September 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- State three adaptive features which mammals that live in very cold region have.(Solved)
State three adaptive features which mammals that live in very cold region have.
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- Below is a representation of a biogeochemical cycle.(Solved)
Below is a representation of a biogeochemical cycle.
a. Name the above cycle.
b. What is B and P?
c. Name the microorganism labeled T and R.
d. Name process U and Z
e. Give specific name of a free living bacteria in the biogeochemical cycle.
Date posted: September 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- The diagram below shows a respiratory surface of an organism.(Solved)
The diagram below shows a respiratory surface of an organism.
a. Name the class to which the organism having the respiratory surface belong and state its habitats.
b. Circle the letter on the diagram that represents the specific site where gaseous exchange takes place.
c. Label parts F and G.
d. Name the functions of part labeled G.
e. Give a reason why respiratory surfaces are supplied with a dense network of blood capillaries.
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- The diagram below represents the structure of part of the placenta and how it is connected to the foetus.(Solved)
The diagram below represents the structure of part of the placenta and how it is connected to the foetus.
a. Name the structure S and T.
b. State one substance which passes in the direction indicated by arrow Q and two substances which pass in the direction indicated by arrow R.
i) Q
ii) R
c. The blood of the mother and that of the foetus does not mix. State one advantage of this to the foetus.
d. i) Name the hormone produced by the structure drawn above.
ii) State the role of hormone named in d(i) above.
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- In a certain variety of cattle some individuals may have red, white or roan (a mixture of white and red) fur color. A cross between...(Solved)
In a certain variety of cattle some individuals may have red, white or roan (a mixture of white and red) fur color. A cross between a cow with red fur and a bull with white fur produced a calf with roan fur. Using letter R to represent red color and W to represent the white color ; Work out the F1 generation
Date posted: September 17, 2019. Answers (1)
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Explain why the carrying capacity of wild animals is higher than that of cattle for a unit mass.
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What are the two functions of a pleural membrane that gives the mammal advantage over other organisms?
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- Explain why blood from the alimentary canal, pass through the liver before entering the general circulation?(Solved)
Explain why blood from the alimentary canal, pass through the liver before entering the general circulation?
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- Explain the relationship that occurs between the algae and fungi in lichens.(Solved)
Explain the relationship that occurs between the algae and fungi in lichens.
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- Study carefully the photograph shown below.(Solved)
Study carefully the photograph shown below.
a) (i) Identify the cells above.
(ii) State two functions of the cells shown above.
b) Explain how the above cells are adapted to their function.
c) Name a parasite that may invade and destroy the cells above.
d) Suggest two bones in an adult man, which produce the cells shown above.
Date posted: September 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- Differentiate between miscarriage and premature birth.(Solved)
Differentiate between miscarriage and premature birth.
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- Study the food web below and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Study the food web below and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Construct any food chain in which human is a tertiary consumer.
(b) Suggest the possible short term effects in this ecosystem if all kites migrate away.
Date posted: September 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- A student at Kaloleni High School picked an organism by the shore of the Indian Ocean. After examining it very carefully,she formed an opinion that...(Solved)
A student at Kaloleni High School picked an organism by the shore of the Indian Ocean. After examining it very carefully,she formed an opinion that the organism belongs to class Arachnida. She then classified it as follows:-
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Arthropoda
Class – Arachnida
(a) Identify one mistake in her classification.
(b) List down two characteristics that she could have used in placing the organism in class Arachnida.
Date posted: September 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- Some students collected a living specimen for use in the laboratory. It had the following characteristics:-
- Elongated body
- Two pairs of legs per segment
- Body...(Solved)
Some students collected a living specimen for use in the laboratory. It had the following characteristics:-
- Elongated body
- Two pairs of legs per segment
- Body has between 9 – 100 segments
- Three body parts.
Which class does the above animal belong?
Date posted: September 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- State one characteristic shared by the class Reptilia and class Aves.(Solved)
State one characteristic shared by the class Reptilia and class Aves.
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