Soda has sugar which raises body osmotic pressure; hence more ADH secreted causing more water reabsorption leading to tissue dehydration
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Name the enzyme responsible for breaking down sodium hydrogen carbonate in mammalian blood to release carbon dioxide.
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Name the enzyme responsible for breaking down sodium hydrogen carbonate in mammalian blood to release carbon dioxide.
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Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow:
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Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow:
(a) Identify the organelle.
(b)Name the structure labelled K
(c)State two functions of the organelle named in (a) above
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The binomial name of housefly is MUSCA DOMESTICA.
i) Statetwo mistakes in the way the scientific name is written
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The binomial name of housefly is MUSCA DOMESTICA.
i) Statetwo mistakes in the way the scientific name is written.
ii) Re-write the name in correct manner following the rules of binomial nomenclature
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September 30, 2019
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of having blood group O?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of having blood group O?
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The figure below represents a structure obtained from the ileum of a mammal.
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The figure below represents a structure obtained from the ileum of a mammal.
a) Give the identity of the structure.
b) What is the importance of the structure named in (a) above?
c) Name the parts labeled A, B and D
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Name the carbohydrate stored in:
i) Cell wall
ii) Mammalian liver
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Name the carbohydrate stored in:
i) Cell wall
ii) Mammalian liver
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A student measured the length of a mitochondrion on a photomicrograph whose magnification was X 40000 and found it to be 1mm. Calculate the actual...
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A student measured the length of a mitochondrion on a photomicrograph whose magnification was X 40000 and found it to be 1mm. Calculate the actual size of the mitochondrion.
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Two herbivorous mammal species were introduced into an ecosystem at the same time and in equal numbers. The graph below represents their populations during the...
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Two herbivorous mammal species were introduced into an ecosystem at the same time and in equal numbers. The graph below represents their populations during the first seven years. Study the graph and answer the questions that follow.
(a) (i) Which species has a better competitive ability?
(ii) Give a reason for your answer.
(b) Account for the shape of the curve for spicies A between;
(i) One year and three years
(ii) 4 years and eight years.
(c) A natural predator of species A was introduced into the ecosystem. With a reason, state how the
population of each species would be affected?
(d) State four other biotic factors of the ecosystem which affects organisms distribution in their habitat other than the one illustrated in the above graph.
(e) Name the instruments used to measure the following;
(i) Light intensity.
(ii) Light penetration in water.
(iii) Speed of wind.
(iv) Atmospheric pressure
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September 30, 2019
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The diagram below represents two process underwent by a plant cell.
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The diagram below represents two process underwent by a plant cell.
(a) Identify process X
(b) Name the state of the cell after undergoing process
(i) X.
(ii) Z .
(c) Name the substance which is found in parts labelled;
(i) P.
(ii) Y .
(d) Name parts labelled M and Q.
(e) Name the cell organelle which is usually referred to as 'cell’s kitchen'.
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In an experiment to analyze a 200cm3 sample of air was treated with pyrogallic acid. This reduced its volume to 168cm3. Potassium hydroxide was then...
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In an experiment to analyze a 200cm3 sample of air was treated with pyrogallic acid. This reduced its volume to 168cm3. Potassium hydroxide was then added and the volume of gas reduced further to 160cm3.
(a) What was the role of pyrogallic acid?
(b) What was the role of potassium hydroxide?
(c) Calculate the percentage of oxygen and percentage of carbon (iv) oxide in the sample
(d) Suggest the likely biological source of carbon (iv)oxide gas.
(e) State the behavior of external intercostal muscles during exhalation.
(f) Explain why smokers are more prone to respiratory tract infections than the non- smokers
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September 30, 2019
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The diagram below represents a nitrogen cycle. (a) Name the groups of organism represented by J.....
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The diagram below represents a nitrogen cycle.
(a) Name the groups of organism represented by J.
(b) Name the process represented by R,P,M and N.
(c) Name one process represented by T.
(d) (i) Name a structure in roots involved in process M.
(ii) State one adaptation of the structure named in d (i) above to its function
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In a capture-recapture exercise to estimate population size of dragon flies on a stretch of rivers, 250flies were first caught and marked. Two days later...
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In a capture-recapture exercise to estimate population size of dragon flies on a stretch of rivers, 250flies were first caught and marked. Two days later 500 flies were caught in the second capture and out of this, 50 flies had marks on their bodies. Estimate the population size of the flies. (show your working)
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September 30, 2019
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Pregnancy would persist after the expiry of the fifth month of pregnancy even if the two ovaries are surgically removed from the body of female...
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Pregnancy would persist after the expiry of the fifth month of pregnancy even if the two ovaries are surgically removed from the body of female individual. Give an account for this.
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State the adaptive structural differences between nephrons of desert and fresh water animals.
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State the adaptive structural differences between nephrons of desert and fresh water animals.
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During cold weather, very small mammals eat more than their own weight of food per day whereas large mammals eat food which is only a...
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During cold weather, very small mammals eat more than their own weight of food per day whereas large mammals eat food which is only a small fraction of their weight. Give an explanation for this.
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A student examining pond water came across a certain living organisms which he drew as shown below.
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A student examining pond water came across a certain living organisms which he drew as shown below.
i) Identify the organism shown above.
ii) State the kingdom of the above organism.
iii) Name the structure labeled A.
iv) State the function of the part labeled B.
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September 30, 2019
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State the circumstances in which more blood Sugar may be found in the hepatic portal vein than in any other blood vessels.
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State the circumstances in which more blood Sugar may be found in the hepatic portal vein than in any other blood vessels.
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The diagram below is that of a gill of a fish.
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The diagram below is that of a gill of a fish.
a) Name the parts labeled A and B.
b) State the function of part labeled C.
c) Explain how structure labeled A is adapted to its function.
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The table below shows how variation in environmental temperature relate to the body temperatures of two different types of animals A and B.
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The table below shows how variation in environmental temperature relate to the body temperatures of two different types of animals A and B.
(a) Using the information in the table above, plot a graph on same axes of body temperatures animals against environmental temperature.
(b) With reference to thermoregulation, state the general name given to animals of the A and B types.
A - type animals
B - type animals
(c) What three advantages do B-type animals have over A-type animals?
(d) Briefly describe how B-type
i) Physiologically respond to heat
ii) Physiologically respond to cold
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September 25, 2019
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The figure below shows a model which was used by a group of Form 2 students to show the effect of or action of intercostal...
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The figure below shows a model which was used by a group of Form 2 students to show the effect of or action of intercostal muscles on the movement of ribs.
(a) How does the sternum move when;
(i) String A is pulled tight.
(ii) String B is pulled tight.
(b) Between string A and B, which one represents;
(i) External intercostal muscles?
(ii) Internal intercostal muscles?
(c) What does structure Q represent in an animal
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September 25, 2019
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