(a) G - afferent arteriole
H- distal convoluted tubule
(b) ultrafiltration
(c)-Glucose
-Amino acids
-Water
-Mineral salts
(d) (i) diabetes insipidus
(ii) failure of the pituitary gland to secrete sufficient antidiuretic hormone
(e) urine
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Work out the chance that a son of a normal man and a woman who is a carrier for haemophilia will be a haemophiliac. Let...
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Work out the chance that a son of a normal man and a woman who is a carrier for haemophilia will be a haemophiliac. Let the gene for normal blood clotting be H.
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November 7, 2019
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The diagram below represents a germinating seedling.
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The diagram below represents a germinating seedling.

(i) State the type of germination shown in the diagram.
(ii) Name the part labeled E.
(iii) What is the function of the endosperm labeled F?
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November 7, 2019
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The diagram below represents a human digestive system.
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The diagram below represents a human digestive system.

(a) Name the muscles found in the part labeled A.
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(c) Explain two adaptations of the part labeled D to its function.
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November 7, 2019
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Explain why there are only a few days in each menstrual cycle when fertilization can occur.
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Explain why there are only a few days in each menstrual cycle when fertilization can occur.
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October 31, 2019
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A person who is blood group AB has an advantage over a person who is blood group O. Explain.
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A person who is blood group AB has an advantage over a person who is blood group O. Explain.
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October 31, 2019
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The diagram below represents a longitudinal section of a bean study it and answer the questions that follow:
a) Identify the parts labeled A to D.
b)...
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The diagram below represents a longitudinal section of a bean study it and answer the questions that follow:

a) Identify the parts labeled A to D.
b) Give the role of the plant labeled D.
c) What type of germination would the seed shown above undergo?
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October 31, 2019
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The diagram below represents a section or portion of a certain nucleic acid.
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The diagram below represents a section or portion of a certain nucleic acid.

With a reason, identify the types of nucleic acid whose portion is shown above
Identity
Reason
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October 9, 2019
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The table below shows the percentage composition by volume of inhaled and exhaled air.
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The table below shows the percentage composition by volume of inhaled and exhaled air.

(a) By what percentage is carbon (iv) oxide concentration in inhaled air higher than exhaled air.
(b) Explain the differences in the composition of the gases between inhaled and exhaled air.
Date posted:
October 9, 2019
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In a blood test, a few drops of anti- serum were added to two samples of blood. It was observed that agglutination occurred. What were...
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October 9, 2019
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The following is a diagrammatic representation of protein synthesis. Study and answer the questions that follow.
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The following is a diagrammatic representation of protein synthesis. Study and answer the questions that follow.

(a) Name process R
(b) Where in the cell does R take place?
(c) Name
(i) Product Q
(ii) Part X
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October 9, 2019
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Name the parts of the body of a mammal where each of the following types of joints are found.
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Name the parts of the body of a mammal where each of the following types of joints are found.
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Date posted:
October 9, 2019
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a0When observing a specimen through a light microscope, a student noted that the field of view was dark. Name 2 parts of the microscope that...
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a)When observing a specimen through a light microscope, a student noted that the field of view was dark. Name 2 parts of the microscope that the student should adjust to make the field of view clear.
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October 9, 2019
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The following graph represents a growth pattern observed in a group of animal.
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The following graph represents a growth pattern observed in a group of animal.

a) Name the type of growth shown above.
b) Name the phylum of animals whose members display the growth pattern named in (a) above.
c) Identify the process which leads to increase in body size at the part marked S.
Date posted:
October 9, 2019
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The table below shows how the width of the stomata and the wind speed can affect the rate of transpiration from a leaf of a...
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The table below shows how the width of the stomata and the wind speed can affect the rate of transpiration from a leaf of a plant. The width are measured in micrometers (nm)

a)plot a graph of rate of transpiration against width of the stomata.
(b) Use your graph to predict the rate of transpiration when the stomata have a width of 8nm.
(c) Describe the relationship between the width of stomata and the rate of transpiration in still air.
(d) Explain why the rate of transpiration in wind differs from rate in still air.
(e) Explain why transpiration is important in plants.
Date posted:
October 9, 2019
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The diagram below represents a transverse section through mammalian skin.
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The diagram below represents a transverse section through mammalian skin.

(a) Name the structures A and B .
A
B
(b) (i) Explain how the hair in human beings helps in keeping the body warm .
(ii) Explain other methods by which the skin helps to keep the body warm.
Date posted:
October 9, 2019
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The following is a diagrammatic representation of a dissection of a rabbit showing the urinogenital system.
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The following is a diagrammatic representation of a dissection of a rabbit showing the urinogenital system.

a)name the structures labeled P, Q, S and T. For each of the structures, state one function.
b)
i) Identify the sex of the rabbit that was dissected
ii) Give two reasons for your answer in b(i) above
c) Name the instrument labeled x in the diagram above
Date posted:
October 8, 2019
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Study the diagram below and answer the questions which follow.
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Study the diagram below and answer the questions which follow.

i) Identify the muscle represented by X and Y
ii) Describe how muscles x and y cause straightening of the joint z
iii) Name the joint z
Date posted:
October 8, 2019
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The diagram below represents a bone obtained form a mammal.
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The diagram below represents a bone obtained form a mammal.

(a) Identify the bone
(b) Name the structures labeled X and W
(c) Name the bone that articulate with structure labeled Z
Date posted:
October 8, 2019
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The diagram below represents a bone obtained from a mammalian skeleton.
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The diagram below represents a bone obtained from a mammalian skeleton.

(a) Identify the bone
(b) Name the:
(i) Bone it articulates with at point A
(ii) Type of joint that forms at point B in articulation with other bones
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October 8, 2019
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Give three importance of mammalian skeleton.
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Give three importance of mammalian skeleton.
Date posted:
October 8, 2019
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