Kirinyaga Central Mock 2013 Biology Paper 1

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  • Source: KIRINYAGA CENTRAL MOCK 2013
  • Education Level: Secondary School
  • Subject: Biology
  • Paper: Paper 1
  • Score: 80 Marks
  • Assessment: Full Paper
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Q1.

(a) Define the term ‘parthenocarpy’ [1 Mark]

(b)

Name two plant growth hormones that promote parthenocarpy
[1 Mark]

Q2.

Name the organelle that performs each of the following functions in a cell

(a) Protein synthesis [1 Mark]

(b)

Transport of cell secretions.
[1 Mark]

Q3.

The diagram below represents a certain organism

classification-1-81767 Diagram

(a) Identify the kingdom to which the organism belongs [1 Mark]

(b)

Identify the part labeled P
[1 Mark]

(c)

What is the function of contractile vacuole?
[1 Mark]

Q4.
Other than Carbon (IV) Oxide, name other products of anaerobic respiration flag [2 Marks]
Q5.

(a) Name the fluid that is produced by sebaceous glands. [1 Mark]

(b)

State two functions of sweat on the human body.
[2 Marks]

Q6.

(a) State two characteristics that are used to divide the phylum arthropoda into classes. [2 Marks]

(b)

Name the class with the largest number of individuals in the phylum arthropoda.
[1 Mark]

Q7.
Why are people with blood group O referred to as universal donors? flag [1 Marks]
Q8.

An experiment was set up as shown in the diagram below.

cell-physiology-98117 Diagram

(a) Which process is being investigated by the above experiment? [1 Mark]

(c)

Explain your answer in (b) above.
[3 Marks]

Q9.

What causes the following diseases?

(a) Diabetes mellitus. [1 Mark]

(b)

Diabetes insipidus.
[1 Mark]

Q10.
How would you test that someone is a victim of diabetes mellitus in the laboratory. flag [3 Marks]
Q11.

The following chart shows a feeding relationship in ecosystem.

ecology-71029 Diagram

(a) Construct two food chains ending with a tertiary consumer in each case. [2 Marks]

(b)

Which organism has the largest variety of predator in food web?
[1 Mark]

(c)

Suggest three ways in which the ecosystem would be affected if there was prolonged drought.
[3 Marks]

Q12.

A man of blood group A and a woman of blood group B get married.

(a) Using a punnet square show the possible blood groups of their offspring’s if both of them are heterozygous for their blood groups. [4 Marks]

(b)

What is the probability that one of the children will be blood group O?
[1 Mark]

Q13.

The diagram below shows a mature embryo sac of a flowering plant.

reproduction-in-plants-and-animals-5462 Diagram

(a) What is the function of the structure labeled B. [1 Mark]

(b)

Name the parts labeled A and D.
[2 Marks]

Q14.

(a) Name the tissues that transport water in plants. [1 Mark]

(b)

How is the tissue you named in (a) above strengthened?
[1 Mark]

Q15.

The diagram below shows regions of growth in a root. Study it and answer the questions that follow.

support-and-movement-in-plants-and-animals-38856 Diagram

(a) Name the zones labeled A, B, C. [3 Marks]

(b)

State the function of part K.
[1 Mark]

Q16.

The enzymes pepsin and trypsin are secreted in their inactive forms.

(a) Give the names of these inactive forms. [2 Marks]

(b)

Why are they secreted in an inactive form?
[1 Mark]

Q17.

Define the following terms:

(a) Evolution. [1 Mark]

(b)

Analogous structures.
[1 Mark]

Q18.
Describe the importance of comparative embryology as evidence of evolution. flag [3 Marks]
Q19.

Study the diagram below of a neurone in human being.

reception-response-and-co-ordination-in-plants-and-animals-39374 Diagram

(a) Identify the neurone. [1 Mark]

(b)

Name the parts labeled A and B.
[2 Marks]

(c)

Using an arrow indicate the direction of movement of a nerve impulse along the neurone
[1 Mark]

Q20.

Study the diagram of the mammalian tooth below and answer the questions that follow.

nutrition-in-plants-and-animals-58946 Diagram

(a) Identify the tooth. [1 Mark]

(b)

Give a reason for your answer in (a) above.
[1 Mark]

(c)

State one adaptation of the tooth to its function.
[1 Mark]

Q21.

The diagram below shows gaseous exchange in tissues.

gaseous-exchange-10251 Diagram

(a) What is tissue fluid? [1 Mark]

(b)

Name the gas that diffuses.

Name the gas that diffuses to the body cells and from body cells
[2 Marks]

(c)

Which compound dissociates to release the gas named in (a)(i) above
[1 Mark]

Q22.

The diagram below represents one of the specialized cells found in the human body.

reproduction-in-plants-and-animals-8601 Diagram

(a) Identify the cell. [1 Mark]

(b)

What is the function of the cell?
[2 Marks]

(c)

Name the parts labeled K, L and M
[3 Marks]

Q23.

The diagram below represents the anterior view of a certain vertebra shown below.

support-and-movement-in-plants-and-animals-18037 Diagram

(a) With a reason, identify the type of vertebra shown above. [2 Marks]

(b)

State the function of part E.
[1 Mark]

Q24.

The table below shows mineral nutrition in plants.

growth-and-development-19383 Diagram

(a) Complete the table above [4 Marks]

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