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MULTICAREER PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOL

2021 BIOLOGY MOCK EXAMINATION
(100 Marks)

PAPER 1
Time Allowed 2hrs
Instructions

1. Write your name at the top of each and every page

2. This paper contain 12 printed pages please check
3. This paper has two sections, A and B. section A has thirteen
questions and section B has three questions
4. Answer all questions in both sections

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SECTION A
1. Figure 1 is the diagram showing learners conducting experiment in the laboratory. Use it
to answer the following questions

a) Define safety
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b) Write down two hazards shown in the figure
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c) State two proper ways of handling hazards mentioned above
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2. Figure 2 is a diagram showing defects of eye. Use it to answer the questions that follow

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a) Name the defects

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b) Complete the diagram below to show how the defect A could be corrected

3. A student was observing a plant cell under a microscope. The cell was observed using a
high power objective lens of X400 through an eye piece of X10
Use this information to answer the questions that follow.
a) Calculate the total magnification of the image

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b) Which adjustment knob would be suitable when focusing the image of specimen?
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c) Give a reason for your answer

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a) State any two processes that are involved in urine formation in kidney
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b) State any one substance contained in urine
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c) Which hormone regulate salt concentration in the blood?
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5. Figure 3 below is showing a synapse between two nerve cell. Use to answer the
questions that follow

a) Use an arrow to indicate the direction of the nerve impulse in the diagram (1mark)
b) State one function of synapse to work of neurons
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c) Mention one disease that attacks synapse
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d) Explain one effect of smoking indian hemp to the nervous system
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6. Figure 4 below shows aquarium that was set up in the sun by a group of multi-career
student. Use it to answer the questions that follow

a) Besides feeding relationship, explain how the pond weed and snail depend on each other
in the aquarium
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b) If in the following morning the students observes that the tadpole and water snails had
died. Explain what could be the reason
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a. Define a “vaccine”.
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b. Children under five years of age are vaccinated against diseases like tetanus and
tuberculosis.
(i) Explain how vaccination protects children against infection.
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(ii) Why can a vaccine for tetanus not be used against tuberculosis?
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8. Figure 5 shows the karyotype of a female. Use it to answer the questions below

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a) Name the condition shown by the karyotype in the figure above

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b) Give a reason for your answer above

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c) Write one characteristic for the condition named above

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d) Briefly explain how it is caused

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a) Give two causes of drag when the fish is swimming

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b) Explain one way in which swim bladder controls depth of swimming in fish

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c) State two uses of paired fins in fish when swimming

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d) Explain two ways in which the caudal fin helps the fish to move forward

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10. Figure 6 shows plant tissue obtaned from a stem. use it to answer the following questions
A

a) Name the tissue above

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b) Write down the name of part labeled A
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c) What is the function of the part mentioned above
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d) State two functions of the tissue named above

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11. Figure7 below shows pressure in ventricles and atria of the human heart changes during
single heartbeat

a) How long does one heartbeat last?

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b) Calculate how many heartbeats there will be in one minute?

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c) Explain the shape of the curves for
i. Pressure in ventricles
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ii. Pressure in atria
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12.
a) State any one function of plant hormones
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b) Explain the effect of high auxin concentration on each of the following plant parts
i. Shoot tip
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ii. Root tip
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13. Figure 8 is showing a method for estimating the population of organisms in a given field.
Use it to answer the questions

a) Name the method shown above

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b) Mention one organism that can be estimated using the method named in 13 (a)
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c) Suppose 50 tridax plants were studied in the stations above. Estimate the population of
tridax plants using the method mentioned in 13 (a)

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SECTION B
Using Darwin’s theory evolution, describe how a population of fast running Zebras would evolve
from slow running ancestor in an environment where lions are predators. Your answer should be
in an essay form.
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Describe an experiment that would be used to find out the effect of unequal distribution of light
on growing shoot. In your answer include method, expected results and conclusion.
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Explain five ways of controlling microorganisms in preservation of food and other substance.
Your answer should be in essay form
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