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FORM 3 BIOLOGY
2024 ACADEMIC YEAR
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Table of Contents
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ALLIANCE HIGH SCHOOL
KAPSABET BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

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3. KENYA HIGH SCHOOL
4. MANGU HIGH SCHOOL
5. MARANDA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
6. MASENO SCHOOL
7. MOI GIRLS KABARAK
NYAMBARIA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

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END OF YEAR EXAMS 2024
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Name ………………………………………………………….. Admission no…………….
Candidate’s Signature………………… Date……………………….
FORM 3
BIOLOGY
PAPER 1
TIME: 2Hours
Instructions to candidates
(a) Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above
(b) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above
(c) Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided
(d) This paper consists of 9 printed pages.
(e) Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages
are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing.
For Examiner’s Use Only
Questions Maximum Candidates Score

Score
1-26 80
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1. a)State two characteristics that are specific to plants (2mks)
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b) Name three mechanisms that ensure cross pollination takes place in flowering plants. (3mks)
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2. a) State two differences between complete and incomplete metamorphosis. (2mks)
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b) State the importance of moulting to an insect. (2mks)
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3. A student collected an organism and observed the following features: simple eyes, four pairs of legs and
two body parts.
a) State the class to which the organism belongs. (1 mark)
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b) Give an example of an organism in this class. (1 mark)
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c) Name the kingdom to which plasmodium belongs (1 mark)
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4. Name the three end products of anaerobic respiration in plants. (3 marks)
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5. State two reasons why accumulation of lactic acid leads to an increase in heart beat. (2 marks)
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6. Name the flower parts that produces gametes. (2 marks)
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7. What is meant by the following terms? (2 marks)

(a) Ecology
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(b) Carrying capacity
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8. How the human sperm cell is structurally adapted? (2 marks)
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9. The figure below is a fine structure of a generalized animal cell as seen under an electron microscope.
(a) Name the parts labeled A and B. (2 marks)
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(b) How is the structure labeled B adapted to its function? (2 marks)
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10. What name is given to a group of hormones that controls the development of secondary sexual
characteristics in a human male? (1 mark)
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11. Name two substances that leave the foetal blood through the placenta (2 marks)
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12. Name two nutrients that are absorbed without being digested by enzymes in humans. (2 marks)
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13. State one use for each of the following apparatus in the study of living organisms. (2 marks)
(a) Pooter
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(b) Pitfall trap
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14. The figure below illustrates a food web in a certain ecosystem.

From the food web:
(a) Draw the shortest food chain; (2 marks)
(b) Identify the organisms with the highest

(i) Number of predators (1 mark)
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(ii) Biomass (1 mark)
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15. State two functions of the following parts of a light microscope.

a) Fine adjustment knob (2 marks)
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b) Stage (2 marks)
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16. The diagram below represents a certain plant.
(a) What is the likely habitant of the plant? (1 mark)
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(b) Give two reasons for your answer in (a) above. (2 marks)
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17. The number of stomata on the lower and upper surface of two leaves from plant X and Y were counted
under the field of view of a light microscope. The results were as shown in the table below.
Leaf Number of stomata
Upper surface Lower surface
X 4 12
Y 20 23
(a) Which of the leaves would be expected to have a lower rate of transpiration? (1 mark)
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(b) Given a reason for your answer in (a) above (2 marks)
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18. The diagram below represents a transverse section of an ovary from a certain flower.

(a) (i) Name the structure labeled W (1 mark)
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(ii) Name the type of placentation illustrated in this diagram. (1 mark)
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(b) Give an example of a fruit that show the type of placentation illustrated in this diagram.
(1 mark)
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19. The diagram below illustrates the structure of bread mould.
a) Name the part labeled J (1 mark)
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b) State the function of the structure labeled K (2 marks)
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20. What is meant by the following term?

a) Habitat; (1 mark)
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b) Ecosystem (1 mark)

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21. State two ways by which acquired Immune deficiency syndrome (A.I.D.S) Virus is transmitted.
( 2 mks)
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22. Figures 1 and 2 below represent reproductive organ of plants and an animal respectively.
(a) Which letters in figures 1 and 2 represents the organs that produce female gametes? (2mks)
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(b) What is the function of the structure labeled S? (2mks)
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(c) Name the structure labeled W (1mk)
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(d) Which letters in figures 1 and 2 represents the structures where fertilization takes place (2mks)
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(e) Which letter in figure 1 represents the structure where male gametes are produced (1mk)
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23. What is the function of the following structures in the human reproductive organ?
a) Fallopian tubes. (2 marks)

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b) Epididymis (1 mark)
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c) Scrotal sac (2 marks)
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24. State any three fruit and seed dispersal mechanisms (3mks)
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25. A student observing a leg of an insect under a hand lens made a drawing of the leg whose length was
4cm a width magnification of X2.what was the actual length of the leg? (3mks)
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26. Give two reasons why mitosis is important to organisms. (2mks)
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FORM 3
BIOLOGY
PAPER 2
TIME: 2Hours
1) During an ecological study, form three students encountered three plant species: X, Y and Z. The
students recorded the main features of each plant species, as shown below
X: - Leaves with broad lamina and with large air spaces

- Many stomata on the upper epidermis
Y: - Leaves with broad lamina
- Long flexible stems with tendrils
Z: - Large buttress roots
- Pneumatophores
(a) State the possible habitat of each plant
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(b) State the significance of the following:

(i) Numerous stomata on the upper epidermis in plant X (1 mark)
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(ii) Broad leaves in plant Y (1 mark)
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(iii) Buttress roots in plant Z (1 mark)
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(c) Give two problems faced by plant X in its habitat (2 marks)
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2) The set up below illustrates an experiment to demonstrate a certain biological process,

before the addition of the yeast suspension the glucose solution was first boiled and then

cooled at 40oC.
a) What was the aim of the experiment? (1mk)
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b) What observations would you make in the tubes a few minutes after the experiment
begun (2mks)
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c) Explain the observations made in (b) above (2mks)
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d) Why was glucose solution boiled before cooling at 40oC (1mk)
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e) How can you set up a control experiment for the above (1mk)
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3) . Use the photograph of mammalian digestive system and associated organs to answer the
questions that follow.
(i) Name the structures marked A, B, K andT. (4marks)

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(ii) Name an acid found in the structure labelled K. (1mark)
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(iii) Name the juice stored in the structure labelled B and give its function. (2marks)
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(iv) Label with letter D part where function named in (iii) above takes place. ( 1 mark)
4) The diagram below represents a mature bread mould (Rhizopus)
(a) Name the structures P, Q and R (3mks)
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(b) What is the function of the structure P? (1mk)
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(c) State two economic importance of moulds (2mks)
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(d) (i) Name the kingdom to which bread mould belong (1mk)
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(ii) List down one general characteristic of member of the kingdom named in
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5) An experiment was set up to investigate a factor in autotrophism in green plants.
Vaseline was applied at joint between the cork and the mouth of glass bottle and set up was
left under sunlight for 6 hours.
a) Why was it necessary;
i) To apply Vaseline (1mk)
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ii) To cover the pot with polythene paper (1mk)
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iii) What was the purpose of including the small animals? Give two reasons. (2mks)
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b) i) What would happen to the small animal if the set up was left over night in darkness
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ii) Account for the answer in b (i) above (1mk)
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c) State the respiratory surface of the following organism (2mks)
i) Amoeba
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ii) Fish
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SECTION B (40MARKS)
Answer question 6 (compulsory) then choose any between question 7 and 8
6) A research was carried out to determine the trend of growth of some boys and girls. Their
average mass in kilograms was taken separately for a period of 20 years and tabulated as
shown in the table below.
Age Average mass of boys (kg) Average mass of girls (kg)
0 2.5 2.5
2 11.5 11.5
4 15.0 16.0
6 18.5 19.3
8 22.1 27.1
10 25.1 27.1
12 27.5 30.5
14 37.0 35.5
16 44.0 44.0
18 46.9 52.0
20 48.5 55
On the same axis draw a graph of the average mass of the girls and boys against age (7mks)

a) From graph, determine the:
i. Mass of boys at the age of 11 years (1mk)
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ii. Growth rate of girls between ages 13 and 15 (3mks)
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iii. Account for the change in the mass of girls during the age stated in ( ii) above (2mks)
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b) Explain the trend observed in the curves for both boys and girls (2mks)
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c) Why do girls above 10 years require intake of food that richer in iron than boys of the same
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d) Apart from using average mass to estimate growth in human beings name two other
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7) a) Describe the mechanism of inhalation and exhalation in mammals (14mks)
(b) Explain three factors that affect rate of breathing (6mks)

8) a) Describe the process of double fertilization in flowering plants. (15 mks)
b) Describe what happens to the various parts of a flower after fertilization. (5 mks)
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BIOLOGY PAPER 3 CONFIDENTIAL
Each candidate should be supplied with the following;
 2 test tubes in a test tube rack
 10 ml of white wheat flour suspension in a 50ml beaker labeled M.
 10 ml of groundnut solution in a 50 ml beaker labeled N.
 10% Sodium hydroxide solution in a beaker labeled U
 Benedict’s solution labeled V
 1% copper sulphate solution in a beaker labeled X
 Droppers
 2 filter papers
 A means of heating
 A test tube holder.
NB:
a) TO PREPARE GROUND NUT SOLUTION
Peel off the raw testa; then grind the cotyledons and embryo using mortar and pestle into a
powder; then dissolve the powder in water in a beaker.
For every 20 candidates dissolve 10gms of ground nut powder in 100 ml of water.
b) TO PREPARE WHEAT SOLUTION

Dissolve 10gms of wheat flour in 100ml of water for every 20 candidate.

FORM 3
BIOLOGY
PAPER 3
TIME: 2Hours
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Write your name and index number in the spaces provided.
2. Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided.
3. Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in the question paper
4. Spend the first 15 minutes of the time allowed for this paper reading the whole paper before
commencing your work.
5. ALL working MUST be clearly shown where necessary
FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY
QUESTION MAXMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S SCORE

1 14
2 13
3 13
TOTAL 40

1. a) You are provided with substances labeled M, N, V, U and X and a filter paper. M and N
are food substances, while V is Benedict’s solution, U is 10% Sodium Hydroxide solution and X
is 1% Copper Sulphate solution. Using the reagents provided, carry out tests determine the food
substance(s) in M and N (10 marks)
Substance Food Substance Procedure Observation Conclusion

Being Tested For

a).State the functions of the food substances found in both M and N. (4marks)
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2. Below are sections of a dicotyledonous plant organs labeled X and Y.
(a) Give three observable differences between the sections. (3 marks)

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(b) On the diagram, label any three parts of section Y. (3 marks)
(c) Identify and state the functions of the parts labeled A and B. (4 marks)
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Function……………………………………………………………………………………………
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(d) How would section X compare with that of a monocotyledonous plant? (3 marks)
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3. Study the diagrams of fruits below

a) Name the type of fruit shown by P (1mks)
b) State the type of dispersion used by fruit M, K and N. Give adaptation for each of them
(6mks)
c) Draw a well labeled diagram of diagram L (5mks)
d) State the type of placentation shown by diagram Q (1mk)

FORM 3
BIOLOGY
PAPER 1
TIME: 2Hours
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
 This paper consists of thirty six (36)Questions
 Write your name and ADM Number and class in the spaces provided above.
 Answer all the questions
 All answers must be written in the spaces provided in this booklet.
 Write the date of examination in the space provided above.
 Additional pages must not be inserted
EXAMINER’S USE ONLY

Question Maximum score Candidates score
1-36 80
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1. State three ways in which proteins are important to plant. (3marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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2. The diagram below represents a cell organelle.
B
C
D
(a) Identify the organelle. (1 mark)
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
(b) Name the part labeled B. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(c) State the function of part labeled A. (1 mark)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Define binominal nomenclature. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4. Name any two problems that animal species overcome by their dispersion. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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5. Explain why tropical forests do not have undergrowth (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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6. How is blood pressure generated and maintained in a vein? (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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7. Explain the function of catalase enzyme. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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8. (a) State the important of cross-pollination to flowering plants. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(b) How is self-pollination a disadvantage to flowering plants? (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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9. What is the role of light energy in autotrophic nutrition in spermatophyte? (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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10. How is fur important to desert animal, other than in the regulation of their body temperature?
(1mark)
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11. What are the functions of the following antibodies produced by the white blood cells. (3marks)

Agglutinins……………………………………………………………………………………………
Opsonins………………………………………………………………………………………………
Lysins…………………………………………………………………………………………………
12. Explain two adaptations of cardiac muscles to their function. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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13. A form one student trying to estimate the size of onion cells observed the following on the
microscope’s field of view.
(a) Define the term resolving power. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(b) If the student counted 20 cells across the field of view, calculate the size of one cell in
micrometers. (3marks)

14. What is tidal volume in ventilation in man? ` (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
15. Define peristalsis and state its importance in the nutrition of mammals. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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16. The diagram below shows part of plant tissue.
Name cell labeled X and part labeled W. (2marks)
X……………………………………………………….
W………………………………………………………
17. Explain why the liver is part of the digestive system. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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18. State the importance of cytoplasmic filaments in sieve tube elements. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
19. State any two characteristics of populations. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

20. Describe any two functions of mitosis. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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21. The diagram below shows the exchange of gases in alveolus.
O2 CO2
A
(a) State how the alveoli are adapted to their function. (3marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(b) Name the cell labeled A. (1mark)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
22. What are the external conditions needed, by root hair cells, for the uptake of mineral salts ions from
the soil? (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
23. The diagram below represents a pyramid of biomass derived from a certain ecosystem
Consumer
producer

(a) Suggest the type of ecosystem from which the pyramid was derived (1mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………
(b)State the significance of short food chains in an ecosystem (1mark)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
24. Suggest two reasons for the appearance of glucose in the urine of a man. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
25. (a) State the source Carbon (IV) oxide in aquatic ecosystems. (2marks)
.................................................................................................................................................................
(b) State the importance of Carbon (IV) oxide to aquatic ecosystems. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………
26. The set up below shows apparatus to demonstrate a certain biological process
Oil
Liquid X
Boiled and cooled
glucose plus yeast
suspension
(a) What biological process was being investigated in the experiment (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(b)Write down a word equation that represents the reaction above (1mark)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(c) In the above set up, why was it important to boil and cool glucose before adding yeast?
(1mark)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
27. What is the homeostatic importance of cuticles of leaves? (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
28. Outline two functions of parenchyma cells in herbaceous plants. (2 marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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29. State adaptations of respiratory surfaces. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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30. The diagrams below show a pair of homologous chromosomes. Study them and answer the
questions that follow.
(i)State the phenomenon shown above (1mark)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) What is the genetic significance of the phenomenon above? (2marks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
31. Account for the thick wall and narrow lumen of an artery. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
32. How do pathogens that enter the body through the respiratory tract in man prevented from causing
diseases? (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
33. Where does the detoxification of ammonia take place in mammals? (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
34. Name the processes that take place in the grana of chloroplast. (2marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
35. The experiment illustrated below was set up to investigate a certain physiological process using a
raw tuber
Concentrated glucose
solution
Raw potato tuber
Trough
Distilled
water
(a) Suggest a possible physiological process that was being investigated (1mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) Explain the results obtained in the above experiment after a few hours (2marks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(c) State the observations that would have been made if the experiment was repeated using
boiled potato (2marks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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36. Name the causative organism of the following diseases
(i) Malaria (1mark)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) Bilharzia (1mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………

FORM 3
BIOLOGY
PAPER 2
TIME: 2Hours
a) Answer all question to section A in the spaces provided.

b) In section B answer question 6 (compulsory) and either question 7 or 8 in the spaces
provided after question 8.
c) This paper contains 9 printed pages

Section Question Maximum Candidates
Score Score
1 8
2 8
A 3 8
4 8
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5 8
B 6 20
20
TOTAL SCORE 80
SECTION A (40 MARKS)
Answer all the questions in this section in the spaces provided.
1. a) Distinguish between guttation and transpiration. (2mks)

.
b) State the significance of transpiration to a plant. (3mks)

.
c) State the structural differences between arteries and veins (3mks)

Arteries veins

2. The diagram below represents a n organ in a bony fish.
a) Name the organ. (1mk)

.
b) On the diagram label the three parts of the organ. (3mks)

.
c) Describe how the part labeled L is adapted to its functions. (4mks)

.

3. a) The diagram below represents a plant in the division Bryophyta.
i. Name the parts labeled B and D. (2mks

B………………………………………….
D…………………………………………..
ii. State one function for each of the parts labeled A and C. (2mks)
A………………………..
C…………………………
b). The diagram below represents a member of Kingdom Animalia.
i. Name the phylum to which the organism belongs. (1mk)

.
ii. Using observable features in the diagram give three reason for the answer in (b) (i)
above. (3mks)

.
4. The equation below represents a process that takes place in plants.

6CO2 + 6H2O C6H12O6 + 6O2
a) Name the process. (1mk)
.
b) State two conditions necessary for the process to take place. (2mks)
.
c) State what happens to the end –products of the process. (5mks)

.
5. a) State the function of a mirror in a light microscope. (1mk)

.
b) Give reasons why the coarse adjustment knob should not be used to lower the high
power objective lens. (2mks)
.

c)(i).State four differences between electron microscope and light microscope. (4mks)
Electron microscope Light microscope
ii) Give a reason for staining cells before viewing. (1mk)
SECTION B (40 MARKS)
answer question 6 (Compulsory) and either question 7 or 8 in the spaces provided after
question 8.
6. A scientist carried out an investigation to find out the population growth of mice under
laboratory conditions. Twenty young mice were placed in a cage. The results obtained
from the investigation were as shown in the table below.
Time in 0 2 4 6 7 10 12 16 18
months
Number 20 20 65 115 310 455 450 145 160
of mice
a) On the grid provided draw a graph of the number of mice against time. (6mks)

b) Account for the changes in mice population between
i. 0 to 2 months. (2mks)
.
ii. 2 to 6 months ` (2mks)

.
iii. 6 to 10 months (2mks)

.
iv. 10 to 12 months (2mks)

.
c) I) between which two months was the population change greatest? (1mk)
.
II) Calculate the rate of population change over the period in (c) (i) above. (2mks)
.
d) What change in population would be expected if the investigation was continued to
the 19th month. (1mk)
.
e) To obtain the observed results state two variables that were kept constant during the
investigation. (2mks)
.
7. Describe the role of hormones in the human menstrual cycle. (20mks)

.

8. (a) Explain how excretion take place in plants. (4mks)
.
(b) Describe the role of the human skin in homeostasis. (16mks)

.

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FORM 3
BIOLOGY
CONFIDENTIAL
TIME: 2Hours
INSTRUCTION TO SCHOOLS
The information contained in this paper is to enable the head of the school
and the teacher in charge of Biology to make adequate preparations for this year’s Biology
practical examination. NO ONE ELSE should have access to this paper or acquire
knowledge of its contents. Great care should be taken to ensure that the information
contained herein DOES NOTreach the candidates either directly or indirectly. The
teacher in charge of biology should NOT perform any of the experiment in the same room
as the candidates nor make the results of the experiment available to the candidates or give
any other information related to the experiment to the candidates.
Each candidate will require the following.
- 5cm3 0.10/0 D.C.P.I.P
- 2 droppers
- Scapel
- 1 orange labelled Y
- 3 test tubes
- 100ml beaker
- Distilled water in a wash bottle
- 10ml measuring cylinder
- A filter paper

FORM 3
BIOLOGY
PAPER 3
TIME: 2Hours
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:-
 Answer all the questions
 Write your name, admission number and school in the spaces provided above.
 Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
 You are required to spend the first 15 minutes of 1 ¾ hours allowed for this paper reading the
whole paper carefully before commencing your work.
FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY:
Question Maximum score Candidate’s score
1 13
2 8
3 19
TOTAL 40

1 Study the photographs below and answer the questions that follow:
PHOTOGRAPH J PHOTOGRAPH K
a)Photograph K illustrates the observations made two weeks after the plant was trimmed.
(i)Name the phenomenon that was experienced by the plant before it was trimmed (1mk)
(ii) Account for the observation made in the shoot after the practice (2mks)
(iii) Give one application of the practice in agriculture (1mk)
b) In photograph J
(i) Name the part labeled A (1mk)
(ii) State one functions of part B (1mk)

c) The photograph below shows the arrangements of different type of cells and tissues in a
certain living organism. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
i) From what part of the plant was the photograph obtained. (1mk)
ii) Name the parts Labeled. R (1mk)
d) i) State the function of the part labeled Q. (1mk)
ii) State one adaptation of structure Q to its function. (1mk)
e) State one environmental factor which regulate the function of the part labeled P. (1mk)
f) Measure the length of one cell of region labeled Q on the photomicrograph whose
magnification is X5000.What is the actual length of the cell in micrometer? Show your working.
(2marks)

2. Study the kidney diagrams below
a)i) Name the parts labeled A in figure 1

(1mk)
A ………………………………………………
ii) Name the processes that take place in the parts labeled (1mk)
V ………………………………………………
b) State two adaptations of the part labeled W (2mks)
c) On the diagram name the part where counter current flow occurs (1mk)
d) State one homeostatic function of the organ in the diagram above (1mk)
e) Explain what will happen to the process of urine formation in absence of vasopressin (A.D.H)
hormone. (2mks)
3. You are provided with specimen Y, 0.01% DCPIP and 0.1% Ascorbic Acid.
Examine specimen Y.
a).i) What part of plant is specimen Y? (1mk)

ii) Give a reason for your answer for (a) (i) above. (1mk)
b) Cut a transverse section through specimen Y (3mks)

Draw and label one of the cut surface
c) i)To 1cm3 of DCPIP in a test-tube add 0.1% solution of ascorbic acid drop wise until the
colour of DCPIP disappears. Shake the test tube after addition of each drop. Record the number
of drops used (1mk)
…………………………
Squeeze the juice from one half of specimen Y in a l00mI beaker. Add l0mI of distilled water.
Filter it in 50ml measuring cylinder provided.
ii. To another 1cm3 of DCPIP in a test tube, add the juice from specimen Y drop by drop. Shake
the test tube after the addition of each drop until the colour of DCPIP disappears. Record the
number of drops used (1mk)
………………………………………………
iii) From the results obtained in (c)(i) and (ii) above, calculate the % ascorbic acid in the juice
obtained from specimen Y. show your working. (2mks)

d. Below are photographs labelled B and C of organs obtained from different animals . The
organs perform similar functions. Examine them and answer the questions that follow.
B C
(i) Name the organ C (1mk)
(ii) Give one adaptation of the part marked B1 (1mk)
(b) State one common function performed by the organ stated in a (i) above. (1mk)
(c) Name the parts labelled B1and B2 in photographs B (2mks)
B1………………………………….
B2…………………………………
(d) (i)Identify the part labelled K2 in photograph C (1mk )

(ii) Using observable features, state how the parts labelled K1 and K3 are adapted to their
functions. (4mks)

BIOLOGY FORM THREE
CONFIDENTIAL
Moss plant labeled K in a watch glass / peri-dish.

Showing (Rhizoids, leaves, seta, capsule.
Hand lens
REQUIREMENTS
Each candidate will require the following:
- 5 test - tubes
- 5ml of solution L1 – starch solution 0.5%
- 5ml of solution L2 – diastase solution 10%
- 2ml of solution L3 – Boiled diastase solution 10%
NB: boiled for 10 minutes
- Means of labeling – 3 labels
- Water bath
- Thermometer
- Iodine solution
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- 3 Droppers
- A White tile
- Means of timing

FORM 3
BIOLOGY
PAPER 1
TIME: 2Hours
 Write your name , ADM Number and CLASS in the spaces provided above.
 Answer all the questions in this question paper.
 Answers must be written in the spaces provided in this booklet.
 All answers must be written in English
EXAMINER’S USE ONLY Maximum score Candidate’s score
Question
1- 30 80

1. What do the following branches of Biology deal with? (2marks)
(a) Cytology
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......................................................................................................................................................
(b) Entomology
......................................................................................................................................................
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2. State TWO characteristics of kingdom Monera that are not found in other kingdoms.
(2marks).
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3. Two species in an ecosystem cannot occupy the same niche. Explain. (1 mark)
......................................................................................................................................................
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4. State two functions of aerenchyma tissue in hydrophytes. (2marks)
......................................................................................................................................................
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5. The diagram below shows results of what happens to plant cell when placed in a certain
solution.
a) What was the nature of the solution in which the cell was placed? (1 mark)
......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
b) Identify the force represented by the arrow X and explain how it develops. (2 marks)
......................................................................................................................................................
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6. Which organelle would be numerous in the following cells; (2 marks)
a) Liver cell
......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
b) Palisade cell
......................................................................................................................................................
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7. The scientific names of three animals leopard, wolf and lion in the family carnivora are;
Panthera pardus, Canis lupas and Panthera leo respectively.
a) Why are scientific names given in Latin? (1 mark)
......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
b) What does Canis refer to? (1 mark)

......................................................................................................................................................
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c) Giving a reason, state the organisms that are MOST closely related. (1 mark)
......................................................................................................................................................
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8. The word equation below shows a biological process.
Water Hydrogen atom + oxygen
a) Name the process. (1 mark)
......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
b) Where does the process named in a) above take place? (1 mark)

......................................................................................................................................................
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c) State two conditions necessary for the process to occur. (2 marks)
......................................................................................................................................................
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9. a) What is the importance of heartbeat in blood circulation? (1 mark)
......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................

b) If the nerve supply to the heart of a mammal is severed, the rhythmic heart movement will
still go on and the heart continues to beat. Explain this observation. (1 mark)
......................................................................................................................................................
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10. State the difference between habitat and ecological niche. (2 marks)
......................................................................................................................................................
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11. The diagram below represents a stage during cell division.
a) Name the stage of cell division. (1 mark)

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b) Give two reasons for your answer in a) above. (2 marks)

......................................................................................................................................................
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c) State the significance of this stage of cell division in living organisms. (1 mark)
......................................................................................................................................................
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12.) Name the causative agent for the following diseases;

a) Typhoid (1 mark)
......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
b) Amoebic dysentery. (1 mark)
......................................................................................................................................................
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13. Examine the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.
X
A
(a) Name the structures labeled: (3mks)

A……………………………………………………………………………………………
B...…………………………………….……………………………………………………
X..…………………………………….……………………………………………………
14. a) Name the respiratory surface for gaseous exchange in insects. (1 mark)
......................................................................................................................................................
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b) State two adaptations of the site named in a) above. (2 marks)
......................................................................................................................................................
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15. The graph below shows the effect of substrate concentration on the rate an enzyme catalyzed
reaction.
B C
Rate of reaction
A Substrate concentration
(a) Account for the shape of the graph between region B and C. (2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) How can the rate of reaction be increased after point B?

(2mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
16. Explain the meaning of the following terms;

a) Basal Metabolic Rate (1 mark)
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......................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................
b) Oxygen Debt (1 mark)

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17. In an experiment, the concentration of ions in the cell sap of reeds growing in a swampy area
and the water in the swamp were determined. The data below was obtained. Study it and
answer the questions that follow:
Sample Na+ Mg2+ Cl- SO42-

Cell sap 50 11 101 13
Swamp water 1.2 30 10.2 0.67
a) Name the process by which uptake of the following ions by the reeds occurs.
(2 marks)
Na+ ions .....................................................
Mg2+ ions ......................................................
b) What effect would reduced oxygen supply have on the uptake of sulphate ions?
(2 marks)
Explain your answer.
......................................................................................................................................................
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18. The diagram below shows a part of a nephron.
a) State TWO differences in composition of blood in parts P and R. (2 marks)

......................................................................................................................................................
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......................................................................................................................................................
b) State a characteristic feature of blood capillaries in part Q that is not found in other
capillarities
(1 mark)
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19.) State two functional differences between arteries and veins in mammals. (2mks)
Arteries Veins
20. A set up was used to investigate a certain process in plants as shown in the diagram below.
Leafy shoot
Rubber tubing
Air bubble
Tap
Ruler
Capillary tube
Retort stand
Beaker
Water
(a) What process was being investigated? (1 mark)

......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
(b) Giving a reason, state one precaution that should be taken when setting up this
experiment. (1 mark)
Reason
......................................................................................................................................................
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10

Ptecaution.....................................................................................................................................
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(c) How would changes in environment temperature affect the rate of movement of the air
bubble? (1 mark)
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21. Julie observed eight onion epidermal cells across the field of view of a light microscope. If
the field of view was 4mm in diameter, estimate the average size of the cells in micrometers
(1mm= 1000𝜇m). (2 marks)
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22.) State two ways in which root hairs are adapted to their functions. (2mks)
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23. Explain how high humidity affects the rate of transpiration. (2mks)
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24. Give three differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration. (3mks)
Aerobic respiration Anaerobic respiration
25. State one use of each of the following excretory products in plants.
(i) Tanin (1mk)
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(ii) Colchicine (1mk)
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(iii) Quinine (1mk)
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12

26. State THREE adaptations of a leaf to gaseous exchange. (3 marks)
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27. State three types of asexual reproduction. (3mks)
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28.) Give three sources of water pollution. (3mks)
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29. Name the antigens that determine human blood groups. (2mks)
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30. a) The action of pepsin stops in the duodenum. Explain. (2 marks)
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13

b) State two functions of the ileum in the alimentary canal of mammals. (2 marks)
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FORM 3
BIOLOGY
PAPER 3
TIME: 2Hours
 Answer ALL the questions

 Answers should be written in the spaces provided

1. Below is a photograph of an adult human jaw with teeth. Study the diagram and answer the questions
that follow.
a) State the mode of nutrition in man. (1mk)

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b) Name the type of teeth labeled I and III. (2mks)

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c) Name the parts of teeth labeled H and J. (2mks)
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d) Identify one distinguishing feature between teeth labeled II and IV. (1mk)
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e) State one function of tooth IV. (1mk)
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f) Write the dental formula from the jaw shown in the photograph. (1mk)
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g) Explain why tooth I would be more prone to dental carries than tooth III, (2mks)
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2. Use the hand lens provided to observe specimen K and answer the questions that follow.
a) (i) In the space below draw a fully labeled diagram of representative part of the specimen.
(5mks)
(ii) Calculate the magnification of your drawing. (2mks)

b) Identify:
(i) The Kingdom (1mk)
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(ii) The Division, to which the specimen belongs. (1mk)

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d) What is the mode of reproduction in the specimen? (1mk)

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e) Explain the significance of colour observed in the specimen M. (2mks)

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3. You are provided with solutions labeled L1, L2 and L3. Note that L3 is the same as L2 except that L3
has been boiled.
Label three test- tubes A, B and C.

Into the test- tube labeled A add 1ml of solution L1.
Into the test- tube labeled B add 1ml of L1 and 1ml of L2.
Into the test- tube labeled C add 1ml of L1 and 1ml of L3.
a) Withdraw a drop from test – tube A and place it on a white tile. To the drop add one drop of
iodine solution. Record your observation in the table below. (3 mks)
Test - tube observation conclusion

Repeat the procedure with contents in test – tubes B and C. Record your observations in the
table.
Place the three test –tubes labeled A, B and C into a water bath at 370C.
NB. Ensure that the temperature of the water bath does not fall below 350C or exceed 380C
b) After 30 minutes, test the contents of each of the test – tubes labeled A, B and C following the
procedure in (a) above. Record your observations in the table below. (6 mks)
Test - tube observation conclusion

c) Why was test – tube labeled A included in the experiment? (1mk)
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d) (i) suggest the identity of solution L2 (1mk)

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e) Suggest a part of the alimentary canal in the body of a mammal where the process being
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f) Account for the results at the end of the experiment in the test – tube labeled.
i) B (1mk)
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FORM 3
BIOLOGY
PAPER 2
TIME: 2Hours
 Write your name and admission number in the spaces provided.
 Sign and write the date of examination.
 This paper consists of two sections A and B.
 Answer all the questions in Section A in the spaces provided.
 In section B answer questions 6 (compulsory) and either question 7 or 8 in the spaces provided.
 Check and ascertain that no questions are missing.
For Examiner’s Use Only:
SECTIONS QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATES

SCORE
A 1 8
2 8
3 8
4 8
5 8
B 6 20
7 20
8 20
TOTAL SCORE 80

Answer all questions in this section
1. The following organisms were found to exist in a certain ecosystem, lizards, grass, Grasshopper,
centipedes, ants, toads, millipedes and snakes.
a) In a chart below, fill in the boxes A to D with the organisms listed above to complete a food web in
the ecosystem. (4mks)
Sunlight Snakes
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A
Grasshoppers
Millipedes
B Ants
b) From the list of organisms given above, name the organism which has the largest biomass. (1mk)
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c) Give a reason for your answer. (1mk)
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d) Explain the ecological importance of fungi to plants. (2mks)

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2. The set up shown was used to investigate a certain process. The set up was left in bright sunlight for 4
hours.
Gas X
Water containing sodium hydrogen

carbonate
a) State the aim of experiment (1mk)

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b) Name X and Y (2mks)
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c) Other than sunlight name three factors that would affect the experiment (3mks)
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e) Explain why submerged water plants was used in the experiment (1mk)
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3. (a) What is meant by:
i) Autecology (1mk)
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ii) Synecology (1mk)
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(b) Using the table below, answer the questions that follow
Number of stomata
Leaf Upper epidermis Lower epidermis
A 300 0
B 150 200
C 02 13
Suggest the possible habitat of the plants from the leaves were obtained (3mks)
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4. In an investigation, a raw banana was peeled, mashed into a paste and treated as shown in the set up
below.
a) Name the physiological process being investigated (1mk)

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b) State the expected observations in the above set up after 30 minutes (2mks)
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d) State three role of active transport in human (3mks)
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5. Study the table below and answer the questions that follows:
substance % in blood Plasma % in glomerular % in urine
Filtrate
Water 100 90 60
Protein 6.5 0 0
Urea 0.03 0.03 1.8
glucose 0.1 0.1 0
a) Why is the concentration of protein in glomerular filtrate and urine zero? (1mk)
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b) (i) By how many times is urea more concentrated in urine than in glomerular Filtrate? (1mk)
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d) State the economic importance of the following plant excretory products
i) Rubber (1mk)
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ii) Papain (1mk)
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SECTION B: (40MARKS)
Answer question 6 (compulsory) and either question 7 or 8 in the spaces provided.
6. During germination and growth of cereal, the dry weight of the endosperm, the weight of the embryo
and the total dry weight were determined at two days intervals. The results are shown in the table below.
Time after planting Dry weight of endosperm Weight of embryo Total dry weight
(days) (mg) (mg) (mg)
0 43 2 45
2 40 2 42
4 33 7 40
6 20 16 37
8 10 25 35
10 6 33 39
(a) On the same axes, plot a graph of dry weight of endosperm, weight of the embryo and the total dry
weight against time. (8mks)
(b) What was the total dry weight on day 5? (1mk)

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i) Decrease in dry weight of the endosperm from day 0 to 10 (2 mks)
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ii) Increase in weight of the embryo from day 0 to 10 (2mks)
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iii) Decrease in the total dry weight from day 0 to 8 (1mk)
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(d) State two factors within the seed and two outside the seed that cause dormancy. Inside seed
Inside seed (2mks)
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7. (a) Explain how xerophytes are adapted to their habitat. (12mks)

(b) State four differences between mitosis and meiosis.. (8mks)
8. (a) Explain inspiration in the gills of bony fish (10mks)

(b) Explain the factors affecting the rate of breathing in humans (10mks)
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FORM 3
BIOLOGY
PAPER 1
TIME: 2Hours
INSTRUCTIONS
 Write your answers correctly and clearly in the spaces provided
 Be keen on Spelling of Technical Terms
FOR OFFICIAL USE
TOTAL MARKS STUDENT’S SCORE
80

1. a) Define the term Wilting (1mk)
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b) How is wilting important to a seedling (1mk)
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2. Give the name of the enzymes that undertake the following (2mks)
i) Digestion of sucrose
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ii) Conversion of prothrombin to thrombin
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3. a) Explain why a person of blood group O cannot receive blood from a donor of blood
group B (2mks
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b) Give ONE precaution observed before blood transfusion (1mk)
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4. Name the instruments used during the following activities in an ecological study
a) Suction of small insects from the bark of trees (1mk
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b) Determine the depth of penetration of light in a fish pond (1mk
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5. While studying onion cells under a light microscope, Susan observed 10 cells along the
diameter of field of view with a radius of 3mm
a) What is field of view? (1mk
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c) If the actual diameter of one cell is 0.0003mm, determine the total magnification Susan
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6. Explain how the following help in the process of photosynthesis
i) Guard Cells
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ii) Stomata
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7. Differentiate between the following terms:
i) Synecology and autecology (2mks
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8. The diagram shown below represents the human respiratory system
P

a) Name the structure found in region P that prevent entry of food bolus into region Q
during swallowing?
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b) Give TWO adaptations of part Q to its function (2mks
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9. The diagram shown below is a common organelle in cells
i) Name the organelle shown above (1mk

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10. Consider the specimen provided below together with their family names
Carabidae Ixodidae Formicidae
a) Give a reason why the organisms shown above belong to Phylum Arthropoda
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b) Use the features shown above and in the same order to construct a dichotomus key to
identify the families of the organisms shown above (2mks
1. Antennae
2. Wings
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11. a) Name the organisms that act as the following for Malaria disease (2mks
i) Cause:
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b) Give TWO measures used to control Malaria by targeting the vector (2mks
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12. The photograph shown below represents one way of environmental pollution

a) Give TWO ways by which the above affects life of fish in Lake Victoria (2mks
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13. The sketch shown below represents a process in the mammalian body
Large Fat droplet Small Fat Droplets
a) Where does process X occur?

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b) State the significance of this process in digestion (1mk

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14. Explain the significance of the following:
a) The testes are found hanging outside the body of males (1mk
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b) It is advisable to use the fine adjustment knob to focus image when the high power
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15. How are the following prevented naturally in the human body
a) Blood clotting in uninjured blood vessels (1mk
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b) Corrosion of stomach lining by hydrochloric acid secreted by glands in the stomach
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c) Ovulation during pregnancy (1mk
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16. James wrote the scientific name of human being as HOMO SAPIENS
a) Name this system of naming organisms (1mk
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17. The following diagram represents the embryo sac of a flower

a) Which letter represents parts that form the following after fertilization
i) Zygote
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b) Plants like banana and pineapples form fruits without fertilization. Which term
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18. Three potato strips each measuring 2.0mm were placed in three separate solutions and after
20minutes their lengths were as follows
SOLUTION LENGTH OF STRIP

A 3.2mm
B 1.8mm
C 2.0mm
a) Which of the solutions is:

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b) Account for the change in potato strip placed in solution B (2mks
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19. An illustration of the mammalian heart is shown below
Z
W
a) i) Identify the heart chamber labelled Z (1mk

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ii) Give a reason for your answer in ai) above (1mk
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b) State the importance of part W (1mk

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c) Name a class in Phylum Chordata where all members have the type of heart shown
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20. a) Describe the role of prothoracic gland in growth and development of insects
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b) Why is internal fertilization advantageous? (1mk
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21. During a field study, a group of students captured 500 cockroaches, labelled them with a
dye and released them back to the building. 24 hours later, the students captured 600
cockroaches and realized 350 lacked the dye.
a) Determine the population of cockroaches in the building (2mks
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22. The set up shown below was used to investigate a physiological process
a) State the aim of the experiment (1mk

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b) Why is it advisable to boil the sugar solution before the experiment? (1mk
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c) State the importance of the physiological process being investigated in agriculture
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23. a) What is Seed dormancy? (1mk

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24. The diagram below represents a cross-section of a leaf

a) Identify the habitat of the plant from which the leaf was obtained (1mk
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b) Identify a reason for your answer in a) above (1mk
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c) How does part F adapt the plant to its habitat? (1mk
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25. The table below shows the composition of blood, glomerular filtrate and urine of a patient
Glomerular
Component Blood Filtrate Urine
Salts 1.60% 1.45% 1.40%
Glucose 2.00% 0.70% 0.60%
Urea 0.03% 0.04% 2.00%
Ammonia 0.06% 0.04% 0.04%
Proteins 1.80% 0.00% 0.00%
Water 90.0% 88.0% 85.0%
a) Account for the following

i) Absence of proteins in the glomerular filtrate (1mk
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b) Which disease is the patient likely to be suffering from? (1mk

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26. The equation for respiration of a certain substrate is shown below
2C51H9806 + 145O2 102CO2 + 98H20

a) Calculate the Respiratory Quotient (2mks
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FORM 3
BIOLOGY
PAPER 2
TIME: 2Hours
 Write your name and adm. number in the spaces provided above
 Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided.
 This paper consists of sections A and B answer all questions in section A
 In section B answer question 6 compulsory and either question 7 or 8 in
spaces provided after question 8
 Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.
[Contact 0724333200/0795491185/ 0768321553 for Marking Schemes or Order online

at www.kenyaeducators.co.ke]
For Examiners Use Only
Section Question Maximum score Candidate’s
score
A 1 8
2 8
3 8
4 8
5 8
B 6 20
7 20
8 20
TOTAL 80

1. The figure below represents a set up that was used to investigate a certain process in a plant.
a.) State the aim of the experiment. (1mk)

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b.) Why was sodium hydrogen carbonate added to water in this experiment? (1mk)
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c.) Explain why the number of bubbles reduced by evening. (2mks)
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d.) Explain the use of the following in this experiment
i.) Water plant (2mks)
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ii.) Wooden block (1mk)
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c.) Write a word equation to represent the chemical process being investigated. (1mk)
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2. The figure below represents a diagram of a potometer
(a) What is the potometer used for ? (1mk)

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(b) State the precautions which should be taken when setting up a potometer (3mks)
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(c) Explain what you will expect if set up was placed under the following environmental conditions;
(i) Dark room (2mks)
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(ii) Leafy shoot enclosed in polythene bag (1mk)

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3. In an experiment to investigate on aspect of digestion, two test tubes A and B were set-up as
shown in the diagram below;
The test tubes were left in the bath for 30minutes.The content of each test tube was then tested for
starch using iodine solution:-
(a) What was the aim of the experiment? (1mk)
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(b) What results were expected in test-tube A and B (2mks)
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(c) Account of the results you have given in (b) above in test tube A and B
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(d) Describe the procedure of testing for starch (1mk)

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4. The diagram below represents a part of thoracic region of a human being;
Ribs
(a) Name the structures labeled K and L (2mks)

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(b) How does structure R bring about inhalation (4mks)
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(c) Give the scientific name of the organism that causes whooping cough (1mk)
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(d) Name the main site of gaseous exchange in human being. (1mk)

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5. The diagram below shows the vertical section of a female reproductive system
Funnel of oviduct
A
Ureter
Rectum
Urethra
B
Vulva
(a) Name the parts labeled A and B (2mks)
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(b) Name the gonadotrophic hormone that affects the part labeled A (1mk)
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(c) (i) State a hormone(s) produced by each of the following structures in a female: (2mks)
Ovary…………………………………………………………………………………………
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(ii) State one effect of each of the above hormones on uterine wall (2mks)
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(d) Name a sub-division in the kingdom plantae that exhibit double fertilization (1mk)
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SECTION B (40 MKS)
Answer question 6 (Compulsory) and either question 7 or 8 in the spaces provide after question 8
6. The table below shows the changes observed in the dry weight (in milligrams) of a barley seedling, its embryo and
endosperm during the first ten days after the onset of germination.
DRY WEIGHT IN MILLIGRAMS
TIME (DAYS) EMBRYO ENDOSPERM WHOLE SEEDLING
0 2 41 45
2 2 39 43
4 7 32 41
6 15 21 38
8 22 11 35
10 35 6 43
(a) Using a suitable scales on the same axis, plot graphs of dry weight of embryo endosperm and whole
seedling against time. (8mks)

b.) State and account for the changes in dry weight shown by:
i.)Embryo (4mks)
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ii.)Endosperm (4 marks)
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c.)Explain the role of water during germination. (4 marks)
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7. (a) Describe the process of fertilization in a flowering plant. (15mks)

(b) State the changes that take place in a flower after fertilization. (5mks)
8. (a) Describe the dentition of carnivorous mammals and their adaptation to the mode of
feeding. (10mks)
b) Activities of humans are contributing to the pollution of water bodies. Describe the causes
and methods of controlling water pollution in Kenya. (10marks)

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BIOLOGY PAPER 3 CONFIDENTIAL
Each candidate should have:

1. Specimen Q (HALF unripe banana).
2. About 70ml Iodine Solution .
3. Visking tubing about 8cm.
4. 100ml beaker.
5. Two Threads.
6. Scalpel.
NB/ Each candidate should have coloured pictures for question 2 and 3.


FORM 3
BIOLOGY
PAPER 3
TIME: 2Hours
a) Write your name, Admission number in the spaces provided above.
b) Answer ALL questions in in the spaces provided.
c) You are required to spend the first 15 minutes of the 1 3/4 hours reading the whole paper carefully
before commencing your work.
d) This paper consists of 7 printed pages
e) Candidates should answer the questions in English

QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S SCORE
1 15
2 12
3 13
TOTAL 40

1. a). You are provided with a specimen labelled Q. Slice off about 2cm2cube from the specimen. Peel it.
Tie one end of the 8cm LONG transparent visking tubing provided. Place the cube and tie the other end
to ENSURE THERE IS NO LEAKAGE AT BOTH ENDS OF THE TUBING.
Rinse the outside of the tubing with water. Immerse the tubing with its content in 100ml beaker
containing iodine solution. Allow standing for 20 minutes.
i. Record your observations in the table below. (4 marks)
Contents inside tubing Iodine solution

Outside tubing
Before the experiment
After the experiment
ii. What was the physiological activity under test? (1 mark)
iii. Account for the results obtained in c (i) above. (3 marks
b). The diagram below represents two mature parasitic worms, labelled A and B, of the species
Schistosoma mansoni that causes bilharzia.

i. With a reason, identify the male and the female worm in the diagram above. (3mrks)
Male ……………………………. Female……………………………….
Reason
ii. Name two hosts, primary and intermediate, for these parasitic worms. (2mks)
Primary host
Intermediate host
iii. State two ways of controlling the spread of bilharzia (2mks)

2. Below is a diagram showing a type of a metamorphosis exhibited by a butterfly.
a. Give the name of the type of metamorphosis in the diagram above. (1mk)
b. Write down two importance of metamorphosis. (2mks)
c. Name the stages Q, R and S. (3mks)

Q
R
S
d. Differentiate the biological activities in the development stages R and S. (2mks)

e. Name the two major hormones that are associated with metamorphosis in insects. (2mks)
f. i. Name the class to which the organisms in the diagram above belongs. (1mk)
ii. Give a reason for your answer in f (i) above. (1mk)
3. You are provided with specimen Q, R S T and U. Study them to answer the questions below.
a. Work the actual length of specimen T, given that the shatter resistant ruler measures Q from tip of
mouth to tip of abdomen. (2 marks)

b. A boy immobilised specimen Q and attempted to drawn and suffocate it in water by placing its head
in water. Using observable features, explain why he couldn’t succeed. (1 mark)
c. Use the features in order given below and construct a dichotomous key that can be used to identify
the specimen above.
Wings, long or short hind limbs, number of legs, antenna. (8 marks)
(a) State two ways in which specimen Q is adapted to evade its predators in its ecological niche.
(2marks)

CONFIDENTIAL
231/3
BIOLOGY FORM 3
END OF TERM 3
TIME: 1¾ HOURS
The information contained in this paper is to enable the head of the school and the teacher in charge
of Biology to make adequate preparations for the Biology practical examination.
Each Candidate will Require:-

- Sodium hydrogen carbonate solution supplied with a dropper, labeled as L1
- Starch solution supplied with a dropper, labeled as L2
- 5ml Olive oil supplied with a dropper.
- 10ml of 50% Hydrogen peroxide solution supplied with a dropper.
- Iodine solution supplied with a dropper
- 5 clean test tubes.
- 5 blank labels
- Irish potato
- Scalpel
- Pestle and mortar
- A 15cm transparent ruler
- Means of timing e.g. clock/stopwatch.
- Distilled water labeled Solution J in a beaker per student
- 50ml of 30% Salt solution labeled Solution K in a beaker per student. (To make the 30%
salt solution, dissolve 30g of sodium chloride in 70ml of water. Apply this formula
depending on the number of your students)
- Two freshy petioles of Kale leaf each 4cm long.

FORM THREE EXAM
CONFIDENTIAL FOR PHYSICS PAPER 3
1. An ammeter (0 – 1.0A)
▪ Nichrome wire mounted on a milimetre scale labelled P (SWG 32)
▪ One new size D dry cell.
▪ Four connecting wires (At least two with crocodile clips at the ends)
▪ A switch
▪ Cell holder
▪ Micrometer screw gauge
▪ A soft board
▪ A white plane paper
▪ 4 office pins.
▪ Four optical pins
▪ A rectangular glass block.
2. A pendulum bob
▪ A Stop watch
▪ A metre rule
▪ A retort stand, boss and clamp
▪ A piece of thread about 1.1 m long.
▪ Two small wooden blocks .

NAME_________________________________________ADM__________FORM_____
BRAIN QUEST SERIES FORM 3 END OF YEAR

EXAMS 2024
231/1
BIOLOGY PAPER 1
FORM 3
TIME 2HRS
INSTRUCTION: DO ALL QUESTIONS ON THE SPACE PROVIDED

1.Give a reason why plant cells have a definite shape. (1 mark)
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2. State three structural adaptations of the gills of a bony fish to gaseous exchange (3 marks)
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3. .(a) Name the cell division and the stage of meiosis where crossing-over takes place.
(i). Division (1 mark)
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(ii). Stage (1 mark)
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(b). State the importance of crossing over mentioned in 3(a). (1 mark)
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4. State the reason for the following adaptations of the intestine to its function.
(i) Long and coiled structure. (1mark)
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(ii). Presence of lacteal. (1 mark)
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(iii) Presence of mucus secreting cells. (1 mark)
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5. State the functions of the following structures in the phloem tissues. (2 marks)
(a). Sieve plates
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(b). Companion cells
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6. State two adaptations of the red blood cells to their functions. (2 marks)
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7. State the structural difference between a somatic cell and a gamete. (1 mark)
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8 . Give three roles of water during germination of seeds. (3 marks )
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9.State two physiological changes that occur in the human body when the internal temperature
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10. a).Name the enzyme in the human body responsible for blood clotting. (1 mark)
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(b). State two effects of excessive bleeding. (2 marks)
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11.State the functions of the following parts of the light microscope. (2 marks)
(i). Objective lens.
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12. Give three ways by which flowering plants encourage cross-pollination. (3 marks)
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13. What two adaptations of chloroplasts that make them site of photosynthesis. (2 marks).
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14 .State two ways in which the root system of xerophytes assists them to survive in dry areas.
(2 marks)
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15. Give three precautionary measures that can be taken to control the outbreak of cholera.
(3 marks)
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16.State the distinguishing characteristic / features of the class Insecta. (3 marks).
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17. The diagram below shows the system of gaseous exchange in a certain animal.
(a).Identify the structure. (1mk)
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(b).State the functions of the labelled parts. (3mks)
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18. What advantages are there in man for breathing through the nose than through the mouth.
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19. Name the cell organelles responsible for the following functions. (3mks)
(i). Packaging of synthesized materials.
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(ii). Provides sites for formation of protein
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(iii).Destruction of foreign particles that enter the cell.
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20. Below is a chemical equation representing the oxidation of a food substance in a cell.
2C H O + 126O 100CO + 68H O + Energy

50 68 6 2 2 2
(i). From the above equation, calculate the respiratory quotient (RQ). (2marks)
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(ii).Name the food substance being oxidized from the RQ calculated above. (1 mark)
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b)State two uses of the food substrate in a(ii) above the body. (2 marks)
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21. Below is a photograph showing a seedling during germination.
With a reason, name the type of germination shown in the photograph.
(i) Type of germination ……………………………………………… (1mk)
(ii)Reason……………………………………………………………………………………(1mk)
22. The graph below represents the growth of animals in a certain phylum. Study it and answer
the questions that follow.

a) Name the type of growth pattern shown on the graph
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b) Identify the process represented by letter B………………………………………… (1mk)
c) Name the hormone responsible for the process in(b)above………………………….(1mk)
23. Below is an image of a biological vector. Use it to answer questions that follow.
(a) Identify the parasite transmitted into human blood by the organism. (1 mark)
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(b) Name the blood cells that are destroyed by the parasite in (a) above. (1mark)
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(c) State one biological method used to eradicate the larvae of this organism.
(1mark)
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24. Diagram below shows front view of male human urino-genital system. Study it to answer
the questions that follow.
a) Name the parts labeled J, A, B and F. (4 marks)

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b) State the function of parts labeled H and E. (2 marks)

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25. An experiment was carried out to find out the concentration of ions in the cell sap of an
aquatic plant and that of the pond water in which they were found.
Concentration in
Ions Cell sap Pond water
Na+ 50 1.2
K+ 49 0.5
Mg2+ 11 3.0
Ca2+ 13 1.3

Cl- 101 1.3
SO42- 13 0.67
(a)(i) Name the process by which the aquatic plant absorbs ions from pond water. (1 mk)
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(ii) State the four roles of the process you have named in (a)(i) above in a mammalian body.
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26.(a)State the meaning of apical dominance in plants (1mk)
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(b) Briefly describe the effects of the following plant growth hormones
(i) Gibberellins (2mks)
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27. The diagram below shows chemical reaction I and II which are controlled by enzyme A and
B Glucose + fructose
Reaction I
Reaction II presence
Of enzyme B
Sucrose + water

Name the reaction I and enzyme B (2mrks)
Reaction
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Enzyme
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28. Explain why menstrual periods stop immediately after conception? (2mks)
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29. Below are diagrams of three leaves A, B and C. Construct a two steps dichotomous
key which can be used to identify each of them. (2mks)
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END TERM 3 FORM 3
BIOLOGY PAPER 2
INSTRUCTIONS:
This paper consist of two sections A and B .
Answer all questions in section A . In section B, answer question 6 (compulsory ) and either
question 7 or 8 in the spaces provided after question 8.

1.Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follows
(a) Name the process by which molecules
(i) D move from solution A to solution B (1mk)
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(ii) C move from solution A to solution B (1mk)
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(b) State three ways in which the process named in (a) (i) above is significant to plants (3mks)
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(c)Give any one factor that influence the process named in a (ii) above (1mk)
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(d)Explain why when animal cells are placed in distilled water, they burst while the plant cells
placed in distilled water remain intact (2mks)
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2.The diagram below shows the mammalian female reproductive system.
(a)Name the parts labeled A, E and F (3mks)

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E- ………………………………………………………………………………………………
F- ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
(b)On the diagram indicate and name the part where each of the following takes place
(i)Fertilization (1mk)
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(ii)Meiotic cell division (1mk)
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(c)Give three ways in which the human sperm is structurally adapted to perform its functions
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3 (a) Distinguish between pyramid of numbers and pyramid of biomass (2mks)
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(b)Give three reasons for loss of energy from one trophic level to another in a food chain
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(c)Give any three assumptions made while estimating population through capture recapture
method (3mks)
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4.Give the reasons for the following activities in the mouth
(a) (i) chewing food (2mks)
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(ii)mixing the food with saliva (2mks)
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b)Give any four ways in which the ileum is adapted to perform its functions (4mks)
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5. (a) Give two advantages of red blood cells being involved in the carriage of carbon (IV) oxide
(2mks)
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(b) Give two ways in which white blood cells protect the body from infection
(2mks)
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(c) Give reasons for the following in blood transfusion
(i)Blood group O are universal donors (1mk)
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(ii)Blood group AB are universal recipients. (1mk)
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(d)Differentiate between Acquired and Natural Immunity (2mks)
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6. In an experiment to investigate the population growth of mice under laboratory conditions.

The procedure was as follows:
Twenty young mice were placed in a cage.
The amount of food available to the mice everyday was kept constant.
The results obtained were as shown in the table below.
Time in Minutes 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Number of mice 20 20 65 115 310 455 450 190 145 160
(a)Using a suitable scale, plot a graph of number of mice against time (6mks)
(b)With reference to the graph ,account for the changes in mice population between
(i) 0 to 2 months (1mk)

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(ii) 2 to 10 months (1mk)
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(iii)10 to 12 months (1mk)
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(iv)12 to 16 months (1mk)
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C . (i)Between which two months was the population was the change the greatest (1mk)
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(ii)Calculate the rate of population change over the period you have given in C (i) above
(3mks)
(d) What population changes would be expected if the investigation continued for further 24
months (2mks)
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(e)Assuming the human population growth rate in Kenya does not decrease over the next 40
years. Suggest your social –economic problems that the society may face. (4mks)
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7.Describe the role of the liver in homeostasis in human body
(20mks)
8.Describe the process of fertilization in plants
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NAME___________________________________ADM_________FORM______
231/3
BIOLOGY FORM 3
END OF TERM 3
TIME: 1¾ HOURS
1. Write your Name, Admission Number, and Class in the spaces provided above.
2. This paper contains THREE Sections. Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided
IN THIS PAPER.
3. ALL the answers must be clear and precise.
4. Answer all the questions using correct English.
Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all pages are printed as
indicated and no questions are missing.

1. You are provided with two pieces of petioles of kale each 4cm long, two solutions
labeled J and K in separate beakers, means of timing, and a scalpel.
i. Using a scalpel, split halfway through the middle of each piece of the petiole
longitudinally.
ii. Place one piece in liquid J and the other in liquid K.
iii. Allow the setup to stand for 30 minutes
a. Remove the pieces after 30 minutes. Examine the appearance of the pieces at the end
of the experiment. Also, press the pieces gently between your fingers to feel them.
Record your observations in the table below. (4mks)
A piece placed in; Observation
Solution J
Solution K
b. Account for the observations above made in the pieces. (6mks)

A piece placed in; Account
Solution J
Solution K
c. Identify the physiological process is represented in the experiment above? (1mk)

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d. Give two importance of the physiological process identified in (c) above in plants.
(2mks)

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2. You are provided with photos of specimens labeled A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H. A
dichotomous key shown below can be used to identify them.
1. a) Jointed legs present ............................................................................................... go to 2
b) Jointed legs absent ................................................................................................. go to 6
2. a) Three pairs of legs ................................................................................................. go to 3
b) More than three pairs of legs ................................................................................. go to 5.

3. a) Wings present. ....................................................................................................... go to 4
b) Wings absent. ........................................................................................................ Cimicidae
4. a) Two pairs of wings ................................................................................................ Lycaenidae
b) One pair of wings .................................................................................................. Apoidea
5. a) Antennae present ………………………………………………………………... Scorpionoidea.
b) Antennae Absent. .................................................................................................. Acari
6. a) Shell Present .......................................................................................................... Gastropoda
b) Shell Absent .......................................................................................................... Go to 7
7. a) Prominent c1itellum .............................................................................................. Megadrilacea
b) No clitellum visible ................................................................................................ Hirudinea.

a. Use the dichotomous key to identify each of the animal specimens provided. In each
case, show in sequence the steps in the key that you followed to arrive at the identity
of each specimen. (12marks)
Specimen Steps Followed Identity
b. Name the phylum into which organisms in photographs A, B, D, F, and H belong.

(1mk)
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3. You are provided with olive oil, liquids labeled L1 and L2, and Irish potato. Label test
tubes A and B. Place 2cm3 of distilled water into each test tube. Add 8 drops of olive oil
into each test tube. To test tube A, add 8 drops of liquid L1. Shake both test tubes. Allow
them to stand for 2 minutes.
(a)
(i) Record your observations
Test Tube A (1mk)
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Test Tube B (1mk)
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(ii) Name the process that has taken place in test tube A (1mk)
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(iii) State the significance of the process named in (a) above (1mk)
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(v) Name the digestive juice in humans that has the same effect on oil as liquid L1
(1mk)
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(v) Name the region of the alimentary canal into which the juice is secreted (1mk)
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(b)
(i) Label a test tube C. Place 2cm3 of liquid L2 into the test tube. Add a drop of
iodine solution into the test tube. Record your observation. (1mk)
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(ii) Suggest the identity of L2 (1mk)

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(c) Label another two test tubes as D and E. Then cut a cube whose sides are 1cm3 from
the Irish potato. Cut the cube into two halves. Crush one-half using pestle and mortar

to obtain a paste. Place the paste into a test tube labeled D and the other half into a
test tube labeled E. add 3cm3 into each test tube D and E.
Record your observations in test tubes D and E (2mks)
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(d) Account for the result in (c) above (3mks)
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(e) Write down a word equation for the reaction responsible for your observation in (c)
above. (1mk)
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FORM 3
BIOLOGY
PAPER 1
TIME: 2Hours
1. State three ways in which protein are important to plant. (3marks)
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2. The diagram below represents a cell organelle.
B
C
D

(a) Identify the organelle. (1 mark)
(b) Name the part labeled B. (1 mark)
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(c) State the function of part labeled A. (1 mark)
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3. Define binominal nomenclature. (1mark)

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4. Name any two problems that animal species overcome by their dispersion.
(2marks)
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5. Explain why tropical forests do not have undergrowth (2marks)
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6. How is blood pressure generated and maintained in a vein? (2marks)
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7. What is the function of catalase? (2marks)
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8. (a) State the important of cross-pollination to flowering plants. (1mark)
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(b) How is self-pollination a disadvantage to flowering plants? (1mark)
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9. What is the role of light energy in autotrophic nutrition in spermatophyte? (2 marks)

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10. How is fur important to desert animal, other than in the regulation of their body
temperature?
(1mark)
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11. What are the functions of named product of white blood cells? (3 marks)
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12. Explain three adaptations of cardiac muscles to their function. (3 marks)

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13. A form one student trying to estimate the size of onion cells observed the following
on the microscope’s field of view.
(a) Define the term resolving power. (1 mark)

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(b) If the student counted 20 cells across the field of view calculate the size of one
cell in micrometers. (2 marks)
14. What is tidal volume in ventilation in man? (1mark)

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15. Define peristalsis and state its importance in the nutrition of mammals. (2 marks)
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16. The diagram below shows part of plant tissue.
(a) Name cell labeled X and part labeled W. (2 marks)
17. Why is the liver part of the digestive system? (2 marks)

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18. State the importance of cytoplasmic filaments in sieve tube elements. (1 mark)
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19. State any two characteristics of populations. (2marks)
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20. Describe any two functions of mitosis? (2 marks)
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21. The diagram below shows the exchange of gases in alveolus.
O2 CO2
(a) State how the alveoli are adapted to their function. (3 marks)
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(b) Name the cell labeled A. (1 mark)
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22. What are the external conditions needed, by root hair cells, for the uptake of mineral
salts ions from the soil? (2 marks)
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23. The diagram below represents a pyramid of biomass derived from a certain ecosystem
Consumer
producer
(a) Suggest the type of ecosystem from which the pyramid was derived (1mk)
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(b)State the significance of short food chains in an ecosystem (1mk)

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24. Suggest two reasons for the appearance of glucose in the urine of a man. (2 marks)
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25. (a) State the source Carbon (IV) oxide in aquatic ecosystems. (2 marks)
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(b) State the importance of Carbon (IV) oxide to aquatic ecosystems. (2 marks)
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26. The set up below shows apparatus to demonstrate a certain biological process
Oil
Liquid X
Boiled and cooled
glucose plus yeast
suspension
(a) What biological process was being investigated in the experiment (1mk)
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(b)Write down a word equation that represents the reaction above (1mk)
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(c) In the above set up, why was it important to boil and cool glucose before adding
yeast? (1mk)
27. What is the homeostatic importance of cuticles of leaves? (2marks)

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28. Outline two functions of parenchyma cells in herbaceous plants. (2 marks)
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29. What is the important of diffusion to red blood cells? (2marks)
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30. The diagrams below show a pair of homologous chromosomes. Study them and
answer the questions that follow.
(i)State the phenomenon shown above (1mk)

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(ii) What is the genetic significance of the phenomenon above? (2mks)
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31. Account for the thick wall and narrow lumen of an artery. (2marks)
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32. How do pathogens that enter the body through the respiratory tract in man prevented
from causing diseases? (1mark)
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33. Where does the detoxification of ammonia take place in mammals? (1mark)
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34. Name the processes that take place in the grana of chloroplast. (2marks)
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35. The experiment illustrated below was set up to investigate a certain physiological
process using a raw tuber
Concentrated glucose
solution
Raw potato tuber
Trough
Distilled
water
(a) Suggest a possible physiological process that was being investigated (1mk)
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(b) Explain the results obtained in the above experiment after a few hours (2mks)
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(c) State the observations that would have been made if the experiment was repeated
using boiled potato (2mks)
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36. Name the causative organism of the following diseases
(i) Malaria (1mk)
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(ii) Bilharzia (1mk)
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FORM 3
BIOLOGY
PAPER 2
TIME: 2Hours
(a) Write your name and admission number in the spaces provided above
(b) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above
(c) This paper consists of two sections; A and B
(d) Answer all the questions in section A in the spaces provided
(e) In section B answer question 6 (compulsory) and either question 7 or 8 in the
spaces provided after question 8.
Section Questions Maximum Score Candidate’s Score
A 1 8
2 8
3 8
4 8
5 8
B 6 20
7 20
8 20
Total Score 80

SECTION A
1. The diagram below represents a feeding relationship in an ecosystem.
(a) Name the type of ecosystem represented by the above food web. (1mk)
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(b) Name the organisms in the food web that
(i) Are producers (1mk)
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(ii) Occupies the highest trophic level (1mk)
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c) (i) Write a food chain that ends with the hawk as quaternary consumer. (1mk)
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ii) State two short term effects on the above ecosystem if all the small fish were killed .
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d) How does oil spills lead to death of fish. (1mk)
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e) Name one other cause of water pollution apart from oil spills. (1mk)
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2. Study the flow chart below of a process that takes place in both plants and animals.
a) Name the above process. (1mk)
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b) (i) In the above process name the chemical reaction represented by X. (1mk)
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(ii) Name the part of the cell where the enzyme controlled reactions in b (i) above takes place.
(1mk)
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(c) Name the products Z in
i) Plants (1mk)
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ii) Animals (1mk)
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(d) What would be the fate of pyruvic acid if oxygen supply is availed in the mitochondria of an
animal cell (2mks)
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e) What is meant by the term oxygen debt? (1mk)
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3. The diagram below represents human foetus in a uterus.
(a)Name the part labeled S. (1 mk)

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(b) (i) Name the types of blood vessels found in the structure labeled Q. (2mks)
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(d) State the role of the part labeled R. (1mk)
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4. The table below shows the concentration of sodium and iodine ions in pond water and in the
cell sap of water lettuce plant.
Sodium ion concentration Iodine ion concentration

Pond water 180 0.4
Cell sap 90 500
a. Giving reasons, name the process through which each of the ions is taken up by the plant.
(i) Sodium ion. (2mks)
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(ii) Iodine ion. (2 mks)
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(b)The lettuce plant was then treated with a chemical substance that inhibits the synthesis of
ATP. Giving reasons, state which ion uptake was affected by the treatment. (2 mks)
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5. The equation bellows shows a chemical reaction that takes place in green plants under certain
conditions
Carbon (IV) Oxide + Water Glucose + X
(a) Name the; (2mks)
(i) Substance represent by X

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(ii) Process represented by the equation
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(b) Other than the reactants, state two conditions necessary for this reaction to occur. (2mks)
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c) Name three types of cells in which the process occurs (3mks)
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SECTION B
6. A group of students carried out a study of the population growth of flour weevils. They
put16grams and 64 grams of maize flour into two equal boxes K and L respectively. They then
introduced equal numbers of weevils into the boxes. The boxes were kept under similar
environmental conditions. The weevils were counted at intervals and the results recorded in the
table below.
No. of days after introduction of Approximate No. of weevils present

weevils K L
0 20 20
5 20 20
40 200 300
60 550 800
80 560 1300
100 650 1750
120 640 1750
135 650 1740
150 645 1748

(a) Using a suitable scale, draw two graphs on the same axes from the results in the table. Plot
approximate number of weevils present on the Y – axis. (8mks)

(b) What were the approximate numbers of weevils present in the two boxes on the 70th day.
(2mks)
Number in
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(c) (i) On the what day was the population of weevils in K 580. (1mk)
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(ii) Between which days was the population difference greatest. (1mk)
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(d) Account for the shape of graph L between day 5 and day 100. (4mks)
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(e) State factors that would make the human species assume the graph curve between
day 100 and day 150. (4mks)
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7. Describe how the human male reproductive system is adapted to perform its function. (20mks)
8. a)Define transpiration (1mark)
b)Give THREE types transpiration (3mark)
c)Describe EIGHT factors that affect the rate of transpiration (16marks)
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CONFIDENTIAL BIOLOGY PAPER 3
1. A mature pea pod.
2. Mortar and pestle
3. Distilled water
4. A small beaker
5. 3 test tubes
6. Test tube holder
7. Benedict’s solution
8. Iodine solution
9. 1% copper (II) Sulphate
10. 10% Sodium Hydroxide
11. Means of heating


FORM 3
BIOLOGY
PAPER 3
TIME: 2Hours
Instruction to Candidates
● Write your Name, Adm. No., Class and Date in the spaces provided
● Answer all the questions
● You are required to spend the first 15 minutes of the 13/4Hrs allowed for this paper reading the whole paper
carefully before commencing your work
● Answers must be written in the spaces provided in the question paper. Additional
Pages must not be inserted.
QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S SCORE
1 16
2 8
3 16
TOTAL SCORE 40

1. You are provided with specimen labelled F. Examine the specimen.
a) With reasons state the type of fruit specimen F is. (1mk)
Reason (1mk)
b) Carefully open specimen F to expose it’s contents

i) State the type of placentation in the specimen. (1mk)
ii) Draw and label the opened specimen. (5mks)
iii) Work out your magnification. (2mks)

c) Remove the seeds and crush them using a mortar and pestle to make a paste. Add alittle water to
make about 10ml solution of the paste.Using the reagents provided test for the food substances present
in the juice. Record the food substances being tested, procedures, observation and conclusion in the
table below. (6marks)
FOOD SUBSTANCE BEING TESTED PROCEDURE OBSERVATION CONCLUSION

2.Identify the specimens in the photograph using the key and outline the steps followed to identify each
specimen. (8mks)
A B C
D E F
G H
1. (a) Animals with a backbone ………………………………………………. Go to 2

(b) Animals without a backbone ……………………………………………. Go to 5
2. (a) Animals with wings………………………………….…………….... Eagle
(b) Animals without wings …………………………………………………… go to 3
3. (a) Animals which live in water all the time………………………………… go to 4
(b) Animals which live in water some time………………………………….. Frog
4. (a) Animals with fins ……………………………………………………… Fish
(b) Animals without fins ………………………………………………….. Turtle
5. (a) Animals with legs ………………………………………………………. Go to 6
(b) Animals without legs …………………………………………………… go to 7
6. ( a) Animals with six legs ……………………………………………………... Butterfly
(b) Animals with eight legs ……………………………………………………. Spider
7. (a) Animals with a shell…………………………………………………………. Snail
(b) Animals without a shell…………………………………………………….. go to 8
8. (a) Animals with a jelly-like body ……………………………………………… go to 9
(b) Animals without a jelly-like body …………………………………………... Starfish
9. (a) Animals with a segmented body …………………………………………….. Earthworm

(b) Animals without a segmented body …………………………………………. Octopus
SPECIMEN STEP FOLLOWED IDENTIFY
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
3. Below are photographs of specimens obtained from plants. Examine the photographs.

a) In the table below name the mode of dispersal and the features that adapt the specimens(s) to that
mode of dispersal. (12marks)
Specimen Mode of dispersal Adaptive feature
K
L
M
N
P
Q
b) i) Label any two parts on specimen (L ( on the diagram) (2mks)

ii) State the type of placentation in specimen L. (1mk)
c. Name the structure labelled W on specimen P. (1mark)

BIOLOGY (231/2)
FORM THREE (3)
Time: 𝟐 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔
Name: …………………………………………………………. Adm No: ……………….

School: ……………………………………………………….. Class: …………………..
Signature: …………………………………………………….. Date: …………………...
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper has TWO sections: A and B

2. All Questions in Section A are Compulsory
3. Question 6 is Compulsory
4. Choose Either Question 7 or 8
5. Write your Answers in the Spaces Provided
6. Wrong Spelling of Technical Terms shall be Penalized

1. The diagram shown below is an illustration of enzyme-substrate interaction
M
Enzyme M
Substrate
N
a) Identify the following in the reaction above (2mks
i) M
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ii) N
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b) What is the effect of removal of element N in the reaction above? (1mk
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c) i) Why are enzymes denatured by high temperatures? (1mk
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ii) Provide TWO properties of enzymes (2mks
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d) If the reaction shown above is blood clotting process and the substrate is prothrombin.
Give the correct identity of the following: (2mks

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i) Enzyme…..…………………………………………………………………………..
ii) M
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2. The following diagram shows a set up before and the results after the experiment.
a) What was the aim of the experiment? (1mk
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b) Account for the observation made in the unboiled potato (2mks
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c) State TWO importance of the physiological process investigated to a human cell
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d) Which property of the cell membrane of cells is revealed by the results shown by:
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i) Boiled potato (1mk
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ii) Unboiled potato (1mk
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e) How is active transport different from the physiological process investigated above?
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3. The following is an illustration of germination process of a seed
A B C
a) Identify the type of germination represented above (1mk
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b) Give TWO reasons for your answer in a) above (2mks
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c) Account for the expected change in dry weight of the cotyledon at stages A and B
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d) Explain the significance of part R being curved (1mk

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e) Explain why stage C has the highest dry weight compared to the other stages (2mks
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4. The following is an illustration of various stages of cell division in a cell
a) Give a reason to show that the process illustrated above is:

i) Mitosis (1mk
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i) Taking place in an animal. (1mk
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b) With a reason identify the stage labelled F: (2mks

Stage…………………………………………………………………………………….
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Reason ………………………………………………………………………………….
c) What is the significance of the stage labelled H in cell division process (1mk
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d) State the differences between meiosis and mitosis in terms of the following (3mks
Feature Meiosis Mitosis

Number of Daughter Cells
Crossing over
Nucleus of Daughter cells
5. The following diagram shows onion cells as observed in a field of view of a light
microscope
a) Determine the following along the white line that run across the field of view: (2mks
i) Number of cells …………………………………………………………..
ii) Diameter of field of view ………………………………………………..mm
b) i) From the information generated in a) above determine the diameter of one cell in
micrometers (3mks
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ii) If the field of view has a total magnification of X1500. Determine the actual
diameter of one cell
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Question 6 is Compulsory. Choose to do either Question. 7 or Qn. 8
6. The table shown below is the result of an experiment on the effect of temperature on the
rate of photosynthesis of different batches of plants of same species by measuring the
volume of Oxygen gas released at different temperatures
Batch Temperature (0C) Volume of Oxygen (cm3)

1 10 18
2 15 21
3 20 25
4 25 35
5 30 48
6 35 48
7 40 38
8 45 20
9 50 5
10 55 0
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a) On the graph provided, draw a graph of volume of Oxygen produced against
temperature (6mks
b) Account for the shape of the graph at temperature of:
i) 10-20oC (3mks
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c) i) Determine the following from the graph
i) Optimum temperature for the process of photosynthesis in the plant studied
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ii) Volume of Oxygen produced at 23 oC (1mk
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d) Write a word equation to represent photosynthesis process (1mk
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f) Explain how optimum temperature during photosynthesis increases biodiversity in an
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7. a) Outline various ways of controlling air pollution (4mks
b) Describe adaptations of the mammalian heart to its functions (16mks
8. a) Explain the effect of increased physical body activity on the following organs: (13mrks
i) Heart
ii) Kidneys
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b) Outline structural differences that exist between members of Class Dicotyledonae and
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BIOLOGY PAPER 3 (231/3)
CONFIDENTIAL
FORM THREE (3)
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Time: 𝟏 𝟒 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔
INSTRUCTIONS TO SCHOOLS
The information contained in this paper is to enable the head of the school and the teacher in charge of
biology to make adequate preparations for this year’s mock biology practical examination. NO ONE
ELSE should have access to this paper or acquire knowledge of its contents. Great care should be taken
to ensure that the information contained herein DOES NOT reach the candidates either directly or
indirectly. The teacher in charge of biology should NOT perform any of the experiment in the same
room as the candidates nor make the results of the experiment available to the candidates or give other
information related to the experiment to the candidates.
CONFIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
✓ A medium sized ripe banana fruit labeled specimen T

✓ Forceps
✓ Measuring cylinder (10 ml)
✓ Mortar and pestle
✓ Scalpel/ means of cutting
✓ Beaker (100 ml)
✓ 2 boiling tubes labeled A and B
✓ Test tube holders

✓ Source of heat
✓ Distilled water
✓ Iodine solution
✓ Benedict’s solution
✓ DCPIP
✓ 3 droppers
✓ 12mls 20Vol Hydrogen peroxide

BIOLOGY (231/3)
FORM THREE (3)
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Time: 𝟏 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔
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Name: …………………………………………………………. Adm No: ……………….

School: ……………………………………………………….. Class: …………………..
Signature: …………………………………………………….. Date: …………………...
(a) Write your name, admission number and school in the spaces provided above.
(b) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
(c) Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.
(d) You are required to spend the first 15 minutes of the 1¾ hours allowed for
(e) this paper reading the whole paper carefully before commencing your work.
(f) This paper has three questions.
(g) Students should check the question paper to ascertain that all the papers are printed as
indicated and that no questions are missing.
(h) Candidates should answer the questions in English.

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Question Maximum Candidate’s
Score Score
1 14
2 14
3 12
Total Score 40
1. You are provided with specimen T.

a) Cut a 1 cm slice from the specimen and remove its peel. Place the soft inner part into a boiling
tube labelled A.
Cut another 1 cm slice from the specimen and remove its peel. Using a pestle mash the soft inner
part into a paste. Place the paste into a boiling tube labelled B.
Add 4 cm3 of dilute hydrogen peroxide solution into each of the boiling tubes A and B.
i) Record your observations (2mks)

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ii) Account for the results in 1. a) i) above (2mks)

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iii) Write an equation for the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide (1mk)

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b) Cut a 2 cm slice from specimen T and remove its peel. Place the soft inner part in a mortar,
and using a pestle mash it into a fine paste. Add a little of distilled water and stir the mixture.
Pour the mixture into a beaker and allow it to stand for 2 minutes. Using the reagents provided,
test for the food substances in the mixture. Record procedure, observation and conclusion in the
table below (9mks)
Food substance Procedure Observation Conclusion
being tested

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Starch
Vitamin C
Reducing
Sugar
2. The following photomicrographs K and L illustrate cross sections of an organ as found in

different plants. Use the photomicrographs to answer the questions below.
K L

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(a) Name the organ from which the above cross- sections have been obtained giving a reason
for your answer. (2mks)
Organ ……………………………………………………………………………………
Reason …………………………………………………………………………………..
(b) Label the following parts on the photomicrograph K; (3mks)

Xylem
Phloem
Endodermis
(c) State the differences between cross section K and cross section L. (2mks)
cross section K cross section L
(d) Identify any two differences between xylem and phloem. (2mks)

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(e) State two adaptations of xylem to their function. (2mks)
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(f) Name a tissue present in photomicrograph K that is absent in photomicrograph L. (1mk)
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(g) Give the function of each of the following tissues; (2mks)
Cortex ……………………………………………………………………………………..
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3. Below are photographs labelled L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5 of twigs obtained from plants. Examine
them.
L1 L2

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L5

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a) Using observable features in the photographs, complete the dichotomous key given below
(2mks)
i. a) Leaves compound ………………………………………………… go to 2
b) ___________ …………………………………………………. go to 3
ii. a) Leaf bipinnate …………………………………………………… Mimosaceae

b) Leaf trifoliate .…………………………………………………… Oxalidaceae
iii. a) Leaf with network venation ………………………………………………… go to 4

b) ___________ …………………………………………………….. go to 5
iv. a) Leaf with entire margin …………………………………………………..Nyctaginaceae

b) Leaf with serrated margin .…………………………………………………Verbenaceae

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v. a) Leaf with solid petiole ………………………………………………… Agavaceae
b) Leaf with sheath like petiole ………………………………………………Graminae
b) Use the completed dichotomous key to identify the family to which each plant belongs. In
each case show the steps you followed to arrive at the identity (10mks)
Specimen Steps Identity

L1
L2
L3
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NYAMBARIA HIGH SCHOOL
BIOLOGY (CONFIDENTIAL REPORT)
FORM THREE (3)
PAPER 3
Each Candidate will Require:-

- L1 – Sodium hydrogen carbonate solution supplied with a dropper.
- L2 – starch solution supplied with a dropper
- (Olive) oil supplied with a dropper.
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Iodine solution supplied with a dropper
- 2 clean test tubes.
- 2 clean boiling tubes
- Medium sized Irish potato
- Scalpel
- 4 labels
- Motar and pestle
- A 30cm transparent ruler
- Means of timing


FORM 3
BIOLOGY
PAPER 1
TIME: 2Hours
INSTRUCTIONS:
 All Questions are Compulsory
 Give Neat and precise answers
 Wrong Spellings Will be Penalised
For examiner’s use only
Question Maximum score Candidates score
1-30 80

1. a) State a function of the Red Blood Cells (2mks)
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b) Name the enzyme important in the transport role of the Erythrocytes (1mk)
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2. Give two ways atmospheric Nitrogen is converted into Nitrates (2mks)
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3. Explain why primary productivity declines in aquatic ecosystems (1mk)
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4. A student was viewing a slide preparation of an onion cell under high power of a
microscope. The features of the cell were blurred (not clear).
i) Which part of the microscope should be used to obtain a sharper image? (1mrk)
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ii) Give the formula used to calculate magnification in a light microscope. (1mrk)
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5. State two ways by which White Blood Cells undertake defence of the body against
infections (2mks)
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6. The diagram below illustrates an experiment carried out on a growing plant.
(a) What was the aim of the experiment? (1mark)

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(b). Explain the results at part labelled X. (2 marks)
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7. A certain plant was found to have the following features:- parallel venation in leaves,
sheath like petiole and flower parts in multiples of three.
i) Name the class to which the plant belongs. (1mark)
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ii) Suggest the expected arrangement of vascular bundles in its stem. (1mark)
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8. Identify the mode of nutrition in fungi with the following structures (2mks)
i) Rhizoids: ……………………………………………………………………………..
ii) Haustoria: ……………………………………………………………………………

9. Sugar was detected in the urine of a patient during a laboratory test.
a) Name the test reagent used in the above test. (1mark)
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(b)Which hormone was likely to have been deficient? (1mark)
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(c)What name is given to the above condition? (1mark)
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10. Study the diagram below and answer questions that follow.
i) What is the name given to the apparatus shown above. (1mark)

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ii) What is its use in Biological studies. (1mark)
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11. Name two physiological adaptations that enable homoiotherms to adjust body
temperature on a cold day. (2 marks)
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12. Explain why the carrying capacity of wild animals is higher than that for cattle in a
given piece of land. (2mks)
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13. Give two reasons why accumulation of lactic acid during vigorous exercise leads to
an increase in heat beat. (2 marks)
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14. How does hot water of about 35oc act as a pollutant when it is discharged from
industries into rivers? (2mks)
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15. a) what the advantages of desert animals excreting their nitrogenous waste in form of
urea and not ammonia (2mks)
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b) Explain two modifications on the kidney nephron of desert mammals (2mks)
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16. Study the diagram below
a) Identify parts: (2mks)

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b) Give a function of the fluid within part labelled C (1mk)
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c) State two adaptations of part labelled A (2mks)
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17. Describe the events that occur in the stroma of a chloroplast. (2mks)
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18. Study the following diagram which was maintained at 37oC
Explain the results that would occur in the experiment after 30 minutes (3mks)
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19. State two features of the ileum that increases its surface to its function (2mks)
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20. State the most suitable biological tool for collecting a moth from a coffee farm. (1mk)
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21. A student observed an organelle using an electron microscope at magnification of
X6000. It had a diameter of 2 millimeters .Calculate the actual diameter of the organelle
in micrometers. (2mks)
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1. The diagram below shows a type of epithelial tissue.
a) State the possible function of the hair-like processes on the tissue (1mark)
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b) Name two mammalian organs where this type of epithelium is found. (2marks)
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22. The diagram below represents a transverse section of a plant organ. Study it and
answer the question that follows.
a) Name the parts labelled 2mks)

K ………………………………………………………………………
M ………………………………………………………………………

b) Give a function of part L (1mk)
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c) With a reason identify the organ from which the above section was obtained
Organ: ………………………………………………………………………….
Reason ………………………………………………………………………….
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23. State two digestive enzymes secreted in their inactive forms. (2mks)
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24. The table below represents certain aspect of the circulatory system in certain animals.
Fill in the missing spaces. (3 marks)
Heart No. of atrium No. of ventricle Type of circulation
A 2 2
B 2 11
C 1 1
25. Name the tissue that carry out the following function in mammals.
a. Binds and supports various organs in the body (1 mark)
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b. Transport oxygen throughout the body (1 mark)
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c. Contract and relax to bring about movement (1 mark)
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26. The apparatus shown below was set up by form two students in a certain school.
a) Name the gas X (1 mark)

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b) Write a word equation for the reaction which produces the gas. (I mark)
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c) Where in the body does this type of reaction occur (1 mark)
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d) Describe how to confirm the identity of gas X in the laboratory (1mk)
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27. Below is a simplified diagram of a flower
i. Suggest its agent of pollination (1 mark)

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ii. Name the type of ovary shown above (1 mark)

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iii. Explain the observable mechanism that will hinder self-pollination and
fertilization in the above flower (1 mark)
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28. Name the three processes that takes place in the liver to bring about difference in
composition of blood in hepatic portal vein and hepatic vein. (3 marks)
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29. The scientific name of human beings is HOMO Sapiens.
(a) State the mistakes in the scientific name. (2 marks)
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(b) Write the name in the correct manner following the principals of binomial
nomenclature. (1 mark)
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30. In an experiment to estimate the population size of mosquitoes in Shikotu village,
Kenya Medical Researchers caught 400 mosquitoes which they marked and released.
After 24 hours, 200 mosquitoes were caught out of which 40 had no marks.
(a) (i) Suggest the possible instrument that was used for capturing the insects (1 mk)
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(ii) Estimate the population size of mosquitoes in the village (2 marks)
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(b) What is the role of light to a lion in the ecosystem? (1mk)

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FORM 3
BIOLOGY
PAPER 2
TIME: 2Hours
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper has TWO sections: A and B

2. All Questions in Section A are Compulsory
3. Question 6 is Compulsory
4. Choose Either Question 7 or 8
5. Write your Answers in the Spaces Provided
6. Wrong Spelling of Technical Terms shall be Penalized

Section Question Max Score Student’s Score
1 8
2 8
3 8
A
4 8
5 8
6 20
B 7 or 8 20
TOTAL SCORE 80

1. The diagrams shown below represent two different plants and sections of tissues obtained
from them
Plant A Plant B Section X Section Y
a) Giving reasons based on the floral parts only, name the classes to which the plants
(4mks
Plant Class Reason
A
B
b) i) From which organ of the plant were the sections X and Y obtained? (1mk
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ii) Fill in the table below to match the sections and the plants represented above from
which the sections were obtained (2mks
Section Plant
X
Y
c) Which feature shows that the above plants belong to the Sub-division
Angiospermaphyta (1mk
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2. The following experimental set up was maintained at 30o for 30 minutes in a water bath for
a biology study by Form ones in Kilimo High School.
a) i) Why was the set up maintained at 30o temperature? (1mk

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ii) Suggest an identity of the enzyme used in the experiment (1mk
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b) i) Account for the observation made after 30 minutes (3mks
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ii) Suggest a control experiment for the experiment above (1mk
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c) Give TWO ways of increasing the rate of reaction in the visking tubing in order to have
results of the experiment in less than 10 minutes
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3. Different types of life cycle of insects are shown below
S R
R2
R1
a) i) Identify the type of lifecycle represented by S (1mk

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ii) Give TWO reasons for your answer in ai) above (2mks
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b) Explain the advantage life cycle R has over life cycle S (2mks
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c) State the importance of stage R2 in the development cycle R (1mk
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d) i) Explain how development is affected by removal of the prothoracic gland during
stage R1 of life cycle R (2mks
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4. The human male reproductive system and associated glands is shown below
N
L
a) State the function of the part labelled M (1mk

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b) i) Name the part labelled N (1mk
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ii) How is N adapted to its function (1mk
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c) What is the significance of part L hanging outside the male body? (2mks
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d) State the function of secretions from the accessory gland labelled K
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e) Explain the role of Luteinizing hormone in organ labelled L

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5. The diagrams shown below are of two organisms associated with human diseases
P Q
a) i) Name the vector of parasite labelled P (1mk
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ii) What is the survival advantage of the close association of the male and female of
parasite P as shown in the diagram above? (1mk
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iii) List TWO symptoms of the disease caused by P (2mks
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b) i) Name the parasite transmitted by the organism labelled Q (1mk
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ii) Explain why only the female of organism Q transmit human diseases (1mk
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c) Small fish can be used to control spread of human disease associated with Q.
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(2mks

Answer Question 6 which is Compulsory; then Choose either Question 7 or 8
6. The table below shows data collected from an experiment on photosynthesis

Concentration of Carbon Rate of Photosynthesis (Arbitrary Units)
(IV) Oxide (%) Low Light Intensity High Light Intensity
0.00 0 0
0.02 20 20
0.04 29 36
0.06 35 51
0.08 39 68
0.10 42 84
0.12 45 89
0.14 46 90
0.16 46 90
0.18 46 90
a) i) What was the aim of the experiment? (1mk

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ii) State TWO factors that should be controlled for the outcome of the experiment
above to be reliable (2mks
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b) Give TWO roles of light during the process of photosynthesis in plants. (2mks
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c) On the same axes, plot a graph of rate of photosynthesis against the concentration of
Carbon (IV) Oxide (8mks
d) Account for the rate of photosynthesis at the following concentration of Carbon (IV)
Oxide:
i) 0.00% (2mks
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ii) O.14% to 0.18% (2mks
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e) From the graph drawn, determine the optimum concentration of Carbon (IV) Oxide
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f) Give TWO ways in which photosynthesis is important to human beings (2mks
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7. a) Describe the mechanism of gaseous exchange in a bony fish (12mks

b) Describe the adaptations of proximal convoluted tubules to its functions (8mks
8. a) Explain how the mammals maintain optimum osmotic pressure of blood. (12mks
b) i) Give TWO ways in which seed dormancy is important to a seed (2mks
ii) Explain how water, oxygen and enzymes are important during seed germination
(6mks
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FORM 3
BIOLOGY
PAPER 3
TIME: 2Hours
1. Answer all the questions.

2. Spend the first 15 minutes of the 2 hours allowed for this paper
reading the whole paper carefully before commencing your work.
3. Answers MUST be written in the spaces provided in the QUESTION
PAPER ONLY.
FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY
QUESTION Max Score Candidate Score
1 11
2 17
3 12
TOTAL 40
SCORE

1. You are provided with olive oil, liquids labeled L1 and L2, and an Irish potato. Label test tubesA and B.
Place 2cm3 of water into each test tube. Add 8 drops of olive oil into each test tube. To test tube A, add
8 drops of liquid L1. Shake both test tubes. Allow to stand for 2 minutes.
(a) (i) Record your observations (2 marks)
Test Tube A
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Test Tube B
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(ii) Name the process that has taken place in test tube A (1 mark)
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(iii) State the significance of the process named in (a) above (1 mark)
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(iv) Name the digestive juice in humans that has the same effect on oil as
liquid L1 (1 mark)
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(v) Name the region of the alimentary canal into which the juice is secreted (1 mark)
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(b)
(i) Place 2cm3 of liquid L2 into a test tube. Add a drop of iodine solution . Record your
observation. (1 mark)
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(ii) Suggest the identity of L2 (1 mark)

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(c) Cut two equal cubes of whose sides are about 1cm from irish potato. Place one of the cubes into a
boiling tube labelled C. Crush the other cube using pestle and mortar. Place the crushed material in
another boiling tube labelled D.
To each boiling tube add 4ml of hydrogen peroxide.
(i) Record your observation. (1mk)
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(ii) Account for the result in (c) (i) above. (1mk)
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(iii) Write an equation for the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide. (1mk)
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2. The photographs labelled R, Q and S are sections of some plant parts.
(a)(i) Name the type of placentation in the specimens shown in photographs R, Q and S (3 marks)
R………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Q………………………………………………………………………………………………….
S………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(ii) Giving a reason in each case, name the mode of dispersal of the specimen in photograph Q
and S (4marks)
Mode……………………………………………………………………...……………………………..
Reason
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(iii) Label any one part on photograph R (1mk)
(b) You are provided with the photomicrograph of an onion outer epidermis as seen under light
microscope
(i) On the photograph, name parts labelled A, C and D. (3marks)

A …………………………………………………………………………
C ………………………………………………………………………….
D ………………………………………………………………………….
(ii)Explain how the part labelled B is adapted to its function. (1mark)
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(iii) Calculate the actual size of the cell marked K, give your answer in micrometres. (2mks)

(iv) The differences between the cells in the photograph and those obtained from an
animal epithelial cell. (2marks)
Onion epidermal cells Animal epithelial cells
(v) State the process that make the structures in the cell above appear more distinct. (1mk)
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(vi) In microscopic procedure in 2(b)(v) above, name what was used to achieve the process. (1mk)
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3. Study the organisms drawn below and answer the questions that follow.

(a) Using the organisms provided above, complete the construction of the dichotomous key by filling the blank
space. (3 mks)
1. (a) Phylum Chordata ……………………………………………………… go to 2
(b) Phylum Arthropoda ……………………………………………………. go to 3
2. (a) Has scales on the body ………………………………………………… go to 4
(b) __________________ …………………………………………..…….. Mammalia
3. (a) Has cephalothorax ……………………………………………….……. Arachnida
(b) Has no cephalothorax …………………………………………………. go to 5
4. (a) Has fins ………………………………………………………………… _________
(b) Has no fins ……………………………………………………………... go to 7
5. (a) Has three pairs of legs …………………………………………………. Insecta
(b) Has more than three pairs of legs ……………………………………… go to 6
6. (a) Two pairs of legs per segment ………………………………………… Diplopoda
(b) ________________________................................................................. Chilopoda
7. (a) Has feathers ……………………………………………………………. Aves
(b) Has no feathers ………………………………………………………… go to 8
8. (a) Has a tail ……………………………………………………………….. Reptilia
(b) Has no tail …………………………………………………………….. Amphibia
(b)Use the completed dichotomous key above to identify the class the organisms belong to. (6mks)
Specimen Step followed Identity

A
B
C
D
E
F

(c) Name the site for gaseous exchange in organisms B, E and F. (3mks)
B………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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TOP SCHOOLS TRIALS

2024 ACADEMIC YEAR

A Series of Assessment Test Papers Covering

FOR MARKING SCHEMES:

KENYA EDUCATORS CONSULTANCY

KAPSABET BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

3. KENYA HIGH SCHOOL

4. MANGU HIGH SCHOOL

5. MARANDA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

7. MOI GIRLS KABARAK

NYAMBARIA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

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Name ………………………………………………………….. Admission no…………….

Candidate’s Signature………………… Date……………………….

For Examiner’s Use Only

Questions Maximum Candidates Score

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2. a) State two differences between complete and incomplete metamorphosis. (2mks)

b) State the importance of moulting to an insect. (2mks)

b) Give an example of an organism in this class. (1 mark)

c) Name the kingdom to which plasmodium belongs (1 mark)

4. Name the three end products of anaerobic respiration in plants. (3 marks)

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6. Name the flower parts that produces gametes. (2 marks)

7. What is meant by the following terms? (2 marks)

(b) Carrying capacity

8. How the human sperm cell is structurally adapted? (2 marks)

(a) Name the parts labeled A and B. (2 marks)

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characteristics in a human male? (1 mark)

(b) Pitfall trap

14. The figure below illustrates a food web in a certain ecosystem.

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(a) Draw the shortest food chain; (2 marks)

(b) Identify the organisms with the highest

(ii) Biomass (1 mark)

15. State two functions of the following parts of a light microscope.

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(a) What is the likely habitant of the plant? (1 mark)

Leaf Number of stomata

Upper surface Lower surface

(b) Given a reason for your answer in (a) above (2 marks)

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(ii) Name the type of placentation illustrated in this diagram. (1 mark)

19. The diagram below illustrates the structure of bread mould.

a) Name the part labeled J (1 mark)

b) State the function of the structure labeled K (2 marks)

20. What is meant by the following term?

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(b) What is the function of the structure labeled S? (2mks)

(c) Name the structure labeled W (1mk)

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c) Scrotal sac (2 marks)

26. Give two reasons why mitosis is important to organisms. (2mks)

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X: - Leaves with broad lamina and with large air spaces

- Long flexible stems with tendrils

Z: - Large buttress roots