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Biology · Paper 2B · 2017

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Section A

1. 30 marks

Dissect the provided specimen Y to display the reproductive system. (a) Draw a well-labelled diagram of the reproductive system showing four parts. (b) Identify the organs responsible for: (i) Production of gametes (ii) Temporary storage of gametes (iii) Transportation of gametes (c) What will happen if the anterior abdominal vein is punctured during dissection? (d) Give two reasons why water should be flooded into the body cavity after opening.

  1. Draw a well-labelled diagram of the reproductive system showing four parts. (10 mk)
  2. Identify the organs responsible for transportation of gametes. (2 mk)
  3. What will happen if the anterior abdominal vein is punctured during dissection? (4 mk)
  4. Give two reasons why water should be flooded into the body cavity after opening. (10 mk)

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2. 10 marks

You are given solution T. (a) Perform biochemical food tests on solution T using provided reagents. Record your findings in a table: | Food Tested | Procedure | Observation | Inference | |---|---|---|---| (b) Name two food sources from which solution T might have been extracted. (c) Mention the first site of digestion, digestive juice involved, and end products for each identified food substance.

  1. Perform biochemical food tests on solution T using provided reagents. Record your findings in a table. (5 mk)
  2. Name two food sources from which solution T might have been extracted. (2 mk)
  3. Mention the first site of digestion, digestive juice involved, and end products for each identified food substance. (3 mk)

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3. 10 marks

Observe specimens A, B, C, D, and E. (a) Use four observable features to differentiate between: (i) Specimen A and B (ii) Specimen C and E (b) Draw a labelled diagram of specimen D showing four visible parts.

  1. Use four observable features to differentiate between Specimen C and E. (5 mk)
  2. Draw a labelled diagram of specimen D showing four visible parts. (5 mk)

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