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Biology · Paper 1 · 2009

18 questions

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Questions (18)

Section A

1. 4 marks

List four differences between arteries and veins.

  1. Difference 1 (1 mk)
  2. Difference 2 (1 mk)
  3. Difference 3 (1 mk)
  4. Difference 4 (1 mk)

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2. 4 marks

Mention four functions of the human skin.

  1. Function 1 (1 mk)
  2. Function 2 (1 mk)
  3. Function 3 (1 mk)
  4. Function 4 (1 mk)

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3. 4 marks

Name four methods of food preservation and briefly explain one.

  1. Method 1 (1 mk)
  2. Method 2 (1 mk)
  3. Method 3 (1 mk)
  4. Method 4 (1 mk)
  5. Explanation of one method (1 mk)

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4. 4 marks

List four examples of connective tissues in animals.

  1. Example 1 (1 mk)
  2. Example 2 (1 mk)
  3. Example 3 (1 mk)
  4. Example 4 (1 mk)

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5. 4 marks

State four advantages of using models in Biology teaching.

  1. Advantage 1 (1 mk)
  2. Advantage 2 (1 mk)
  3. Advantage 3 (1 mk)
  4. Advantage 4 (1 mk)

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6. 4 marks

Mention four types of pathogens and a disease caused by each.

  1. Pathogen 1 (1 mk)
  2. Pathogen 2 (1 mk)
  3. Pathogen 3 (1 mk)
  4. Pathogen 4 (1 mk)

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7. 4 marks

State four reasons why Biology is considered a practical subject.

  1. Reason 1 (1 mk)
  2. Reason 2 (1 mk)
  3. Reason 3 (1 mk)
  4. Reason 4 (1 mk)

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8. 4 marks

Outline four characteristics of a good laboratory technician.

  1. Characteristic 1 (1 mk)
  2. Characteristic 2 (1 mk)
  3. Characteristic 3 (1 mk)
  4. Characteristic 4 (1 mk)

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9. 4 marks

Briefly explain four human activities that affect the environment.

  1. Activity 1 (1 mk)
  2. Activity 2 (1 mk)
  3. Activity 3 (1 mk)
  4. Activity 4 (1 mk)

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10. 4 marks

Mention four differences between DNA and RNA.

  1. Difference 1 (1 mk)
  2. Difference 2 (1 mk)
  3. Difference 3 (1 mk)
  4. Difference 4 (1 mk)

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Section B

11. 15 marks

Discuss the human digestive system, explaining the roles of its main parts.

  1. Mouth (2 mk)
  2. Oesophagus (1 mk)
  3. Stomach (3 mk)
  4. Small Intestine (5 mk)
  5. Large Intestine (2 mk)
  6. Associated Organs (Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas) (2 mk)

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12. 15 marks

Describe how osmosis takes place and explain its significance in plants and animals.

  1. Description of Osmosis (5 mk)
  2. Significance in Plants (5 mk)
  3. Significance in Animals (5 mk)

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13. 15 marks

Explain how hormones regulate the menstrual cycle in humans.

  1. Role of FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone) (3 mk)
  2. Role of Estrogen (3 mk)
  3. Role of LH (Luteinizing Hormone) (3 mk)
  4. Role of Progesterone (3 mk)
  5. Feedback Mechanisms (3 mk)

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14. 15 marks

Describe five effects of poor waste management on the ecosystem.

  1. Effect 1 (3 mk)
  2. Effect 2 (3 mk)
  3. Effect 3 (3 mk)
  4. Effect 4 (3 mk)
  5. Effect 5 (3 mk)

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Section C

15. 30 marks

Explain six challenges faced by student-teachers during teaching practice and how to overcome them.

  1. Challenge 1 & Solution (5 mk)
  2. Challenge 2 & Solution (5 mk)
  3. Challenge 3 & Solution (5 mk)
  4. Challenge 4 & Solution (5 mk)
  5. Challenge 5 & Solution (5 mk)
  6. Challenge 6 & Solution (5 mk)

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16. 30 marks

Discuss six roles of a scheme of work in effective Biology lesson preparation.

  1. Role 1 (5 mk)
  2. Role 2 (5 mk)
  3. Role 3 (5 mk)
  4. Role 4 (5 mk)
  5. Role 5 (5 mk)
  6. Role 6 (5 mk)

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17. 30 marks

As a Biology teacher, how would you organize a field trip on classification of plants? Explain six key steps.

  1. Step 1: Planning and Objectives (5 mk)
  2. Step 2: Permissions and Logistics (5 mk)
  3. Step 3: Safety Precautions (5 mk)
  4. Step 4: Pre-trip Preparation (5 mk)
  5. Step 5: During the Field Trip (5 mk)
  6. Step 6: Post-trip Activities (5 mk)

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18. 30 marks

Describe six features of an effective Biology teaching and learning environment.

  1. Feature 1 (5 mk)
  2. Feature 2 (5 mk)
  3. Feature 3 (5 mk)
  4. Feature 4 (5 mk)
  5. Feature 5 (5 mk)
  6. Feature 6 (5 mk)

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