Biology · Paper 1 · 2017
18 questions 🇹🇿 NECTA ✓ MS3-hour timed simulation · auto-graded · counts toward ranking
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Section A
List four features that distinguish annelids from arthropods.
- List four features that distinguish annelids from arthropods. (4 mk)
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Briefly explain four biological factors that influence population size in an ecosystem.
- Briefly explain four biological factors that influence population size in an ecosystem. (4 mk)
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Mention four laboratory safety practices that should be observed when handling corrosive chemicals.
- Mention four laboratory safety practices that should be observed when handling corrosive chemicals. (4 mk)
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State four differences between mitosis and meiosis.
- State four differences between mitosis and meiosis. (4 mk)
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Describe four characteristics of enzymes that support their function in living organisms.
- Describe four characteristics of enzymes that support their function in living organisms. (4 mk)
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Give four examples of communicable diseases and their causative agents.
- Give four examples of communicable diseases and their causative agents. (4 mk)
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Briefly explain the importance of lesson plan evaluation to a Biology teacher.
- Briefly explain the importance of lesson plan evaluation to a Biology teacher. (4 mk)
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Outline four criteria for selecting effective teaching aids in Biology.
- Outline four criteria for selecting effective teaching aids in Biology. (4 mk)
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State four factors that affect the rate of diffusion across cell membranes.
- State four factors that affect the rate of diffusion across cell membranes. (4 mk)
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List four differences between monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants.
- List four differences between monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants. (4 mk)
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Section B
Explain the structure and functions of the human respiratory system. Use relevant diagrams where necessary.
- Explain the structure and functions of the human respiratory system. (15 mk)
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Discuss the adaptations of xerophytes to survive in arid environments.
- Discuss the adaptations of xerophytes to survive in arid environments. (15 mk)
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Describe the process of photosynthesis, including the stages and significance to living organisms.
- Describe the process of photosynthesis, including the stages and significance to living organisms. (15 mk)
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With examples, discuss five types of asexual reproduction in living organisms and their advantages.
- With examples, discuss five types of asexual reproduction in living organisms and their advantages. (15 mk)
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Section C
As a Biology teacher, explain six important aspects to consider when preparing to teach a lesson on digestion in humans.
- Explain six important aspects to consider when preparing to teach a lesson on digestion in humans. (10 mk)
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Describe six roles of the teacher during Biology practical sessions and how they influence students’ skill acquisition.
- Describe six roles of the teacher during Biology practical sessions and how they influence students’ skill acquisition. (10 mk)
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Explain six challenges faced by Biology teachers during curriculum implementation and suggest practical solutions.
- Explain six challenges faced by Biology teachers during curriculum implementation and suggest practical solutions. (10 mk)
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Discuss six principles of learner-centered teaching in Biology and how you would apply them in a Form Two class.
- Discuss six principles of learner-centered teaching in Biology and how you would apply them in a Form Two class. (10 mk)
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