Biology · Paper 1 · 2008
18 questions 🇹🇿 NECTA ✓ MS3-hour timed simulation · auto-graded · counts toward ranking
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Section A
Define mutation and list three types of gene mutations.
- Define mutation. (1 mk)
- List three types of gene mutations. (2 mk)
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State four effects of drug abuse on human health.
- State four effects of drug abuse on human health. (4 mk)
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List four differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- List four differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. (4 mk)
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Give four reasons for conserving biodiversity.
- Give four reasons for conserving biodiversity. (4 mk)
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Mention four methods of asexual reproduction in plants.
- Mention four methods of asexual reproduction in plants. (4 mk)
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State four roles of water in biological systems.
- State four roles of water in biological systems. (4 mk)
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Mention four causes of infertility in women.
- Mention four causes of infertility in women. (4 mk)
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List four apparatus used in preparing food tests in the Biology lab.
- List four apparatus used in preparing food tests in the Biology lab. (4 mk)
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Outline four advantages of co-operative learning in Biology.
- Outline four advantages of co-operative learning in Biology. (4 mk)
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Mention four challenges of teaching Biology in schools with limited resources.
- Mention four challenges of teaching Biology in schools with limited resources. (4 mk)
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Section B
Describe the carbon cycle and its significance to living organisms.
- Describe the carbon cycle. (10 mk)
- Explain its significance to living organisms. (5 mk)
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Explain the process of fertilization and embryo development in flowering plants.
- Explain the process of fertilization in flowering plants. (7 mk)
- Explain the process of embryo development in flowering plants. (8 mk)
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Discuss five advantages and five disadvantages of using chemical contraceptives.
- Discuss five advantages of using chemical contraceptives. (7 mk)
- Discuss five disadvantages of using chemical contraceptives. (8 mk)
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Explain the structure and function of the human kidney.
- Explain the structure of the human kidney. (6 mk)
- Explain the function of the human kidney. (9 mk)
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Section C
Describe six criteria to consider when selecting teaching aids in Biology.
- Describe six criteria to consider when selecting teaching aids in Biology. (15 mk)
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Explain six effective classroom management techniques for teaching Biology.
- Explain six effective classroom management techniques for teaching Biology. (15 mk)
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Describe six ways of evaluating Biology practical skills in the classroom.
- Describe six ways of evaluating Biology practical skills in the classroom. (15 mk)
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Discuss six methods for teaching students with mixed abilities in a Biology class.
- Discuss six methods for teaching students with mixed abilities in a Biology class. (15 mk)
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