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Biology · Paper 2B · 2022

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Section A

1. 25 marks

You are provided with specimens A, B and specimen C.

(a) Observe carefully the displayed reproductive system in the specimen A, then draw a well labelled diagram of the reproductive system only. 5 mk
(b) Carefully remove the sepals, petals and completely peel off the stamen tube to fully display carpel of specimen B, then draw a well labelled diagram of the carpel. 5 mk
(c) State four similar functions performed by reproductive system in diagram 1(a) and the carpel in 1(b). Present your work under criteria shown in the following table: 8 mk
(d) What is the type of reproduction exhibited by the plant which specimen C was taken? Give a reason to support your answer. 3 mk
(e) Briefly explain how the specimen C is propagated for reproduction of new plant. 2 mk
(f) In what ways the products from the specimen C is useful to human being. Give three points 2 mk

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2. 25 marks

You are provided with specimens Q, R , S and T.

(a) (i) Classify each of the specimens R, S and T to class level. (ii) State three reasons for placing the specimen S to its respective class in 2(a)(i). 7 mk
(b) Why is it important to understand the type of classification system used to place specimens R, S and T in their respective groups? Give one reason. 3 mk
(c) State three advantages of the members which have been placed together with specimen R in the same Class. 5 mk
(d) Why specimen Q is placed in the Division Bryophyta? Give two reasons. 5 mk
(e) Draw a well labelled diagram of specimen Q. 5 mk

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