MAY 2014 BIOLOGY

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INSTRUCTIONS

This paper consists of section A, B, and C

Answer all question in A and b and one (1) question form section C

SECTON A (20MARKS)

This section consists of multiple choices and matching item question

1.

Write a letter of the correct answer in the space provided beside each question
(i)
Which of the following changes occur is the eye when a person moves from a bright sunshine into
a dark room?
A.
The pupil become large
B.
The lens becomes thicker
C.
The ciliary muscles relax
D.
The eye becomes blind
E.
The pupil becomes small
(ii)

Energy storage in animals is done by:

A.
Nucleus
B.
Chloroplast
C.
Mitochondria
D.
Cytoplasm
E.
Vacuole

(iii)

Amplification of sound is done by the .

A.
Cochlea
B.
Round window
C.
Malleus, incus and stapes
D.
Pinna
E.
Tympanic membrare

(iv)

Deoxygenated blood is brought to the lungs in the

A.
Pulmonary artery
B.
Pulmonary vein
C.
Hepatic artery
D.
Hepatic vein
In Biology experiment are use to lest
A.
Facts
B.
Problems

(v)

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D.
E.

2.

Hypothesis
Theories
Laws

(vi)

Which of the following hormones controls reabsorption of water from the urinary tubules when
the amount of water in the blood is below normal?
A.
Adrenaline
B.
Acetyl-chlorine
C.
Anti- diuretic hormone
D.
Oxytocine
E.
Oestrogen

(vii)

The central nervous system consists of:

A.
Spinal nerves and sense organs
B.
Brain and spinal cord
C.
Spinal cord spinal nerves
D.
Brain and neurone

(viii)

The following are causes of deafness and loss of hearing .Which one is not?
A.
Blockage of the external auditory canal
B.
Rapture of the eardrum
C.
Fusion of the ear ossicles
D.
Pierced pinna

(ix)

Controls movement of substance in and out of a cell

A.
Cell wall
B.
Cell nucleus
C.
Plasma membrane
D.
Vacuole
E.
Cytoplasm

(x)

Which of the following organisms is not a primary producer?

A.
Spirogyra
B.
Algae
C.
Fungi
D.
Grasses

Match item in list A with the responses in List B by writing the letter of corresponding responses beside the
item number.

LIST A
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(i)

.A plant shoot growing toward light

(ii)

.Constant body temperature

(iii)

.Liver

(iv)

.Heat gain

(v)

.The eye defect in which a person see nearby object

clearly

(vi)

.Protein found in urine

(vii)

.The black spot found at the centre of the eye

(viii)

The process by which plants loose water is the form of

water vapour into the atmosphere

(ix)

.Accumulation in muscles during intensive exercise

(x)

.Refers to acceptable persons ways of behaving toward

others

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P.
Q.
R.

Lactic acid
Myopia
Hypermetropia
Transpiration
Respiration
Pupil
Iris
Homoiotherm
Homeostasis
Vasodilation
Vasoconstriction
Person hygiene
Good manners
Phototropism
Geotropism
Nephritis
Detoxification
Defacation
S. Diabetes

SECTION B(60MARKS )
This section consists of short answer question. You are required to give short and clear answers and direct to
the point.
3.

(a)

(b)

Define the following terms as used in Biology

(i)
Ecology
(ii)
Natural environment
(iii)
Community
(iv)
Ecosystem
Write three (3) reasons why energy decrease as you more from one trophic level to the next

4.
(a)

MAOMO On her way to the market came across a rattle snake on the path coming right
towards her in no time she found herself up a tree.
(i)
What gave her the ability to climb the tree so quickly
(ii)
Identify the different processes that went on in her body during this incidence

(b)

Stunted growth and severe mental retardation during early stages of development may be due
to the under-secretion of a certain chemical substance
(i)
Identify this chemical substance
(ii)
What name is given to the condition described in (b)?

5.

(i)
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(ii)

Explain step by step how sound waves are transmitted from the eardrum to the brain for
interpretation

(a)

What is the difference between gaseous exchange and respiration?

.

List the feature of a respiratory surface

(i)

(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

6.

(b)

7.

Differentiate between respiration and burning

RESPIRATION
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)

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BURNING

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

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SECTION C (20MARKS)
Answer one (1) question in this section
Through the process of photosynthesis, green plants converts solar energy into chemical energy which can
be used by other living organisms. Write an essay on how photosynthesis take place and show clearly the
importance of this process to the existence of our planet (i.e. the Earth)

Write an essay on Drug abuse using the following sub-headings

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

Meaning of drug abuse

Example of common drugs
Causes of drug addiction and how to control drug addiction
Effects of drug abuse
The socio-economic hazards caused by drug abuse

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Prepared by Gerald .N. Wadosa The chief of Logic

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