1The knowledge of biology that is used to study the structure and function of livingthings encompasses all of the following

Except A morphology B biochemistry C physiology D ecology 2Choose the statement that has been paired wrongly. A Botany - the study of plants B Physiology - the study of the function of living things C Taxonomy - the study of human diseases D Zoology - the study of animals 3Which of the following shows the scientific attitude and a noble value? A Being objective B Ability to classify C Making the correct hypothesis D Defining operationally 4What is meant by the term hypothesis? A The process of observing an object or event B The possible explanation for a certain event, which can be tested through scientificinvestigation C The conclusion that can be made from a series of observations D The result that can be obtained from a quantitative observation on an event 5The scientific process involves characteristics such as I II III IV making conclusions making hypotheses carrying out investigations communicating

A I and IV only B I, II and IV only C II and III only D I, II, III and IV 6State the final component in a report. A Conclusion B Discussion C Result

D Procedure 7A student observes that the green pea will germinate in damp conditions but not in dryconditions. What is the problem statement that can be built from the observation of this situation? A Is light required for germination? B Is temperature required for germination? C Is water required for germination? D Is air required for germination? 8In an experiment to study the respiration of yeast, two sets of apparatus are prepared.A p p a r a t u s s e t A c o n t a i n s y e a s t , w h i l e a p p a r a t u s s e t B h a s n o y e a s t . W h a t i s t h e function apparatus set B? A As the variable B As the control C As the experiment standard D As a comparison 9Arrange the following steps on the scientific investigation in the correct order. I II III IV Making a hypothesis Identifying the problem Making a conclusion Carrying out the investigation

A I, II, IV, III B II, IV, I, III C II, I, IV, III D IV, II, I, III 10A student records the results that are observed while carrying out the experiment. Healso ensures that each step that is carried out carefully without injuring anyone. Whatis the scientific attitude and noble value that is practiced by the student? I Interested and curious II Honest and accurate III Systematic IV Responsible towards self-safety and the safety of others A I and III only B II and IV only C I, II and III only D I, II, III and IV

1.

The following information are features of an organelle in a cell.

Spherical or oblong shaped Smooth outer membrane and folded inner membrane Which of the following organelles has features as stated above?
A. B. C. D.

Vacuole Nucleus Chloroplast Mitochondria

1.

Which of the following is a connective tissue?

2.

The diagram 1 shows a typical animal cell.

Diagram 1 Which of the following is true about the functions of organelles X and Y? Function of organelle X Function of organelle Y
A. B. C. D. 3.

Site of lipid synthesis Site of protein modification Site of protein synthesis Site of glycoprotein synthesis

Site of protein modification Site of protein synthesis Site of lipid synthesis Site of protein synthesis

The following statements are about an organelle of a cell. Exist freely in the cytoplasm or attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum Site of the protein synthesis What is the organelle?

A. B. C. D.

Vacuole Nucleus Ribosome Golgi body

4.

Diagram 2 shows the structure of a plant cell.

Diagram 2 Which of the following is true about X?

A. B. C. D.

Semipermeable Elastic Fully permeable Rigid

5.

Diagram 3 shows how glucose changes to glycogen in the human body.

Diagram 3 Which of the following represent hormones P and Q? Hormone P A Insulin Hormone Q Glucagon

B Glucagon C Adrenaline D Thyroxine

Insulin Insulin Adrenaline

6. A. B. C. D.

Which of the following cells forms the basic tissue in plants? Guard cell Xylem cell Epidermal cell Parenchyma cell

7.

Which of the following blood cells carries oxygen in the body?

8.

Diagram 4 shows the cell organization in a multicelullar organism. Cell Tissue R System Diagram 4 Organism

Which part of the body can be represented by R?

A. B. C. D.

Ligament Blood Epithelium Liver

9.

Diagram 5 shows a type of fresh water unicellular organism.

Diagram 5 Which of the labelled parts A, B, C or D performs osmoregulation?

10.

Diagram 6 shows an animal cell.

Diagram 6

What is organelle P?
A. B. C. D. 11.

Nucleus Chloroplast Mitochondrion Golgi body

Which organ consists of cells which have the highest density of rough endoplasmic reticulum?
A. B. C. D. 12.

Stomach Heart Brain Kidney Diagram 7 shows an animal cell.

A B C D

Diagram 7 What are P, Q and R? P Q Nucleus Rough endoplasmic reticulum Vesicle Golgi apparatus Mitochondria Rough endoplasmic reticulum Mitochondria Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

R Vesicle Nucleus Chromosome Chromosome

13. A. B. C. D.

Which organelle synthesises protein? Vacuole Ribosome Mitochondrion Golgi apparatus

PAPER 2 (Structure)

1.

Diagram 1 shows a plant cell as seen under an electron microscope.

(a)

(i) (ii)

On Diagram 1, label the structures P, Q, R and S. State the function of structure:

[4 marks]

P : . S :.. [2 marks] Explain the role of R to maintain cell turgidity. . ..

(b)

[2 marks] (c) Every somatic cell which contains structure Q has a potential to form a complete new organism.

i.

Name the technique used to produce new plants in large quantities. [1 marks]

ii.

By using one suitable part of the plant, explain the technique in 1(c)(i)

... [4 marks]

2.

Diagram 2 shows four levels of cell organization in humans.

Diagram 2

a.

Complete Table 2 by naming Level 2 and Level 3.

Level 1 2 3 4

Name Cells

System [2 marks]

b.

(i) The cells undergo process X to become specific cells that perform a specific function.

Name process X. [1 mark] (ii) What is the function of the structure in level 2? [1 mark] (iii) The structure in level 4 is one of the body systems. Name this system. [1 mark] (iv) State one function of the system in 2 (b)(iii). [1 mark]