The document is a biology mock exam paper with multiple choice and short answer questions testing knowledge of topics like the kidney, plant tropisms, human reproduction, genetics, the nervous system, endocrinology, photosynthesis, blood cells, and invertebrate/vertebrate classification. It consists of 9 sections with diagrams and subquestions requiring labeling, descriptions, explanations, and short answers. Students are asked to provide their name and answers are to be written on the test paper.
The document is a biology mock exam paper with multiple choice and short answer questions testing knowledge of topics like the kidney, plant tropisms, human reproduction, genetics, the nervous system, endocrinology, photosynthesis, blood cells, and invertebrate/vertebrate classification. It consists of 9 sections with diagrams and subquestions requiring labeling, descriptions, explanations, and short answers. Students are asked to provide their name and answers are to be written on the test paper.
The document is a biology mock exam paper with multiple choice and short answer questions testing knowledge of topics like the kidney, plant tropisms, human reproduction, genetics, the nervous system, endocrinology, photosynthesis, blood cells, and invertebrate/vertebrate classification. It consists of 9 sections with diagrams and subquestions requiring labeling, descriptions, explanations, and short answers. Students are asked to provide their name and answers are to be written on the test paper.
The document is a biology mock exam paper with multiple choice and short answer questions testing knowledge of topics like the kidney, plant tropisms, human reproduction, genetics, the nervous system, endocrinology, photosynthesis, blood cells, and invertebrate/vertebrate classification. It consists of 9 sections with diagrams and subquestions requiring labeling, descriptions, explanations, and short answers. Students are asked to provide their name and answers are to be written on the test paper.
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2023 MALAWI SCHOOL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION MOCK EXAMINATION
BIOLOGY PAPER I MOCK No. 2 (100 Marks) Time Allowed : 2hrs Theory Section A (70 marks) Answer all the ten questions in this section 1. a. What do you call a condition in which proteins are found in urine? ________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark) b. Mention any two hormones involved in osmoregulation. _________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ (2 marks) c. Mention any two causes of kidney failure. _________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ (2 marks) 2. a. Define tropism __________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark) b. Describe how nastic response occurs in Mimosa pudica. _________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ (2 marks) c. Explain how positive geotropism happens in a seedling growing horizontally. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ (4 marks) 3. Study the structure of the placenta in figure 1 then answer the questions that follow
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Figure 1 a. Identify the parts H and G H ___________________________________________________________ (1 Mark) G ___________________________________________________________ (1 Mark) b. Describe any two ways how the placenta is adapted to its functions ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ (4 Marks) c. Suggest any two reasons for family planning ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ (2 Marks) d. What is biotechnology? ____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ (1 mark) e. Mention any two problems associated with biotechnology. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ (2 marks) 4. Figure 2 below shows mutational disorders. Study it and answer the questions that follow MALE FEMALE
A B Figure 2 a. Identify mutational disorders A and B A ______________________________ B ______________________________ (2 Mark) b. Give any one sign of an individual with each of the disorders A ______________________________________________________________ (1 Mark) B ______________________________________________________________ (1 Mark) c. Write down any two differences between continuous and discontinuous variations ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ (2 Marks) Nyaka 2023 Page 3 of 6 Name of Candidate: ________________________________
d. Give any two principles of Mendelian genetics
________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ (2 Marks) 5. Figure 3 is a diagram of a nerve cell.
Figure 3 a. Name the parts marked T and S. T _____________________________ S _________________________________ (2 marks) b. Name the type of nerve cell shown in Figure 3. _____________________________(1 mark) c. Explain the function of the part labelled T ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ (2 marks) d. Explain any one adaptation that enables the nerve cell to conduct impulses at high speed. ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ (2 marks)
e. i. Explain any one importance of immunization.
__________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ (2 marks) ii. Explain how HIV affects the immunity of the body. _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ (2 marks) 6. Figure 4 below shows human endocrine system study it carefully then answer questions that follow R
Figure 4 a. Identify the glands R and S Nyaka 2023 Page 4 of 6 Name of Candidate: ________________________________
R ____________________________ S _____________________________ (2 Marks)
b. Give any two signs of main hormone secreted by S. ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ (2 Marks) c. Name the two hormones that are secreted by the gland R. ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ (2 Marks) d. What is the effect of too much thyroxin in an individual? Give one ________________________________________________________________ (1 mark) 7. Figure 5 represents a process taking place in a plant. Use it to answer the questions that follow.
Figure 5
a. Name the substance marked K and L.
K _________________________________ L ____________________________________(2 marks) b. Name the process by which substance N gets into the leaf. __________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark) c. Mention one adaptation of a leaf that enables it to get substance N. __________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark) d. Name any one chemical reaction that takes place during light stage of photosynthesis. __________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark) e. Explain any two importance of sunlight energy in the figure 4 above. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ (4 marks)
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8. Figure 6 is a diagram showing blood cells.
X Y Figure 6 a. Name the blood cell marked Y. __________________________________________________________________ (1 mark) b. State any two structural differences between blood cells X and Y. ___________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ (2 marks) c. Mention any two importance of the lymphatic system. ___________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________(2 marks) 9. a. Mention any two groups of invertebrates. ______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ (2 marks) b. State any two similarities between amphibians and reptiles. ______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ (2 marks) c. Explain any two adaptations of a bird’s skeleton to flight. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________(4 marks) 10. Figure 3 is a diagram showing parts of the human digestive system.
Figure 3 a. Name the parts labelled B and C. B: _________________________________C: _____________________________ (2 mark)
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b. Name any two enzymes that work in part labelled D of small intestine. ___________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ (2 marks) c. Mention any two functions of part labelled A in relation to digestion. ___________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ (2 marks) d. Explain one function of part labelled C. ____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________(2 marks) 11. Figure 1 is a diagram of the hydrological cycle. Use it to answer questions that follow.
a. Identify processes A and F
A_____________________________ F___________________________ (2 marks) b. Explain how removing of trees would affect the cycle above. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ (2 marks) c. What are halophytes? ____________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ (1 mark) d. Explain any one adaptation of halophytes to their habitat. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ (2 marks) (c). Give any one example of halophytes. _____________________________________________________________________ (1 marks)
SECTION B (30 marks)
Answer all three questions in this section. All your answers should be in essay form. 12. Discuss form how commercial human insulin is produced. (10 marks) 13. Describe any five factors that affect the rate of transpiration (10 marks) 14. Describe how urine if formed in mammalian kidney. (10 marks)
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