F3 Biology

Cornerstone secondary school
CORNERSTONE SECONDARY SCHOOL
BIOLOGY 4025/2
PAPER 2 Theory
MID YEAR EXAMINATIONS
FORM 3 2 hours
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Section A
Answer all questions
Section B
Answer any four questions
INFROMATION FOR CANDIDATES
The intended number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part
question.
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Section A
Answer all questions
1. (a) Fig. 1 shows a safety symbol found on the label of a chemical container.
(i) State the meaning of the symbol.

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(ii)Name the hazard represented by the symbol.
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(iii) State two possible ways the chemical can cause the hazard named in (a) (iii).
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(iv) State any two ways of avoiding this in the laboratory.
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(b) Suggest any two reasons for having emergency number in a laboratory.
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(c) Explain the need for a first aid in a laboratory.
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2. (a) (i) Define a cell.
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(ii) Describe cell specialization.

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(iii) Table 1 shows incomplete information on cells.
Complete Table 1 by filling in the missing information on cells.
cell function
sperm
Absorbs water and mineral salts
palisade
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(b) Explain why

i. The sperm cell contains large amounts of mitochondria,
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ii) Red blood cells lack nuclei.
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(c) State any two differences between a plant cell and an animal cell.
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3. Fig 3 shows the net movement of substances in cells K and L.
(i) complete the table below to identify with a reason, the process of movement of
each of the substances in Fig 3
cell process reason

K
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4. Fig 4 shows a cross section of a leaf.
(i) Name tissues A and B.

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(ii) State any two visible differences between cells in tissues labeled A and C.
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5. Fig 5 is a graph showing the effect of carbon dioxide concentration on therate of

photosynthesis at room temperature.
(a) From Fig 5, describe the effect of carbon dioxide concentration on the rate of
photosynthesis.
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(b) (i) On Fig 5, sketch the curve that would be obtained if the experiment was
repeated at 5 degrees Celsius [1]
(ii) Suggest two reasons for the shape of your curve.
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6. (a) Fig 6 shows a section through a root of a plant.
Identify the parts
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(b) Name the process by which
i. mineral salts are absorbed from the soil.
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ii) Products of photosynthesis are transported.
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7. A student set up the instrument shown in Fig 6.1 below.
(a) (i) What does the instrument measure?

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(ii) What is the function of the part labeled A?
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(b) Why is the apparatus assembled under water?
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c) Some plants cause the air bubbles to move rapidly along the capillary tube.
State three structural adaptations that are likely to be found in such plants.
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(d) Fig 6.2 shows the rate of water uptake by a plant over a period of three days.
(i) Determine from 6.2 the maximum rate of water uptake.

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(ii) Explain why rate of water uptake was lowest at 2400.
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(iii) Suggest reasons fro the difference in the rate of water uptake at 1200 on day 1 and day 2.
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(iv) Name the instrument used to measure the rate of water uptake in plants.
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8. Fig 7 shows some parts of the human alimentary canal.
(a) Name the labeled parts A, B and C.

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(b) Explain the role of bile in the digestion of fats.
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(c) Describe the metabolism of excess amino acids in the liver.
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Section B
Answer any four questions
9. (a) State any six properties of water. [6]
(b) Explain why water is a suitable habitat for aquatic organisms. [4]
10. (a) Outline the functions of the
(i) mitochondria, [2]
(ii) cell membrane, [2]
iii) Chloroplast. [2]

(b) Relate the structure of an ovum to its function. [4]
11. (a) Describe, using any three named examples, the functions of carbohydrates in living
organisms. [6]
(b) Explain why lipids are suitable storage molecules in animals. [4]
12. (a) List any six properties of enzymes. [6]
(b) Explain the effects of pH on enzyme activity. [4]
15 a) Outline the conditions needed for high plant productivity. [6]

b) Explain how the spongy mesophyll layer is adapted for photosynthesis.[4]
13 (a) Describe the effects on crops of the deficiency of the following mineral elements:
(i) Phosphorus
(ii) Nitrogen
(iii) Potassium [6]
b) Explain how different types of pests reduce plant productivity. [4]
14. (a) Describe the importance of transpiration to plants. [4]
(b) Explain the adaptations by leaves to minimise transpiration. [6]
15. (a) Outline the differences between monocotyledonous plants and dicotyledonous
plants.[6]
(b) Explain the importnace of plants in human diet. [4]

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Cornerstone secondary school

CORNERSTONE SECONDARY SCHOOL

MID YEAR EXAMINATIONS

Answer all questions

Answer any four questions

INFROMATION FOR CANDIDATES

Answer all questions

(i) State the meaning of the symbol.

(ii)Name the hazard represented by the symbol.

(iv) State any two ways of avoiding this in the laboratory.

(c) Explain the need for a first aid in a laboratory.

2. (a) (i) Define a cell.

(ii) Describe cell specialization.

(b) Explain why

cell process reason

4. Fig 4 shows a cross section of a leaf.

(i) Name tissues A and B.

5. Fig 5 is a graph showing the effect of carbon dioxide concentration on therate of

6. (a) Fig 6 shows a section through a root of a plant.

Identify the parts

(b) Name the process by which

i. mineral salts are absorbed from the soil.

ii) Products of photosynthesis are transported.

7. A student set up the instrument shown in Fig 6.1 below.

(a) (i) What does the instrument measure?

(ii) What is the function of the part labeled A?

(b) Why is the apparatus assembled under water?

(i) Determine from 6.2 the maximum rate of water uptake.

8. Fig 7 shows some parts of the human alimentary canal.

(a) Name the labeled parts A, B and C.

(b) Explain the role of bile in the digestion of fats.

Answer any four questions

9. (a) State any six properties of water. [6]

10. (a) Outline the functions of the

(i) mitochondria, [2]

(ii) cell membrane, [2]

iii) Chloroplast. [2]

12. (a) List any six properties of enzymes. [6]

(b) Explain the effects of pH on enzyme activity. [4]

15 a) Outline the conditions needed for high plant productivity. [6]

b) Explain how different types of pests reduce plant productivity. [4]

14. (a) Describe the importance of transpiration to plants. [4]

(b) Explain the adaptations by leaves to minimise transpiration. [6]

(b) Explain the importnace of plants in human diet. [4]

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