BIOLOGY 4025/2

PAPER 2 Theory
FORM 3
NOVEMBER 2024 SESSION 2 hours
Section A
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

1 (a) Fig 1.1 shows scenes in part of a science laboratory

Identify any three incorrect laboratory behaviour

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(b) State any three accidents that may occur in the laboratory

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(c) Explain the effects of a fire disaster at school

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2 (a) Table 2.1 shows incomplete information on cells.

Complete table 2.1 by filling in the missing information.

cell function
sperm

absorbs water and mineral salts.

palisade

[3]

(b) (i) State two functions of the human ovum.

1. __________________________________________ 2.

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(ii) Relate the structure of the ovum to its function.

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(iii) Name the site of formation of sperm cells in humans.

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[Total: 10]

3 (a) Fig 3.1 illustrates the lock and key hypothesis of an enzyme activity.

(i) From Fig 3, identify A, B, C and D.

A. ____________________________________________

B. ____________________________________________

C.____________________________________________ D.

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(ii) State the type of reaction shown.

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(iii) Suggest a property of enzymes that allows the formation of C.

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(iv) Explain why enzymes are efficient in small quantities.

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(b) Name two enzymes that could be included in a bio-detergent to remove a

beef stew stain.

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1. ________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________ [2]

(c) State any two factors that affect the rate of enzyme controlled reactions.

1. ___________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________ [2]
[Total: 10]
4 (a) Fig 4.1 shows a simple apparatus set up to collect some components of
cigarette smoke.

Name the component in the smoke which

(i) stains cotton wool brown ________________________

(ii) is highly addictive _______________________________ [2]

(iii) State any two long term effects caused by the brown substance in
(a) (i).
1. __________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________ [2]

(b) Explain how tobacco smoking during pregnancy may affect the foetus.
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(c) Explain why a person’s breathing rate takes time to return to normal after
a heavy exercise.

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[Total: 10]
5 (a) (i) State any three features of pulmonary circulation.

1. _________________________________________

2. _________________________________________

3. _________________________________________ [3]

(ii) Identify any two causes of coronary heart disease.

1. ___________________________________________ 2.

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(b) Fig 5 shows a longitudinal section of a mammalian blood vessel.

(i) State the type of blood vessel shown.

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(ii) By means of one clear arrow indicate in Fig 6, the direction

of blood flow in the vessel.
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(c) Describe the functions of:

(i) plasma

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(ii) platelets

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[Total: 10]
6 (a) Define the term transpiration.

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(b) Explain the importance of transpiration to plants.

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(c) Describe the distribution of stomata in dicotyledonous leaves.

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(d) Distinguish between monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants.

monocotyledons cotyledons

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[Total: 10]

Section B
Answer any four questions on a separate answer sheet.

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

(b) Explain why water is suitable habitat for aquatic organisms. [4]

8 (a) Outline the adaptations of a leaf for photosynthesis. [6]

(b) Explain the importance of nitrogen in plant growth. [4]

9 (a) Outline the functions of the mammalian liver. [6]

(b) Describe the structural adaptations of the ileum to its functions. [4]

10 (a) Describe how infants acquire immediate immunity against diseases.[6]

(b) Differentiate between passive immunity and active immunity. [4]

11 (a) Outline the economic importance of microorganisms. [6]

(b) Describe the benefits of using insulin from genetically engineered

bacteria [4]

12 (a) Explain how hormones oestrogen and progesterone control the human
menstrual cycle. [6]

(b) Suggest options available to women with fertility problems. [4]

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