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BIOLOGY ORDINARY LEVEL 4322/2

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Marks 100 2019

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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE

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Examiner’s
1 Fig. 1.1 shows animals belonging to different groups. Use

A B

Fig. 1.1

(a)  (i) State the group to which animal B belongs.

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(ii) State the class to which the animals in A belong.

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(iii) Describe three visible features which enable the animals in A to adapt
to their environment.
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(b) Scientists found three animals living in a common habitat. Use

Table 1.1 shows the features of the animals.

Table 1.1

animal features group

has wings + body covered
C ......................
with fur
body covered with a
D waterproof exoskeleton + 4 ......................
pairs of jointed limbs
body covered with hard
E scales + no obvious limbs ......................
present

(i) Complete Table 1.1 to name the group to which each animal belongs. [3]
(ii) Animal C in Table 1.1 is classified as an endotherm.
Describe the difference between ectothermic and endothermic animals.

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(iii) Animal C is able to regulate its body temperature.

Write down three ways in which animal C is able to do this.

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2 Fig. 2.1 shows specialised cells, F and G. Use

F G

Fig. 2.1

(a)  (i) Identify cells F and G.

F..............................................................................................................

G............................................................................................................. [2]

(ii) State the term that describes a group of similar cells working together
to perform a particular function.
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(iii) All cells have a cell membrane.

Name two other components that are present in both cells F and G.

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(iv) Cell F is found in the respiratory tract.

State where else in the body this cell type can be found.

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(v) A substance present in tobacco smoke can affect the functioning of

cell type F.
Name this substance and explain how it affects the functioning of
cell type F.

substance................................................................................................

explanation..............................................................................................

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(vi) Describe two features of cell G which enable it to perform its function. Use

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(vii) Cell G is a plant cell, and so it has a cell wall.

Name the insoluble component found in its cell wall.

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3 Fig. 3.1 shows a cross-section taken from the stem of a plant. Use

H
I
J

} K

Fig. 3.1
(a)  (i) Identify the parts labelled H, I, J and K.
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I...............................................................................................................

J..............................................................................................................

K.............................................................................................................. [4]

(ii) The part labelled I is responsible for translocation.

Define translocation.

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(b)  (i) In the space below, draw a cross-section of the root of a Use
dicotyledonous plant and label the transport tissues.

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(ii) Explain how water is absorbed by the roots.
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4 Eating protein is vital for all age groups. The food will pass through the alimentary Use
canal where different processes such as absorption, digestion, assimilation and
ingestion take place.
(a) List these processes in the order they are carried out.
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(b) The liver breaks down excess amino acids when too much protein is
consumed.

Describe the process by which the liver breaks down these amino acids.

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(c) Fig. 4.1 shows a longitudinal section of part of the ileum wall.

O
M

Fig. 4.1

(i) Name structures M and N and name cell type O.

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N.............................................................................................................

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(ii) Name two products of digestion absorbed by P and name the process Use
responsible for the absorption.
product....................................................................................................

is absorbed by.........................................................................................

product....................................................................................................

is absorbed by......................................................................................... [4]

(d) Table 4.1 shows the energy requirements of different age groups.

Table 4.1

age energy requirement (kJ)

baby 5 000
toddler 8 000
teenager 12 000
adult 15 000
elderly 10 000

(i) Complete Fig. 4.2 to show the energy requirement of the adult. [1]

15 000

energy
requirements 10 000
/kJ

5 000

0
baby toddler teenager adult elderly

Fig. 4.2

(ii) State two conclusions that can be drawn from the data.
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(iii) Suggest two reasons why the energy requirements for a baby are less Use
than that of a toddler.
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5 Fig. 5.1 shows a reflex arc in response to being pricked by a sharp object. Use

spinal cord (the coordinator)

R
Q
hand withdrawn
- the response

stimulus

pain receptors muscles of forearm

in skin (the effector)

Fig. 5.1

(a)  (i) Distinguish between a reflex arc and a reflex action.

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(ii) Name Q.
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(iii) On Fig. 5.1 add arrows in the boxes provided to indicate the direction
the nerve impulse travels to bring about a response. [2]
(iv) Letter R on Fig. 5.1 shows a synapse.
What is the function of a synapse?

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(b) Fig. 5.2 A shows a seedling with light shining from one side only. Fig. 5.2 B Use
shows an incomplete drawing of the same seedling 5 days later.

growing

light

light
shoot
top of
pot

A B

Fig. 5.2

(i) Complete Fig. 5.2 B to show what the plant would look like 5 days after
being illuminated from one side only. [2]
(c) The plant responds to the light coming from one side only.
(i) Name this plant response.
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(ii) Name the plant hormone which enables this response.

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(iii) Which drawing shows the most likely distribution of the hormone in
response to Fig. 5.2 A.

C D E

Write your answer here........................................................................... [1]

(iv) State the advantage to the plant of the response.

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6 Fig. 6.1 shows the events leading to implantation. Use

stage W T

Fig. 6.1

(a)  (i) Name parts S, T and U.

S..............................................................................................................

T..............................................................................................................

U............................................................................................................. [3]
(ii) Name the process occurring at V.
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(iii) Stage W indicates implantation.

What is meant by implantation?

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(b) Fig. 6.2 shows changes in the uterus and the daily body temperature Use
during the menstrual cycle.

ovulation unfertilised
egg is shed/dissolves
37.0
temperature /°C

36.9
36.8
36.7
36.6
36.5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
day

Fig. 6.2

(i) Describe what is happening in the uterus between days 1 and 5.

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(ii) Describe the change in the lining of the uterus between days 14 and 26.
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(iii) Ovulation takes place on day 14.
With reference to Fig. 6.2 describe and explain what happens during
ovulation.

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(iv) Using only the information provided in Fig. 6.2, explain how this Use
information can be used as a method to prevent pregnancy.
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7 Fig. 7.1 shows a body cell of the fruit-fly, Drosophila melanogaster. Use

Fig. 7.1

(a) This cell divides by meiosis.

(i) In the space below, draw one daughter cell produced by the fruit-fly by
meiosis.

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(ii) What is the importance of meiosis?
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(b) A genetically identical Drosophila melanogaster can be produced Use
asexually using cloning.
Outline how this can be done.

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(c) State the species to which this fruit-fly belongs.

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8    (a) Some types of power stations and motor vehicles are two sources that Use
contribute to acid rain formation.
With reference to the two examples mentioned discuss the measures that
can be taken by humans to reduce the incidence of acid rain on the natural
environment.

power stations................................................................................................

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motor vehicles................................................................................................

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(b) The 21st century is characterised by an increase in the human population.

This population growth has resulted in different types of pollution.
Describe three problems that result from water pollution by sewage.

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(c) Fig. 8.2 shows a food web.

water plants fish humans

wheat cows

grass goats

Fig. 8.2

(i) State the principal source of energy input into this food web.
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(ii) Name one primary consumer.

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(iii) Name one organism that is both a primary and secondary consumer.
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(iv) Using Fig. 8.2, which food chain in the food web makes the most efficient Use
use of the principal energy input?
Explain the reasons for your choice.

food chain...............................................................................................

explanation..............................................................................................

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