PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
BUSEGA DISTRICT COUNCIL
FORM ONE JOINT EXAMINATION
033 BIOLOGY
TIME: 3 HOURS DECEMBER, 2020
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This paper consists of section A, B, and C
2. Answer all questions in all sections A and B and One (01) question from section C
question 13 is compulsory
3. Except for diagrams that must be drawn in pencil all writing should be in blue or
black ink
4. Write your Name in every page of your answer booklet
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SECTION A: (30 Marks)
1. Choose the correct answer for each of (i) – (x) following items: -
(i) The branch of science which studies the living things is:-
A. Ecology B. Zoology C. Biology D. Botany
(ii) Which of the following is an identified liquid waste?
A. Papers B. Plastics C. Dried leaves D. Urine
(iii) A unique thing that is present in biology laboratory:
A. Test tube B. Human skeleton C. Spatula D. Measuring cylinder
(iv) The highest rank of classification is called:
A. Kingdom B. Species C. Family D. Class
(v) The communicable disease that happen when people involve poor personal
hygiene is:
A. Tuberculosis B. AIDS C. Syphilis D. COVID – 19.
(vi) COVID – 19 is a viral disease, this disease can be categorized as: -
A. Endemic B. Epidemic C. Pandemic D. Sporadic
(vii) Plant cells can be differentiated from animal because they have: -
A. Cell wall and cytoplasm B. Chloroplast and nucleus
C. Vacuole and cell membrane D. Cell wall and chloroplast
(viii) A sense organ used for smelling during observation: -
A. Nose B. Eye C. Skin D. Ear
(ix) Caring for people living with HIV/AIDS is important because: -
A. It can treat AIDS B. It makes a victim depressed
C. It gives a hope to the patient D. Brings more visitors
(x) The prokaryotic organisms are mainly the
A. Plants B. Animals C. Fungi D. Bacteria.
Answer
Questio (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x)
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Answer
2. For each of the following statement, write “true” for correct or “false” for incorrect
statement: -
(i) Common symptoms of cholera are vomiting and diarrhea ______________
(ii) All living things can involve reproduction ________________
(iii) Artificial classification considers internal features. ______________
(iv) Containers of petrol and kerosine should be closed and put near the flames. _____
(v) A person with good manner always greets others: _____________
(vi) Some viruses can cause malaria. _____________
(vii) The part of light microscope that directs light to the specimen is condenser. ______
(viii) A hand lens used t make objects look bigger than normal size. ________
(ix) In biology laboratory, all emergency doors should open outwards for safety. _____
(x) Recycling, reducing and collecting of wastes are basic principles of waste disposal. ____
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3. Match the phrase or terms in List A with that in List B by writing letter of most correct answer
in the space provided.
LIST A LIST B
(i) Deals with parasites A. Cytology
(ii) The body defense against infections and B. Cell
disease. C. Physiology
(iii) Is the study of relationship of organism and D. Mycology
environment E. Ecology
(iv) Is the study of cell F. Immunology
(v) Is a named established group that rank of G. Anatomy
classification. H. Taxon
I. Taxonomist
Answer:
Question (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)
Answer
4. Complete each of the following statement by writing a correct answer in the space provided: -
(i) A basic functional unit of life is called: __________________________
(ii) The organisms made up of only one cell are called: _______________________
(iii) A group of tissues is called _____________________ for performing a certain function.
(iv) The specialization of cells to carry out the different functions is known as_____________
(v) An organelle for respiration to take place is called: _____________________
SECTION B (50 Marks)
5. (a) List six (06) characteristics of all living things.
(b) Give one function of each of the instruments.
(i) Electronic balance (ii) Thermometer
(ii) Stop watch (iii) Dropper
6. (a) Draw the following: -
(i) Sign for electric shock
(ii) An apparatus for scooping powder substances
(iii) An apparatus for crusting or grinding substance
(b) (i) Define First Aid.
(ii) Mention four accidents which are common at school and home.
7. (a) Identify seven (07) important of laboratory rules which should be followed in the biology
laboratory
(b) A person who is still contact with electric current is not removed by using a metal or wet
wood. Explain the reason.
8. (a) What is air borne disease?
(b) Give all known air borne disease.
(c) Name a disease caused by: -
(i) Salmonella typhi.
(ii) Entamoeba histolytica
(iv) Plasmodium vivax
(v) Corona viruses.
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9. (a) (i) Define classification.
(ii) List a branch of biology that deals with the study of classification.
(b) Give the four differences between artificial and natural classification.
SECTION C: (20 Marks)
Answer Only One (01) question from this section.
10. (a) State the factors that affect immunity.
(b) (i) What is a transmission way of Malaria?
(ii) List five symptoms of Malaria
(iii) How can be the Malaria prevented at your area? Give four (04) ways.
11. (a) List four (04) rules observed when writing scientific names.
(b) (i) What is a transmission way of HIV and AIDS.
(ii) List five (05) transmission way and three (03) symptoms of HIV and AIDS
(iii) Mention two (02) prevention and control of HIV and AIDS.
(c) Biological investigations are like other science subject that needs a series of methods to
make investigations. Outline all the six biological research methods in a good order that
used in a biological investigation.
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