BIOLOGY

FORM 1
TERM 0NE EXAM

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INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THE SPACE PROVIDED.

1. Define the term biology. (1mks)

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2. List three importance’s of studying biology (3mks)

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3. List eight characteristics of living things (8mk

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4. List four careers that require knowledge in biology (4mks)

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5. Give the meaning of the following terms (4mks)
i. Respiration

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ii. Nutrition

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iii. Reproduction

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iv. Locomotion

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6. The table below shows branches of biology. Fill the gaps (8mks)
branch Field of study
i. Genetics _____________________________
ii. _______________________ Study of parasites
iii. Taxanomy _______________________
iv. ____________________ Study of cells
v. Entomology ________________________
vi. ______________________ Study of living things & environment
vii. Microbiology viii. _______________________________
_____________________ Study of external structure of organisms.

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 7. Why do we collect specimen in biology (1mk)
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8. Name six apparatus used in handling and collection of specimen giving an example in each (6mks)

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9. State four precautions during collection and observation of specimen .(4mks)

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10. A tractor is able to move and break down fuel to carbon(iv) oxide and water, yet it is not classified
among living things .List other characteristics that are not shown by a tractor.(3mks)
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11. Tabulate four differences between plants and animals .(8mks)

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