NAME_________________________________________EXAMINATION NO____________
MALAWI SCHOOL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION
BIOLOGY
PAPER I
MOCK 2 Time: 2 hrs
(100 marks)
Instructions
Question Tick if Do not
1. This paper contains 8 Number Answered write
printed pages. Please In these
check. Columns
2. Answer all questions in 1
section A and answer 2
the three questions in 3
section B in the spaces 4
provided in an essay 5
form.
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3. Scientific calculators
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may be used.
4. All working must be 8
clearly shown. 9
5. Write your full name at 10
the top of your question 11
paper in the spaces 12
provided. 13
6. In the table provided on 14
this page, tick against
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the question number
you have answered.
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SECTION A (70 marks)
1. Chikondi and Thandie as students of Michiru Views Girls Secondary School mixed six table
spoons of salt in 1 litre of water in beaker A and the same six table spoons of salt in 30ml of
water in beaker B.
a. Define osmosis
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b. which mixture
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(ii). Had low osmotic potential
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c. In what two ways is diffusion similar to osmosis?
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d. Explain how translocation occurs in phloem.
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2. Figure 1 is a graph showing changes in the volume of air breathed by a person soon after
exercise. Use it to answer the questions that follow.
a.(i) Calculate the number of breaths the person takes per minute. Show your working
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(ii) calculate the residual air?
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b. What is the lung capacity of this person?
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c. Describe any two abnormal conditions associated with the respiratory system
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3. a. The diagram below shows a structure of a neurone. Use it to answer the questions that follow.
i. Identify the type of neurone shown in the diagram. Give a reason for your answer.
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ii. Mention any two ways in which the neurone is adapted for faster transmission of
impulses
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b. Fill the gaps in the table bellow
Endocrine glands Hormone produced Target organ Effect
Thyroid gland Whole body Stimulates growth
and development
Pituitary gland Antidiuretic hormone Kidney
Luteinizing hormone Ovary Stimulates ovulation
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4. Figure 3 is a diagram showing the internal structure the heart.
Figure 3
a. Name the parts labelled S and T
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b. Explain how the following structural concepts of the heart assist in its function.
i. The left ventricle is more muscular than the right ventricle walls
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ii. The heart has semilunar valves
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5. a.Describe the process of photosynthesis .
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b. Mention any two components of an ecosystem.
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c. Describe how a pyramid of biomass is constructed
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d. Give one disadvantage of capture-recapture method of sampling organisms.
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6. The diagram below shows some of the contraceptive methods. Use it to answer the questions that
follow.
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a. Identify the contraceptive methods represented by A and B.
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b. Describe how contraceptive method A works
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c. What is the role of the following hormones in the menstrual cycle?
i. Progesterone
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ii. Follicle Stimulating Hormone
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7. a. The diagram below shows a part of the nephron.
i. Name the part labelled A.
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ii. Mention the fluid represented by letter B.
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iii. State any two factors that enable the process represented by arrows to take place.
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b. Explain one reason why the dialysis machine cannot replace the kidney
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8. Figure 6 is a diagram showing three types of locomotion in a fish. Use the diagram to answer
the questions that follow.
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a. Name the type of locomotion shown by A, B, C
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B. ________________________ (1 mark)
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b. List one fin that causes the locomotion in diagram:
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9. a. explain how vaccination against polio works
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b. State any two factors that are considered before blood transfusion
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c. State any two ethical implications on the use of biotechnology
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d. Give two disorders that can be treated using biotechnology
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10.
a. Define incubation period of a disease.
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b. Describe two ways in which diseases spread
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c. Mention any two ways of eliminating mosquitos
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d. The diagram below shows the leg of a person affected by a disease.
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i. Identify the disease shown in the diagram above.
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ii. Explain how infection results into the condition in the leg.
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iii. State any one way of preventing the distance.
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SECTION B (30marks)
Essay questions
Answer all the questions in this section in an essay form.
11. Explain five factors that affect primary productivity in an ecosystem.
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12. Describe the process of birth in human beings.
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13. Describe five causes of variations in organisms of the same species.
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