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2022 MALAWI SCHOOL CERTIFICAT E OF EDUCATION
BIOLOGY
Date__/__/2022 PAPER II Subject Number: MO
(40 marks) Time allowed: 1hr 30min
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper contains 7 pages please Question Tick if Do not write in
check number answered these columns
2. Write your at the top of this page and
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of every sheet
3. Answer all the four question in the
spaces provided on question paper. 2
The maximum number of marks for
each question is indicated against
each question. 3
4. In the table provided on this page,
tick against the question number you
have answered 4
5. You should hand in your paper to the
invigilator when time is called to
stop writing
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1. Describe an experiment you would carry out to test for reducing sugars in powdered
milk. Your answer should include procedure ,expected results and conclusion in an essay
form
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2. With the aid of a well labelled diagram, describe an experiment that could be carried out
to show that light intensity affects rate of transpiration in leafy shoots. Your easy should
include procedure, expected results and conclusion.
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3. You are provided with the following
Specimen labeled K and Y
a razor blade / scalpel
iodine solution
a dropper
a) using a razor blade / scalpel, cut a piece of specimen K in cross section
TREATMENT OBSERVATION CONCLUSION
Add iodine solution to the
cut specimen
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b) The figure below is the diagram of afrog. Use it to answer the questions that follow
i. Measure the longest axis of the frog in ( mm)
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ii. .If the diagram of the frog was made from the actual length of 60 mm, calculate its
magnification. Show your working.
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iii. Describe how you could taste specimen Y for the presence of vitamin C
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4. The figure 2 show an experimental set up to investigate the effect of light intensity on
rate of gas production from a submerged water plant. Results obtained were recorded in
the table below
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Light intensity (Candelas ) Number of gas bubbles/ min
0 0
50 5
100 9
200 15
250 17
300 19
350 20
450 20
a). On the graph paper provided, plot a graph of rate of gas production against light intensity (
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b). Name the gas produced by the pond weed.
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c).What is the optimum light intensity for gas production
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d). Explain the gas production between 350 and 450 candles
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