STUDENT NAME_____________________________SCHOOL NAME_________________

2025 M022/II

SOUTH WEST EDUCATION DIVISION

2025 MALAWI SCHOOL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION MOCK EXAMINATION

BIOLOGY
Subject Number: M022/II
Monday, 7 April Time Allowed: 1 h 30 min sessions
9:00 am onwards
PAPER II
(40 marks)

Practical
Instructions
1. This paper contains 6 printed pages. Please Question Tick if Do not write in
check. Number Answered these columns
2. This paper contains two sections, A and B. 1
Section A has two descriptive questions and
section B has questions on experiment. 2
3. Answer all the four questions in the spaces
provided. The maximum number of marks for 3

each answer is indicated against each question. A

pencil should be used for all drawings. 4

4. Write your Name and School Name at the top of

each page of your question paper in the spaces Total

provided.
5. In the table provided on this page, tick against the question number you have answered.

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Section A (20 marks)
Answer all the questions in this section in the spaces provided.
1. Describe an experiment that can be carried out to investigate the effect of particle size
on enzyme activity.
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2. Describe an experiment that can be conducted to investigate phototropism in a plant
shoot. In your essay include the procedure, expected results and conclusion.
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Section B (20 marks)

SECTION B (20 MARKS)

3. You are provided with specimen X and Y and a razor blade or scalpel.

a. i. State the scientific name of specimen Y

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ii. Give one observable adaptation of specimen Y to survive in dry conditions.

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(1 mark)

b. Use the razor blade or scalpel to make a longitudinal section of specimen X.

i. Measure the longitudinal section of specimen X in mm.

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ii. Draw the longitudinal section of specimen X and label any two parts.

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c. Calculate the magnification of your drawing.

(3 marks)

4. You are provided with specimen A and B.

a. i. Identify the specimens according to their habitants.
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i. Give two observable adaptations of specimen A to survive in its environment.
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b. i. What type of leaflet arrangement is displayed by specimen B.
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ii. Give one way how specimen B can be preserved.
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c. Explain briefly how specimen B can be tested for the presence of starch.
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NB: This paper contains 6 printed pages