THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF TANZANIA
CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION
033/1 BIOLOGY 1
(For Both School and Private Candidates)
Time: 3 Hours Tuesday, 05th November 2019 a.m.
Instructions
SECTION A (15 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section.
1 For each of the items (i) - (x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.
(i) What is the aim of doing experiment when conducting a scientific investigation?
(ii) Why is it advised to build an incinerator in every hospital and health centre?
(iii) Mrs. Jumas child has protruding stomach and swollen lower limbs. What type of food should she give to her child to overcome the problem?
(iv) In the food chain: Grass Lion. A lion is:
(v) Water from the roots of flowering plants is transported up to the plant by different forces. Which of the following forces initiates and raises water to the least height?
(vi) A patient has been diagnosed with low level of blood sugar. Which hormone would you recommend to regulate the victims sugar?
(vii) Which one is the feature of aging in human beings?
(viii) What is the role of node of ranvier in a neurone?
(ix) What is variation as applied to genetics?
(x) Which one is correct about Cosmozian theory of origin of life?
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF TANZANIA
CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION
033/1 BIOLOGY 1 (For Both School and Private Candidates)
Time: 3 Hours Wednesday, 07th November 2018 a.m.
Instructions
This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of thirteen (13) questions.
Answer all questions in sections A and B and one (1) question from section C.
Except for diagrams that must be drawn in pencil, all writing should be in blue or black ink.
Calculators, cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).
SECTION A (20 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section.
For each of the items (i) - (x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet.
(i) Mitosis normally takes place in
(ii) Which of the following is the symptom of the disease caused by lack of protein in children?
(iii) flow many gametes are produced from one cell during meiosis?
(iv) Which of the following is the excretory organ in human?
(v) Which of the following hormones stimulates seed germination in plants?
(vi) A joint which allows rotation in all planes is called
(vii) In which environmental condition the loss of water vapour from plants is mostly favourable?
(viii) The function of the bright coloured petals in flowers is
(ix) The function of hydrochloric acid in food testing experiment is
(x) The interaction between two species in which both organisms benefit is known as
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION
033/1 BIOLOGY 1
(For Both School and Private Candidates)
Time: 3 Hours Wednesday, 01stNovember 2017 a.m.
Instructions
SECTION A (20 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section.
1. For each of the items (i) - (x), choose the correct answer among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.
(i) Goitre is a deficiency disease caused by lack of which element in the diet?
(ii) Tongue rollers in genetics is an example of
(iii)Which food substance is investigated in the biuret test procedur?
(iv) The product of anaerobic respiration process in animals is
(v) A phylum consisting of species with jointed appendages and exoskeleton is known as
(vi) Which part of the flower receives pollen grain during pollination?
(vii) A rapid growth in plants is mainly taking place in
(viii) Which of the following is NOT a component of First Aid Kit?
(ix) Which disease spread rapidly as a result of poor waste disposal?
(x) A voluntary muscle that is capable of relaxing continuously and do not fatigue easily is known as
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION
033/1 BIOLOGY 1
(For Both School and Private Candidates)
Time: 3 Hours Thursday, 03 rd November 2016 a.m.
Instructions
This paper consists of sections A, B and C.
Answer all questions in sections A and B and one (1) question from section C.
Except for diagrams that must be drawn in pencil, all writings should be in blue or black ink.
Calculators and cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room.
Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).
SECTION A (20 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section.
For each of the items (i) - (x), choose the correct answer among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.
(i)Caridac muscle can be found in which part of the animal body?
(ii)The kidney in animals is mainly responsible for
(iii) The aim of experiment in the scientific investigation is to
(iv) The main product of anaerobic respiration process in plants is
(v) Which of the following parasitic organisms is typicall ectoparasite?
(vi) Which of the following is a seed bearing plant?
(vii) A part of an onion bulb which is important for vegetative propagation is
(viii) Which of the following is NOT a component of blood?
(x) Which food substance can be tested by using iodine solution?
(x) The offspring produced by mating the F1 generation is konwn as
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION
033/1 BIOLOGY 1
(For Both School and Private Candidates)
TIME: 3 HOURS Wednesday, 04 th November 2015 a.m.
INSTRUCTIONS
This paper consists of three sections A, B and C.
Answer all questions from sections A and B and one (1) question from section C.
Except for diagrams that must be drawn in pencil, all writing should be done using a blue or black pen.
Calculators and cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room.
Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).
SECTION A (20 MARKS)
Answer all questions in this section.
1. For each of the items (i) – (x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer booklet provided.
(i) Bowmans capsule is found in which of the following organs?
(ii) Which of the following processes is involved in the regulation of body temperature in human beings?
(iii) A structure that allows air to enter the trachea and prevents food from entering the wind pipe is known as
(iv) Study the following sequence of organisms: Grass ? Rabbit ? Wolves ? Fleas
The sequence is an example of
(v) Lipase enzymes are mainly contained in which digestive secretions?
(vi) A person who is admitted in the hospital after an operation will most likely be fed on food rich in:
(vi) Which of the following is a vector of sleeping sickness?
(vii) The outer most living structure that identifies a plant cell is the presence of
(x) One of the most distinctive features used to place organisms in the Kingdom Fungi is the presence of
(x) Which of the following represent the organisms with homologous structures?
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION
033/1 BIOLOGY 1
(For Both School and Private Candidates)
TIME: 3 HOURS Wednesday, 05 th November 2014 a.m.
INSTRUCTIONS
This paper consists of three sections A, B and C.
Answer all questions from sections A and B and one (1) question from section C.
Except for diagrams that must be drawn in pencil, all writings should be in blue or black ink.
Calculators and cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room.
Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).
SECTION A (20 MARKS)
Answer all questions in this section.
1.. For each of the items (i) – (x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in your answer booklet.
(i)A term which best describes a condition of a plant cell that has lost too much water is
(ii) Bowmans capsule in the kidney functions as a
(iii) A structure which controls the body balance in humans is located in the
(iv) The main product of photosynthesis process is
(v) Species with cellulose in their cells are formally placed in
(vi) Fertilization process is defined as
(vii) Mutual interaction between two species is described by which of the following characteristic
(viii) One of the characteristics used to identify producers in the ecosystem is
(ix) The role of the optimum temperature in cellular activities is to
(x) Rise of body temperature in the human body is corrected mainly by
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION
033/1 BIOLOGY 1
(For School Candidates Only)
TIME: 3 HOURS Thursday, 07 th November 2013 a.m.
INSTRUCTIONS
This paper consists of three sections A, B and C.
Answer all questions from sections A and B and one (1) question from section C.
Except for diagrams that must be drawn in pencil, all writing should be done using a blue or black pen.
Calculators and cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room.
Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).
SECTION A (20 MARKS)
1. For each of the items (i) – (x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number.
(i) Animals which are able to maintain fairly constant body temperature are described as
(ii) Night blindness in the human body is avoided by eating
(iii) A blood vessel which conveys deoxygenated blood away from the heart is called
(iv) The function of cones in the human eye is to
(v) A term used to identify an individual animal having both male and female sex organs is
(vi) Which of the following structures is a site of respiration?
(vii) The structures found in bacteria are A plasmid, flagella and cilia
(viii) The by products in the photosynthesis process are
(ix) The factors which contribute to the spread of dental cavities in human being include
(x) The main feature observed in prokaryotic is that they
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION 033/1 BIOLOGY 1
TIME: 3 HOURS Thursday, 11 th October 2012a.m.
INSTRUCTIONS
This paper consists of three sections A, B and C.
Answer all questions from sections A and B and one (1) question from section C.
Read each question carefully before you start answering it.
Except for diagrams that must be drawn in pencil, all writing should be done using a blue or black pen.
Calculators are not allowed in the examination room.
Cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room.
Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).
SECTION A (20 MARKS)
1. For each of the items (i) – (x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number.
(i)The joint in the human body which allows movement in all directions is known as
(ii)Which of the following is a metabolic waste product?
(iii) The following are examples of water-borne diseases:
(iv)One of the distinctive features of kingdom Fungi is possession of:
(v)The regions of most active growth in plants are found mainly in the
(vi) A grasshopper ventilates its gaseous exchange surfaces by
(vii) The taxonomic category of organisms belonging to the same class but not the same family is:
(viii) The breakdown of glycogen into glucose in the body is due to the action of:
(ix) The function of sunlight energy in the human skin is the stimulate the synthesis of
(x)A rise in the temperature of a human body is corrected by
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION 033/1 BIOLOGY 1
TIME: 3 HOURS Wednesday, 05 th October 2011 a.m.
INSTRUCTIONS
This paper consists of three sections A, B and C.
Answer all questions from sections A and B and one (1) question from section C.
Read each question carefully before you start answering it.
Except for diagrams that must be drawn in pencil, all writings should be in blue/black ink or ball point pen.
Calculators are not allowed in the examination room.
Cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room.
Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).
SECTION A (20 MARKS)
Answer all questions in this section, each question carries 10 marks.
1. For each of the items (i) – (x) choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number.
(i) How many gametes are produced from one cell during meiosis?
(ii) Which of the following is not an excretory product in plants?
(iii) Why are skeletal muscles usually found in opposing pairs?
(iv) Which of the following bests defines allergy?
(v) When students were conducting private study at night, lights went off completely. Which of the following changes occurred in the eyes of the students?
(vi) Select the item that indicates the best match in vitamindeficiency:
(vii) Which of the following is formed immediately after fertilization?
(viii) The human ovary secretes hormones known as:
(ix) The offspring of crosses between red flowered and white flowered plants were always found to be pink. This is an example of:
(x) At early stages of development of the human zygote which organ develops first?
(i) Which of the following is common to both plants and animals?
(ii) A flower which possesses both stamens and carpels is said to be
(iii) Useful substances are retained in the kidney by
(iv) The Monera are also referred to as Prokaryotes. This means having:
(v) Which of the following is a characteristic of wind-pollinated flowers?
(vi) Food is moved along the oesophagus by a process known as:
(vii) Reptiles differ from birds because:
(viii) Removal of predators in the ecosystem will result in:
(ix) A bean plant can either bear terminal or axial flowers. When a terminal flowered plant (T) is pollinated with an axial flowered plant (t), the offspring produced were 200 terminal flowered and 210 axial flowered. Which of the following represents the genotypes of the parents?
(x) What does selective breeding mean?