PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES,

MID TERM ONE – MARCH-2024

BIOLOGY FORM ONE

TIME 2HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of two sections A and B
2. ANSWER all questions in both section
3. Use black or blue pen for your answers
4. Use pencil for your drawing

SECTION A (30 Marks)

1.               For each of items (i-x) choose the Correct Answer from the given Alternative and write its letter in box provided

1.  The branch of biology which deals with study of plants is called

1.    Taxonomy
2.     Botany
3.     Ecology
4.    zoology

2.  A mother went to hospital with her baby complaining of the baby high body temperature. Which instrument will be used to examine the baby?

1.    Beam balance
2.     Thermometer
3.     Stop watch
4.    Stethoscope

3.      James did interpretation from data obtained from experiment. What does interpret mean in this sense

1.    Investigate
2.     Evaluation
3.     Guessing
4.    Make sense of Information

4.       If you look in frog muscles cell you will observe that it contains Nuclei but lack cell wall. This statement frog muscle contains Nuclei but no cell wall it termed as

1.    Hypothesis
2.     Conclusion
3.     An assumption
4.    None of the above

5.   If you lack gloves you can use

1.    Socks
2.     Plastic bag
3.     Tins
4.    Piece of cloth

6.       When giving first aid to a snake victim you should not

1.    Cut the wound
2.     Calm one down
3.     Remove jewellery from bitten limb
4.    Lower the bitten area

7.    A decrease of supply of blood in the head can lead to

1.    Heart attack
2.     Drowning
3.     Fainting
4.    Shock

8.  Which one of this will not be found in first aid box

1.    Amoxylin tablets
2.     Razor blade
3.     Panadol
4.    Iodine tincture

9.       Which of the following will protect one from contamination when giving them first aid?

1.    Scarf
2.     Boots
3.     Aprom
4.    Gloves

10.   Which of the following is not a cause of muscle cramps?

1.    Poor coordination of muscles
2.     Cold weather
3.     Drink alcohol
4.    Excessive salt on the body

 2. Match the branch of biology in list B with its description on what it study in list A.

SECTION B (70 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section 

3 (a) Define the following terms

1.     Biology
2.  Zoology
3.            Botany

       (b) Mention four importance of studying biology

4 (a) Differentiate between animate and inanimate things

(b) Briefly explain six characteristics of living things.

5(a) Define the term Laboratory

  (b)Name 5 instruments found in Laboratory and absent from other Laboratories.

  (c) List four factors to consider when construct a Biology Laboratory

6 (a) What is the aim of biology safety rules?

   (b) Mention at least four safety rules you should observe while in laboratory

7. Define the following terms 

1.             Variable
2.             Control experiment
3.             Measurement
4.             Observation
5.             Sense organ

8. Differentiate between the following terms

1.             Specimen and Model
2.             Temperature and body temperature
3.             Fact and theory
4.             Sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction
5.             First aid and first aid kit

9. Explain importance of the following characteristics of living things

1.     Reproduction
2.  Growth
3.                         Excretion
4.                         Movement
5.   Irritability

10. Discuss the relationship between biology and other disciples.

PRESIDENT OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES 

COMPETENCE BASED ASSESSMENT

033 BIOLOGY FORM ONE 

MID-TERM EXAMS-MARCH – 2023

Time: 2:30 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2. Answer all questions
3. Section A and C carry fifteen (15) marks each and Section B carries seventy (70) marks.
4. All writing must be in blue or black ink except drawing which must be in pencil.
5. Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the assessment room.

SECTION A

1. For item (i) – (x) Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given

1. The study of toadstool, puffballs and mushrooms is called.

1. Fungology
2. Microbiology
3. Mycology
4. Virology

2. A branch of biology consumed with study of body organs is

1. Anatomy
2. Histology
3. Physiology
4. Organology

3. A characteristic of living thing that leach to increase of number of organisms is

1. Reproduction
2. Growth
3. Cell Division
4. Nutrition

4. Which is not a unicellular Organism?

1. Amoeba
2. Euglena
3. Fungi
4. Paramecium

5. Organism more for all of above reasons except

1. To look for food
2. To adventure
3. To search for mates
4. To escape from danger

6. When Neema was weeding a garden, she accidentally touched a certain plant. The plant coiled its leaves. This phenomena show.

1. Plants feel
2. Plant can see
3. Plant show Movement
4. Plants are like human beings

7. Science deals with

1. Study of environment
2. Study of medicine and car manufacturing
3. Study of microscope
4. Study of nature by experiment and observation

8. When Juma was arriving home from school, he smelled aroma of chapatti which was being prepared by his mother. The organ he used to small the chapatti was;

1. Tongue
2. Skin
3. Nose
4. Brain

9. Which of these is not likely to be found is biology laboratory

1. Scapel
2. Specimen
3. Vernier caliper
4. Microscope

10. In biology Observation is done using;

1. Skin
2. Eyes
3. Sense organs
4. Nose

2. For each of the items (i) – (x) Write True if statement is correct and False if a statement is not correct and false If a statement is not correct in spaces provided.

1. Sterile gauze is used for bandaging to allow enough air get to the wound.....
2. All living organisms move from one place to another
3. Removing feaces among organism is excretion
4. Science is studied using scientific procedure
5. A person who studies about animal is called a biologist
6. The largest Organisms have only one cell
7. Multicellular organisms have only one cell
8. Human beings reproduce asexually
9. First Aid should be given by a trained person
10. Laboratory should have smooth floor for easy movement.

3. Match the phrase in List A with response in List B by writing the letter of response below correspond item numbers in table provided

4. Complete each of the following statements by writing the correct answer in spaces provided;

1. A scientist can be able to accept or reject hypothesis by doing? ________
2. Gaseous exchange take place between organision and _____
3. A person who studies botany is _________
4. To preserve animals like snakes, and fish in the laboratory of biology we use ___
5. Giving rise to new individuals of same kind is called ___________

SECTION B.

5. (a)State the use of each of the following laboratory apparatus

1. Mortar and pestle.......
2. Petri-dish
3. Test – tube rack
4. Bunsen Burner
5. Thermometer

(b)Differentiate the term zoology from botany

(c)How biology is related to field of nutrition

6. 

1. Differentiate between anatomy and Physiology
2. Movement shown by plants is termed as
3. Give four importance of movement

7. (a)What is significance of scientific procedure?

(b) Outline six scientific processes a scientist should follow

8. (a)What is a laboratory?

(b)Give four laboratory Rules

(c)What is importance of laboratory rules?

9.

1. What is first Aid?
2. State four importance of first Aid
3. State use of the following items in first Aid
4. Cotton wool
5. New razor blade
6. Soap
7. Iodine Tincture

SECTION C

10. Discuss the importance of studying biology

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

COMPETENCE BASED SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

BIOLOGY MID TERM EXAMINATION

FORM ONE-MARCH/APRIL-2022

Time: 2:30Hours

Instructions.

1.    This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of 11 questions
2.    Answer all questions in section A and B and ONE question from section C.
3.    Section A carries 30 marks, section B 50 marks and section C 20  Marks
4.    All answers should be written in the spaces provided.
5.    All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized material are not allowed in examination room.
6.    Write your number on every page of your answer booklet.

SECTION A.

SECTION A: (30 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section

1.For each of the items (i)-(x), choose the most correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter in the box provided:

1. The biological study of algae is called..............

1. Mycology
2. Physiology
3. Algaelogy
4. Phyology

2. The study of fossils is called?

1. Paleontology
2. Geology
3. Pathology
4. Pharmacology

3. Jenipher wants to study zoology in future and specialize in ornithology, what will she be studying?

1. Insects
2. Fish
3. Birds
4. Worms

4. The world is currently ravaged by corona virus disease. Which branch of biology can one study to help in fighting the disease?

1. Mycology
2. Bacteriology
3. Virology
4. Fungology

5. Which of the following careers greatly depend on the knowledge of biology?

1. Pharmacist
2. Nursing
3. Forestry
4. Veterinary medicine

6.           Bacteria is an example of an organism whose nucleus is;

1.   Eukaryotic cell  
2.    Prokaryotic cell   
3.    Multi-cellular organism  
4.   Specialized cell

7.                     A biologist discovered new cell in the culture, a new cell had a distinct cell wall but  didn’t have a definite nucleus. The cell is mostly like to be;

1. Protozoa   
2. Plant   
3.  Bacterium   
4.  Virus

8.                   What does science deals with?

1. Study of environment
2. Study of medicine and car  manufacturing                            
3. Study of microscope
4. Study of nature by experiment and observation

9.                        One of the following is not the living things characteristics…

1.               Movement
2.                Growth
3.                Digestion                                                                                   
4.               Respiration

10. The organ that is used for hearing is called…..

1.               The ear
2.                The eye
3.                The nose                                                                                 
4.               The skin

2. For each of the items (i) - (x), write True if a statement is correct or False if a statement is not correct in the spaces provided.

1. A zoologist can study about insects................................
2. A farmer does not need biology knowledge.....................
3. All living things are made up of many cells...........................
4. A stone is a living thing because it is made up of matter.............
5. A mycologist studies, mushroom, yeast, and toad stool.............
6. We can effectively study biology by using our five senses...............
7. Biology knowledge can help us develop weapons to be used in warfare..............
8.                      The knowledge of biology helps us solve environmental problems
9. Plants and animals are capable of showing movement..............
10. A medical student is likely to study anatomy......................

3. Match the phrases in List A with responses in List B by writing the letter of the correct response below the corresponding item number in the table provided.

4. Complete each of the following statements by writing the correct answer in the spaces provided.

1. Movement shown by plants is called............................
2. Organisms made of many cells are called..........................
3. The study of liver, kidney, skin, brain can be termed as.............
4. Giving rise to new individual of the same kind is called.................
5. A person who studies botany is called..........................

SECTION B (50 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

5. 

1. Briefly explain what you understand by:

1. Bios
2. Logos
3. Botany
4. Zoology

2. Mention three important characteristics of living things

6. Give the importance of the following characteristics of living Things

1. Nutrition
2. Movement
3. Reproduction
4. Respiration
5. Gaseous exchange.

7. John is confused on what he should study between agriculture and biology. In order to help John make informed decisions, explain to him the importance of studying biology.

8. Explain the meaning of the following branches of biology

1. Microbiology
2. Pedology
3. Pharmacology
4. Synecology
5. Taxonomy

9. Outline six scientific procedures to be followed when carrying out scientific work

SECTION C (20 Marks) Answer one (1) question from this section.

10. Discuss characteristic of living things.

11. Explain the relationship that exists between biology and other disciples.

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

BIOLOGY MID TERM EXAMINATION

FORM ONE-2021

Time: 2:30Hours

Instructions.

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of 11 questions
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and ONE question from section C.
3. Section A carries 30 marks, section B 50 marks and section C 20 Marks
4. All answers should be written in the spaces provided.
5. All communication devices, calculators and any unauthorized material are not allowed in examination room.
6. Write your number on every page of your answer booklet.

SECTION A (30 Marks)

Answer All questions in this section.

1. For each of the items (i)-(x), choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.

1. What does science deals with?

1. Study of environment
2. Study of medicine and car manufacturing
3. Study of microscope
4. Study of nature by experiment and observation’

2. The following is the list of subjects that are studied under science

1. Geography, physics and history
2. Mathematics, economy and book keeping
3. Physics, chemistry and biology
4. History, civics and English
5. Commerce, agriculture and language

3. Biology is the subject that deals with…..

1. Study of cells
2. Study of life
3. Study of anatomy
4. Study of animals

4. The organ that is used for hearing is called…..

1. The ear
2. The eye
3. The nose
4. The skin

5. A decrease in supply of blood in the head can lead to;

1. Heart attach
2. Drowning
3. Fainting
4. Shock

6. Which of the following will not be found in a first aid box?

1. Amoxylin tablets
2. Razorblade
3. Panadol
4. Iodine tincture

7. Which of the following should not be done to a person bitten by insects such a bees

1. Apply a cold compress
2. Scrape the stings using a blunt object
3. Use fingers to remove stings
4. Apply baking soda in case of acidic sting

8. The following are importance of first aid except

1. Cures the person
2. Give hope and encouragement
3. Reduces pain
4. Reduces excessive loss of blood

9. Which of the following will protect a person from contamination when giving first aid?

1. Scarf
2. Boots
3. Apron
4. Gloves

10. If you look at cells in frog muscles, you will observe that in this frog cells contain nuclei but luck cell wall. The statement that frog muscles contain nuclei but no cell wall is termed as;

1. Hypothesis
2. Conclusion
3. An assumption
4. None of the above

2. Matching item questions

3. For questions items (i)-(x), write true if the statement is correct and false if the statement is incorrect in the spaces provided.

1. Induce vomiting if a person has swallowed medicine
2. First aid help reassure the patient
3. First aid should be given by a qualified physician
4. Remove bee stings using needles
5. Before taking a victim of snake bite to hospital, capture the snake
6. A victim of snake bite should be given alcohol to relieve pain
7. It is important to reduce the rate of poison spread in the body
8. Use a strong metallic object to remove a victim of electric shock from the source
9. A person who is nose bleeding should bend upward to reduce blood flow.
10. We can use clean water, salt and sugar to make a hydration drink for a person who has vomited.

4. Complete the following statements by writing the correct answer in the spaces provided.

1. To preserve animals like snakes and fish in the laboratory we use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
2. It is also used to magnify things other than microscope  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . 
3. If you want to catch flying insects, we use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
4. Readings in measurements are recorded in standard units called . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
5. We use tools in measurement because sense organs are  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

SECTION B (50 Marks)

Answer All questions in this section.

5. (a) Define the word “biology”

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2. Write down 4 importance of studying biology

i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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6. (a) Define biology laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . 

(b) List at least four factors to consider while constructing the biology laboratory.

7. (a) What is the aim of laboratory safety rules? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . 

(b) Mention at least four safety rules when you’re in the biology laboratory;

8. Define the following terms;

1. Control experiment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . 
2. Mass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . 
3. Scientific procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . 
4. Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . 
5. Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . 

9. Draw and explain one function of each of the following biology laboratory apparatus and equipment.

1. Test tube holder
2. Test tube rack
3. Petri dish
4. Motor and pestle
5. Test tube brush

SECTION C (20 Marks)

Answer One Question from this section

10. Describe the characteristics of living things
11. Explain the relationship between biology and other disciplines.

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING

MID TERM EXAMINATIONS- MARCH 2020

033        BIOLOGY FORM ONE.

Duration: 2:30 Hours

Instructions.

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of eleven (11) questions.
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and one (1) question from section C
3. All writing must be in blue or black ink except drawing which must be in pencil.
4. Calculators, cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
5. Write your Examination Number at the top right corner of every page.

SECTION A (30 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 in the box provided.

(i) The cell structure largely responsible for controlling the entry and exit of substances into and out of the cell is the:-

1.           Nucleus
2.            Cytoplasm
3.            Cell wall
4.           Cell membrane

(ii) The following is a list of scientific procedures used in solving problems scientifically:

1.             Hypothesis formulation
2.             Observation and data interpretation
3.             Problem identification
4.             Experimentation and data collection
5.             Theorizing.

Which of the following sequence gives the correct approach to solving a scientific problem by using the procedure above?

1.           3 – 2 – 1 – 5 – 4
2.            1 – 3 – 2 – 4 – 5
3.            3 – 1 – 4 – 2 – 5
4.           2 – 1 – 4  - 5 and 3

(iii) In Biology an experiment is used to test the:-

1.           Theory
2.            Hypothesis
3.            Law
4.           Problem

(iv) An object to be observed under the microscope is placed on the:-

1.           Stage
2.            Mirror
3.            Eye piece
4.           Objective lens

(v) ____ magnifies the specimen being observed under the microscope. 

1.           Body tube
2.            Condenser
3.            Eye – piece
4.           Mirror.

(vi) Juma picked up a telephone after hearing it ringing. Which characteristic of living things was Juma showing by these actions?

1.           Respiration and growth
2.            Response and irritability
3.            Irritability and movement
4.           Location and movement
5.            Excretion and reproduction.

(vii) One of the following is not a part of a microscope:

1.           Stage
2.            Eye piece
3.            Mirror
4.           Corse adjustment knob
5.            Light

(viii) HIV/AIDS can result from the following behavior

1.           Abstaining from sex and use of condoms
2.            Rape, alcoholism and drug abuse
3.            Faithfulness in marriage
4.           Avoiding multiple sexual partnership
5.            Using contraceptive pills

(ix) A kidney is an example of:

1.           A tissue
2.            A system
3.            An organ
4.           An organelle

(x) In biological investigation the aim of an experiment is to:

1.           Predict the problem
2.            Confirm the result
3.            Identify the problem
4.           Test the hypothesis

2. The following statements are either TRUE or FALSE. In the space provided, write TRUE if the statement is true and FALSE if the statement is false.

(i)     The sign of a skull and bones on a chemical bottle signifies that the chemical is explosive

(ii)  A scientific experiment is incomplete if a control experiment is omitted.

(iii) Malaria is transmitted by all mosquitoes

(iv) It is advisable for students to use small quantities of drugs (e.g. marijuana) so as to promote their memory

(v)   Run faster out of laboratory after an accident

(vi)  Laboratory floor should be smooth for easy walk

(vii)    First aid is given by a qualified doctor before the victim is sent to the hospital

(viii)  All organisms are made up of cells

(ix) The nucleus is the basic unit of life

(x)   Laboratory accidents can be avoided by observing rules

3.(a) The following are matching items. Match the phrase or term in list A with that in list B by writing its letter against the appropriate position in the space provided.

b. Complete each of the following statements by writing the correct answer in the space provided.

1. Making a small object appear large……………………………
2. Study of mushroom, toadstool, and puffball……………….
3. Organisms break-down food without using oxygen……………
4. A person who studies, plants………….
5. Used to place specimen during observations…………..

SECTION B 50 Marks

4. (a) Why do we need to study Biology? (Give two reasons)

    (b) Give three examples of cells found in:

(i)     An animal body

(ii)  A plant body

5. (a) What is First Aid?

    (b) What is the importance of First Aid? Give four points

    (c) Outline proper procedures of giving First Aid to victims of:

(i)     Snake bite

(ii)  Electric shock

6. (a) Explain the meaning of the term “good manners”

    (b) Outline five principles of personal hygiene and good manners.

    (c) Define the term “immunity”

7. (a) Name three types of laboratories?

         (b) Mention the differences between biology laboratory from other laboratories

8. (a) (i) What do you understand by the term “laboratory”?

          (ii) Outline four qualities of a good laboratory

    (b) Mention one function of each of the following apparati:

(i)     Petri dish

(ii)  Mortar and pestle

(iii) Hand lens

(iv) Thermometer

9. (a) List six characteristics common to all living things.

(i)     ……………………………………………………………………

(ii)  ……………………………………………………………………

(iii) ……………………………………………………………………

(iv) ……………………………………………………………………

(v)   ……………………………………………………………………

(vi) ……………………………………………………………………

(b) Name the instruments used to measure the following parameters:

(i)     Temperature………………………………………………..

(ii)  Length………………………………………………………

(iii) Time………………………………………………………..

(iv) Mass……………………………………………………….

SECTION C:20 marks

Essay writing

10. Discuss seven characteristics of living organism

11. Write an essay explaining to your friend why it is important to study biology