Which of the following is NOT a component of First Aid Kit?
Which one of the following are examples of animal tissues?
A room specifically designed for carrying out scientific experiments is known as
Which of the following will be a step to follow in a scientific procedure after formulating a hypothesis?
Animals show irritability; this means they:
What is the aim of doing experiment when conducting a scientific investigation?
(ii)Suppose you are provided with small sections of cells from different organisms, which equipment will you use to identify them?
The known common types of microscopes are:
The basic importance of all laboratory rules is to:
An experiment usually tests:
The aim of experiment in the scientific investigation is to
Which of the following labels indicates a substance which catches fire easily? .....
The following are methods involved when scientists study things systematically except:
Which part of a microscope is responsible for magnification of a specimen?
Which of the following is the second step of scientific investigation?
In Biology experiments are used to test:
The branch of science which deals with the study of living things is known as
Zoology is defined as the study of:
Mr. Mabala picked up a telephone after hearing it ringing. Which characteristics of living things was Mr. Mabala showing by these actions?
In the Biology laboratory there are different apparatuses and equipment used for conducting experiments. Draw the apparatus used for;
Differentiate the term "Biological apparatus" from "Biology Laboratory".
View Ans(b) Briefly explain why the following substances are dangerous?
Toxic substances
Highly flammable
Corrosive substances
Radioactive substances.
Why schools should have a Biology laboratory? Give a reason.
View Ans(b) State six laboratory rules.
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(a) Give the meaning of the term “laboratory.”
(b) Describe three warning sign found on the laboratory containers.
View AnsWhat do you understand by the following terms:
Biology
Zoology
(b) Why is it important to study Biology? Give four reasons.
View AnsWhat do you understand by the term “Botany”?
View Ans(b) Briefly explain five characteristic of living things.
View AnsSECTION B (60 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section.
All questions carry 8 marks except for question five and six which carry 6 marks each.
3. (a) Outline four features which distinguish a Biology Laboratory from other school facilities.
View Ans(b) Outline four steps involved in using a microscope.
View Ans(ix) All living things can reproduce……………..
View AnsMention four types of organs found in animal body.
View Ans6. (a) List six characteristics common to all living things.
(i) ……………… ………… ……… ……………… …………………
(ii) ……………… …………………… ……………… ………………
(iii) ……………… ………………… …………………… ……………
(iv) ……………… ……………… …………………… ………………
(v) …………… ………………… ……………………… ……………
(vi) …………… ………………… ……………………… ……………
View Ans(b) Name the instruments used to measure the following parameters:
(i) Temperature………… …………………… ……… ………..
(ii) Length…………… ……………… ……………… …………
(iii) Time…………… ………………… ………………… ……..
(iv) Mass…………… …………………… ……………… …….
View Ans2. Match the functions of the parts of microscope in List A with their corresponding parts of microscope in List B by writing the letter of the correct response beside the item number in the booklet provided.
List A | List B |
(i) Allows light to pass from the objective lens to the eye piece lens. (ii) Supports the eye piece and revolving nose piece. (iii) Raises or lowers the body tube in order to bring the image into sharp focus. (iv) Raises or lowers the body tube in order to bring the image into focus. (v) Raises and lowers the stage to keep the specimen in right position for observation. |
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(a) Outline seven steps of the scientific process used by scientists in scientific investigation.
(b)Why is a hand lens useful in studying Biology?
View Ans5.(a) Define the following terms:
(i) Laboratory ...............„.................... ..
(ii) Biology ................
(b) State the uses of each of the following laboratory apparati:
(i)Microscope ......................... .. .
(ii)Thermometer ................................ .
(iii) Test tube holder ........ ....
View Ans(b)Mention major branches of Biology.
(c) Briefly explain how Biology is related to the following fields:
(i)Agriculture
(ii)Medicine
View Ans(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 apparatus:
(i)Petri dish
(ii)Mortar and pestle
(iii)Hand lens
(iv)Thermometer
View Ans(a) Outline four reasons why it is important to study Biology.
(b)What is respiration?
(c)Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
View Ans(a)What is a microscope?
(b) Draw a light microscope and label the following parts: eyepiece, coarse adjustment, objectives, stage and mirror.
(c)What is the function of:
(i) Microscope slide? (ii) Mirror?
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