BIOLOGY
BIOLOGY
INSTRUCTIONS
This papers consist of section A, B and C
Answer all questions from section A and B but choose only TWO questions from section C
All diagram should be drawn by using a pencil
SECTION A : 15 MARKS
1. From the alternative given choose the most correct answer
i. Why is it advised to build an incinerator in every hospitals and health centers
A) For collecting waste
B) For disposing gaseous waste
C) For dispersing liquid waste
D)For burning hazardous waste
ii. Juma stayed for a long time without suffering from any disease what gives his
body ability to resist against diseases
A) Vaccination
B) Vaccine
C) Hormone
D) Immunity
iii. When students were conducting private studies at night, light went off
suddenly which of the following changes occurred in the eyes of the students
A) The lens become thicker
B) Ciliary muscles relaxed
C) The eye pupil opened wider
D) The pupil become narrower
iv. Peristalsis can be defined as the;
A. Wave like movements caused by muscular contractions and
relaxations along the digestive tract that help to propel food
B. Closing of the stomach entrance by a sphincter muscle
C. Closing of trachea by the epiglottis in swallowing
D. Surrounding of food particles by the pseudopodia of amoeba
5. While you had a study tour visit to Burigi Chato National Park you find the following
organism; Antelope, Zebra, Shrub, Grass, Leopard, Hyena and Bacteria.
a) Construct a food wed that accommodates all the organisms.
b) What will happen into the ecosystem if bacteria are eliminated?
E B
D
C
A
a) Identify the sense organ represented above and give its function
b) Name the parts labeled A to E
c) What is the function of the part labeled E?
d) Name two types of highly sensitive cells found in the part B
e) List down in order the structures through which lights passes before striking the part
labeled B
SECTION C: 30 MARKS
Choose only two questions from this section, question number 13 is compulsory
9. With the aid of well labelled diagram explain on water cycle.
10. With the aid of well labelled diagram explain the mechanism of hearing in human being.
11. Blood circulation is said to be important to all mammals, from your studies explain the
functions of blood circulation.
By Madam lily