BIOLOGY FORM 1 AUG 2024 HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT
KIRANGARI BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL
BIOLOGY FORM 1 HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT
1. (a) State two scientific skills imparted to a biologist. (2 marks)
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professions open to a biologist. (2 marks)
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2. The figure below shows one of the characteristics of living things.
Identify the characteristic in the figure above. (1 mark)
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3. (a) What is meant by the term taxonomy? (1 mark)
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(b) The scientific name of a dog is Canis Familiaris. (i) Write the name correctly. (2 marks)
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(ii) Identify the genus and species names. (2 marks)
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4. The figure below represents a specific cell organelle:-
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(a) (i) Identify the cell organelle. (1 mark)
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(ii) Explain how the cell named in (a)(i) is adapted to its function. (2 marks)
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(iii) What is the function of the part labelled A. (1 mark)
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(iv) Identify parts labelled B and C (2 marks)
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(b) Name the organelles that perform each of the following functions; (i) Osmoregulation in amoeba.
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(ii) Carries out digestion and destruction of worn out cell organelles. (1 mark)
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5. The diagram below shows a specialized cell from a human being.
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(a) Identify the cell; (1mark)
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(b) Name the parts labelled A, B and C. (3 marks)
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(c) State the function of the part labelled A. (1 marks)
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6. State three properties of the cell membrane (3 marks)
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7. During a practical class, form fours estimated the field of view to be 3.5mm. Using the low power
objective, they observed spirogyra cells across the same field of view and counted 8cells. Calculate the
size of each cell and give your answer in micrometer.
8. Distinguish between the following terms :-
(a) Magnification and resolution of a microscope. (2 marks)
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(b) Mounting and staining of a specimen. (2 marks)
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9. Why are the following procedures done when preparing sections to be observed under a light
microscope?
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(a) Making of thin sections; (1 mark)
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(b) Using a sharp blade to make the sections; (1 mark)
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(c) Addition of water. (1 mark)
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10. What do you understand by the following terms:
(a) Anatomy; (1 mark)
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(b) Biochemistry. (1 mark)
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11. The figure below shows a light microscope. Study and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Identify the parts marked C, E and F. (3marks)
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(b) What is the role of the parts labelled A, B and G. (3 marks)
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(c) State two precautions that should be taken when storing a microscope after a laboratory exercise.
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12. State three physiological processes that are involved in the movement of substances across the cell
membrane. (3 marks)
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13. Potato cylinders were weighed and kept in distilled water overnight. They were then reweighed.
(a) Calculate the average mass of a potato cylinder after reweighing. Show your working. (1 mark)
b) Explain why the mass of the potato cylinder had increased. (2 marks)
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14. State four factors that determine the rate of diffusion of materials. (2 marks)
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18. The figure below shows organelle of a certain cell. Study and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Identify the organelle. (1 mark)
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(b) Identify part labelled;
i. E; (1mark)
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ii. A; (1 mark)
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iii. C; (1mark)
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iv. B. (1 mark)
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(c) What is the role of part labelled D. (1 mark)
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(d) Write the ward equation taking place at the:
i. A (1 marks)
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ii. B (1 marks)
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(e) A part from glucose name other two substances that are formed in the stage of photosynthesis that
takes place at B. (2 marks)
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19. Form one students going for an excursion on the Karura forest are required to collect specimen for
learning biology. Name the apparatus that can be used to collect the specimen shown in the diagram
below. (1 mark)
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20. Outline two ways in which knowledge of biology is applied in agriculture. (2 marks)
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21. Explain how the surface area to volume ratio affects the rate of diffusion in living organisms. (2
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22. State why the following processes are essential in living organisms.
(a) Excretion. (1 mark)
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(b) Irritability. (1 mark)
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23. Study the illustration below.
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a) Name the substance responsible for the change illustrated. (1 mark)
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(b) Account for the change observed in the illustration. (2 marks)
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24. Name three aspects of light that affect the rate of photosynthesis. (3 marks)
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25. State three activities of the cell that are controlled by the nucleus. (3marks)
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