NAME OF STUDENT:.

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ST MARY’S SECONDARY SCHOOL

2021 MALAWI SCHOOL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION MOCK EXAMINATION

BIOLOGY
Subject Number: M022/I

Tuesday, 3 August Time Allowed: 2 hours

8: 00 – 10:00 am

PAPER I
(100 Marks)

Instructions
1. This paper contains 11 printed pages. Please Question Tick if Do not write these
Number answered columns
check.
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2. Before you begin, fill your Name at the top of each
page in the spaces provided. 3
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3. This paper has two sections, A and B. Section A has 5
ten questions and Section B has three questions. 6
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4. Answer all the 13 questions in the spaces provided.
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The maximum number of marks for each question is
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indicated against each question.
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5. In the table provided on this page, tick against the 11

number of the question you have answered. 12
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SECTION A (70 Marks)

1. a. Mention one function of each of the following parts of the eye
i. Eye lid
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ii. Pupil
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b. i. State any one defect of the eye.
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ii. Describe how the defect in b (i) can be corrected
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2. Figure 1 shows a plant cell undergoing mitosis

Figure 1
a. Identify the stage of mitosis. Give a reason for your answer
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b. Name the part marked X
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c. Explain the functions of structure marked Y.

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3. Figure 2 is a diagram showing a cross section of a kidney. Use it to answer the questions that
follow.

Figure 2
a. Name the part labelled P
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b. State any two structures of the nephron which are found in part marked Q
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c. Describe briefly the role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the part marked R
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4. a. Name any two types of blood vessels
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b. State any two structural differences between the blood vessels mentioned in 4 (a)
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c. Mention any one waste substance contained in blood
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d. Describe how blood clotting occurs
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5. Figure 3 is a diagram showing transverse section of two stems A and B. Use it to answer the
questions that follows

Figure 3
a. i. Which stem is a monocot
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ii. Give a reason for your answer
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b. Name the part marked R and T

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6. Figure 4 is a diagram showing the endocrine system.

Figure 4

a. Identify the endocrine glands marked G and F

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F _____________________________________________________________________
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b. Name two hormones secreted by a gland marked H.
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c. State any two differences between endocrine system and nervous system.
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7. a. Define the term variations

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b. State any two examples of discontinuous variations
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c. Chlorophyll formation in a certain plant is controlled by allele G which non chlorophyll
is controlled by allele W
i. What was the genotype of a heterozygous parent plant.
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ii. Use a genetic cross diagram in which two heterozygous parent plants produced
offspring.

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8. Figure 5 shows a food pyramid of biomass. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

Figure 5
a. Name the food pyramid
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b. Which trophic level is the grasshopper
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c. Give any two ways how energy is lost as you move up the pyramid.
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d. Briefly describe how energy flows in an ecosystem.
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9. a. Describe how the following provide defence against pathogens
i. mucus
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ii. hydrochloric acid in the stomach

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c. Name any three diseases which can be controlled by vaccination.
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c. Explain the advantage of active immunity over artificial passive immunity
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10. a. Give any one enzyme secreted by
i. salivary glands
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ii. ileum
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b. State any two functions of the liver related to digestion.
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c. Mention any two elements which make a protein

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d. Explain any one adaptation of the small intestine to its function.
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SECTION B (30 Marks)

11. Describe any five causes of deaths related to pregnancies.
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12. Describe any five causes of deficiency diseases.

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13. Describe any five problems associated with the circulatory system.
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