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Pre-Mock, November 2024 ORDINARY LEVEL

Subject Title Human Biology
Paper No. 2
Subject Code No. 0565
Two and a half hours

You arc required to answer FIVE questions, choosing THREE from Section A and TWO from
Section B. AH the questions carry equal marks and marks allocated to parts of questions are
indicated.

Extra questions answered from each section shall NOT be marked.

You are reminded of the necessity for good English and orderly presentation in your answers

SECTION A
Answer THREE questions from this Section
1.
a.
(i) Define the term respiration.
(ii) Distinguish between breathing and gaseous exchange. (2, 4
marks)
b. Describe the mechanism of gaseous exchange in the alveolus. (8
marks)
c. State the adaptations of the alveolus to gaseous exchange. (6 marks)
(Total = 20
marks)
2.
a. State SIX characteristics common to most enzymes. (6 marks)
b. The table below shows the results of an investigation of the effects of temperature on an
enzyme-controlled reaction.
Temperature n degree Rate of chemical reaction
Celsius (℃ ¿ (milligram of products per unit
time)
5 0.5
10 1.0
14 1.4
23 2.5
30 3.4
35 3.9

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 37 4.0
40 3.8
45 3.0
50 2.0
55 1.0
59 0.3
60 0.2

(i) On the graph paper provided, draw a graph of the above data. (5marks)
(ii) State the optimum temperature for the action of this enzyme and explain what would
happen to the enzyme at temperatures above the optimum. (3 marks)
c. Describe how you would test for the presence of:
(i) Fats
(ii) Protein in a food sample. (3, 3
marks)
(Total = 20 marks)
3.
a. Define the following terms giving an example in each case:
(i) Cell (ii) Tissue (3, 3
marks)
b. Describe the structure of the following muscular tissues;
(i) Skeletal muscle (ii) Smooth muscle (iii) Cardiac muscle. (3, 3, 3
marks)
c. In tabular form, distinguish between mitosis and meiosis. (5
marks)
Total= (20
marks)
4.
a. How do humans differ from other mammals? (6
marks)
b. State two functions of each of the following cell organelles: ‘
(i) Nucleus (iii) Endoplasmic reticulum
(ii) Mitochondrion (iv) Lysosome (8
marks)
c. Define each of the following terms:
(i) Diffusion (ii) Osmosis (iii) Active transport. (2, 2, 2
marks)
Total = (20
marks)
5.
a. What do you understand by the following terms:
i) Miscarriage ii) Caesarean Section.
(4marks)
b. Describe the birth process in human females. (8marks)
c. Describe the formation of
i) Identical twins
ii) Non–identical or fraternal twins
(4marks)

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 d. What are the negative effects of smoking cigarettes during pregnancy?
(4marks)
Total = (20
marks)

SECTION B
Answer TWO questions from this Section

6. (a) Why is it necessary to administer First aid to an accident victim? (4

marks)
(b) What First aid measures would you use to rescue a person who has been electrocuted?
(4marks)

(c) Using the headings: Causative agent, a mode of transmission and two preventive measures,
write short notes on:

(i) HIV/AIDS (ii) Cholera (iii) Malaria (4, 4, 4 marks)

Total = (20 marks)

7.
a. Define the term photosynthesis
b. State the ways in which the leaf s adapted for photosynthesis
c. Outline the fate of the end products of photosynthesis (4, 8, 8markks)
8. Fungi lack chlorophyll and live either as saprophytes or parasites. They are usually non-motile.
Some fungal diseases are ringworm and athlete’s foot. However, some fungi are useful to man as food
and in the food processing industry.
a. Define the following terms as used in the passage.
(i) Parasites
(ii) Saprophytes
(iii) Non-motile
b. How can one contract(get infected with) ringworm and athlete’s foot?
c. State seven other uses of fungi to man
d. What conditions are needed for the growth and reproduction of fungi? (5 4 7 4mars)
9.
a. What factor should be considered the site for the construction of a home?
(5marks)
b. What measure should be put in place during the construction of a house to ensure adequate
ventilation?
(7marks)
c. Describe the stages in the large scale purification of water (8markks)
Total = (20
marks)

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