K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2015PP1QN01
State two guidelines that should be followed when typing scientific names.
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![]() K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2013PP2QN01
The diagram below represents a plant in the division Bryophyta.
​(i) Name the parts labelled B and D.
B D (ii) State one function for each of the parts labelled A and C. A C (b) The diagram below represents a member of the kingdom Animalia.
​(i) Name the phylum to which the organism belongs.
(ii) Using observable features in the diagram, give three reasons for the answer in b(i).
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​(a) (i) B Seta/stalk;
D Rhizoid: (ii) A Production of spores/sporulation; C Photosynthesis; (b) (i) Arthropoda; (ii) Segmented body; Jointed appendages; Presence of exoskeleton ![]() K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2013PP1QN12
​(a) A student collected an organism and observed the following features: simple eyes,four pairs of legs and two body parts.
(i) State the class to which the organism belongs. (ii) Give an example of an organism in this class. (b) Name the kingdom to which plasmodium belongs.
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​(a) (i) Arachnida;
(ii) Spider/scorpion/tick/mite; (b) Protoctista/protista; ![]()
K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2013PP1QN08
Construct a step in a dichotomous key using two leaves one with a serrated and the other with a smooth margin.
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​1(a) - Leaf with serrated margin -- go to 2;
(b) - Leaf with smooth margin -- go to --; ![]()
K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2013PP1QN03
Name the taxonomic unit that comes immediately after a phylum in classification.
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K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2013PP1QN03
State two external features found in the class Mammalia only.
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![]() K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2012PP1QN02
The diagram below represents a certain organism collected by a student at the sea shore.
​(a) Name the class to which the organism belongs.
(b) Give three reasons for your answer in (a) above.
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![]() K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2011PP1QN12
The diagram below represents a certain organism.
​State the phylum and class to which it belongs.
Phylum Class
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​Chordata; . Aves; .
![]() K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2011PP1QN09
The diagrams below illustrate the organs of some flowering plants.
​State the classes of plants to which each belong.
A B
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​(a) Dicotyledonae;
(b) Monocotyledonae; ![]()
K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2011PP1QN08
State three characteristics of the class crustacea.
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K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2011PP1QN03
Give three reasons for classifying organisms.
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​(i) Identify similarities and differences between organisms;
(ii) Organize scientific knowledge in an orderly system; (iii) Monitor emergence, presence and disappearance of organisms in and from the earth; (iv) Grouping organisms for easy stud ![]() K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2010PP1QN29
The diagram below represents a female cone.
​(a) Name the subdivision of the plant from which the cone was obtained.
(b) Other than the presence of cones, name two other external features that identify plants in the subdivision named in (a) above.
answer
(a) Gymnospermae;
(b) Needle-like leaves (with waxy cuticle); Naked seeds; ![]() K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2010PP1QN12
The diagram below illustrates the structure of bread mould.
(a) Name the part labelled J.
J K (b) State the functions of the structure labelled K.
answers
(a) J – sporangium
K-Rhizoids (b)- Absorption of soluble substances/ digested food - Secretion of digestive enzymes; - Anchorage(of mould on substrate); ![]()
K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2010PP1QN08
State three external differences between chilopoda and diplopoda.![]()
K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2009PP1QN01
State two characteristics of fungi
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