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K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2012PP1QN24
State four characteristics of apical meristem cells.
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K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2012PP1QN20
State three aspects that can be used to estimate growth in seedlings
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K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2011PP1QN29
State four reasons why water is significant in seed germination.
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K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2010PP2QN01
In an experiment, disinfected soaked bean seeds were put in a vacuum flask which was then fitted with a thermometer as shown in the diagram below.
The temperature readings were taken every morning for three consecutive days.
(a) Which process was being investigated? (b) (i) What were the expected results? (ii) Account for the answer in (b)(i) above, (c) Why were the seeds disinfected? (d) Why was a vacuum flask used in the set-up? (e) How would a control for this experiment be set?
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(a) Respiration;
(b) (i) Increase/rise in thermometer reading/temperature; (ii) Carbohydrates/starch/glucose in germinating seeds is broken down/oxidised to get energy; some of the energy is released as heat; (which increases temperature reading). (c) To kill bacteria/fungi/microorganisms; that would cause decay/decomposition/respiration of the beans; (d) To conserve heat/prevent heat loss to surroundings; (e) Use similar set-up but with dead and disinfected beans seeds/ use dead disinfected bean seeds/use dry bean seeds;
K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2010PP1QN30
What is meant by the term apical dominance?
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K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2009PP1QN11
In an experiment the shoot tip of a young tomato plant was decapitated as shown in the diagram below
​(a) State the expected results after 2 weeks
(b) Give a reason for your answer in (a) above
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(a) auxiliary/ lateral buds spront/ bronches will be formed
(b) Decapitation removes the hormone/ ouxins /IAA which is produced in the terminal bud/ the stem tip; abseul/ removal of the hormone/ auxins/ IAA promote branch/ development of auxiliary lateral buds. K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2009PP1QN04
​The diagram below represents a stage during germination of a seed
​(i) Name the type of germination illustrated in the diagram
(ii) State the role of the part labeled x during germination of the seed
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(i) Epigeal
(ii) Protection of the delicate plumule; pulls the cotyledons above the ground
K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2009PP1QN04
The state during which a seed cannot germinate even when conditions for Germination are suitable is called
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K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2008PP1QN21
Name a growth inhibitor in seeds
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K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2008PP1QN21
What is seed dormancy
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K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2008PP1QN17
Account for the following phases of a sigmoid curve of a growth of an organism
(a) Lag phase (b) Plateau phase
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(a) Few dividing cells/ cells not adjusted to surrounding environment
(b) Most cells fully differentiated/ rate of cell division equals rate of cells dying K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2008PP1QN01
Name the tissues in plants responsible for:
(a) Transport of water and mineral salts (b) Transport of carbohydrates (c) Primary growth
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(a) xylem
(b) Phloem (c) Apical meristems
K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2007PP1QN23
Name the hormone that is responsible for apical dominance
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K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2007PP1QN19
Name the part of a bean that elongates to bring about epigeal germination
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K.C.S.E Biology Q & A - MODEL 2007PP1QN19
State two environmental conditions that can cause seed dormancy
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