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CENTRAL EAST EDUCATION DIVISION

2023 MALAWI SCHOOL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION MOCK
EXAMINATION

BIOLOGY
(Theory)
(100 marks)
Tuesday, March 2023 Subject Number: M022/1
Time allowed: 2 hours
(8:00 a.m.– 10:00 a.m.)
Instructions Question Tick Do not write
Number questions in these
1. This paper contains 11 pages. Please check. answered columns
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2. Before you begin, write your examination number at the
top of each page of the question paper. 2

3. This paper has two section, A and B. Section A has ten 3

questions and section B has three questions
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4. Answer all the 13 questions in the spaces provided. The
maximum number of marks for each answer is indicated 5
against each question
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5. In the table provided on this page, tick against the
question number you have answered. 7

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6. At the end of the examination, hand in your paper to the
invigilator when time is called to stop writing. This
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paper has three sections. A, B and C.
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Section A (70 marks)

1. a. Give one importance of photosynthesis to man.
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(1 mark)
b. Explain any one way in which each of the following leaf structures is
adapted for photosynthesis
(i) cuticle:
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(2 marks)
(ii) lamina:
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(2 marks)
c. Give the function of chloroplast in a leaf.
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2. Figure 1 is a diagram of the hydrological cycle. Use it to answer questions

that follow.

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a. Identify processes A and F

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b. Explain how removing of trees would affect the cycle above.

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3. (a). Give two ways in which birds overcome gravitational force.

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(b). During which stroke does bird lose height?
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(c). Explain any two functions of liver related to digestion.
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4. (a). What are halophytes?

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(1 mark)
(b). Explain any one adaptation of halophytes to their habitat.
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(2 marks)
(c). Give any one example of halophytes.
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(1 marks)
5. a. State the stimulus in each of the following types of tropism

i. Thigmotropisms
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ii. Geotropism
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b. What is the difference between nastic response and tropism.
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(2 marks)

6. Figure 2 is a diagram showing position of endocrine glands in human body.

Use it to answer question that follow:

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a. Name the hormones produced by part marked W and Y

W:_______________________________________________________________
Y:_______________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

c. Explain any one effect of the hormones produced by part marked W

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(2 marks)
d. Explain why breathing rate increases when one is frightened.
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(2 marks)

7. (a). Define excretion

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(1 mark)
(b) Explain any two adaptations of proximal convoluted tubule
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(4 marks)
(c) Explain how the following treatments work on dialysis machine:
(i). having splitted dialysis tubing
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(ii). having essential substances at the same concentration with

blood.
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(2 marks)
8. a. Give any two accessory glands in the male reproductive system.
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(2 marks)
b. Explain any two adaptations of placenta for its function.
(i)
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(ii)
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c. State any three problems associated with reproduction
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(3 marks)

e. Give any three disadvantages of breast feeding

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(3 marks)
f. Mention any two mechanical method of family planning.
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9. Figure 3 is a diagram of a chemical equation of a biological process in plants.

Use it to answer questions that follow:

sunlight
CO₂ +H₂O M+0₂
Chlorophyll

a. Mention the substance marked M

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b. Write down the chemical formula of the substance marked M

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c. Explain two ways how a plant uses the substance mentioned in ‘1 a’ above
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(4 mark)
10. A black female dog was mated with a white male dog. Offspring produced
were all black. Later the off springs were mated and produced black and white
off springs. Sixty-four offspring were produced in the ratio of 3 to 1. Taking
G to stand for dominant gene and g for recessive gene.

a. What are the genotypes of the parents that produced sixty-four off springs?
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b. Show this information using the genetic crosses.

(5 marks)
c. Calculate number of white puppies produced.

(3 marks)

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Section B (30 marks)

Answer three questions in this section. Your answer should be in an essay form.
11. Explain any five problems associated with digestive system.
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12.Explain any five factors that affect the rate of transpiration.

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13.Describe how urine if formed in mammalian kidney.

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END OF QUESTION PAPER!

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