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THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE REGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMRNT
BMARANGU HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
FORM THREE MONTHLY EXAMINATION
BIOLOGY
2:30 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This exam consists of section A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and section C
3. All writing should be in blue ink except diagram which should be drawn by pencil
SECTION A (15 MARKS)
1. For each of the items (i – x) choose the correct answer among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the
item number.
(i) . Masoud is a farmer and Khalid is a carpenter. A diet taken by Masoud and Khalid after
their activities should contain large amount of.
A. Carbohydrates. B. Protein
C. Vitamins. D. Fats and oil.
(ii) A person picks up telephone after hearing it ringing. Which characteristic of living things is
the person showing by this action?
A. Movement and locomotion. B. Response and irritability.
C. Growth and response. D. Development and response
(iii) A certain grandfather visited a nearby health center where he saw a small building
called incinerator .What is the purpose of this?
A. For collecting liquid wastes. C. For disposing gaseous wastes
B. For disposing plastics wastes. D. For burning hazardous wastes.
(iv) What is the name given to the type of waste products from organic materials or living things?
A. Hazardous waste products C. Sludge waste products
B. Biodegradable waste products D. Non-biodegradable waste products
(v) The goalkeeper of Maweni football fell down during the match due to muscle cramps. Which
component in the first Aid kit will you use to give first aid?
A. Painkillers. B. Spirit.
C. Liniment. D. Scissors
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(vi) The model of nutrition in which two organisms of different species live together and every organism
benefit from the relationship is called:
A. Commensalism C. Mutualism
B. Symbiosis D. Saprophytism
(vii) The following are the characteristics of fungus, except.
A. They have cell wall C. They have chlorophyll for photosynthesis
B. They store carbohydrate in form of glycogen D. They have no roots, stem or leaves
(viii) Mercy and Emmy were seen by Sir. Makwale collecting houseflies, grasshoppers, butterflies
and bees so that they can study them. Which branch of biology concerns with their activity?
A. Parasitology C. Mycology
B. Entomology D. Ecology
(ix)Which of the following is a correct scientific name of a common frog?
A. Rana Temporaria C. Rana temporaia
B. rana Temporaria D. Rana temporaria
(x) The three parts responsible for the basic structure and function of any cell are:-
A. Nucleus, cell membrane and cytoplasm C. Nucleus, cell membrane and cell wall.
B. Nucleus, nucleolus and cytoplasm D. Cell membrane, cell wall and cytoplasm
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2. Match the items in List A with the correct response in List Bby writing the letter of the correct responsebeside the
item number.
LIST A LIST B
(i) It isimportant for metabolism of all types of food and the release A. Manganese
of energy in the cell B. Calcium
(ii) Essential minerals that are not needed by the body in a large C. Sodium
quantities D. Vitamin K
(iii) It is essential for making red pigments in blood (haemoglobin) E. Iodine
(iv) Its deficiency cause enlargement of thyroid gland (goiter) F. Vitamin B2
(v) The example of mineral which help to build strong bone and teeth G. Iron
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LIST A I ii iii iv v
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SECTION B (70 MARKS)
Answer all questions from this section
3. Scientists always use scientific instrument to magnify small objects or specimens inorder to learn more
details during scientific investigation .
(i) Identify and explain the meaning of the instrument used by scientists above
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(ii) Explain two types of the instrument you have identified in (i) above
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(iii) Use the knowledge above to explain how the two types of instruments you have explained in 3 (ii)
are [Link] any two points
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(b) State one function of the instrument you have identified in 3 (i) above how it is used in biology
laboratory.
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4. (a) State any two precautions that should be taken or observed when dealing with a victim of electric
shock
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(b) Outline any four preventions and control or safety measures that should be taken inorder to avoid the
accident of electric shock at school or home"
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5. After heavy rain season a house of [Link] investigated and found that it was surrounded by
stagnant green scum .As a form two student who is well cooked in classification help [Link] to
answer the following questions
(a) Identify the kingdom and phylum of the organism that caused green scum on water.
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(b) By giving three points explain how the organism you have identified above is adapted to its
environment?
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(c) Draw a well labeled diagram of the organism identified in 3(i) above and show the parts that perform
the following functions
(i) Movement (locomotion)
(ii) Regulate water contents
(iii) Photosynthesis process
(iv)Detecting light intensity
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6. (a) Holozoic nutrition is the form of nutrition in which living organisms feed on a solid complex food
substancesholozoically. With one example explain three models of this form of nutrition
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(b)Briefly explain why water is important in the human body .Give any four points
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7. (a) Differentiate between adolescence and puberty
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(b) Explain four changes that occurs to both girls and boys during puberty
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(c) Outline three principles of waste disposal
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8. All organisms have both generic and specific names basing on the international standards of classifications.
(a) Identify and explain the term used to assign the two names
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(b) Explain any three reasons, why is it important to assign names to the living organisms?
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(c) Explain how natural classification differs from artificial classification. Any three points
Natural classification Artificial
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9. Explain for each of the following observation
(a) Bacteria is microscopic organism
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(b) Plants and some protoctists are said to be photosynthetic organisms
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(c) Mitochondrion is said to be `power house’ of the cell
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(d) Animals and insects can not make their own food
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SECTION C (15 MARKS)
10. Cholera is among of communicable disease which always erupt during rainy [Link] giving six points
explain how people can stay free from this disease.
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