TOP SCHOOLS PREDICTION

BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
10 PRACTICAL TRIALS

1st Series of Sampled Top Performing Schools Possible Practical

Questions in Biology Paper 3 Expected in the Forthcoming Annual
Final KCSE Examinations for our Candidates.

SERIES 1

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BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
TRIAL 1 PRACTICAL
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preparations for the 231/3 Biology Practical examination.

No one else should have access to this information either directly or indirectly.

INSTRUCTIONS
Each Candidate will require the following:-
The photographs should be coloured
a) Scalpel
b) Means of timing
c) 5ml of Sodium hydrogen carbonate solution labelled H
d) 5ml of 10% Starch solution labelled E
e) Four labels
f) Four clean dry test tubes.
g) 4ml of cooking oil in a test tube
h) One Irish potato tuber, Solanum tuberosum
i) 10ml measuring cylinder
j) A dropper
k) Ruler
l) Spatula
Each student will require access to the following;
a) Mortar and pestle
b) Iodine solution supplied in a dropper bottle
c) Distilled water in a wash bottle
d) Benedict`s solution in a dropper bottle
e) Source of heat

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BIOLOGY
TRIAL 1 PRACTICAL
TIME: 1 ¾ HOURS

NAME………………………………………………… INDEX NO……………………..…

SCHOOL…………………………………………….. SIGN……………………………….

DATE………………………………………………....

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name, admission number, date, and signature and school name in the
spaces provided.
b) Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in the question paper
c) You are NOT allowed to start working with the apparatus for the first 15 minutes
of the 1¾ hours allowed for this paper. This time is to enable you to read the
question paper and make sure you have all the chemicals and apparatus that you
may need.
d) Additional pages must not be inserted

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION QUESTION CANDIDATES SCORE
1
2
3

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1. You are provided with cooking oil, liquids H and E and an Irish potato.
(a) Label two test tubes A and B. Place 2cm3 of water into each test tube. Add 8 drops of
the cooking oil into each test tube. To the test tube labelled A, add 8 drops of liquid H.
Shake both test tubes. Allow to stand for 2 minutes.
i) Record your observations. (2marks)
Test tube A
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Test tube B
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ii) Name the process that has taken place in test tube A. (1mark)
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iii) State the significance of the process named in (a) (ii) above. (1mark)
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iv) Name;
The digestive juice in humans that has the same effect on oil as liquid L. (1mark)
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The region of the alimentary canal into which the juice named in (a) (iv) above is secreted
(1mark)
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(b) Label one test tube C.
Place 2cm3 of liquid E into the test tube. Add a drop of iodine solution into the test tube.
(i) Record your observation (1mark)
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(ii) Suggest the identity of E (1mark)

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(c) Cut out a cube whose sides are about 2cm from the Irish potato provided.Crush the
cube to obtain a paste. Place the paste into the test tube labelled C containing E and iodine
solution from (b) above. Leave the set up for at least 30 minutes.
i) Record your observations. (1mark)
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ii) Account for the results in (c) (i) above. (3marks)

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(d) (i) Cut out another cube whose sides are 1cm from the Irish potato provided. Crush the
cube to obtain a paste. Use the paste to carry out food test with Benedict`s solution and
record the results. (1mark)
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(ii) Account for the results in (d) (i) above. (2marks)

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2.The diagrams below represents plants , K,L and M. study them carefully and answer
the questions that follow

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a) Giving a reason in each case, classify each plant into its division.
Plant K (2mks)
Division.................................................................................................................................

Reason
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Plant L (2mks)

Division............................................................................................................................
Reason
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b) Using observable features only, state the subdivision of plant M (2marks)

Sub-division...........................................................................................................................
Reason
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c) Identify the parts labeled P,U,V & Y(4mks)

P
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U
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V
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Y
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d) State the functions of part T and state why (d) grows in wet areas. (2 marks)
Function of T
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Reason why (d) grows in wet areas
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3.Below are diagrams of part of the urinary system. Examine them.

i)Name the parts labeled A and B in figure 1 (2mks)

A………………………………………………………………………..

B………………………………………………………………………..

ii)Name the parts labeled V, W, X and Y in figure 11. (4mks)

V…………………………………………….

W…………………………………………….

X…………………………………………….

Y…………………………………………….

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b) State two adaptations of part labeled W to its function (2mks)
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c)In the diagram, name the part where;
i)Counter current flow occurs (1mks)
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ii)Reabsorption of water occurs (1mks)

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d)Explain what would happen to the process of urine formation in absence of anti-duiretic
hormone (ADH) (3mks)
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TOP SCHOOLS PREDICTION

BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
TRIAL 2 PRACTICAL

Confidential
The information contained in this KCSE prediction paper is to enable the head
of the school and the teacher in charge of Biology to make adequate
preparations for the 231/3 Biology Practical examination.

No one else should have access to this information either directly or indirectly.

INSTRUCTIONS
Each Candidate will require the following:-
The photographs should be coloured
a) Specimen Q Ripe banana
b) Iodine Solution
c) Visking tubing
d) 100ml beaker
e) Thread
f) Scapel

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BIOLOGY
TRIAL 2 PRACTICAL
TIME: 1 ¾ HOURS

NAME………………………………………………… INDEX NO……………………..…

SCHOOL…………………………………………….. SIGN……………………………….

DATE………………………………………………....

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name, admission number, date, and signature and school name in the
spaces provided.
b) Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in the question paper
c) You are NOT allowed to start working with the apparatus for the first 15 minutes
of the 1¾ hours allowed for this paper. This time is to enable you to read the
question paper and make sure you have all the chemicals and apparatus that you
may need.
d) Additional pages must not be inserted

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION QUESTION CANDIDATES SCORE
1
2
3

TOTAL SCORE

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1. You are provided with a specimen labelled Q, use it to answer the questions that follow.
(a) (i) Sketch a drawing and label the specimen on the space provided. (2 marks)

(iii) Make a transverse section of the specimen and label. (3 marks)

(b) What type of fruit is specimen Q? (1 mark)

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c) Slice off about 2cm2cube from the specimen. Peel it. Tie one end of the 8cm LONG
transparent visking tubing provided. Place the banana cube and tie the other end to
ENSURE THERE IS NO LEAKAGE AND BOTH ENDS OF THE TUBING.
Rinse the outside of the tubing with water. Immerse the tubing with its content in
100ml beaker containing iodine solution. Allow standing for 20 minutes.

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(i) Record your observations in the table below. (4 marks)
Contents inside tubing Iodine solution
Outside tubing
Before the experiment

After the experiment

(ii) What was the physiological activity under test? (1 mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) Account for the results obtained in c (i) above. (3 marks)
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2. You are provided with specimen Q, R S T and U. Study them to answer the questions
below.

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(a) Work the actual length of specimen T, given that the shatter resistant ruler measures Q
from tip of mouth to tip of abdomen. (3 marks)
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(b) Aboy immobilised specimen Q and attempted to drawn and suffocate it in water by
placing its head in water. Using observable features, explain why he couldn’t succeed.
(2 marks)
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(c) Use the features in order given below and construct a dichotomous key that can be used
to identify the specimen above.
Wings, long or short hind limbs, number of legs, antenna. (8 marks)
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(d) State three ways in which specimen Q is adapted to evade its predators in its
ecological niche. (3 marks)
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3. You are provided with two photographs below of maize plant (Zea mays) taken from
the school farm.Use them to answer the questions that follow.

(a) Classify the specimen into Division, Sub-division and Class where it belongs.
Division (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Sub-division (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Class (1 mark)
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b) Give one reason why you classified it into sub- division above. (1 mark)
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(i) What type of leaf arrangement is shown in photograph A above. (1 mark)

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(ii) Giving reasons, give the term used to describe the above flower based on the
agent of pollination. (1 mark)

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Reasons (2 marks)
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iii) On the photographs, label where the pollen grain produced and where stigma is likely
to be found respectively. (2 marks)

iv) With respect to floral arrangement, what term is used to describe maize plant?(1 mark)

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TOP SCHOOLS PREDICTION

BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
TRIAL 3 PRACTICAL

Confidential
The information contained in this KCSE prediction paper is to enable the head
of the school and the teacher in charge of Biology to make adequate
preparations for the 231/3 Biology Practical examination.

No one else should have access to this information either directly or indirectly.

INSTRUCTIONS
Each Candidate will require the following:-
The photographs should be coloured
1. Solid Q
2. Solid R
3. 20ml distilled water
4. 2 labels
5. 6 test tubes in a rack
6. Specimen Y
7. 10ml measuring cylinder

Each student to have access to the following reagents;

1. Iodine solution
2. NaOH
3. 1% CuSO2

Preparations
1. Solid Q, Wheat flour. Weigh 1g of wheat flour and label it Solid Q.
2. Solid R, Maize flour. Weigh 1g of maize flour and label it Solid R.
3. Specimen Y is a leaf of kales (Sukuma Wiki)

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BIOLOGY
TRIAL 3 PRACTICAL
TIME: 1 ¾ HOURS

NAME………………………………………………… INDEX NO……………………..…

SCHOOL…………………………………………….. SIGN……………………………….

DATE………………………………………………....

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name, admission number, date, and signature and school name in the
spaces provided.
b) Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in the question paper
c) You are NOT allowed to start working with the apparatus for the first 15 minutes
of the 1¾ hours allowed for this paper. This time is to enable you to read the
question paper and make sure you have all the chemicals and apparatus that you
may need.
d) Additional pages must not be inserted

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION QUESTION CANDIDATES SCORE
1
2
3

TOTAL SCORE

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1. You are provided with solid Q and R. You are also provided with iodine solution,
Sodium hydroxide solution and Copper (II) sulphate solution.
i. Dissolve all solid Q in 5cm3 of distilled water in a test tube to form a suspension.
Label it as Q.
ii. Dissolve all solid R in 5cm3 of distilled water in a test tube to form a suspension.
Label it as R.
a) Using the procedure outlined in the table below, carry out food tests on the substances
Q and R, write the food, observation and conclusion. (6 marks)

Food Procedure Observation Conclusion

To 2ml of Q in a test
tube, add 3 drops of
iodine solution

To 2ml of Q in a test
tube, add equal amounts
of Sodium hydroxide
solution then followed by
a few drops of Copper
(II) sulphate solution and
shake

To 2ml of R in a test
tube, add 3 drops of
Iodine solution

To 2ml of R in a test
tube, add equal amounts
of Sodium hydroxide
solution then followed by
a few drops of Copper
(II) sulphate solution and
shake

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b) (i) which of the two substances should be included in a diet to protect a child from
suffering Kwashiorkor. (1 mark)
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(ii) Give a reason for your answer in b (i) above. (1 mark)
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c) (i) Name two enzymes in the human body which digest the food substances found in Q.
(2 marks)
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(ii) State the organ from which each of the enzymes you have stated in c(i) above acts.
(2 marks)

Enzyme:..............................................................Organ:………………..............................

Enzyme: ............................................................Organ:...........................................................

2. You are provided with specimen Y.

(a) (i) Using external features only, identify the part of the plant. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) Give two reasons for your answer in a(i) above. (2 marks)
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(b) State the class to which the specimen belongs and give one reason for your answer.
(2 marks)
Class:
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Reason:
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(c) (i) Explain two observable features in the specimen that adapt it to nutrition.(2 marks)
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(ii) State two features of the specimen that is only observable under a microscope that
adapts it to gaseous exchange. (2 marks)

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3. (a) The photograph below shows an experiment that was set to investigate a certain
process in been seedling.

(i) Identify the response being investigated. (1 mark)

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(ii) Account for the observed results for the seedling A after 24 hours. (4 marks)

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(iii) Explain why the root in the seedling B continued to grow straight downward.(2 mks)
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(iv) Explain the significance of the response stated in a(i) above to plant. (2 marks)

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(b) You are provided with the photograph of mammalian bones P and Q obtained from the
same animal.

(i) Name bone

P: ………………........................................................ (1 mark)
Q: ………………....................................................... (1 mark)
(ii) State the part of the body from which the bones were obtained.
P: ................................................................................ (1 mark)
Q: ............................................................................... (1 mark)

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(iii) Which two of the labeled parts forms a ball and socket joint. (1 mark)
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(iv) With reasons identify the type of joint formed by bone P at:
Distal end: ............................................................................ (1 mark)

Reason: ..............................................................................................(1 mark)

Anterior end: ........................................................................ (1 mark)

Reason: ..............................................................................................(1 mark)

(v) Name the other bone that articulates with bones P and Q and controls or limits
movement in man. (1 mark)
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BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
TRIAL 4 PRACTICAL
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of the school and the teacher in charge of Biology to make adequate
preparations for the 231/3 Biology Practical examination.

No one else should have access to this information either directly or indirectly.

INSTRUCTIONS
Each Candidate will require the following:-
The photographs should be coloured
a) Solution P- starch
b) Solution Q- egg white
c) Solution Z- water
d) Solution R- Diastase
e) Benedict’s solution
f) Iodine solution
g) Visking tubing - 8cm
h) Thread
i) 100ml beaker
j) 5 test tubes
k) 5 labels
b) D1-Blackjack
c) D2-Sonchus
d) D3-Jacaranda
e) D4-Mango

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BIOLOGY
TRIAL 4 PRACTICAL
TIME: 1 ¾ HOURS

NAME………………………………………………… INDEX NO……………………..…

SCHOOL…………………………………………….. SIGN……………………………….

DATE………………………………………………....

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name, admission number, date, and signature and school name in the
spaces provided.
b) Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in the question paper
c) You are NOT allowed to start working with the apparatus for the first 15 minutes
of the 1¾ hours allowed for this paper. This time is to enable you to read the
question paper and make sure you have all the chemicals and apparatus that you
may need.
d) Additional pages must not be inserted

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION QUESTION CANDIDATES SCORE
1
2
3

TOTAL SCORE

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1. You are provided with the photomicrograph of an onion outer epidermis as seen under
light microscope

a) On the photograph, name parts labelled A, C, and D (3mark)

A ……………………………………………………………
C ……………………………………………………………
D ……………………………………………………………

a) Explain how the part labelled B is adapted to its function (2marks)

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b) Calculate the actual size of the cell marked K, give your answer in micrometres
(2marks)

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c) The differences between the cells in the photograph and those obtained from an animal
epithelial cells (3marks)
Onion epidermal cells Animal epithelial cells

d) State the process that make the structures in the cell above appear more distinct(1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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e) In microscopic procedure in 1 (d) above name what was used to achieve the process
(1mark)
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2. The photographs below represent specimen labeled A, B, C and D

SPECIMEN A SPECIMEN B

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SPECIMEN C SPECIMEN D

i) Name the type of placentation shown in specimen A and B (2 marks)

A…………………………………………………………………………...…
B…………………………………………………………..………………….

ii) Identify the type of sections from which specimen C and D was obtained?
(2 marks)
C……………………………………………………………………………...
D…………………………………………………………..………………….

iii) Classify the above specimen labeled D (1mark)

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iv) You are provided with specimen labeled D1, D2, D3 and D4. Examine them
Draw and label specimen labeled D2 (3marks)

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v) Giving a reason and state the agent of dispersal of the specimen (6marks)
Specimen Agent of dispersal Reason

D1

D3

D4

3. You are provided with the following. Solution P, Q and Z.

(a) (i) Put 2 cm3 of solution P into two test tubes labeled A and B. Add iodine solution
drops into test tube A. Observe and record. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(ii)To test tube B, add an equal amount of Benedict’s solution. Heat to boil. Record
your observation. (1 mark)
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(iii) From the results in (a) (i) and (ii), identify solution P. (1 mark)
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(iv). Put 2cm3 of solution Z into a clean test tube labelled C. Add equal volume of
Benedict’s solution. Heat to boil. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

(v) Open the visking tubing provided, Pour solution P into the visking tubing and add
1cm3 of the solution R. Tie the visking tubing and ensure there is no leakage. Pour solution
Z into a clean beaker till it is half full. Immerse visking tube in the solution Z in the
beaker. Allow it to stand for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, take 2cm3 of solution Z from
the beaker into a clean test tube labelled D. Add equal amount of Benedict’s solution. Heat
to boil. Record your observation. (1 mark)
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(vi)Account for the observation made in (v) above. (3 marks)
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(b) i) Pour 2 cm3 of solution Q into a clean test tube. Observe and record the color of
solution Q. (1 mark)
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ii) Add 1 cm3 of sodium hydroxide into test tube containing solution Q. Record your
observation. (1 mark)
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iii) Explain the results observed in (b)(ii) above. (2 marks)
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iv). what is the identity of solution R? (1 mark)

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v) State one factor that can affect the process demonstrated in 3a (v) above (1 mark)

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TRIAL 5 PRACTICAL

Confidential
The information contained in this KCSE prediction paper is to enable the head
of the school and the teacher in charge of Biology to make adequate
preparations for the 231/3 Biology Practical examination.

No one else should have access to this information either directly or indirectly.

INSTRUCTIONS
Each Candidate will require the following:-
The photographs should be coloured
a) A freshly obtained pinnate/bipinnate leaf labeled specimen K.
b) A piece of Irish potato tube (a medium sized potato to be shared between four
students)
c) A scalpel or other means of cutting
d) 5 labels
e) One test tube
f) A freshly obtained piece of couch grass having 2 to 3 internodes complete with
roots and leaves labeled specimen H.
g) Distilled water
h) Stop watch or access to a wall clock
i) About 15ml hydrogen peroxide
j) 10ml measuring cylinder
k) Access to:
l) Iodine solution supplied with a dropper calibrated in ml
m) Dilute sodium hydroxide solution supplied with a dropper calibrated in ml
n) Dilute hydrochloric acid supplied with a dropper calibrated in ml.

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BIOLOGY
TRIAL 5 PRACTICAL
TIME: 1 ¾ HOURS

NAME………………………………………………… INDEX NO……………………..…

SCHOOL…………………………………………….. SIGN……………………………….

DATE………………………………………………....

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name, admission number, date, and signature and school name in the
spaces provided.
b) Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in the question paper
c) You are NOT allowed to start working with the apparatus for the first 15 minutes
of the 1¾ hours allowed for this paper. This time is to enable you to read the
question paper and make sure you have all the chemicals and apparatus that you
may need.
d) Additional pages must not be inserted

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION QUESTION CANDIDATES SCORE
1
2
3

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1. You are provided with a piece of Irish potato tuber, sodium hydroxide solution, a
scalpel, a test tube, hydrochloric acid, iodine solution, hydrogen peroxide and a measuring
cylinder.
(a) Using the scalpel provided, peel the potato and cut five equal cubes each 1cm3. Label
them C1, C2, C3, C4 and C5.
(i) Cut C1 into many tiny pieces and put them into a test tube. Add 2ml of iodine solution.
Observe and record your observations. (1 mark)
Observations.......................................................................................................................

(ii) Allow the set-up to stand for 30 minutes. Observe and record your observations.
(1 mark)
Observations...................................................................................................................

(iii) Account for your observations in (i) and (ii) above. (2 marks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) (i) Put 5ml of hydrogen peroxide solution into the measuring cylinder provided. Put
cube C2 into the measuring cylinder and record the volume of foam produced after two
minutes.
Volume ............. cm3 (1 mark)
(ii) Empty the measuring cylinder and clean it. Cut C3 into smaller pieces and put them
into a fresh 5ml hydrogen peroxide solution in the measuring cylinder. Record the volume
of foam produced after two minutes. (1 mark)
Volume ............ cm3
(iii) Account for the difference in volume of foam produced by cube C3 and cube C2
above. (4 marks)
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(c) (i) Put 5ml hydrogen peroxide solution into a clean measuring cylinder. Add 1ml of
the hydrochloric acid provided into the measuring cylinder and place cube C4 inside.
Record your observations after two minutes. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) Empty the measuring cylinder and clean it. Put 5ml hydrogen peroxide solution into
the measuring cylinder and add 1ml of sodium hydroxide solution provided. Place cube C5
inside and record your observations after two minutes. (1mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(iii)Account for the difference in observations made in (c)(i) and (ii) above. (4 marks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(d) Explain the importance of the enzyme responsible for the observations above in the
tissues of living organisms. (2 marks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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2. You are provided with specimens H and K. Observe the specimens keenly.
(a) State two functions of specimen K. (2 marks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(b) Name the division and class to which specimen H belongs.

Division…………………………………………………………………………(1 mark)
Reason (1 mark)
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Class ……………………………………………………………………………(1 mark)

Reasons (2 marks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(c) State three adaptations of specimen K for maximum photosynthesis. (3marks)

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(d) Explain two ways in which specimen H is adapted for survival in its habitat.(2 marks)

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3. Study the photographs below representing certain processes in insects. Use them to
answer the questions that follow.

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(a) With reasons, name the type of the process represented by plates 1 and 2. (2 marks)
Plate Name Reason
1

(b) Name stages Q, R and D. (3 marks)

Q …………………………………………….

R ………………………………………………

D ……………………………………………..

(c) Give an advantage of the process in plate 1 over the process in plate 2. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………

(d) Arrange stages A, B, C and D in their correct sequence. (1 mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(e) State two differences in the biological activities between the developmental sages R
and S. (2 marks)
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(f) Insects are the most populous and widespread in phylum Arthropoda. Give a reason
to explain this observation. (1 mark)
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BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
TRIAL 6 PRACTICAL

Confidential
The information contained in this KCSE prediction paper is to enable the head
of the school and the teacher in charge of Biology to make adequate
preparations for the 231/3 Biology Practical examination.

No one else should have access to this information either directly or indirectly.

INSTRUCTIONS
Each Candidate will require the following:-
The photographs should be coloured
(1) Specimen K (Orange fruit)
(2) About 3cm3 of substance B (olive oil)
(3) About 3cm3 of liquid C (fresh cow milk)
(4) About 2cm3 of 0.01% DCPIP (supplied with a dropper)
(5) About 2cm3 of Iodine solution
(6) About 2cm3 NaHC03 solution (supplied with a dropper)
(7) 6 test tubes in a test tube rack
(8) Distilled water in a wash bottle
(9) Scalpel
(10) Two 10ml measuring cylinder
(11) One 100ml beaker
(12) 2 Labels
(13) Two droppers

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BIOLOGY
TRIAL 6 PRACTICAL
TIME: 1 ¾ HOURS

NAME………………………………………………… INDEX NO……………………..…

SCHOOL…………………………………………….. SIGN……………………………….

DATE………………………………………………....

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name, admission number, date, and signature and school name in the
spaces provided.
b) Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in the question paper
c) You are NOT allowed to start working with the apparatus for the first 15 minutes
of the 1¾ hours allowed for this paper. This time is to enable you to read the
question paper and make sure you have all the chemicals and apparatus that you
may need.
d) Additional pages must not be inserted

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION QUESTION CANDIDATES SCORE
1
2
3

TOTAL SCORE

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1. You are provided with Specimen K .Carefully cut a transverse section through
specimen K using a scalpel provided.
(a) (i) By observing one of the two halves of specimen K, Give two reasons to prove that
specimen K has axile placentation (2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) Squeeze some juice from specimen K into 100ml beaker provided and label it as juice
K. using a portion of juice K, carry out the food test using the reagents provided and
complete the table below. (NB preserve the remaining portion of juice K for use in
question 2.) (8mks)
Food Procedure Observation conclusion
substance

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(iii) Name the deficiency disease that results from lack of the food substance present in
juice K. (1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(iv)Highlight two symptoms of the disease named in (a) (iii) above (2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Put 2cm3 of liquid labelled C into a test tube. Draw some of the juice from specimen K
into a dropper. Add 4 drops of the juice into the test tube with solution C and shake.
(a) (i) State your observation. (1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) State the part of the human body where the process demonstrated above occurs and
the enzyme that carries out the process.
Part of body…………………………………………………………………………..(1mk)
Enzyme…………………………………………………………………….………… (1mk)
(iii) Which gland produces the enzyme stated in (a)(ii) above? (1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) Take a small amount of substance B provided and add to it 2cm3 of sodium hydrogen
carbonate solution.
(i) State your observations (1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(ii) Which process in the body is illustrated above? (1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(iii) State the part of the body where the above process takes place (1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(iv) State two functions of substance B in the body (2mks
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(v) Name two diseases of the circulatory system caused by excess cholesterol in food.
(2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. (A) photograph J shows the circulatory system of organism represented by photograph

G.

J G

Systemic circulation

(i) Giving two reasons to your answer name the class to which specimen G belongs.
Class…………………………..……………………………………………….. (1mk)
Reasons………………………………………………………………………… (2mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) Name the part labelled:

M…………………………………………….………….(1mk)
N………………………………………………..…….…. (1mk)
O ……………………………………………….……..… (1mk)

(iii) Giving one reason to your answer state the type of closed circulatory system shown
by photograph J
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Type of circulatory system…………………………………………………………(1mk)
Reason………………………………………………………………………(1mk)

(iv) State two features of specimen G that enhances its streamlined shape (2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

(B) Below are photographs of Venus flytrap (an insectivorous plant). Study them and
answer the questions that follow.
A B C

Spines
Sensitive hairs Trapped insect

(i)Name one major nutrient that is deficient in the soil where the above plant grows.(1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) Name the type of response shown by plate C (1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(iii) Describe how the above plant trap the insect (4mks)
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BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
TRIAL 7 PRACTICAL

Confidential
The information contained in this KCSE prediction paper is to enable the head
of the school and the teacher in charge of Biology to make adequate
preparations for the 231/3 Biology Practical examination.

No one else should have access to this information either directly or indirectly.

INSTRUCTIONS
Each Candidate will require the following:-
The photographs should be coloured
1. Freshly plucked kale leaf with a petiole at least 10cm long.
2. 50ml of 2M sodium chloride solution in beaker labeled solution A.
3. 50 ml distilled water in a beaker labeled solution B.
4. 2 petri dishes.
5. Scapel.
6. Hand lens.
7. Ruler.
8. Bone W, which is Thoracic vertebrae.
9. Bone Q, which is Rib.

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BIOLOGY
TRIAL 7 PRACTICAL
TIME: 1 ¾ HOURS

NAME………………………………………………… INDEX NO……………………..…

SCHOOL…………………………………………….. SIGN……………………………….

DATE………………………………………………....

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name, admission number, date, and signature and school name in the
spaces provided.
b) Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in the question paper
c) You are NOT allowed to start working with the apparatus for the first 15 minutes
of the 1¾ hours allowed for this paper. This time is to enable you to read the
question paper and make sure you have all the chemicals and apparatus that you
may need.
d) Additional pages must not be inserted

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION QUESTION CANDIDATES SCORE
1
2
3

TOTAL SCORE

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1.You are provided with a specimen labelled K,Using the scapel cut 8 cm of the petiole
from the side close to the lamina.cut 2 pieces each measuring 4cm. using a scapel cut a slit
halfway through the middle of each piece as shown in the diagram below.

Place one piece in solution labelled A and the other in solution labelled B.Allow the set up
to stand for 30 minutes.
a) After 30 minutes remove the pieces and press each gently between the fingers.
(i). Record your observations (2mks)
solution A
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Solution B
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) Account for the observations .made in the petiole dipped in solution A. (3mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

b) Explain the role of the physiological process identified above in plant nutrition (2mks)
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c) State the sub-division to which the plant from which specimen K was obtained belongs.
(2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………

d) State TWO observable features that adapt specimen K for gaseous exchange (2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

e) Cut a transverse section of the petiole , using a hand lens observe the arrangement of the
vascular bundles and make a diagram of the same. (3mks)

2. You are provided with two bones labelled .Examine them and answer the questions
below
a) Giving reasons, identify bones W and Q (4mks)
(i) Identity of bone W
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Reasons
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Identity of bone Q
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Reasons
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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b) State TWO adaptations of specimen Q (2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

(c) Bone Q and Bone W articulate , draw a diagram showing how the two bones
articulate. (5mks)

(d) State the significance of the articulation of the TWO bones. (2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

3.The photograph below show stages in cell division.

X Y Z
a)Name the stages represented by the cells labelled X, Y and Z (3mks)
X……………………………………………………………………………………………
Y……………………………………………………………………………………………
Z……………………………………………………………………………………………

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b) State the significance of the above cell division to an organism. (3mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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………………………………………………………………………………………………

c) Name TWO regions in higher plants where the above process occur (2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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d) Explain the events that take place in the phase after phase Y. (3mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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………………………………………………………………………………………………

e) State the importance of the above in a member of a species (2mk)

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BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
TRIAL 8 PRACTICAL

Confidential
The information contained in this KCSE prediction paper is to enable the head
of the school and the teacher in charge of Biology to make adequate
preparations for the 231/3 Biology Practical examination.

No one else should have access to this information either directly or indirectly.

INSTRUCTIONS
Each Candidate will require the following:-
The photographs should be coloured
a) Specimen A-potato tissue-half @ student
b) Specimen K-bread mould-growth duration-substrate-bread/ugali-5 days
c) Hydrogen peroxide- 3 ml@ student
d) Distilled water -4ml @ student
e) Sodium hydroxide- 4ml @ student
f) Dilute hydrochloric acid -4 ml @ student
g) 10 ml measuring cylinder -1@ student
h) Dropper
i) Hand lens-shared
j) Knife/scalpel-shared
k) Mortar and pestle
l) Spatula
m) Ruler
n) 100 ml beaker
o) Source of heat
p) Solution B-Starch solution
q) Solution C1-UNBOILED amylase-4ml@ student.
r) Solution C2-BOILED amylase

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s) Benedict’s solution.
t) 5 test tubes@ student
u) 5 labels @student
v) Stop watch
w) Iodine solution-shared
x) Thermometer.

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BIOLOGY
TRIAL 8 PRACTICAL
TIME: 1 ¾ HOURS

NAME………………………………………………… INDEX NO……………………..…

SCHOOL…………………………………………….. SIGN……………………………….

DATE………………………………………………....

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name, admission number, date, and signature and school name in the
spaces provided.
b) Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in the question paper
c) You are NOT allowed to start working with the apparatus for the first 15 minutes
of the 1¾ hours allowed for this paper. This time is to enable you to read the
question paper and make sure you have all the chemicals and apparatus that you
may need.
d) Additional pages must not be inserted

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION QUESTION CANDIDATES SCORE
1
2
3

TOTAL SCORE

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1. You are provided with specimen labeled A. Obtain a cube measuring 1cm by 1cm from
the specimen.
(a) Crush the cube using mortar and pestle, place the crushed parts in measuring cylinder,
add 2 ml of hydrogen peroxide and quickly determine the volume of foam after 20 seconds
and fill the table below. (1 mark)
Specimen Volume of foam
Crushed cube A

Explain why the reaction in (a) above occurs in living cells. (2 marks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) You are provided with a solution labeled B, unboiled C1 and boiled C2. Place 2ml of
the solution B into two test tubes and carry out a food test using the reagents provided.
Record your observation in the table below. (2 marks)
FOOD PROCEDURE OBSERVATION CONCLUSION
SUBSTANCE

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Place 2ml of solution B into four test tubes labeled F, G, H and K. Carry out the following
steps.
(i) To test tube labeled F and its contents add 3ml solution C1 and 3 ml distilled water.
(ii) To test tube labeled G and its contents, add 3ml solution C1 and 3 ml dilute
hydrochloric acid.
(iii) To test tube labeled H and its contents, add 3 ml solution C 1 and 3 ml sodium
hydroxide solution.
(iv) To test tube labeled K and its contents, add 3 ml solution C2.
(v) Place the test tubes in a water bath at 37 0C for 20 minutes.
(vi) Carry out a Benedict’s test and fill the table below. (4 marks)

Test PROCEDURE OBSERVATION CONCLUSION

tube

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(a) Account for the observation in:
(i) Test tube G. (2 marks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) Test tube H. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(iii) Test tube K. (2 marks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Use the illustration below to answer questions

(a) Identify the organism from which the cell labelled B was obtained from while giving a
reason.
(ii) B. (1 mark)
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Reason. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) Give the functions of the parts labeled:
(i) R. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) S. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(b) Name the parts labeled:
(iii) Q. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(iii) P. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(iv) K. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………

(d) Calculate the actual length of cell A in micrometers if its magnification Is X1000
000.Use the points marked L and X. (3 marks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

(e) Explain why cell A and B are believed to have a common ancestry. (2 marks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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3. Use the photographs below to answer questions

(a) (i) Name the type of flowers shown in A1 and A2.

(i) A1. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) A2 (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) Describe the feature in flowering plants depicted in (a)(i) above. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(iii) Explain how flower labeled A1 is modified for pollination. 1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(b) Give the functions of the parts labeled p, r and s in specimen labeled B.
(i) p. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) r. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………

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(iii) s. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(c) State the structural descriptions of flower B. (2marks)
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(d) Explain what would happen to the following parts after pollination.
(ii) t. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(iii) u. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

(e) You are provided with a specimen labeled K in a petri dish, observe the specimen using
a hand lens and answer questions that follow.
(i) Make well labeled diagram to show the reproductive structure of the organism.(3 mks)

(ii) Give the type of asexual reproduction exhibited by the organism. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
TRIAL 9 PRACTICAL

Confidential
The information contained in this KCSE prediction paper is to enable the head
of the school and the teacher in charge of Biology to make adequate
preparations for the 231/3 Biology Practical examination.

No one else should have access to this information either directly or indirectly.

INSTRUCTIONS
Each Candidate will require the following:-
The photographs should be coloured
a) 80 ml of iodine solution supplied with a dropper
b) 8 cm visking tubing.
c) 2 pieces of strong cotton thread 20 cm long.
d) 100 ml beaker (glass or plastic)
e) Means of timing. A wall clock will be appropriate.
f) 10 ml measuring cylinder.
g) 100 ml water is 250 ml beaker.
h) 10 ml of 10 % Starch solution labelled X.
i) 10 ml of Benedict’s solution supplied with a dropper
j) 2 Test tubes
k) Hand lens
Specimen J: Hibiscus rosaninensis
K: Bougainvillea glabra
L: Jacaranda mimosifolia
M: Zea mays
N: Lantana camara
Preparation of 10 % Starch solution
Dissolve 10 gm of starch powder in 100 ml of distilled water.

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BIOLOGY
TRIAL 9 PRACTICAL
TIME: 1 ¾ HOURS

NAME………………………………………………… INDEX NO……………………..…

SCHOOL…………………………………………….. SIGN……………………………….

DATE………………………………………………....

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name, admission number, date, and signature and school name in the
spaces provided.
b) Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in the question paper
c) You are NOT allowed to start working with the apparatus for the first 15 minutes
of the 1¾ hours allowed for this paper. This time is to enable you to read the
question paper and make sure you have all the chemicals and apparatus that you
may need.
d) Additional pages must not be inserted

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION QUESTION CANDIDATES SCORE
1
2
3

TOTAL SCORE

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1. You are provided with iodine solution, Benedict’s solution, visking tubing, test tubes, a
beaker and a solution labelled X (shake thoroughly before use)
a) Using the reagents provided test the identity of solution labeled X. (6 mrks)
Foot test Procedure Observation Conclusion

Tie one end of the visking tubing provided with a thread tightly. Measure 5ml of solution
X. Pour 5ml of solution X into the visking tubing. Tie the other end of the tubing tightly.
Ensure there is no leakage. Rinse the outside of the tubing with distilled water and
immerse it with its contents in a beaker containing iodine solution. Allow it to stand for
20 minutes.
b (i) Record your observation at the beginning and end of the experiment. Record your
results in the table below. (4 mrks)

Experimental set up Solution X inside the visking Iodine solution outside the
tubing visking tubing
Beginning of experiment

End of experiment

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(ii) Suggest the nature of visking tubing. (1 mrk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
(iii) Account for the results obtained in a (i) above. (4 mrks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) Which physiological process was being investigated in this experiment? (1 mrk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. You are provided with specimens labelled:

J: Hibiscus rosaninensis
K: Bougainvillea glabra
L: Jacaranda mimosifolia
M: Zea mays
N: Lantana camara
a) Using the characteristics given below and in the order in which they occur,
construct a dichotomous key to identify the specimens. (8mks)
Characteristics
1. Type of leaf
2. Leaf venation
3. Leaf margin
4. Texture of leaf lam

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b i) Identify the likely habitat of the plant from which specimen labelled N was obtained
from. (1 mrk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
ii) Give a reason for your answer in bi) above. (1 mrk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
c i) Name the class of the plant from which specimen M belong. (1 mrk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
ii) Give a reason for your answer in c i) above. (1 mrk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Below are photographs labelled J and K of organs obtained from different animals.
Examine them and answer the following questions.

Z
2 1
Photograph J

3
Photograph K

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(a) Identify the organs labelled: (2 mrks)
X:
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Y:
………………………………………………………………………………………………

(b i) State the function performed by the above named organs. (2 mrks)

Organ X:
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Organ Y:
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii) State three adaptations of organ labelled Y to its function. (3mrks)

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c i) Identify the parts labelled 1, 2 and 3 in photograph K. (3 mrks)
1:
2:
3:
ii) Using observable features, state how the parts labelled 1 and 3 you identified
in (i) above are adapted to their functions. (2 mrks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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BIOLOGY PRACTICAL
TRIAL 10 PRACTICAL

Confidential
The information contained in this KCSE prediction paper is to enable the head
of the school and the teacher in charge of Biology to make adequate
preparations for the 231/3 Biology Practical examination.

No one else should have access to this information either directly or indirectly.

INSTRUCTIONS
Each Candidate will require the following:-
The photographs should be coloured
1. About 10ml of substance L.
2. 4 clean test tubes on a rack.
3. A means of heating
4. Test tube holder.
5. A scalpel.
6. A house fly labeled specimen M.
7. A dry bean seed labeled S1.
8. A bean seedling labeled S2.
9. A maize seedling labeled S3.
10. 1% copper (II) sulphate solution.
11. 10% sodium hydroxide solution.
12. Benedict‫ۥ‬s solution.
13. Iodine solution.
Note:
i. To make substance L,mix egg albumen and starch.
ii. Specimen S2 and S3 should be ready 1 week before the exams and must have the
seeds intact.

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BIOLOGY
TRIAL 10 PRACTICAL
TIME: 1 ¾ HOURS

NAME………………………………………………… INDEX NO……………………..…

SCHOOL…………………………………………….. SIGN……………………………….

DATE………………………………………………....

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name, admission number, date, and signature and school name in the
spaces provided.
b) Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in the question paper
c) You are NOT allowed to start working with the apparatus for the first 15 minutes
of the 1¾ hours allowed for this paper. This time is to enable you to read the
question paper and make sure you have all the chemicals and apparatus that you
may need.
d) Additional pages must not be inserted

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION QUESTION CANDIDATES SCORE
1
2
3

TOTAL SCORE

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Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.

1. You are provided with substance L.Carry out food tests on the substance using the reagents
provided .Record your procedure , observations and conclusions in the table below.(9mks)

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During a visit to a museum, students were shown ten specimens of organisms on display.
The teacher provided a dichotomous key (shown in a separate page) to enable them to
place each species on display into its taxonomic group. Five of the specimens that were on
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Dichotomous Key.
1.(a) Animal with a flattened body….. …………………………………..go to 9.
(b)Animal without a flattened body……………………………………. go to 2.
2.(a)Animal with body in a shell ………………………………………….Mollusca.
(b)Animal with body in shell………………………………………….. go to 3.
3.(a)Animal with segmented body….. …………………………………….go to 4.
(b)Animal with body not segmented…………………………………….Nematoda.
4.(a)Animal with jointed appendages go to 6.
(b) Animal without jointed appendages to 5.
5.(a)Animal with long and cyndrical body…………………………………..annelida.
(b)Animal with short stout body………………………………………….. Trenada.
6.(a) Animal with antennae…………………………………………………...go to7.
(b) Animal without antennae ….. ………………………………………….go to 8.
7.(a)Animal with one pair of antennae……………………………………… Insecta.
(b) Animal with more than one pair of antennae………………………….. crustacean.
8.(a)Animal with pincer –like mouthparts………………………………….. Arachida.
(b) Animal with sucking mouth parts………………………………….….Acarina.
9.(a)Animal with long ribbon-like body ……………………….…………….cestoda.
(b) Animal with circular body………………………………………….. rinoidea).

Use the dichotomous key to identify the taxonomic group of each of the five specimens
shown in the drawings.
In each case, show in sequence the steps (ef 1a,2a,5a, 7b) in the key that you followed to
arrive at the identify of each specimen. (5mks)
Animal Steps followed Identity
E ………………………………… …………………………………………..
F ………………………………….….. ………………………………………………..
G ……………………………………. ………………………………………………..
H ……………………………………. ………………………………………………
J ……………………………………… …………………………………………….

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b)i)Nam the phylum and the class to which specimen M belongs (2mks)
Phylum:
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Class:
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii) Name the observation features that enabled you to place it in the class above. (3mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

(c)With the help of a hand lens, examine the body of specimen M.

i)State with a reason in each case he observable features that enable the specimen to be a
disease vector. (2mks
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) Name one disease transmitted by specimen M. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

iii) State two methods that can be used to prevent specimen M from spreading diseases.
(2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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2. You are provided with specimens labeled S1 S2 and S3
a. Using a scalpel blade split S1 longitudinally and draw a well labeled diagram to show the
internal structures.
State your magnification (4mks)

b. With a reason ,state the class to which the plant from specimen S1 belongs to.
Class (1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Reason (1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

c. Specimen S2 is a germinated seedling of S1.In the table below, name three structures and
say which structure in S1developed into the structure in S2.
Structure in S1 Structure in S2

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d.(i) Using specimens S1 and S3 ,name the type of germination in :-
S1
S3 (1mk)

ii. Give the difference between the this type of germination in (d) (i) above (2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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………………………………………………………………………………………………

iii.Account for the type of germination in :-

S1 2mks
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
S3(2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

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