L6 exams may 2022

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SAINT GABRIEL’S COLLEGE (SGC) BAFMENG

THIRD TERM EXAMINATION, MAY 2022


LOWER SIXTH
Specialty: HOME ECONOMICS
Subject title: NATURAL SCIENCE
Center No & Name:
Candidate No:
Candidate Name:
Time: 2 hours

Instructions to Candidates
Answer any SIX questions of your choice. All questions carry equal marks. Number your work correctly.
You are reminded of the necessity of good English and orderly presentation of your work.

1. (A) Define; cell cycle, cell division, cytokinesis, Chromosome, mitosis and meiosis (12marks).
(B) Outline the stages involve in mitosis (5marks).
(C) Give 3 differences between mitosis and meiosis (3marks)

2. (A) List 5 properties of Chromosomes (5marks).


(B) (i) Nitrogenous bases are of four types, name them (4marks).
(ii)The bases combine in a specific manner, such that Adenine pairs with………..And Guanine pairs with ……….(4mks)
(iii) The first law of heredity is known as …………………… (1mk)
(iv) Define the following terms used in genetics genotype, phenotype and homozygous (6mks)

3. Draw and Complete the table below; (20 mks)


Blood group Type of antigen Type of antibody Donor recipient
present on the red present in plasma
cell

4. (i) How is sex determined in humans? (5mks)


(ii) Define reproduction (2mks)
(iii) List and define the two types of reproduction that you know (6mks)
(iv) Describe the basic function of reproductive system (4mks)
(v) Define Oogenesis and spermatogenesis (3mrks)

5. ( i) Define menstruation, ovulation, fertilization, Implantation, menopause (10mks)


(ii) Define birth control and contraception (2mks)
(iii) List and explain 4 contraceptive methods (8mks)

6. (i) Hormones are very essential in reproduction, list 8 hormones and give the function of each of the hormone listed. (16mks)
(ii) Give the full meaning of the following; FSH, LS and HCG (4mks)

7. (i) What is the difference between a close circulatory system and an open circulatory system? (4mks)
(ii) Outline the three major components of the human circulatory system and give the function of each (6mks)
(iii) Explain how blood enter and leave the heart (pumping action of the heart), mentioning all the processes involve (10mks)

8. (i) What is another name for red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets? (3mks)
(ii) Outline and explain 8 Conditions or Risk Factors that cause Coronary artery disease (16mks)
(iii) Give any other heart disease that you know (1mk)

9. (i) Define the following terms; digestion, autotrophic, heterotrophic, holozoic, parasitic, and saprophytic modes of nutrition (12mks)
(ii) List 4 purpose of digestion (4mks)
(iii) What are the accessory parts or organs of digestive system? (4mks)

GOOD LUCK
Subject instructor, ETTA NARIUS

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