FORM ONE BIOLOGY TERMINAL EXAMINATION

FORM ONE BIOLOGY TERMINAL EXAMINATION

Time: 2 Hours

Instructions:

• Answer all questions in Sections A and B.

• Choose one question from Section C.

• Write your answers clearly in the spaces provided.

• Diagrams may be used to support your answers where necessary.

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SECTION A (15 MARKS)

Multiple Choice Questions (10 Marks)

Circle the correct answer for each question.

1. What is the scientific study of living things called?
   a) Chemistry
   b) Physics
   c) Biology
   d) Geography

2. Which of these is a key characteristic of living organisms?
   a) Non-cellular structure
   b) Reproduction
   c) Inability to grow
   d) No response to stimuli

3. What is the most basic unit of classification?
   a) Kingdom
   b) Species
   c) Class
   d) Phylum

4. Which of these is an example of plant tissue?
   a) Muscle tissue
   b) Nerve tissue
   c) Epithelial tissue
   d) Epidermal tissue

5. What process do green plants use to make their own food?
   a) Respiration
   b) Photosynthesis
   c) Digestion
   d) Excretion

6. Which of these is an essential part of a balanced diet?
   a) Carbon dioxide
   b) Minerals
   c) Plastic
   d) Polluted water

7. What is the removal of metabolic waste from the body called?
   a) Nutrition
   b) Respiration
   c) Excretion
   d) Reproduction

8. Which of these is a common disease?
   a) Photosynthesis
   b) Respiration
   c) Malaria
   d) Fertilization

9. What is the process of giving birth to young ones called?
   a) Growth
   b) Development
   c) Reproduction
   d) Movement

10. Which of these helps in environmental conservation?
    a) Deforestation
    b) Pollution
    c) Afforestation
    d) Mining

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Matching Items (5 Marks)

Match each term in Column A with the correct description in Column B.

Column A	Column B
i. Cell	B. The basic unit of life
ii. Enzyme	D. A biological catalyst
iii. Balanced diet	C. A diet containing all essential nutrients
iv. Disease	A. A condition that impairs normal functioning
v. Environment	E. Surroundings of an organism

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SECTION B (70 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. Branches of Biology (10 Marks)

Explain five different areas of biology and what they study.

2. Characteristics of Living Things (10 Marks)

Describe five key features that distinguish living organisms from non-living things.

3. Levels of Classification (10 Marks)

Outline five levels used in classifying living organisms, from broadest to most specific.

4. Plant Tissues (10 Marks)

Identify and explain five types of tissues found in plants.

5. Importance of Photosynthesis (10 Marks)

Discuss five reasons why photosynthesis is vital for life on Earth.

6. Classes of Food (10 Marks)

List and explain five major nutrients required for a healthy diet.

7. Excretory Organs (10 Marks)

Name and describe five organs involved in excretion in humans.

8. Disease Prevention (10 Marks)

Explain five effective ways to prevent diseases.

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SECTION C (15 MARKS)

Answer one question from this section.

9. Importance of a Balanced Diet (15 Marks)

Discuss why maintaining a balanced diet is crucial for good health, providing examples.

OR

10. Environmental Conservation (15 Marks)

Explain how protecting the environment benefits living organisms, including humans.