last 5 yrs q papers (science) life processes Q. 21.

Write the functions of the following in the digestive process: Bile Bicarbonate secreted by the duodenal Pancreatic amylase. Q. 22. Give reasons for the following: (3) The glottis is guarded by epiglottis. The lung alveoli are covered with blood capillaries. The wall of trachea is supported by cartilage rings. Q. 17. Name the excretory unit of a kidney. (1 marks) Q. 18. What are phytohormones ? (1 marks) Q. 19. Point out two differences between an artery and a vein. (2 marks) Q. 24. (a) Draw a diagram of human alimentary canal . (3)

(b) Label the following on the diagram drawn : Oesophagus, Liver, Gall bladder, Duodenum (c) What is the function of liver in the human body ? (5 marks) Q.17. What is the role of saliva in the digestion of food? Ans. The saliva contains an enzyme called salivary amylase which digests the sta rch present in food into sugar. Thus, the digestion of starch begins in the mout h. Explain the process of digestion of food in mouth, stomach and small intestine I n human body. Or (a) List the three events that occur during the process of photosynthesis. E xplain the role of stomata in this process. (b) Describe an experiment to show that sunlight is essential for photosynthe sis . (5 Marks)