THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

CHEMBA DISTICT COUNCIL

FORM FOUR PRE - MOCK EXAMINATION FEBRUARY, 2022

BIOLOGY

MARKING SCHEME
1.
i ii iii Iv v vi vii viii ix x
C A A B D C B A D C
( 1 MARK @ =10).

2.
i ii Iii iv v
D A E F C
(1MARK @ = 5)
3. i. Contains pathogens
ii. Emits harmful radiations
iii. They are poisonous, can cause death
iv. Can burn the skin or corrode some parts (1 MARK @ = 6)
v. can catch fire easily
vi. Can make small fire large

4. (a) Group A – insect pollinated flowers

Group B – wind pollinated flowers (@ 1 MARK = 2)
(b)
Flowers in group A Flowers in group B
i. they have brightly colored petals -they have dull colored petals
ii. they produce nectar -they do not produce nectar
iii. produce scent -do not produce scent
iv. Produce few pollen grains -produce many pollen grains
(@ 1 MARK = 4)
5. –in high sugar level, the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas secrete insulin hormone which
converts the excess sugar (glucose) in to glycogen. This will reduce the amount of sugar in the
blood. (3 MARKS)
- In low blood sugar level, glucagon hormone will be secreted. This converts the stored glycogen
to glucose, hence increasing sugar level in the blood to meet the body needs. (3 MARKS)

6. (a) mitosis is a cell division that results to two diploid cells. (2 MARKS)
(b) i. brings about growth
ii. Brings about cell replacement
iii. Brings about asexual reproduction (@ 1 MARK = 4)
 iv. Brings about regeneration

7. i. they are thin to facilitate diffusion over short distance

ii. They are moist to dissolve gases before diffusion
iii. They are well supplied with blood vessels for transporting gases (@ 1.5 MARKS = 6)
iv. They are large for maximum gaseous exchange

8. (a) Maize – class monocotyledoneae

Beans – class dicotyledoneae (1 MARK @ = 2)
(b) i. they are used as food
ii. They balance atmospheric gases
iii. They provide habitat to some organisms (@ 1 MARK = 4)
iv. They are source of income

9. i. used for grinding/crushing substances

ii. used for keeping specimens under observation
iii. used for magnifying specimens (1 MARK @ = 6)
iv. used for measuring liquids
v. used for holding chemicals during experiment
vi. used for holding test tube during heating

10. i. Enables transportation of cell requirements like oxygen and nutrients

ii. Ensures the removal of waste products from the cell to prevent its accumulation
iii. Helps in temperature regulation in the body
iv. Helps in transporting the hormones in the body (1.5@ = 6)

11(a).THE FOOD WEB

Mushrooms

Lizard frog
Cap:0.5, D: 1, lab: 2.5 MARKS = 4

Grasshopper bee butterfly

Hibiscus plant grasses

(b)i. lizard and frog (@ 0.5 = 1)

ii. mushrooms ( 1 MARK)

12.i. helps man to understand him/herself better

ii. Enables to answer fundamental questions (1.5 MARKS @ = 6)
iii. Helps people to enter into different careers
iv. Helps to conserve the environment for sustainable development
13.i. waterborne diseases are the diseases which are transmitted by contaminated water. 2MARK
ii. Examples of waterborne diseases that are affecting the digestive system are cholera and
typhoid. 2MARKS.
iii. Any three symptoms
-diarrhea, vomiting, stomachache (@ 1 MARK =3)

iv. Any three preventive measures (2 MARKS @ =6)

-boiling or treating boiling water
-washing hands with clean water and soap before and after eating and after visiting toilets.
-proper disposal of sewage
-good sanitation
. conclusion (2MARK)

14. i. transpiration is the process by which plants lose water through the stomata of the leaves in
form of water vapor. (1MARK)
ii. Three advantages (2 MARKS@ = 6)
-enables the loss of excess water from the plant
-helps in cooling the plant
-enables absorption and distribution of water and mineral salts
iii. Two disadvantages (1 MARK @ = 2)
-may lead to wilting in the plant
-excessive rate of transpiration can lead to stunted growth
iv. Conclusion (1MARK)

15. i. classification is the process of grouping and sorting out living thing according to their
similarities and differences (1 MARK)
ii. Natural system of classification and artificial system of classification( 2MARKS)
iii. Three importance (2 MARKS @ =6)
-simplifies communication among the biologists
-makes the study of living things easy
-helps in identifying and naming new arising species
iv. Conclusion (1 MARK)