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SUNSHINE SECONDARY SCHOOL

FORM ONE ENTRY INTERVIEW EXAMINATION

BIOLOGY

FORM ONE

TIME: 2:30HRS JULY, 2023

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C. With a total of ten (10) questions
2. Answer all questions in each section.
3. Section A carries fifteen (15) marks, section B carries seventy (70) marks and section C carries
fifteen (15) marks.
4. All writing must be in blue or black except drawing which must be in pencil
5. Cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room.
6. Write your examination number on every page of this paper.
7. All answers must be written in the spaces provided in this paper
FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY

QUESTION NUMBER SCORE EXAMINER’S INITIALS

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SECTION A (15 marks)
Answer all questions in this section
1. For each of the items (i)-(x) choose the correct answer among the given alternatives and write
its letter in the box provided.
i) Which part of the light microscope regulates the amount of light passing from the mirror
to the condenser?
A. Condenser
B. Body tube
C. Hinge screw
D. Diaphragm

ii) What is the main aim of doing experiment when conducting a scientific investigation?
A. Identifying a problem
B. Finding a solution
C. Testing a hypothesis
D. Gathering information

iii) What is the name given to the process of turning waste materials into useful products?
A. Incineration
B. Composting
C. Recycling
D. Reducing

iv) Which of the following is NOT a component of First Aid kit?

A. Razor blade
B. Panadol
C. microscope
D. medicated soap

v) How do you term burns caused by hot liquids or vapour?

A. Sore
B. Scars
C. Scalds
D. wounds

vi) Ligosi a form one student at Mzilikazi secondary school was told by his Biology teacher
to measure the room temperature before doing Biology practicals involving heat
changes. Which instrument will be suitable for such experimental task?
A. Microscope
B. Whistle
C. Thermometer
D. Torch

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vii) Which safety precaution should be taken when administering First Aid to a wounded
person?
A. Washing hands with soap
B. Wearing protective gloves
C. Calling the ambulance for pick up
D. Drying the wound with clean cloth

viii) Which of the following apparatuses are used for magnifying specimens?
A. Hand lens and petri dish
B. Hand lens and watch glass
C. Microscope and hand lens
D. Measuring cylinder and beaker

ix) Why observations are made using the sense organs disadvantageous?
A. They are often subjective
B. They are often good
C. They are based on facts
D. They are objective

x) Which of the following can cause diseases or infections?

A. Flammable
B. Strong radiation
C. Explain
D. Biohazard
2. Match the uses of the part of a microscope in List A with their corresponding function(s) from
List B by writing their correct letter beside item number in List A.
LITS A LIST B
i) Concentrates light onto the specimen that is placed on A. Ocular tube
the stage. B. Mirror
C. Arm
ii) Allows light to pass straight from the objective lens to
D. Condenser
the eye piece lens. E. Base
iii) Surface on which the specimen is placed. F. Stage clip
G. Diaphragm
iv) Holds the slide containing the specimen in place.
H. Stage
v) Reflects and directs light to the specimen under
observation.

ANSWERS
LIST A i) ii) iii) iv) v)
LIST B

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SECTION B: (70 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section. Each question carries ten (10) marks
3. a) What is the difference between a dog and a stone? Give six points
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b) A motorcar moves, takes in oxygen and gives out carbon dioxide, consumes fuel
but nevertheless it is not a living thing .In what ways doesn’t it qualify to be a living
organism? Give four points
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4. a) What is the difference between antibodies and antigens? .

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b) Immunity is the ability of the body to resist against infections. Briefly explain four factors
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c) Non –communicable diseases cannot be spread from the affected person to a healthy
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5. a) Artificial active immunity is acquired through immunization or vaccination using vaccines.

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b) Outline four components of the human immune system.

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c) The human body has defense systems that either prevent microorganisms from entering
the body or combat them when they manage to enter the body. How do the following
parts of the body defend the body against infections?
(i) Ear
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(ii) Skin
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(iii) Digestive system

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(iv) Blood
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6. Personal hygiene is important for good health and personal appearance.
(a) What is personal hygiene?
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(b) Outline six principles of personal hygiene.

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(c) Name two diseases that may be caused by lack of personal hygiene during puberty.
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7. (a) Puberty is the period when young girls and boys begin to mature biologically,
psychologically, and socially and become capable of reproduction. State four features
that develop in girls at puberty
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(b) Maintenance of personal hygiene requires various items .List any six items and their
uses
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8. (a) What is waste?
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9. (a) What is the importance of First Aid kit?
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(ii) Give reasons why it is necessary to cover your hands when giving First Aid to a
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poison?
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(c) Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary, and painful contractions of a single muscle or
a group of muscles. What are the possible causes of muscle cramps? Give three points
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SECTION C (15 Marks)

Answer question ten (10)
10. (a) COVID-19 was first diagnosed in China in 2019 before it spread to other parts of the
world. What are its causes, symptoms and effects?
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