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Science
Paper 2
May
2014
1 hours
ST. XAVIER INSTITUTION
MID YEAR EXAMINATION 2014
FORM 4
SCIENCE
PAPER 2
One Hour and Thirty Minutes

DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

1. This question paper consists of 7
questions.

Section
A
B
C

2. Answer all questions.

Question
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Total

Marks

This question paper consists of 10 printed pages

SECTION A
[10 marks]
Answer all questions.

1.Pupils in a certain class had their weight measured. The data obtained is shown below.
Weight of pupils (kg)
36

41

45

46

45

43

44

40

53

52

58

59

51

45

48

45

47

46

49

44

47

50

43

51

38

47

49

48

54

46

(a) Complete Table 1 using the given data.

Weight of
pupils(kg)

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

Number of
pupils
Table 1
[1 Mark]
(b) Using the data in Table 1, draw a histogram below to show the distribution of the
weight of pupils.
[2 Marks]
(c) What type of variation is shown by a pupils weight?
.

[1 Mark]

(d) Other than weight, state another example that shows the same type of variation.
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[1 Mark]

2. Diagram 1 shows two types of neurons.

Diagram 1
(a) Name the parts labelled P, Q, and R.
P:.

R:

Q:.
[3 marks]
(b) Give the function of each neurone.
Neurone A:
Neurone B:
[2 marks]
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SECTION B
[10 marks]
Answer all questions.
3. Diagram 2 shows the cross-breeding for tea plants. T represents the dominant genes
while t represents the recessive genes.

Diagram 2

(a) What is meant by gene?

[ 1 Mark]
(b) The above offspring tea plant has a pair of Tt genes which show the tall trait.
Explain this.
..
[ 1 Marks]
(c) Complete the above figure by writing the possible genotypes of the parent,
gamete and offspring.
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[ 4 Marks]

4. Diagram 3 shows the human endocrine glands.

Diagram 3
(a) Label glands P and Q.
P:..
Q:..
[2 marks]
(b) Name two hormones secreted by gland P?

[2 marks]
(c) What is the function of each hormone named in (b)?

[2 marks]
(d) What happens to a child if his or her gland Q is not functioning well?

[2 marks]

5.Table 2 below shows the number of protons , neutrons and nucleon number of particles
A,B, C and D.
Particle
A
B
C
D

Number of protons
11
17

Number of neutrons
12
20
22

20

Nucleon number
35
37

Table 2
a) Complete the table above.
b)

[2 marks]

i) Which pair of particles are isotope?

[1 mark]
ii) Give your reason for the answer in b) i)

[2 marks]
c) Particle A is a neutral atom. How many electrons does A have?
..
[1 mark]

SECTION C
[20 marks]
Answer all questions.
6. (a) State four differences between cell division through mitosis and meiosis.
[4 Marks]

Diagram 1
The cell division that takes place in the body parts of a student is shown above. Explain
how you would build a concept based on the information above. Your explanation should
include the following.
i.
Identify two common features
[2 Marks]
ii.
Build an initial concept
[1 Mark ]
iii.
Give one example of body part that undergoes this cell division and one
example of body part that does not undergo this cell division.
[2 Marks]
iv.
Give reason for each example
.
[1 Mark ]
v.
Explain the actual concept
[1 Mark ]
7.a) Give five differences between metal and non-metal (4 marks)

Diagram 2
You are required to develop a concept of an non-metal. Your answer should be based on
the following aspects:
i.
Identify two common characteristics of a non-metal.
[2 Marks]
ii.
Develop an initial concept of a non-metal.
[1 Mark ]
iii.
Give one example of a non-metal and one which is not a non-metal.
[2 Marks]
iv.
Give reason for each example.
[1 Mark ]
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