(a) List four characters which can be transmitted from parent to offspring in man.

(b) State two differences between mitosis and meiosis.

(c) Explain briefly the importance of meiosis and fertilization in the reproduction of organisms.

(d) In a monohybrid cross between a pure breeding plant that produces blue flowers and a pure breeding plant that produces white flowers, the F1 generation produced only blue flowers. By means of labelled cross diagrams, state the type of flowers you would expect if the Fl generation is (i) self-pollinated; (ii) cross-pollinated with a pure breeding plant that produces white flowers. Give reasons for your answers in (d) (i) and (ii).

If log 2 = x, log 3 = y and log 7 = z, find, in terms of x, y and z, the value of log (\(\frac{28}{3}\))

• A. 2x + y - z
• B. 2x + z - y
• C. x + y - 2x
• D. x + x - y

'''...And in the last days it shall be God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh...''' Peter quoted the statement above from the prophecy of

• A. Ezekiel
• B. Joel
• C. Jeremiah
• D. Isaiah

Factorize 4a² - 9b²

• A. (2a-3b) (2a+3b)
• B. (2a-b) (2a+3b)
• C. (2a-3b) (a+3b)
• D. (a-3b) (a+3b)

Find the equation of the tangent at the point (2, 0) to the curve y = x² - 2x

• A. y = 2x - 4
• B. y = 2x + 4
• C. y = 2x - 2
• D. y = 2x + 2

Which of the following is not a feature of a Department Store?

• A. One-stop-shopping
• B. Deals in one line of goods
• C. Use of trolleys
• D. Convenient location

Which of these instruments can be used to perform an experiment on geotropism?

• A. Potometer
• B. Cup anemometer
• C. Klinostat
• D. Kymograph

In the kidney, both useful substances and wastes are removed from the blood by

• A. Filtration
• B. selective absorption
• C. dialysis machine
• D. excretion

which of the following statement is not true about the solar system

• A. the ray of the sun gives energy to the system
• B. all the planet rotate round the sun
• C. the planets revolve around the sun
• D. the sun is at the Centre of the system

Which of the following phenomena affects plants growth in an alkaline soil?

• A. Excessive plasmolysis
• B. Excessive transpiration
• C. Excessive sunlight
• D. Poor drainage