Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Biology Opener Exam Term 2 2026 with Answers (Marking Scheme). The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  • Duration: 2 HOURS
  • Number of Questions: 7

  It covers the following topics:

  • Introduction to Biology and its Branches (Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Ecology, Entomology)
  • Application of Biology in solving community problems
  • Importance of learning Biology
  • Careers related to Biological fields
  • Factors influencing career choices in Biology
  • Collection of Biological Specimens
    • Identification of common specimens
    • Apparatus used for collection (pooters, sweep nets, pitfall traps, etc.)
    • Precautions during specimen collection
    • Importance and steps of proper labeling and preservation
    • Preparation of a herbarium
    • Wet preservation techniques
  • Microscopy
    • Parts and functions of a light microscope
    • Calculating magnification
    • Differences between light and electron microscopes
    • Concepts of magnification and resolution
  • Cell Biology
    • Identification of specialized plant and animal cells
    • Structural adaptations of root hair cells and nerve cells
    • Identification and functions of cell organelles (Cell wall, Mitochondria)
    • Differences between plant and animal cells
• File Size:

  349.85 KB
• Length:

  8 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  BIOLOGY
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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