Summary

• Description:

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

  This exam tests Grade 10 Biology learners on core life science concepts including cell biology, nutrition, photosynthesis, and transpiration, assessing both theoretical understanding and practical application skills aligned to the KCBE Senior School curriculum.

  • Month Administered: June 2026
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Total Marks: 80 (Section A: 30 marks; Section B: 50 marks)
  • Number of Questions: 18 questions (Questions 1–13 in Section A; Questions 14–18 in Section B)
  • Structure:
    • Section A (30 marks) — Short-answer questions; all compulsory
    • Section B (50 marks) — Structured/extended-response questions; all compulsory

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A
    • Definition and branches of Biology
    • Careers related to Biology and applications in agriculture
    • Factors influencing career choice
    • Field study apparatus — specimen collection and preservation
    • Cell structure — plant vs. animal cell organelles, function of the nucleus
    • Microscopy — differences and similarities between light and electron microscopes
    • Cell types and functions — red blood cells and nerve cells
    • Food nutrients — classes and functions of proteins
  • Section B
    • Cell biology — identification, functions, and adaptations of specialized cells; comparison of cell types
    • Food tests — iodine test, Biuret test, and lipid test; interpreting results
    • Enzymes — factors affecting enzyme activity; effect of temperature on enzyme function
    • Photosynthesis — identification of chloroplast organelle, carbon dioxide fixation, parts and adaptations, word equation, light and dark stages, importance of photosynthesis
    • Transpiration — definition, factors affecting transpiration, experimental demonstration, and mechanisms of water transport in plants
• File Size:

  6.95 MB
• Length:

  7 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  BIOLOGY
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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