Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises the Biology Paper 2 (Theory) Maseno School Mock Exam as a KCSE Trial Exam, administered in July/August 2024. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  This paper is divided into two sections, A and B, and is marked out of a total of 80. Section A consists of five compulsory, structured questions worth 40 marks. Section B requires candidates to answer question 6 (a compulsory data analysis question worth 20 marks) and then choose one of two essay questions (either question 7 or 8) for the remaining 20 marks.

  The paper assesses a variety of topics, with a strong emphasis on data interpretation and application of biological concepts:

  • Section A (Compulsory Structured Questions): This section covers a range of topics including:
    • Genetics (co-dominance and genetic engineering).
    • Support and Movement (the human pectoral girdle and rib cage).
    • Circulation (formation of tissue fluid).
    • Reproduction and Endocrinology (the human ovary and hormonal roles).
    • Coordination in plants (the role of auxins).
  • Section B (Data Analysis and Essays):
    • Question 6 (Compulsory): This is a data handling question that requires plotting and interpreting graphs of transpiration rates in different plants under varying carbon (IV) oxide concentrations.
    • Essay Questions (Choose one): The choice is between an essay on Excretion and Osmoregulation (in unicellular organisms and the role of ADH) or an essay on Coordination and Reproduction (the process of hearing and the roles of male sex hormones).
• Category:

  Mock Past Papers
• Level:

  Form 4
• Subject:

  BIOLOGY

Enter your details below to initiate a payment using MPESA.