LIFE SCIENCE POSSIBLE EXAM QUESTIONS AND TIPS FOR PAPER 1
***THE QUESTIONS ARE IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER***
***Estimated marks allocated for the questions are given in
brackets***
LONGER QUESTIONS
1. Describe the process of spermatogenesis
(4)
2. Describe the process of oogenesis
(6)
3. Tabulate TWO differences between sperm cells and ovum
(5)
4. Discuss TWO structural adaptations of sperm cells to reach
the ovum in the Fallopian tube of the female
(4)
5. Explain the difference between an effector and a receptor
(4)
6. Describe eye accommodation for DISTANT vision
(6)
7. Describe eye accommodation for NEAR vision
(6)
8. Explain what happens to the pupils when lights are dim
(5)
9. Explain what happens to the pupils when lights are bright
(5)
10. Describe how the semi-circular canals play a role in
maintaining balance when the body changes speed and
direction (5)
***THE QUESTIONS ARE IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER***
***Estimated marks allocated for the questions are given in
brackets***
LONGER QUESTIONS
1. Describe the process of spermatogenesis
(4)
2. Describe the process of oogenesis
(6)
3. Tabulate TWO differences between sperm cells and ovum
(5)
4. Discuss TWO structural adaptations of sperm cells to reach
the ovum in the Fallopian tube of the female
(4)
5. Explain the difference between an effector and a receptor
(4)
6. Describe eye accommodation for DISTANT vision
(6)
7. Describe eye accommodation for NEAR vision
(6)
8. Explain what happens to the pupils when lights are dim
(5)
9. Explain what happens to the pupils when lights are bright
(5)
10. Describe how the semi-circular canals play a role in
maintaining balance when the body changes speed and
direction (5)
