here are the answers to the remaining questions:
- Where in the digestive system do the following take place?
- (i) Absorption of digested food: This primarily occurs in the small intestine.
- Answer: \text{Small intestine}
- (ii) Absorption of water: This primarily occurs in the large intestine.
- Answer: \text{Large intestine}
- Give the function of the following plant parts:
- (i) Roots: The main functions of roots are to anchor the plant firmly in the soil and to absorb water and mineral nutrients from the soil.
- Answer: \text{Anchor the plant and absorb water and minerals.}
- (ii) Stem: The stem supports the plant, holding leaves, flowers, and fruits. It also transports water and nutrients between the roots and leaves.
- Answer: \text{Supports the plant and transports water and nutrients.}
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Complete the table below that compares Insect pollinated and Wind pollinated flowers.
| Characteristic | Insect Pollinated Flower | Wind Pollinated Flower |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Petals | Large, brightly colored | Small, dull, or absent |
| Scent/Nectar | Present, often sweet | Absent |
| Pollen | Sticky, heavy, fewer grains | Light, smooth, abundant grains |
| Stigma | Small, sticky, often enclosed | Large, feathery, exposed |
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What is the difference between photosynthesis and transpiration?
- Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create food (glucose) and oxygen. Transpiration is the process where plants release water vapor into the atmosphere, primarily through small pores (stomata) on their leaves.
- Match each animal with its respiratory organ.
- a) Tilapia: \text{ii) Gills}
- b) Spider: \text{i) Book lungs / trachea}
- c) Mosquito: \text{iii) Spiracles}
- d) Man: \text{iv) Lungs}
- What are the major differences between sexual and asexual reproduction?
- Sexual reproduction involves two parents and the fusion of gametes, leading to offspring with genetic variation. Asexual reproduction involves a single parent and does not involve gamete fusion, producing offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.
- Identify the mode of asexual reproduction that can be applied in the crops below.
- a) Strawberry: \text{Runners (stolons)}
- b) Cassava: \text{Stem cuttings}
- Give other names of the following:
- (i) Uterus: \text{Womb}
- (ii) Oviduct: \text{Fallopian tube}
- Give two ways of controlling the spread of the following diseases without using drugs.
- (i) AIDS:
- \text{Practicing abstinence}
- \text{Using condoms consistently and correctly}
- (ii) Malaria:
- \text{Sleeping under insecticide-treated mosquito nets}
- \text{Draining stagnant water to eliminate mosquito breeding sites}
- Match the following deficiency diseases to their causes.
- This question is incomplete as the list of deficiency diseases and their causes is cut off in the image.
That's all for this set! What's next?