Question 1
(a) State three methods of removing specimen A from animals. [3 marks]
(b) Give four reasons why specimen A may be removed from an animal. [4 marks]
(c) Mention three methods of preserving specimen B. [3 marks]
(d) State five ways in which specimen C is of importance to humans. [5 marks]
Observation
This question was well attempted by the candidates. In 1(a - b), most of the
candidates were able to state the methods of removing specimen A (Horn) from
animals as well as give the reasons why specimen A (Horn) may be removed from an animal. Also, in 1(c-d), majority of them were able to mention the methods of preserving specimen B (Fresh meat) but they could not state the ways in which specimen C (Honey) is of importance to humans.
The expected answers include:
1 (d) Ways in which Specimen C (Honey) is important to humans
- Source of income
- Used as sweetening agent/sweetener
- Used as raw material for cosmetics(soap, hair cream, body cream)
- Used as medicine/pharmaceuticals/healing of wounds/burns
- Used in brewing honey beers
- Used in confectionery industry
- Used as food (energy, vitamins and minerals)
- Used as preservative