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Agricultural Science Paper 1, May/June 2009  
Questions:   1 2 3 4   Main
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Question 4

(a)  Identify specimens O and P.             [2 marks]
(b)  State three farm animals which do not possess specimen O.           [3 marks]
(c) (i) Name two farm animals in which both sexes possess specimen O.   [2 marks]
      (ii) State one farm animal in which only one sex of the species possesses specimen O.   [1 mark]
(d) State two functions of each of specimens O and P to the animals that possess them.           [4 marks]
(e) Mention three problems that a farmer may encounter in the management of animals which possess specimen O.      [3 marks]

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OBSERVATION

This question was very popular with the candidates.  In question 4(a), majority of the candidates could identify specimens O (Animal horn) and P (Animal skin).  Also in question 4(b), many candidates were able to state farm animals which do not possess specimen O
In questions 4(c)(i and ii), most of the candidates could name farm animals in which both sexes possess specimen O and state farm animal in which only one sex of the species possesses specimen O.  Also, in question 4(d), many candidates were able to state functions of specimen O and P to the animals that possess them.  However, in question 4(e), majority of the candidates could not mention problems that a farmer may encounter in the management of animals which possess specimen O.

The expected answers include:

  Problems a farmer may encounter in the management of animals which
    possess specimen O (Animal horn)
 -     Problems of space when transporting the animals
-      Animals may injure the owner or herdsmen with the horns
-      Animals may injure one another with the horns
-     Animals may use horns to destroy buildings and other farm structures
-     Animals with horns bully their young ones and those without horns
-     Requires larger housing space and more pens spaces

 
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