specimens A and C and answer question 1(a) to 1(e).
(a) Classify specimens A and C based on their life cycle.
A;……………………………………………………………
B;……………………………………………………………..
(b) State four observable differences between specimens A and C.
(c) State three ways by which the damage to specimen A could have been prevented.
(d) Name the type of germination that would be observed when specimens A and C are planted.
A…………………………………………………..
C…………………………………………………..
(e) Place a flat side of specimen C on the tile.
provided, cut through the specimen longitudinally.
Make a drawing, 6 cm to 8 cm long of the cut surface of one half of specimen c and label fully.
specimen C and label fully.
(i) Add a drop of iodine solution to the cut surface of th other half of specimen C and record the activity on the table below
Explanation
1.(a) Classification of specimens A and C according to thier lifecycle
A: Annual/perennial
C: Annual
b) Observable diferences between specimens
A and C
| A weevil-damaged bean seed | c/maize grain |
| brown,red,black,white coloured | white/yellow/cream/coloured |
| one scar present | two scars present |
| hilium present | hilium absent |
| presence of hole on the seed | absence of holes |
| kidney shaped | shield/oblong shaped |
| testa present/pericarp absent | pericarp/fruit wall present |
| has bulging body | presence of two flat sides |
| presence of micropyle | micropyle absent |
Ways by which the damage to specimen A could have been prevented
Storage in air-tight containers/vacuum seal the bean seeds/add oxygen absorber
i. Use of pesticides/fumiganting/secticide
ii. Freezing
iv. Irradiation/radiation of seeds
v.Hygienic storage on sanitation
d) Type of germination of specimens A and C when planted
A: Epigeal
C: Hypogeal
[ei]Drawing/diagram of longitudinal section
L.S.)of specimen C/maize grain