Question 1An amoeba moving towards a crumb of cake in a pond most likely exhibits A.PhototropismB.ChemotaxisC.ThermotaxisD.Nastic movementObjective Show full explanation
Question 2Which of following cells would most probably contain the greatest number of Golgi bodies A.muscle cellB.secretory cellC.nerve cellD.white blood cell Objective Show full explanation
Question 3A group of similar cells performing the same function is A.an enzymeB.an organC.a tissueD.an organelle Objective Show full explanation
Question 4Structures found in cells are listed below: i. cell wall ii. Cell membrane iii. Chloroplast iv. Cytoplasm v. nucleus vi. Sap vacuole A.i, ii and vB.i, ii and vC.ii, iii and vD.ii, iv and v Objective Show full explanation
Question 5Which of the following is not present in the nucleus of a cell? A.ChromosomesB.NucleolusC.MitochondrionD.Genes Objective Show full explanation
Question 6A plant which grows on another plant without apparent harm to the host plant is called A.a parasiteB.an epiphyteC.a saprophyteD.a predor Objective Show full explanation
Question 7The petals of a flower are collectively called A.CalyxB.CapsuleC.CarpelD.Corolla Objective Show full explanation
Question 8Osmosis can be defined as diffusion of: A.water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentrationB.water molecules from a dilute solution to a concentrated solution across a permeable membraneC.water molecules from a concentrated solution to a dilute solution through a semi-permeable membraneD.water molecules from a dilute solution to a concentrated solution through a semi-permeable membrane Objective Show full explanation
Question 9The oxygen given off during the process in the above equation is derived from A.sunlightB.waterC.carbon dioxideD.atmosphere Objective Show full explanation
Question 10When testing a leaf for starch, why is it first placed in boiling water? A.to extract the chlorophyllB.to remove colour from the leafC.to dissolve the starchD.to stop chemical reactions Objective Show full explanation
Question 11Each of the following is an arthropod except the A.crabB.scorpionC.spiderD.snail Objective Show full explanation
Question 12The largest phylum in the animal kingdom is A.CnidariaB.MolluseaC.ChordataD.Arthropods Objective Show full explanation
Question 13 With reference to the Figure above, which of these are correct? A.I & II are proglottides and hooksB.I & III are rostellum and suckersC.III & IV are hooks are proglittidsD.II & IV are hooks and rostellum Objective Show full explanation
Question 14The two species of human tapeworm can be distinguished by the presence or absence of A.ScolexB.hookC.headD.sucker Objective Show full explanation
Question 15The ventricles of the mammalian heart are more muscular than the auricles because the A.auricles have smaller capacityB.ventricles are larger in sizeC.ventricles pump blood to distant organsD.ventricles receive more blood. Objective Show full explanation
Question 16Which of the following statement is not correct about the function of each group of mammalian vertebrae? A.Caudal vertebrae support the tail and provide attachment for tail musclesB.Thoracic vertebrae articulate with the ribsC.Lumber vertebrae provide attachment for abdominal musclesD.Sacral vertebrae support the skill and allow nodding and rotating movement Objective Show full explanation
Question 17In the adult toad, gaseous exchange takes place through A.Buccal cavity, skin and spiracleB.Buccal cavity, bladder and lungsC.Buccal cavity, skin and lungsD.gills, skin and buccal cavity Objective Show full explanation
Question 18The foot of the bird shown below is strong and has strong claws on its digits. This implies that the bird A.is a scavengerB.is a bird of preyC.uses the foot to supplement wing actionD.uses the foot to scratch the soil Objective Show full explanation
Question 19Which of the following is not a means of conservation? A.replacing harvested mature timber trees with their seedlingsB.prevention of poachingC.controlling excessive deforestationD.burning of vegetation before cropping Objective Show full explanation
Question 20One of the following statements is not true of viruses A.they are micro-organismsB.they are smaller than bacteriaC.they can be seen with an ordinary light microscopeD.they cause tobacco disease, polio and smallpox Objective Show full explanation
Question 21The brain and the spinal cord constitute the A.autonomic nervous systemB.sympathetic nervous systemC.somatic nervous systemD.central nervous system Objective Show full explanation
Question 22Which of the following parts of the mammalian brain is involved in taking the decision to run rather than walk. A.CerebellumB.Medulla oblongataC.MidbrainD.Cerebrum Objective Show full explanation
Question 23Which part of the car is responsible for the maintenance of balance? A.CochleaB.Tympanic membraneC.Eustachian tubeD.semi-circular canals Objective Show full explanation