Question 1Hierarchical organization of living organisms is in one of the following orders: A.Atoms, molecules, compound, cells, tissues, organs, systems, organismB.Atoms, molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, systems, organismC.Atoms, elements, molecules, cells, tissues, organs, systems, organismD.Atoms, molecules, elements, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism Objective Show full explanation
Question 3Steepness of slope generally affect... A.RainfallB.DrainageC.SunlightD.All of the options Objective Show full explanation
Question 4Bacteria differ from eukaryotic of life in that they: A.are causes of all infectious diseasesB.have no nuclear membraneC.reproduce by binary fissionD.have a thick cell — wall Objective Show full explanation
Question 5Which of the following statements is NOT correct? Hormones A.are circulated by blood and lymphB.have their effect on target organsC.complement nervous co —ordinationD.are not produced in specific glands Objective Show full explanation
Question 6Sister chromatics are: A.two identical copies of a single chromosome produced during s —phaseB.pairs of chromosomesC.points of attachments of centromeres to the chromosomesD.chromosomes found in cells of sisters Objective Show full explanation
Question 7One of the groups of organisms below is critical in the saline process of nutrient cycling A.AyesB.NematodaC.MammaliaD.Fungi Objective Show full explanation
Question 8If 80 grasshoppers are found in a field with a total area of 100m2, what is the population density of grasshopper in the field? A.0.082B.0.8m2C.80m2D.100m2Objective Show full explanation
Question 9Which of the following is part of the axial skeleton in a mammal? A.PhalangeB.tarsalC.SacrumD.Patella Objective Show full explanation
Question 10A major difference between Arachnids and Annelids is that ... A.In Annelids, body consists of dissimilar segments unlike in ArachnidsB.In Annelids, body consists of similar segments unlike in ArachnidsC.In Arachnids, the cephalothorax is not distinct unlike in ArachnidsD.In Annelids, the cephalothorax is distinct unlike in arachnids Objective Show full explanation
Question 11The process in which the internal environment of an organism is maintained is called A.Co — ordinationB.HomeostasisC.ExcretionD.Metabolism Objective Show full explanation
Question 12One of the following organisms exhibits a closed and single circulatory system A.InsectB.EarthwormC.FishesD.Mammals Objective Show full explanation
Question 13Coelomates are animals with A.no body cavityB.true body cavityC.false body cavityD.two germ layers Objective Show full explanation
Question 14This tissue is made up of tracheids, vessel, fibres and parenchyma. What is it? A.phloemB.scelerenchymaC.xylemD.ground tissue Objective Show full explanation
Question 15The important processes which bring about recycling of carbon dioxide between the biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem are all of the following except A.photosynthesisB.respirationC.decayD.burning of fossil fuels Objective Show full explanation
Question 16When a cut is made on the trunks of certain trees, the milky fluid exuded is called A.rubberB.resinC.alkaloidD.latex Objective Show full explanation
Question 17the system of membrane — lined sacs that forms channels throughout the cytoplasm and whose membrane is continuous with the nuclear membrane is the A.MitochondrionB.RibosomesC.EndoplasmicD.Golgi apparatus Objective Show full explanation
Question 18The type of farming which involves raising livestock only is called A.Mixed farmingB.Subsistence farmingC.Pastoral farmingD.Monoculture Objective Show full explanation
Question 19Fruits that develop without fertilization and are seedless are known as A.Parthenocarpic fruitsB.Aggregate fruitsC.Simple fruitD.Epicarpic fruits Objective Show full explanation
Question 20Nerve endings are located in which part of the tooth A.crownB.cementC.pulp cavityD.gum Objective Show full explanation
Question 21Which of the following is the hardest material in the body of animals? A.CartilageB.BoneC.EnamelD.Dentine Objective Show full explanation
Question 22Grasping fingers and toes as well as eyes positioned in front of the head are features of A.CertaceansB.CarnivoresC.RodentsD.primates Objective Show full explanation
Question 23One of the major differences between DNA and RNA is that .... A.DNA is made of ribose sugars and double stranded unlike RNAB.DNA is made of ribose sugar and single stranded unlike RNAC.RNA is made of ribose sugar and double stranded like DNAD.RNA is made of ribose sugar and single stranded unlike DNA Objective Show full explanation
Question 24One of the statements is true of caryopsis A.Pericarp and seed coat are fusedB.Pericarp is free from seed coatC.Pericarp splits openD.Pericarp with a superior ovary Objective Show full explanation
Question 25A biological species must possess the following characteristics except A.live only in one placeB.must interbreedC.must produce fertile offspringD.the mating between members must be free Objective Show full explanation