Question 1Which is the largest of the middle ear ossicles? A.AnvilB.StipeC.HammerD.Incus Objective Show full explanation
Question 2Which of these biological statements is incorrect? A.Reflex action are also known as involuntary actionsB.The fore brain consists of the cerebrum and the olfactory lobesC.The right hemisphere of the brain controls the right half of the bodyD.The outer part of the human cerebrum is made up of grey matter Objective Show full explanation
Question 3The best known plant species that occur in fresh water swamp vegetation is A.Rhizophora racemosaB.Acrostichum aureumC.Mitragyna ciliateD.Triplochiton scleroxylon Objective Show full explanation
Question 4Meiosis II is similar to mitosis in that: A.Homologous chromosome synapseB.Sister chromatids separate during anaphaseC.The chromosome number is reducedD.The daughter cells are diploid Objective Show full explanation
Question 5The food substances that are stored in readiness for times of food shortages are A.CarbohydratesB.Fats and OilsC.ProteinsD.Vitamins Objective Show full explanation
Question 6Bacteria that live in the human intestine assist in the digestion and feed on nutrients the human consumed. This relationship might best be described as A.CommensalismB.EctoparasitismC.EndoparasitismD.Mutualism Objective Show full explanation
Question 7The xylem elements perform the function of transport, but they also help to support plants because they A.are internally locatedB.are tubularC.have rigid thick wallD.constantly absorb water Objective Show full explanation
Question 8Biosphere is best described as A.all parts of the earth where life existsB.the non — living parts of an ecosystemC.all component of an ecosystemD.All the members of a single species in a habitat Objective Show full explanation
Question 9Muscle fatigue is caused by ........... A.Accumulation of ethanol in the muscle cellsB.Accumulation of methanol in the muscle cellsC.Accumulation of lactic acid in the muscle cellsD.Accumulation of pyruvic acid in the muscle Objective Show full explanation
Question 10At what stage of the meiotic prophase do the homologous chromosomes attract each other and then pair up? A.LeptoteneB.PachyteneC.ZygoteneD.Diplotene. Objective Show full explanation
Question 11The process by which plants and animals are modified in structure, physiology and behavior in order to survive is known as A.EvolutionB.AdaptationC.SuccessionD.Aggregation Objective Show full explanation
Question 12Which of these plants can withstand extreme dryness? A.CactusB.Raphia palmC.Triplochiton scleroxylonD.parkia biglobosa Objective Show full explanation
Question 13Animals that do not allow their body temperature to vary with the ambient are called? A.HomoiothermicB.PoikilothermicC.AmphibiansD.Reptiles Objective Show full explanation
Question 14Which of the organelles is not directly connected to cell division process? A.CentromereB.MicrotubulesC.Golgi bodiesD.Spindle apparatus Objective Show full explanation
Question 16Which of these is the role of the liver in digestion? A.Synthesis of lipaseB.Secretion of trypsinC.Secretion of bile and bicarbonate for emulsification of fatsD.Storage of bile for hydrolyses of starch. Objective Show full explanation
Question 17Respiratory surfaces generally have the following characteristics with the exception of A.it must be thick but permeableB.it must be moistC.it must possess a large surface areaD.it must be richly supplied with blood vessels. Objective Show full explanation
Question 18Which of these components of the phloem has its cytoplasm pushed to the sides while also lacking nucleus? A.Companion cellB.Sieve tube elementsC.Sieve plateD.Parenchyma Objective Show full explanation
Question 19Which of the following statements about phylum Cnidaria is correct? A.they are disploblastic animalsB.Body is sac-shaped with three openingsC.They are bilaterally symmetricalD.They are triploblastic animals with two openings Objective Show full explanation
Question 20Which of these is not a water soluble vitamin? A.ThiamineB.RiboflavinC.Folic AcidD.Calciferol Objective Show full explanation
Question 21he mechanism of opening and closing the stomata is associated with the A.guard cellsB.stomaC.lenticelsD.air spaces Objective Show full explanation
Question 22Holozoic is seen in A.Animals, carnivorous plants and protozoansB.Animals, prostist and carnivorous plantsC.Animals, Carnivorous and plants and fungiD.Animals, fungi and protists Objective Show full explanation
Question 23The part of the tooth that contains blood vessels and nerve fibres is A.RootB.EnamelC.DentineD.Pulp cavityObjective Show full explanation
Question 24[insert image]What type of lens is used in the spectacles of the people with this eye defect? A.concave lensB.convex lensC.all of the optionsD.none of the options Objective Show full explanation
Question 25Which of these following biomes is currently being ravaged by desertification? A.Derived savannaB.Southern Guinea savannaC.Northern Guinea savannaD.Sudan savanna Objective Show full explanation