Question 1.................. is an end product of digestion of fat. A.GlucoseB.Fatty acidC.Amino acidD.FructoseE.GalactoseObjective Show full explanation
Question 2Asexual reproduction in Hydra sp. is commonly by A.Binary fissionB.FragmentationC.BuddingD.SeparationE.RegenerationObjective Show full explanation
Question 3Benedict's solution is used to test for A.CarbohydrateB.LipidC.ProteinD.VitaminsE.MineralsObjective Show full explanation
Question 4Pepsin is an enzyme that digests A.StarchB.SugarC.LipidD.FatE.ProteinObjective Show full explanation
Question 5The breakdown of large organic molecules into smaller simpler soluble molecules is called .......... A.ExcretionB.DigestionC.AbsorptionD.ReproductionE.IngestionObjective Show full explanation
Question 6The enzyme that curdles milk is ............ A.PepsinB.PtyalinC.ReninD.AmylaseE.TrypsinObjective Show full explanation
Question 7Which is the enzyme that begins digestion of starch in the mouth? A.PtyalinB.MaltaseC.AmylaseD.SucraseE.LactaseObjective Show full explanation
Question 8A group of interacting populations in a particular habitat can be described as A.biomeB.biosphereC.communityD.population ecosystemE.environmentObjective Show full explanation
Question 9A habitat can be defined as A.a group of animals and plants living within a common boundary.B.a place in which plants and animals live.C.a community living together in the same place.D.different areas, with a common animal and plant population.E.None of the aboveObjective Show full explanation
Question 10A symbiotic relationship in which one organism is completely dependent on another organism is called A.ParasitismB.CommensalismsC.MutualismD.SaprophytismE.CompetitionObjective Show full explanation
Question 11An association between two organisms where both members benefit is known as A.symbiosis.B.commensalism.C.ammensalism.D.mutualism.E.saprophytismObjective Show full explanation
Question 12An instrument used in measuring the speed of wind is A.a barometerB.a wind gaugeC.a wind vaneD.an anemometerE.a hydrometerObjective Show full explanation
Question 13At times hyenas feed on remains of animals killed by other animals. At other times, hyenas themselves kill animals for food. Therefore hyenas may best be described as A.scavengers and herbivoresB.scavengers and parasitesC.scavengers and predatorsD.herbivores and predatorsE.herbivores and parasitesObjective Show full explanation
Question 14Autecology is defined as the study of interrelationship of A.many species of organisms and their environmentB.same species of organisms and their environment.C.organisms in the atmosphere.D.organisms under the earth's surface.E.None of the aboveObjective Show full explanation
Question 15Autotrophs are also described as ............. A.ConsumersB.DecomposersC.CarnivoresD.ProducersE.HerbivoresObjective Show full explanation
Question 16If three 30cm lengths of glass tubing are tightly packed with clay, sand and loamy soils respectively and then stood in a beaker of water for one week the level of water will be A.Lowest in the tube with clayB.The same in all the tubesC.Lowest in the tube with loamy soilD.Highest in the tube with sandy soilE.Lowest in the tube with sandy soilObjective Show full explanation
Question 17In a community bacteria and fungi are referred to as ........... A.producersB.consumersC.scavengersD.tertiary consumersE.decomposersObjective Show full explanation
Question 18Puddles, Ponds, Rivers, Seas and Oceans are grouped together as ........... A.EcosystemB.BiosphereC.Aquatic habitatD.Terrestrial habitatE.Marine environmentObjective Show full explanation
Question 19The feeding pattern in an ecosystem is called A.Pyramid of energyB.Food webC.Food chainD.Pyramid of memberE.EcologyObjective Show full explanation
Question 20The orderly changes that occur slowly and naturally in plant and animal communities in a given area over a period of time until a stable community is established is called ............. A.Transformational changeB.ecological succession.C.survival of the fittest.D.weather changeE.environmental changeObjective Show full explanation
Question 21The sign + is used to indicate an association where an organism gains, while 0 is used where an organism is unaffected. An association indicated as +0 is known as ......... A.predationB.commensalismC.parasitismD.competitionE.ammensalismObjective Show full explanation
Question 22The sum total of all the roles an organism plays in a habitat is referred to as A.ecology.B.ecosystem.C.habit.D.habitat.E.nicheObjective Show full explanation
Question 23Which of the following factors does not control population growth? A.Food shortageB.EmigrationC.PredationD.Abundance of foodE.Natural disasterObjective Show full explanation
Question 24Which of the following statements best describe an ecosystem? A.A place where living organisms can live successfully.B.The interactions between living organism in a habitat and the non-living part of the environment.C.A biological association between a plant and an animal.D.A system of grouping organisms in a habitat.E.None of the aboveObjective Show full explanation
Question 25Which of these represents a correct food chain in nature? A.Crustacea - diatom -fish - manB.Diatom - crustacea - fish - manC.Fish-crustacea - man - diatomD.Diatom - fish -crustacea - manE.None of the aboveObjective Show full explanation