Question 1An 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 2An 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 3At 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 4Autecology 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 5Autotrophs are also described as ............. A.ConsumersB.DecomposersC.CarnivoresD.ProducersE.HerbivoresObjective Show full explanation
Question 6One major difference between an Angiosperm and a Gymnosperm is that seeds in Gymnosperms are borne in A.ConesB.fruitsC.flowersD.ovaryE.ovuleObjective Show full explanation
Question 7Reserved food material in the seed is stored in the A.epicarpB.endocarpC.endospermD.mesocarpE.all partsObjective Show full explanation
Question 8What type of fruit is a mango fruit? A.BerryB.HesperidiumC.DrupeD.NutE.Mango fruitObjective Show full explanation
Question 9Which of the following species exhibit an aerial root? A.FicusB.CcntroscmaC.AntigononD.LantanaE.DahliaObjective Show full explanation
Question 10Which of these plants has an emerginate apex? A.BauhiniaB.PistiaC.IxoraD.MusaE.TcrminaliaObjective Show full explanation
Question 11The causative agent of bird flu is a A.VirusB.BacteriaC.FungusD.ProtozoanE.RicketsiaObjective Show full explanation
Question 12In lower plants like mosses, the structure which performs the functions of roots of higher plants is called A.root hairsB.rootletsC.hyphaeD.rhizoidsE.thalliObjective Show full explanation
Question 13One common feature of fungi, algae, mosses and ferns is that they are A.photosyntheticB.show alternation of generationC.can survive harsh weather conditionsD.have no seedsE.conjugateObjective Show full explanation
Question 14The following are major groups of the plant kingdom EXCEPT A.BryophytaB.ChlorophytaC.PteridophytaD.SpermatophytaE.ThallophytaObjective Show full explanation
Question 15............. is a form of sexual reproduction A.GraftingB.BuddingC.FissionD.ConjugationE.RegenerationObjective Show full explanation
Question 16The excretory organ in the earthworm is A.Malphigian tubuleB.StomaC.NephriduimD.Flame cellsE.GillsObjective Show full explanation
Question 17The nerves that connect the eyes to the brain are called ............ A.Cranial nervesB.Optical nervesC.Sensory nervesD.Olfactory nervesE.Optic nervesObjective Show full explanation
Question 18The nerves that connect the eyes to the brain are called ......... A.Cranial nervesB.Optical nervesC.Sensory nervesD.Olfactory nervesE.Optic nervesObjective Show full explanation
Question 19The parasympathetic nervous system is involved in A.Dilation of pupil of the eyeB.Control the activities of smooth musclesC.Dilatation of the skinD.Controls thinking in mammalsE.Increased metabolismObjective Show full explanation
Question 20The part of the alimentary system of a bird where grinding of food occurs is A.CropB.StomachC.CloacaD.RectumE.GizzardObjective 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