Question 1A germinating seed requires oxygen which is essential for A.converting carbohydrate into glucoseB.transporting energy from one part of the plant to anotherC.the production of energy by oxidizing essential carbohydratesD.hydrolysis of proteinsObjective Show full explanation
Question 2A carbohydrate molecules in the right ventricle of the heart is pumped into the cell of the toe of man. Which of these structures is it unlikely to pass through enroute?A.pulmonary arteryB.lungsC.HeartD.LiverObjective Show full explanation
Question 3Which of these elements is required by plants in small quantities only? A.BoronB.potassiumC.MagnesiumD.NitrogenObjective Show full explanation
Question 4The mammalian stomach can carry out a number of processes except: A.absorption of glucoseB.secretion of hydrochloric acidC.production of trypsinD.churning of foodObjective Show full explanation
Question 5A farmer working in a swamp rice farm did not have any food nor drink any water. Which of the disease can he not contract? A.choleraB.bilharzias.C.malariaD.river blindnessObjective Show full explanation
Question 6A Sechi disc is used in the determination of: A.rainfallB.tidal waveC.turbidityD.current velocityObjective Show full explanation
Question 7Which of these is not an enzyme? A.pepsin B.gastrin C.Amylase D.TrypsinObjective Show full explanation
Question 8The plumule is best described as A.part of the cotyledonB.part of the endospermC.a miniature shoot D.structure opposite the hilumObjective Show full explanation
Question 9A gland in the human body secretes two hormones, one of which causes a disease called diabetes when there is a deficiency. Which of these organs produces the hormones A.spleenB.Adrenal bodyC.pancreasD.Thyroid and parathyroidObjective Show full explanation
Question 10A sugar solution was boiled with fehlings solutions A and B and the colour remained blue. The sugar tested was : A.glucoseB.maltose C.fructoseD.sucroseObjective Show full explanation
Question 11Root hairs have their origin from A.endodermisB.cortext C.xylemD.epidermisObjective Show full explanation
Question 12The one seeded fruit in which the pericarp and seed coat have become fused together is known as A.acheneB.samaraC.caryopsisD.drupeObjective Show full explanation
Question 13Milk can be pasteurized by A.the addition of sodium chlorideB.boiling for one hourC.heating to 75°C for 20 minutesD.heating to 75° C for one hour Objective Show full explanation
Question 14Human beings require vitamins in their diet because vitamins A.contain carbohydrates and fatsB.stimulate the alimentary canalC.digest proteins in the bodyD.influence many important chemical processes in the bodyObjective Show full explanation
Question 15The organ through which food and oxygen are supplied to the human embryo and which also prevents harmful materials from reaching the embryo is the A.AmnionB.UterusC.placentaD.umbilical cordObjective Show full explanation
Question 16Which of the following food substances is digested in the stomach? A.carbohydratesB.fats and oilsC.fats and proteinsD.carbohydrates and fats.Objective Show full explanation
Question 17The conversion of excess amino acids into urea occurs in the A.KidneyB.pancreas C.spleen D.liver.Objective Show full explanation
Question 18Where is the food stored in a yarn plant? A.stemB.BudC.Adventitious Root D.Tap rootObjective Show full explanation
Question 19Growing yarn tendrils climb for support. This growth response is A.HaptotropismB.geoptropism C.hydrotropism D.chemotropismObjective Show full explanation
Question 20The functional unit of a mammalian kidney is the A.malphigian capsuleB.glomerulusC.ureterD.nephronObjective Show full explanation
Question 21The glottis is the opening which leads to the A.oesophagusB.larynxC.mouthD.pharynxObjective Show full explanation
Question 22If the gall bladder of a man is removed by surgery, which of the following processes will be most seriously affected? A.Digestion of fats and oilsB.Digestion of starchC.conversion of proteinsD.formation of ureaObjective Show full explanation
Question 23For pollen to be released in Crotolaria juncea the insect must depress the A.wingB.keelC.standard D.antesepalous stamen.Objective Show full explanation
Question 24In an agricultural ecosystem, the biotic component consists of A.crops, pest and beneficial insectB.crops, temperature and humidityC.pest, beneficial insect and waterD.crops, water and soilObjective Show full explanation
Question 25Which of the following is an example of discontinuous variation? A.skin colorationB.left-handednessC.Body weightD.Height.Objective Show full explanation