Question 1The spores of ferns are dispersed byA.windB.waterC.insectD.explosive mechanismObjective Show full explanation
Question 2Which of the following is formed immediately after the first product of photosynthesis?A.LipidB.StarchC.OxygenD.SugarObjective Show full explanation
Question 3A dry fruit formed from two or more carpels containing several seeds is a A.follicleB.legumeC.capsuleD.schizocarpObjective Show full explanation
Question 4Carbon monoxide poison tissues byA.constricting the blood vesselsB.killing the cellsC.combining with haemoglobinD.rupturing the blood vesselsObjective Show full explanation
Question 5The structures that prevent food particles from escaping through the fish gills are called gillA.archesB.filamentsC.rakersD.lamellaeObjective Show full explanation
Question 6An old man is likely to be long-sighted because age affects theA.optic nervesB.retinaC.ciliary musclesD.corneaObjective Show full explanation
Question 7Normally any character shown by an organism is due to the effects ofA.chromosomesB.genes and environmentC.hormones and chromosomesD.hormones and genesObjective Show full explanation
Question 8Which of the following lacks chaetae, tentacle and antennae?A.snailB.crabC.millipedeD.earthwormObjective Show full explanation
Question 9Which of the following is a feature of the population pyramid of a developing country?A.Low death rateB.Short lifespanC.Long lifespanD.Low birth rateObjective Show full explanation
Question 10In an experiment to investigate the effect of nitrogen on the growth of plants, the substrate should be a medium ofA.washed sandB.saw dustC.cow dungD.clay soilObjective Show full explanation
Question 11An onion is a bulb because itA.has a tuberous stemB.has a reduced stem and thick fleshy leavesC.has adventitious rootsD.bears many buds at the nodesObjective Show full explanation
Question 12What do bacteria in root nodules derive from host plant?A.Protection and mineralsB.Water and mineralsC.Carbohydrates and waterD.Protection and carbohydratesObjective Show full explanation
Question 13Fruits which develop without fertilization of the ovule areA.falseB.multipleC.aggregateD.parthenocarpicObjective Show full explanation
Question 14A severe deficiency of thyroxin results inA.diabetes mellitusB.sexual underdevelopmentC.cretinismD.gigantismObjective Show full explanation
Question 15A red-coloured flower when crossed with a white-coloured one produced pink flowers. This is an example ofA.complete dominanceB.blending inheritanceC.interaction of genesD.back crossingObjective Show full explanation