RSUT Biology 2013/2014 Past Questions

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Which of the following is part of the axial skeleton in a mammal?

A.phalange
B.tarsal
C.sacrum
D.patella

Fruits that develop without fertilization and are seedless are known as

A.parthenocarpic fruits
B.aggregate fruits
C.simple fruits
D.epicarpic fruits

Grasping fingers and toes as well as eyes positioned in front of the head are features of

A.certaceans
B.carnivores
C.rodents
D.primates

One of the major differences between DNA and RNA is that

A.DNA is made of ribose sugars and double stranded unlike RNA
B.DNA IS made of ribose sugar and single stranded unlike RNA
C.RNA is made of ribose sugar and double stranded like DNA
D.RNA is made of ribose sugar and single stranded unlike DNA

A major difference between Arachnids and Annelids is that

A.in Annelids, body consists of dissimlar segments unike in Arachnids
B.in Annelids, body consists of similar segments unlike in Arachnids
C.in AraChnids, the cephalothorax is not distinct unlike in Arachnids
D.in Annelids, the cephalothorax is distinct unlike in arachnids

The process in which the internal environment of an organism is maintained is called

A.co-ordination
B.homeostasis
C.excretion
D.metabolism

Which of the following is the hardest material in the body of animals?

A.cartilage
B.bone
C.enamel
D.dentine

One of these statements is true of caryopsis

A.pericarp and seed coat are fused
B.pericarp is free from seed coat
C.pericarp splits open
D.seed coats do not split open

A biological species must posses the following characteristics except

A.live only in one place
B.must interbreed
C.must produce fertile offspring
D.the mating between members must be free

Nerve endings are located in which part of the tooth.

A.crown
B.cement
C.pulp cavity
D.gum