UNICAL Biology 2007/2008 Past Questions

Practice each question, then open it to see the full details.

The wave-like motion of the muscles of the oesophagus to push wach bolus of food downwards is known as

A.anti-peristalsis
B.digestion
C.peristalsis
D.oesophageal

Which of these disease cannot be controlled by killing the vectors?

A.river blindness
B.malaria
C.polio
D.cholera

If a tall man (TT) marries a dwarf woman (tt) and they have four children, what will be the ratio of tall to dwarf children?

A.0 tall : 4 dwarf
B.3 tall : 1 dwarf
C.2 dwarf : 2 tall
D.4 tall : 0 tall

The chromosome is found in which organelle

A.the nucleus
B.the mitochondria
C.the vesicle
D.the cytosol

Photosynthetic organisms are classified as _______________

A.autotrophs
B.heterotrophs
C.herbivorous
D.omnivorous

Which of the organisms listed below is not a micro-organism?

A.virus
B.tapeworm
C.coccus
D.vibro cholera

The nervous system is made up of

A.kidney, bladder and liver
B.testes and overies
C.brain and spinal cord
D.muscles and skeleton

The synthesis of protein takes place in _________________

A.golgi body
B.ribosome
C.mitochondria
D.nucleus

Mutations involving alteration in the genes are called

A.gene mutation
B.gene changes
C.chromosomal mutations
D.chromosomal changes

Which vertebra has a projection on the centrum called odon toid process?

A.atlas
B.axis
C.thoracic
D.lumber