2023 Biology question for Jamb (UTME)
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Jamb Biology (2023) Question 1 - 10
1. The mode of nutrition in which digestion is extracellular is _____
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(a) Saprophytic
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(b) Parasitic
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(c) Holophytic
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(d) Holozoic
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The correct answer
is: (a)
Saprophytic
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2. In the diagram below, the function of the part labelled
part III is:
(a) Seed dispersal
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(b) Nutrient
absorption
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(c) Ovule attachment
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(d) Photosynthesis
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The correct answer
is: (c) Ovule
attachment
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3. Emergent trees are at _____ layer of the forest
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(a) Upper
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(b) Lower
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(c) Canopy
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(d) Understory
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The correct answer
is: (a) Upper
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4. The principle of survival of the fittest is regarded
as:
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(a) Darwinism
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(b) Lamarckism
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(c) Mendelism
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(d) Naturalism
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The correct answer
is: (a)
Darwinism
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5. An example of Estuarine habitat is _____
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(a) Pond
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(b) Lagoon
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(c) Ocean
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(d) Lake
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The correct answer
is: (b) Lagoon
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6. An edaphic factor of growth of plants is _____
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(a) Soil PH
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(b) Temperature
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(c) Light intensity
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(d) Humidity
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The correct answer
is: (a) Soil PH
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7. What is the relationship between cattle and cattle
egret?
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(a) Commensalism
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(b) Mutualism
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(c) Parasitism
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(d) Competition
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The correct answer
is: (a)
Commensalism
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8. Inbreed crossing refers to the breeding of
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(a) Unrelated
species
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(b) Closely related
species
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(c) Species with
different habitats
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(d) Genetically
modified organisms
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The correct answer
is: (b) Closely
related species
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9. A man of AS genotype marries a woman of AS genotype,
what is the probability of having a sickle cell anemia offspring
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(a) 0%
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(b) 25%
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(c) 50%
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(d) 100%
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The correct answer
is: (b) 25%
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10. The effect of the lack of vascular roots of a
bryophyte is:
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(a) Reduced water
absorption
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(b) Efficient
nutrient transport
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(c) Unlimited growth
potential
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(d) Improved
structural support
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The correct answer
is: (a) Reduced
water absorption
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Jamb Biology (2023) Question 11 - 20
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11. The national park of Nigeria is located at _____
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(a) Ogun state
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(b) Lagos state
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(c) Cross River
State
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(d) Yobe State
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The correct answer
is: (c) Cross
River State
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12. A criminal can be traced through which of the
following?
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(a) Blood group
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(b) Figerprint
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(c) Genotype
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(d) Shoe size
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The correct answer
is: (b)
Figerprint
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13. The vegetative part of a plant is:
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(a) Leaves
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(b) Flowers
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(c) Stems
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(d) Root
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The correct answer
is: (b) Flowers
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14. The immature fruits of opium poppy are:
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(a) Capsules
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(b) Berries
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(c) Drupes
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(d) Achenes
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The correct answer
is: (a) Capsules
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15. Pneumatophores developed by white mangroves are used
for:
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(a) Gaseous exchange
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(b) Anchoring the
plant in the soil
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(c) Storing water
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(d) Photosynthesis
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The correct answer
is: (a) Gaseous
exchange
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16. Which type of cartilage is found in the external ear,
epiglottis and larynx
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(a) Hyaline
cartilage
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(b) Fibrocartilage
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(c) Elastic
cartilage
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(d) None of the
above
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The correct answer
is: (c) Elastic
cartilage
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17. Which of these lacks a true nucleus?
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(a) Amoeba
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(b) Moss
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(c) Rhizopus
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(d) Bacteria
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The correct answer
is: (d) Bacteria
18. Arthropods are distinguished from vertebrates because
they possess:
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(a) Bones
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(b) Chitin
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(c) Feathers
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(d) Scales
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The correct answer
is: (b) Chitin
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19. Digested food in the body is transported by _____
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(a) White blood
cells (WBC)
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(b) Red Blood Cel
(RBC)
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(c) Platelets
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(d) Plasma
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The correct answer
is: (d) Plasma
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20. The breding of related species is known as:
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(a) Inbreeding
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(b) Self-breeding
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(c) Outbreding
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(d) Cross breding
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The correct answer
is: (a) Inbreeding
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Jamb Biology (2023) Question 21 - 30
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21. Unicellular organisms are mostly found among:
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(a) Plants
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(b) Animals
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(c) Microorganisms
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(d) Viruses
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The correct answer
is: (c)
Microorganisms
22. The aphotic zone is characterized by:
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(a) Absense of light
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(b) Constant
sunlight
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(c) High temperature
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(d) High oxygen
levels
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The correct answer
is: (a) Absense
of light
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23. Plants in a mangrove swamp have:
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(a) Spines
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(b) Breathing roots
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(c) Thick stems
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(d) Large leaves
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The correct answer
is: (b)
Breathing roots
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24. The highest energy level is found in:
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(a) Carbohydrates
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(b) Proteins
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(c) Fats and oil
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(d) Water
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The correct answer
is: (c) Fats and
oil
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25. What is the relationship between zebra and lion
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(a) Parasitism
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(b) Predation
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(c) Symbiosis
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(d) Commensalism
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The correct answer
is: (b)
Predation
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26. Which of the following is an example of genetic
variation?
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(a) Person's hair
color
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(b) A person's
haircut
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(c) A person's
clothing style
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(d) A person's shoe
size
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The correct answer
is: (a) Person's
hair color
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27. Which of the following is an example of continuous
variation?
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(a) Height in humans
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(b) Blood type in
humans
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(c) Flower color in
plants
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(d) Fur pattern in
animals
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The correct answer
is: (a) Height
in humans
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28. The mixture of fresh water and sea water is called
_____
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(a) Brackish water
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(b) Saline water
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(c) Potable water
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(d) Fresh water
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The correct answer
is: (a) Brackish
water
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29. A tree growing with broad and ever-green leaves is
likely located in _____
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(a) A tropical
rainforest
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(b) A desert biome
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(c) A tundra
ecosystem
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(d) A deciduus
forest
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The correct answer
is: (d) A
deciduus forest
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30. Which inorganic material is needed for photosynthesis?
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(a) Oxygen
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(b) Carbondioxide
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(c) Nitrogen
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(d) Iron
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The correct answer
is: (b)
Carbondioxide
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Jamb Biology (2023) Question 31 - 40
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31. What is the excretory organ of the earthworm
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(a) Kidneys
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(b) Malpighian
tubules
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(c) Nephridia
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(d) Lungs
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The correct answer
is: (c)
Nephridia
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32. Opium poppy produces
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(a) Nicotine
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(b) Quinine
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(c) Morphine
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(d) Caffeine
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The correct answer
is: (c) Morphine
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33. Agglutination occurs when blood is passed from blood
group
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(a) A to AB
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(b) AB to A
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(c) O to AB
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(d) O to A
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The correct answer
is: (b) AB to A
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34. The part of the fish's body that is sensitive to
vibration is _____
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(a) Lateral fin
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(b) Dorsal fin
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(c) Gills
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(d) Tail fin
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The correct answer
is: (a) Lateral
fin
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35. The bird given below
(a) Captures fast-moving prey in flight
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(b) Probes for
insects hidden in tree bark
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(c) Sips nectar
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(d) Catches fish in
shallow water
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The correct answer
is: (b) Probes
for insects hidden in tree bark
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36. Which type of cartilage provides a smooth surface for
joint movement and is commonly found in the ribs, trachea and bronchi?
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(a) Fibrocartilage
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(b) Elastic
cartilage
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(c) Hyaline
cartilage
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(d) Articular
cartilage
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The correct answer
is: (c) Hyaline
cartilage
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37. The pectoral fin is the part labelled
(a) IV
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(b) VII
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(c) V
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(d) III The correct answer is: (b)
VII
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38. Most cells in higher animals retain their power of
cell division except
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(a) Lymphocytes
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(b) Mapighian cells
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(c) Nerve cells
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(d) Germ cells The correct answer is: (c)
Nerve cells
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39. The function of ribosomes in cells is _____
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(a) Protein
synthesis
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(b) Starch synthesis
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(c) Lipid storage
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(d) Transport of
materials The
correct answer is: (a) Protein synthesis
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40. The membrane surrounding the vacuole in plants is
called _____
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(a) Plasmalemma
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(b) Tonoplast
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(c) Sarcolemma
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(d) Nuclear membrane The correct answer is: (b)
Tonoplast
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