1. The matured sex cell which takes part in sexual reproduction is referred to as
- A. gamete
- B. fetus
- C. embryo
- D. zygote
Correct Option: Answer is A
Gametes are reproductive cells (sex cells) that unite during sexual reproduction to form a new cell called a zygote. Male gametes are sperm and female gametes are ova (eggs).
Embryo is the stage of animal development in the uterus before the animal is considered a fetus. In humans this is equivalent to the first three months.
2. The biome that is characterized with large herbivores, few and scattered fire resistant trees is
- A. savanna
- B. tropical rain forest
- C. montane forest
- D. desert
Correct Option: Answer is A
3. Red blood cells are also known as _________?
- A. erythrocytes
- B. thrombocytes
- C. phagocytes
- D. leucocytes
Correct Option: Answer is A
a red blood cell, which (in humans) is typically a biconcave disc without a nucleus. Erythrocytes contain the pigment haemoglobin, which imparts the red colour to blood, and transport oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the tissues.
4. The joint between the femur and tibia is known as ________?
- A. hinge joint
- B. ball-and-socket joint
- C. pivot joint
- D. gliding joint
Correct Option: Answer is A
A hinge joint is a common class of synovial joint that includes the ankle, elbow, and knee joints. Hinge joints are formed between two or more bones where the bones can only move along one axis to flex or extend
5. What is the primary function of cofactors?
- A. To aid in enzyme function
- B. To synthesize enzymes
- C. To inhibit enzymes
- D. To break down old enzymes
Correct Option: Answer is A
Most enzymes do not function optimally, or even at all, unless bound to other non-protein helper molecules called cofactors.
6.
Use the diagram above to answer the question that follow:
The diagram represents a
- A. hygrometer
- B. Wind vane
- C. Anemometer
- D. rain gauge
Correct Option: Answer is C
An anemometer is a device used for measuring wind speed and direction. It is also a common weather station instrument.
7. Coloration of the eye is ______ variation
- A. physiological
- B. morphological
- C. adaptive
- D. recessive
Correct Option: Answer is B
Eye coloration is a caused by morphological variation
8. Which of the following choices correctly describes the composition of the cell membrane?
- A. contains only lipids
- B. contains lipids and protein
- C. contains lipids and cytosol
- D. contains only proteins
Correct Option: Answer is B
It consists of a lipid bi-layer with embedded proteins. The basic function of the cell membrane is to protect the cell from its surroundings.
9. The feeding relationship among a set of members of a community is referred to as _______?
- A. a food web
- B. pyramid of energy
- C. a food chain
- D. pyramid of member
Correct Option: Answer is C
A food chain is a linear network of links in a food web starting from producer organisms and ending at apex predator species, detritivores, or decomposer species. A food chain also shows how the organisms are related with each other by the food they eat. Each level of a food chain represents a different trophic level.
10. Nitrogen is released into the atmosphere when ________
- A. plants absorbs mineral salt
- B. sugar is completely broken down
- C. through plant uptake
- D. when lightning strike