Biology

Very low annual rainfall, sparse vegetation, high day temperatures and cold nights are the characteristics of the biome known as?

A. swamp B. tropical forest C. southern guinea savanna D. afro alpine E. desert Correct Answer: Option E - desert

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Which of the following is characteristics of a swamp?

A. Vegetation with stratified arrangement B. mesophytes with broad leaves C. The ground is flooded most of the time D.…

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The distribution of organisms in a freshwater habitat like a stream or pond is determined by the following except?

A. rainfall B. temperature C. pH of soil D. light penetration E. tidal movements Correct Answer: Option C - pH…

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Which of the following conditions is not necessary for photosynthesis to occur in plants?

A. There must be light B. There must be xylem tissue used to conduct water C. There must be chlorophyll…

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Which of these processes removes carbon from the atmosphere?

A. Putrefaction of animals B. Burning of fuels C. Photosynthesis D. Volcanic eruption E. Respiration in plants Correct Answer: Option…

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At the end of photosynthesis, the green leaf is tested for starch and not glucose, because?

A. the glucose is used up immediately to provide energy for the needs of the leaf B. the glucose formed…

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Which of the following organisms has a symbiotic relationship with green algae?

A. Amoeba B. Paramecium C. Hydra D. Euglena E. Chlamydomonas Correct Answer: Option C - Hydra

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The series of changes that occur in seed by which the embryo develops into a seedling is known as?

A. fertilization B. gametogenesis C. pollination D. germination E. regeneration Correct Answer: Option D - germination

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Which of the following statements is not correct about population?

A. Shortage of food may be caused by pestilence, rinderpest and neglect of farming B. Shortage of food may lead…

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Which of the following structures are characteristics of insect pollinated flowers?

A. Dull coloured flowers with no nectar B. Very light numerous and pendulous stamen C. D. Flowers are usually small…

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