Biology

Even though some flowering plants contain accessory pigments which give them colours they still contain the pigment?

A. melanin B. chlorophyll C. xanthrophyll D. carotene E. chlorocruorin. Correct Answer: Option B - chlorophyll

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Auxins are produced in the?

A. petiole of leaves B. parenchyma of roots and shoots C. epidermis of roots and shoots D. apical regions of…

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The pituitary is called ‘master gland’ because?

A. it is located in the brain B. its secretion are the more numerous than those of the other gland…

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Which of the following statements is correct of hormones? Hormones are

A. secreted into the blood through ducts B. secreted directly into the blood stream C. inactive chemical substance in the…

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Co-ordination is achieved in the body of mammals through the action of the?

A. endocrine and nervous systems B. skeletal and nervous systems C. muscular and nervous systems D. circulatory and nervous systems…

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The pigment in the malphigian layer responsible for skin colouration is known as?

A. haemoglobin B. haemocyanin C. chlorocruorin D. haemoerythrin E. melanin Correct Answer: Option E - melanin

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Which of the following does not occur during photosynthesis?

A. Energy from sunlight is absorbed B. Carbondioxide is evolved C. Glucose is synthesized D. Oxygen is given E. water…

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Which structure in the maize grain stores food?

A. Radicle B. Embryo C. Cytoplasm D. Seed coat E. Endosperm. Correct Answer: Option E - Endosperm

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Which of the following is not correct about a fruit? lt

A. may contain many seeds B. is a mature ovary C. is covered by the pericarp D. may develop from…

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Which of the following specialized structures are stimulated by touch, pressure, pain, heat and cold?

A. Receptors B. Synapse C. Cell bodies D. Myelin sheath E. Relay neurones Correct Answer: Option A - Receptors

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