BIOLOGY
1. To which of the following groups, does the following compound relate to:
CH3(CH2)4COO(CH)29CH3
a. Acylglycerol b. Phospholipids
c. Terpenoids d. Waxes
2. Which nitrogen base is found only in the nucleus?
a. Adenine b. Cytosine
c. Guanine d. Thymine
3. Which structure is essential for plants to live on land?
a. Flower b. Rhizoid
c. Seeds d. Xylem
4. In which of the following category can the enzyme ‘cellulase’ be related to:
a. Genitically engineered bacteria b. Medicinal bacteria
c. Industrial bacteria d. Alimentary canal bacteria
5. Which of the following statements is true about photosynthesis:
a. The end products are CO 2 and H2O
b. It is an anabolic process
c. The amount of CO 2 released is proportional to the amount of O 2 inhaled
d. It is an energy releasing process
6. Difference between the eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells include all of the following Except:
a. Eukaryotic cells have mitochondria
b. Eukaryotic cells have cilia and flagella with complex structure
c. Prokaryotic cells have more complex cell walls than eukaryotic cells
d. Prokaryotic cells have no genetic material
7. Ginger and turmeric are examples of the following underground stems:
a. Tunicated bulb b. Monopodial Rhizome
c. Sympodial Rhizome d. Corn of colocasia
8. The following diagram represents the life cycle of a butterfly. Which of the stages marked A,
B, C, D will not take place:
9. Which of the example shown can be classified as Bryophytae: B
10. In a wooden crate of very ripe apples, the fruit seller by mistake placed some freshly picked
apples. These fresh apples became so soft in very short time that they had to be thrown
away. This was due to:
a. The release of ethylene by the very ripe apples
b. The release of auxin by the very ripe apples
c. The release of cytokinins by the very ripe apples
d. The release of gibberellins by the very ripe apples
11. Which would receive information from a sensory neuron?
a. Brain b. Gland
c. Muscle d. Receptor
12. Which causes the pituitary gland to release a hormone?
a. Motor neuron b. Muscle effector
c. Pain receptor d. Reflex response
13. Which is most typical of nerve deafness?
a. It caused by damage to the eardrum or ossicles.
b. It caused by damage to the hair cells in the cochlea.
c. It is more common in younger people.
d. It results in loss of balance and coordination
14. Which hormone triggers the cellular release of glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids into the
bloodstream?
a. Glucagons b. Insulin
c. Melatonin d. Thyroxine
15. Which phase of meiosis is illustrated in the diagram below?
a. Anaphase I b. Anaphase II
c. Metaphase I d. Metaphase II
16. Which organism is capable of asexual reproduction by spores?
a. Amoeba b. Bread Mold
c. Earthworm d. Hydra
17. Which best describes the corpus luteum?
a. Early Embryo b. Menstrual Discharge
c. Placental Tissue d. Ruptered Follicle
18. Which shows the path of a sperm from its origin until fertilization?
a. Epididymis → Vas deferens → Oviduct → Uterus
b. Epididymis → Vas deferens → Uterus → Oviduct
c. Vas deferens →Epididymis → Oviduct → Uterus
d. Vas deferens →Epididymis → Uterus → Oviduct
19. Which primary membrane is involved with gas exchange?
a. Allantois b. Amnion
c. Chorion d. Yolk
20. An organism has genotype XxYyzz. How many gamete combinations can be produced from
this organism?
a. 2 b. 4
c. 8 d. 16
21. How is information organized in DNA?
a. Sequence of amino acids b. Sequence of nucleotides
c. Types of phosphate group d. Types of sugars
22. Scientists are developing a new class of drugs to treat hepatitis B which interfere with the
ability of the virus to produce DNA polymerase. What effect would these drugs have on
DNA replication?
a. DNA helix will be unable to unwind.
b. Nucleotides will be unable to bond to complementary bases.
c. Okazaki fragments will not join together.
d. tRNA will not join to the ribosome.
23. Which evolutionary concept is illustrated in the diagram below?
a. Biochemical Similarities b. Embryological Similarities
c. Homologous Structure d. Vestigial Structure
24. Based on the diagram below, which organisms are most closely related?
a. Chimpanzee and Gorilla b. Gorilla and Orangutan
c. Human and Chimpanzee d. Human and Gorilla
25. Due to positioning of the fetus, the umbilical cord becomes twisted and fails to function
properly. What problem will this causes for the fetus?
a. Lower birth weight
b. Brain death/damage from low oxygen supply
c. Malnutrition
d. All of the above
26. A radioactive isotope has a half life of 5000 years. A recently discovered fossil contains 1/8 of
the original isotope. What is the age of the fossil?
a. There are four half lives b. 625
c. 15,000 d. 25,000
27. Which alternative correctly identifies the tissues that transport carbohydrates?
Plant Animal
a. Xylem Lymph
b. Xylem Blood
c. Phloem Lymph
d. Phloem Blood
28. Which sequence occurs after an individual touches a hot object?
a. Receptor → Interneuron → Motor Neuron → Sensory Neuron → Effector
b. Receptor → Interneuron → Sensory Neuron → Motor Neuron → Effector
c. Receptor → Sensory Neuron → Interneuron → Motor Neuron → Effector
d. Receptor → Sensory Neuron → Motor Neuron → Interneuron → Effector
29. Allergies are the result of an immune response. What triggers this response?
a. Antigens b. Antidotes
c. Antibodies d. Antihistamines
30. In homeotherms, the production of heat depends mainly upon:
a. Anabolic process b. Oxidative Metabolism
c. Blood Circulation d. The respiratory quotient of foods eaten
