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The process of expelling product of metabolism in cells A. Digestion C.Respiration B. Excretion D. Circulation
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Accessory organ of digestion for storing bile A. Pancreas C.Gall bladder B. Spleen D.Liver
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Genetic Engineering process which involves combining cells w similar characteristics and closely related A. Gene cloning.C. Protoplast Fusion B. Karyotyping D. Hybridoma
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According to her father, Sophia would be a bright student becai of having a wider forehead. What could be inferred from this be of the father? A. The cerebrum is the largest partof the brain associated with thoughts B. The cerebellum is the seat of intelligence C. Hypothalamus is associated with emotions D. The cerebrum coordinates the function of all parts
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The most important cause of gradual diminishing of. biodiversity is A. Global warming B. Ozone layer depletion C. Rapid consumption of plants & animals D. Habitat destruction
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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The process of expelling product of metabolism A. B. 2. Digestion Excretion in cells
C.Respiration D. Circulation
Accessory organ of digestion for storing bile A. Pancreas C. Gall bladder B. Spleen D. Liver process which involves co. bining cells with
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similar characteristics and closely relate A. Gene cloning C. Protoplast Fusiop B. 4. Karyotyping D. Hybridoma
According to her father, Sophia would be a bright student because of having a wider forehead. What could be inferred from this belief of the father? A. The cerebr~m B. C. The cerebellum Hypothalamus is the largest partof the brain is the seat of intelligence is associated with emotions the function of all parts of.
biodiversity is A. Global warming B. Ozone layer depletio C. Rapid consump ion of plants & animals D. Habitat destruction
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What harmful gasesr-e-leased from burning of fossil fuels cause acid rain? A. Ozone and Carbon dioxide B. Hydrogen and Oxygen Coo Sulfur Dioxide and Nitrogen D. Carbon dioxide and lead
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Brain part associated with thinking and reasoning A. Cerebrum B. Cerebeilum C. Medulla Oblongata D. Hypothalamus
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Gaseous compound commonly used to hasten the ripening of fruits A. Methane C. Carbon dioxide B. Ethylene D. Arnmon!a Which of the following are good sources of proteins? A. bread, corn, and potato B. pepper, garlic, and tomato C. milk, eggs, and beans D. papaya, eggplant,
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Abiotic component that can affect living thing in an ecosystem A. bacteria C. animals B. food D. temperature is a characteristic C. skipper D. grasshopper of
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New Technique which can tell a predisposition to heart attach through chemical indicator in the genetic material A. Linkage B. Gene-splicing technology C. Gene Cloning D. DNA typing
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Typen of cell which all animals are made of A. Haploid C. Hybrid B. Prokaryotic D. Eukaryotic
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Because of having undefined, bacteria and bluegreen algae were considered as ----A. Caryotic B. Eucaryotic C.Prokaryotic. D.Archaic
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Rain formation (Hydrologic cycle) processess include the
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New Technique which can tell a predisposition through chemical indicator A. Linkage B. Gene-splicing C. Gene Cloning D. DNA typing Typen of cell which all animals are made of A. Haploid B. Prok.aryotic C. Hybrid D. Eukaryotic technology
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Cashew's freshly part is a part of a flower called A. Ovule B: Ovary C. Receptacle D. Peducle
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Insulin is a hormone secreted by A. Adrenal Cortex B. Adrenal Medulla C. Pituitary gland D. Islets of langerhans
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A technique in determining the age of a fossil using radioactive isotopes A. counting the number of layers of sedimentary rock . B. Fossil indexing C. Radiometricdating D. Observing using a powerful microscope
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In seed germination, the structures that come out first from the testa which grows into the first A. Micropyle and hypocotyl B. Plumule and radicle C. Dicotyledons D.Testa and tegmen true leaves and roots are
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Involuntary muscles which form the walls of blood vessels and intestines are classified as
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Exchangingof materials between the blood and the cells happen in A. Arterioles c. Capillaries B. Arteries D. Veins What do you call the long and narrow tube which forms one of the mouth parts of a mosquito? A. Proboscis B. Mandible C.Suckers D. Antennae
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What do you call the ring of muscle found at the boundary between the stomach and the small intestines? A. Septum C Sphincter B. Rectum D. Columnar muscle Paired hair-like structures found in each segment ofthe earthworm which function for locomotion A. (iliaC. B. Setae Flagella D. Pseudopodia
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A condition in which the air sacs of the lungs are damaged and
eniarged, causing breathlessness A. Pulmonary crisis B. Bronchitis C. Emphysema D. Bronchial irritation
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It is not advisable to drink water from the sea because A. it can cause plasmolysis of the cells B'.it is toxic to the cells C. it will make the eel! burst D. it can cause crenation of the celis Biodegradation process of converting waste organic materials into humus. A. Fermentation B. Composting C. Shredding D. Recycling
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In Carbon cycle, the origin of oxygen is _ C.decomposers A. plants D. air B. animals It is difficult to use soap with water from the sea because A. seawater is poor solvent B. seawater does not lather with hard water C. seawater is saturated with gases D. seawater is dirty
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Which are the functions of the rods and cones of the eyes? A. Rods and cones react to dark vision B. Rods react to dark vision, cones to colors C. Rods detect light, rods to colors D. Cones resP.Qn~d light, rods for focusing to Animals that produce young by means of eggs which are hatched after they have been laid by the parent, as in birds. A. Oviparous C.Viviparous B. Ovoviviparous D. Marsupials The involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine, producing wave-like movements which push the contents of the canal forward. A. invaginatton B. peristalsis C.cyclosis D. muscle contraction Which is an effective way of controlling population explosion? A. Vasectomy C. Use of condom and pills B. Hysterectomy D. population education Which Of the following must be present in an ecosystem in order to maintain life in it? 'A.Producers, carnivores, decomposers B. Producers, herbivores, decomposers C. Carnivores, decomposers, herbivores D. Herbivores, decomposers, heterotrophs Which of the following are characteristics of cardiac muscles A. Non-striated and voluntary B. Non-striated and involuntary C.Striated and voluntary D. Striated and involuntary
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\~\'..,., ET REVIEW M What do you call the ring of muscle found at the boundary between the stomach and the small intestines? A. Septum C Sphincter B. Rectum D, Columnar muscle Paired hair-like structures found in each segment of the earthworm which function for locomotion A. Cilia B. Setae C. Flagella D. Pseudopodia
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A condition in which the air sacs of the lungs are damaged and
eniarged, causing breathlessness A. Pulmonary crisis B. Bronchitis C. Emphysema D. Bronchial irritation
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It is not advisable to drink water from the sea because A. it can cause plasmolysis of the cells B',it is toxic to the cells C. it will make the eel! burst D. it can cause crenation of the celis Biodegradation process of converting waste organic materials into humus. A. Fermer'lt8tion B. Composting C. Shredding D. Recycling _ C.decomposers D.air
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It is difficult to use soap with water from the sea because A. seawater is poor solvent B. seawater does not lather with hard water C. seawater is saturated with gases D. seawater is dirty
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A. Rods and cones react to dark vision B. Rods react to dark vision, con-s to colors C. Rods detect light, rods to colors D. Cones respond to light, rods for focusing 33. Animals that produce young by means of eggs which are hatched after they have been laid by the parent, as in birds. A. Oviparous C. Viviparous B. Ovoviviparous 34. The involuntary constriction D. Marsupials and relaxation of the muscles of the'
intestine, producing wave-like movements which push the contents of the canal forward. A. invagination B. peristalsis C. cyclosis D. muscle contraction 35. Which is an effective way of controlling A. Vasectomy B. Hysterectomy 36. Which Of the following maintain life in it? population explosion?
'A. Producers, carnivores, decomposers B. Producers, herbivores, decomposers C. Carnivores, decomposers, herbivores D. Herbivores, decomposers, 37. heterotrophs of cardiac muscles
Which of the following are characteristics A. Non-striated and voluntary B. Non-striated and involuntary C. Striated and voluntary D. Striated and involuntary
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An enzyme, found chiefly in saliva and pancreatic fluid, that converts starch and glycogen into simple sugars. A. amylase B. glycogenase C. pepsin D. lipase
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Which activity can seriously destroy ecological balance? A. burning of fossil fuels B. dumping garbage into the river C. clearing of forests D. use of aerosols containing cause ozone depletion chemicals that
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Which is the normal average red blood cell count in a healthy adults A. 4~5 million in males; 3.8 million in females B. 3.8 million in females; 7.S million in males C. 5.0 million in females; 8.8 million in males D. 5,4 million in males; 4.8 million in females
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Squamou s epith eliaI celisa re common Iy fo und lin Ing the following organs . A. kidney and ducts B. heart and blood vessels C. sweat glands D. mouth and skin
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The term which describes the relationships that exist among climate, plants and animals in a particuiar geographical region A. Biome C. Niche B. Biosphere D. Habitat Deficiency of this mineral may result in arm and leg muscles spasms, osteoporosis; depression, and high blood pressure A. Calciurr. C. Sodium B. Magnesium D. Potassium
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The butterfly's pupa stage is also called as A. Adult 8. Chrysalis C. Nymph D. larvae
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A structure found in large numbers in most cells, in which respiration and energy production occur. A. Mitochondria B. Chloroplast C. Cytoplasm D. Golgi bodies
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Nucleus containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent. A. Haploid B. Diploid C. Polyploid D. Triploid
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What is the main source of all energy in the ecosystem? A. Producer C.Wind B. Sun D. Atmosphere It describes an organism with neither a distinct nucleus with a membrane nor other specialized structures A. Prokaryotic C. Multicellular B. Eucaryotic D. Non-cellular It is the largest intestinal roundworm and is the most common helminth infection of humans worldwide A. Fluke C.Ascar:s B. Flat worm D. Pin worm
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The "ribo" part in Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) corresponds to the _ A. nitrogenous part B. Hydrogen bonds C.Sugarcomponent D. Amino group
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Inorganic wastes like plastics which take years to decompose are described as A. Non-biodegradable B. Biodegradable
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Plant macro-nutrient which plays an important function in protein synthesis A. Nitrogen B. potassium
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'Which compounds can form acid rain with water vapor in the atmosphere A,H25&NO
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Owners of motor vehicles are encouraged to use this in order to reduce air pollution? A. Fuel filter -8.Unleaded gasoline
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Which of the following is considered as the most dangerous air pollut2nts. A. Solid particulates B. Airborne fungal spores C.Smog D.Asbestos particles
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Plants that live only in one growing season as in the caseof rice and corn are classified <:IS A. Annuals B.Seasonals C. Biennials D. Perennials
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Main reason why most marine animals live near shallow waters is because A. they feel better in the presence of the sun B. they can breath more comfortably there C.they are more safer there from their predator D. green plants live there
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Kind of pollution which a nuclear power plant may produce to a . body of water which can result to the abnormal growth of living organisms in the water A. Radiation B. Thermal pollution C.Air pollution D. Eutrophication
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Stem part of a dicot plant responsible for the formation of annual rings A. Bark B. Cambium layer C. Pith D.Heart
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Which factor may result to a reduction in over all population size? A. Birth B. Emigration
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Which can result to increase in town's human population? A. Emigration and natality B. Emigration and mortality C. Immigration and natality D.lmmigration and mortality
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Animal that feeds on a variety of food of both plant and animal origin. A. Carnivore B. Herbivore C. Omnivore D. Decomposers
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Which is the latest technology on eye surgery A. CTscan C. Liseof laser B. Ultrasound D. X-ray vision technology A role taken by a type of organism within its community. A. mutualism B.niche C.producer D. predator and prey
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A deviation in the spherical curvature of the eye or a lens, resulting in distorted images. A. Astigmatism 8. Glaucoma C. Farsightedness D. Nearsightedness
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This doctor is the one consulted if someone suffers from stroke. A. Oncologist B. Neurologist C.Cardiologist D. Internal Medicine Doctor
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Temporary wilting of plants during high-noon is attributed to A. Rapid respiration B. Rapid photosynthesis C.Rapid transpiration D. Rapid condensation
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On the basis of its habitat, Kangkong can be classified as A. Hydrophyte C. Xerophyte B. Epiphyte D. Mesophyte
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Type of bacteria which grows best in the absence of air or oxygen. A. Aerobic B. Facultative aerobes C.Anaerobic D. Bacillus bacteria
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Which pair of terms are actually referred to thesarne organism A Heterotroph} autotroph B. producer, predator C. HetNotroph, herbivore D. Autotroph, parasite
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Why is a bird considered warm-blooded animal? A.Temperature of the body increases during hot weather B. Temperature C. Temperature environment's always warm of the body remains always constant of the body changes when the temperature changes
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Part of the seed that grows into the first true roots A. Radicle C. Plumule B. Hypocotyl D. Testa or a prehistoric plant or animal
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He was a 19th Century Moravian botanist who proposed the theory of heredity based on the recurrence of characteristics as genes A. Carl Linnaeus B.tuther Burbank transmitted
C. Gregor Mendel D. Francis Crick on fruit flies led him to formulate C.Thomas Morgan D. James Watson his
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The Binomial Systemof naming organism is composed of .. (in proper order) A. Order and Species B. Species and Order
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The ability of an animal to resemble another animal, plant or inanimate object in order to escape an enemy is known as A. Camouflage B. Mimicry . C.Adaptive coloration D. Protective mechanism Biological pigment responsible for the red coloration in red algae A. Phycocyanin C.Caroteinoid B. Fucoxanthin D. Phycoerythrin
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Which of the following activities are controlled byauto nomic nervous system A. Breathing and digestion
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What relationship is exhibited when the tree gives a safe nesting site to a bird which in turn eat the insects which damage the tree. A. Cooperation C. Mutualism B. Commensalism D. Competition
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An important feature of a dicot leaf is A. parallel venation C.absence of midrib B. netted venation D. small round shapes Which of the following describts a population A. Number of butterflies in a bush B. Number of rice plants in a hectare land from January to June C. Number of snakes caught in a farm during rainy season D. Number of cats living in a house
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A disorder wherein a person is physically deformed and has learning difficulties because of congenital thyroid deficiency. A. Goiter C.Dwarfism Es. Cretinism D. Hyperthyroidism Messenger RNA is the form of RNA in which genetic information transcribed from DNA as a sequence of bases is transferred to .A.. ibosomes R B. Golgi bodies C. Endoplasmic reticulum D. nucleolus
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A flexible structure containing blood vessels, attaching a fetus to the placenta during gestation. A. Oviduct B. Fallopian tubes C. Placenta D. Umbilical Cord
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It is the reason why water can go up even in tall trees A. Turgor pressure B.Ag2inst gravity gradient C.T(anspiration D. Capillarity
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Era which isalso known"'cfs the age of reptiles B.Jurassic B. Mesozoic C.Cenozoic D. Permian
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The orientation of a plant or other organism in response to light. A. Photosynthesis C.Thigmotropism B. Photoreactivation D. Phototropism
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It is the process wherein bird feed it's young by swallowing the food first and then it is brought up again to their mouth to be put into the mouths of their young birds A. Scooping B. Swallowing C.Regurgitation D. Maceration
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In the Nitrogen Cycle, what form of nitrogen is released into the atmosphere as a result of chemical reaction by nitrogen-fixing bacteria. A. Ammonia B. Inert Nitrogen C.Urea D. Nitrites
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Which of the following muscle has smooth striation and moves involuntarily A. Small intestine B.Thigh C.Arms D. Heart
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Which type of joint allows us to move our legs and arms in all directions A. Hinge B. Ball and Socket C. Sliding D. Skeletal
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Fish will succumb to death in a polluted pond mainly because A. of lack of oxygen B. there is insufficient food C. the dirty water is unhealthful D. dirt will clog the leaves of the plants
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A polypeptide pancreatic hormone which lowers glucose levels in the blood, a lack of which causes diabetes. A, Glucagon C. Chymotrypsin B. Insulin D. Parathormone
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It is a new medical method cf treating the patient by activating his own body system of defense or resistance. A. Chemotherapy C. Immune therapy B. Passiveimmunity D. Gene therapy
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Which is responsible in spreading malarial parasites? A..Anopheles mosquitoes B. Aedes mosquitoes C.Man D. Flies
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In what way inbreeding can take place in plants? A. Cross-pollination C. Self-pollination B. Hybridization D. Grafting
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What is a major problem in organ transplants? A. Antigen-antibody reaction C.Sexof donor B. Raceof recipient D. Immune Inccrnpatibility
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Which of the following is respo1'lsiblefor the red tide phenomenon? A. Phytoplankton C. Dinoflagellates B. Red Algae D. Diatom
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The membranous tube, reinfcrced by rings of cartilage, conveying air between the larynx and the bronchial tubes, also known as the windpipes. A. Esophagus B. Pharynx
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Pigment cells found ber.eath the scales of fishes which are responsible for their bright coloration. A. Bioluminiscence B. Chromatophores C.Color receptors D. light sensitive cells
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Which of the following is a representative of class chondrichthye? A. Whale C.Octopus B. Milk fish D. Shark What is the sex of the offspring if an egg cell with an X chromosome is fertilized by sperm cell with an X chromosome? A. Male B. Female
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D. Male with a female features 114. What do we call organisms that depend on others for their food but do not live with them and mayor may not kill them? A. Pests C. Predators B. Parasites D. Prey Which is a distinctive characteristic of an insect? A. Endoskeleton B. Hairy body C.Three pairs of legs D. Soft body
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How do you determine the population density of grass that is grcwing in your garden? A. Count ali the grasses. B. Measure the area occupied by each grass C.Measure the area and count the number of grasses D. Make a separate count for short and tall grasses.
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Which is referred to a population which hasa common ancestry and exhibits a constant set of physical characteristics. A. Race C.Tribe B. Family D. Order
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What symmetry is exhibited by an organism where the organs arranged originating from the center? A. Radial C.Assymetry B. Bilateral D. Lateral
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A small colourless disc-shaped cell fragment without a nucleus, found in large numbers in blood and involved in clotting. A. Lymphocytes C.Thrombocytes 8. Leucocytes D. Erythrocytes
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In DNt\, which IS complementary to e3ch other? A. Adenine and Cytosine B.Adenine and Thymine C.Ribose and a base D.Guanine and Thymine
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Which of the following is responsible for the state of turgidity in the leaves or stems of plants A. Cytoplasmic strearnlrigB.Surface Tension C.Turgor pressure O. Plamolysis
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Which factor contributes to an increase in flies population A. dirty place B. immigration C.emigration D. resistance to in'Secticide
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In ammonification reaction, nitrate is converted into A. Protein C. Nitrite B.Ammonia D. Urea The vascular tissue in plants which conducts water and dissolved nutrients upwards from the root and also helps to form the woody element in the stem. A. Xylem B. Phloem C.Cambium D. Pith
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The vascular tissue in plants which conducts sugars and other metabolic products downwards from the leaves. A. Xylem C. Cambium B. Phloem D. Pith
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In PCRmethod, the main purpose of transferring DNA fragments into Agarose gel and subjecting to electrophoresis is A. for DNA base pairing B.to separate DNA strands C.Toarrange DNA fragments by size D.Tomake DNA bands visible
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The transformation from single cell into a multi-cellular organism is believed to be due to A. Adaptation B. Evolution C. Metamorphosis D. Genetic variation
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Which will happen if a red blood cell is put in distilled water? Red blood cell will A. plasmolyse B. shrink C..swell D. remain the same
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Which of the following will happen if you drink sea water? A. Plasmolysis of the cells B. Poisoning of the cells C. Increased in turgor pressure of the cells D. Bursting of the cells
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A compound which by its breakdown in the body provides energy for physiological processes such as muscular contraction. A. Enzymes B. Adenosine Triphosphate C.Adenosine Diphosphate D. Fats
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Diploid chromosomes do not normally Occur in A. Somatic cells B. Fertilized ovum C.gametes D. Ovary
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At metaphase in Meiosis I, the chromosomes are attached to the spindle fibers as A. Double chromatids B. Single chromatids C.Homologous pairs D.Tetrad of four chromatids
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A space or vesicle within the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and usually serves as storage of food or water in plants. A. Collenchyma B. Vacuoles C. Pith D. Xylem and phloem vessels
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The thin tissue forming the outer layer of the body's surface and lining the alimentary canal and other hollow structures. A.Connective tissue c. Epithelium B. Nerves D. Skin of a flowering
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Oxidation is a reaction in which electrons are lost to another substance or molecule. Its opposite reaction is A. Hydration C. Hydrolysis B. Reduction D. Oxygenation What structure controls the opening and closing of the stomata of leaves A. lenticel B. Mesoderm C.Guard cells D. Chloroplast Which gas is needed during seed germination A. Hydrogen B. Oxygen C. Carbon dioxide D. Nitrogen Type of relationship that exist between algae and fungi in a lichen. A. Commensalism B. Parasitism C. Competition D. Symbiotic
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Which is the branch of zoology toncerned with the study of fish? A. Marine Biology C. Herpetology . B. Icthyology D. Ornithology
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The class Antholoa(marine coelenterates skeletons) includes the sea anemones and A. Obel/as B. Corals C. Jellyfish
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Two organisms belong to the same species if they are capable of: A. Symbiotic relationships B. interbreeding in a natural way C. living harmoniously in the same eccsystem D. establishing a niche in the environment
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Which of the fOllOWingpairs are possible hosts of Ascaris? A. Man and cow C.Cow and pig 8. Man and dog D. Man and pig
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'vVhich of the follOWing are the stages in the life cycle of a grasshopper? A. Nymph, pupa, adult B. Egg,pupa, adult C. Egg,nymph, adult D. Egg,larva, pupa, adult
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To what order does egg-laying mammal belong? A. Vertebrata C. Monotremata B. Craniata D. Ungulata
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The toxic compound which the bees released when they sting comes from their __ A. proboscis B. mouth C. intestines D. salivaryglarids
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An instrument which can be introduced into the body to view its internal parts. A.Scanner B. Ultrasound C.Endoscope D. X-ray
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Any of the clusters of bulbous nerve endings on the tongue and in the lining of the mouth which provide the sense of taste. A. Taste buds C. Tongue epithelium B. Taste nerves D.Taste glands
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A pituitary glycoprotein hormone that stimulates ovulation in females and the synthesis of androgen in males. A. Follicle-Stimulating Hormone(FSH) B. luteinizing Hormone(lH) e. Estrogen D. Progesterone
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A hormone secreted bythe anterior pituitary gland which promotes the formation of ova or sperm. A. Follicle-Stimulating Hormone(FSH) B. Luteinizing Hormorte(lH) C.Estrogen D. Testosterone
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A pancreatic enzyme that promotes the breakdown of fats. A. Trypsin e. lipase B.Chymotrypsin D. ProteaSE A digestive enzyme which breaks down proteins. in the small intestine, secreted by the pancreas. A. Trypsin e. lipase C. Protease D. Lactase A soluble protein present in blood plasma that is responsible for blood clotting . A. Fibrinogen B. Albumin
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They are also known as the "soldiers of the body" because they fight the disease-causing microorganisms. A. Erythrocytes C. Lysosomes B. Leucocytes D, Antibodies
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An artificial device for stimulating and regulating the heart muscle. A. Cardiac regulator B.Pacemaker C. Heart pump D.Catheter
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Which hormone promotes the development of sexual characteristics in female such as enlarged breasts? A.Progesterone C. Luteinizing hormone B. Testosterone D. Estrogen
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It also known as the largest internal organs of the human body. A. Heart C. Small and Large instestines B. Liver D.5tomach
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In what way does the liver assist the disgestive system? . A. combines with the pancreatic enzymes B. secretes bile C.converts glucose into starch D. secretes enzyme to digest proteins
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What do we get from fats and carbohydrates? A. Heat and energy C. Cell builders B. Cholesterol D. Growth regulators Which part of the ear is dangerously affected when sound is of a hundred decibels? A. Eustachian tube B. Stirrup C. Anvil D.Tympanic membrane
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Which part of the neuron conducts impulse towards the cell body? A.Axon (.Synapse B. Dendrite D. Ganglia The long thread-like pa'F1. a nerve cell along which impulses are of conducted from the cell body to other cells. A. Axon C.Synapse B. Dendrite D.Gangiia TWhat is the main function of the large intestine? A. Stores waste and food products B. Digest food into liquid form C. Exrete bile pigments from ducts D. Exrete salts and fats
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What type of muscle is found in all the walis of stomach. A. Voluntary B. Striated C. Smooth D. Cardiac
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Which explains the more reddish appearance of our lips than our palm? A. There are many blood vessels in the lips B. There is a more increased blood flow in the lips C. Lips epidermis pa1m is thinner D. There is less melanin pigment in lips than in the
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which blood is conveyed from all parts of the body towards heart .. A. Atrium B. Vein C. Artery D. Aorta
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It constitutes the main structural component of animal connective tissue. A.Collagen B. Albumin C.Glycogen ~ _ D. Fibrinogen
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When you fail to eat your breakfast, what could serve as the fuel source of your body. A. Glycogen in the liver B. Cholesterol in the blood vessels C. Fats in adipose tissue . D. Albumin in the blood
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Which part of the breathing occurs when the diaphragm muscles are pulled downward, thus increasing the chest cavity? A. Expiration B. Inspiration C. Exhalation D. Pulmonary resuscitation
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What instrument hasa flexible gastroscope that is used to examine . the esop!1agusana stomach? A. Ultrasound B. Endoscope C. Scan.ner
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Funnel-shaped opening through which egg cell is released. A. Uterus B. Cervix C. Fallopian tube D. Ovary
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It denotes cells ornuclei containing more than two homologous sets of chromosomes. A. Diploidy B. Monoploidy C. Polyploidy D. Chromosomal aberration Theory that states that life originated from non-living matter? A. Spontaneous generation theory B.Creationism theory C.Cosmology theory D. Biogenesis theory The cytoplasmic division of a cell into two daughter cells at the end of mitosis or rneiosls. A. Cytokinesis B. Cell cycle C. Fission D. Recombination
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Which of the following parents may produce a colorblind male? A. Normal vision mother and colorblind father B. Heterozygous normal vision mother and colorblind father C. Heterozygous colorblind mother and normal father D. Homozygous colorbirna mother and normalfather
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A trait controlled by a gene that is located in the x-chromosome is known as A. Sex-linked trait B. Gene-linked trait C.Genotype D. Phenotype
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Which of the following is the phase when population is increasing at exponential rate. A. Lagphase B. log phase C. Multiple phase D.-Accelerated phase
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Which is one benefit obtained from green-house effect. A. Serves as d source of light energy 8. Serves as thermal blanket in our planet C.Speeds up the growth of plants D. Allows release of heat energy A food web is a network of interacting A. Food chain B. Producers C.Consumers D. Ecosystems Pollution has becorns a major problem rnainlv because of A. dwindling energy resources B. dependence on fossil fuels C. lack of technical know-how in extracting some energy sources D. abundance of energy sources Which is the correct food chain? A. grassagoata Eagle B. corns carabaoa Lion C.rlcea grasshoppera snake D. coconutahermit craba human
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Which of the following can form a part in fossil fuel production? A. Hydrologic cycle C.Nitrogen cycle B. Phosphorus cycle D.Carbon cycle
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What is the estimated human population at present? A. 4 billion C. 6 billion B. 5 billion D. 7 billion
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The process of converting sugar into alcohol by yeasts is known as A. fermentation C.blornass production -B.putrefaction D. Hydrolysis
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Region in which most of the atmosphere's water vapor is found. A. Stratosphere c. Ionosphere B.Troposphere D. Biosphere
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Which of the following is NOT a green house gas? A. water vapor C. Nitrous oxide . B. methane D. Hydrogen Sulfide Which best describes the climax stage of an ecological succession A. most organisms have evolved into a new kind of organisms B. it changes frequently from season to season C. it is populated only by tall trees D. It persists until drastic changes occur
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Pollution from burning coal can be reduced through A. conservation B. recycling C. limit of use D. air scrubber ~
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The gradual wearing away of rock or soil by physical or chemical breakdown and transportation of material by water, wind, or ice. A. Weathering S. Erosion C. Flooding D. Avalanche '""'-".
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Why is incineration not favored as a method of waste disposal? A. Expensive for a third world country like ours B. Requires more energy to use C. Releases noxious and toxic gases D. Causesrespiratory diseases
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Which of the following best describes the wind system that results to the formation of desert region A. Warm is descending B.Air masses are stationary C. Dry air descending D. Cool air is rising
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The process of removing salt from seawater is known as A. purification . B. filtration C. desalination D. water treatment
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Ozone layer thinning is attributed to the release of CFe'sfrom A. Industrial pollution B. Fossil fuel burning C.Styrofoams and freons D. Green house
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Homologous chromosomes pairing results to A. movement of centrioles in both poles. B. double alignment of chromosomes in metaphase C. production of two daughter cells with complete sets of chromosomes D. single alignment of chromosomes in metaphase. How many ATP molecules are produced via oxidative phosphorylation when one mole of glucose is metabolized into carbon dioxide and water?
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Which type of muscle tissue found in all walls of our stomach is responsible for the process of peristalsis? A. Smooth C. Voluntary 8. Striated D. Cardiac Some plants have waxy leaves due to the presence of cutins. Which of the following is a characteristic of cutin? A. Viscous at room temperature 8.ls a hydrophobic compound C.Long chain fatty acids D. Is hydrophilic compound
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In electron transport chain (etc), which is the final acceptor of electron? A. Water 8. Oxygen C. Hydrogen Ion D. NAD+
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Which of the following is a metabolic pathway common to both aerobic and anaerobic respiration? A. Krebs cycle B. Glycolysis C. Electron Transport Chain D. Fermentation
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Which is the bUilding block of protein. A. monomer B. monosacharride C.amino acid 0 fatty acid
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The selectivity of the cell membrane is most closely associated with the maintenance of A. Hydrogen ion concentration B.Salt balance C. Homeostasis D. Pressure gradient
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It is also known as the breathing organs of plants that is normally found in the stems and trunks.
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TWhen a plant stops growing even if conditions appear to be favorable, it is in a state of ----A. Dormancy B. Senesence C. Absission D. Hibernation
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"Leaf fall" which regularly occurs during winter months resulting from the separation of specialized cell layers near the base of the petiole is a condition called A. Abscission B. Senescence C. Dormancy D. Annual sheds
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Some vines can climb post easily because they respond positively to touch. Suchresponse is known as A.Geotropism B. Phototropism _ C.ihigmotrop:sm D. photoperiodism
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The addition of hydrogen during photosynthesis occurs during the processof _ A. Oxidation B. Hydration C.Carbonation D. Reduction
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Which of the following has'a modified stem used as food storage? A. Onion C.Potato B.Tomato D.Asparagus
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Which is a soluble form of nitrogen which can be synthesized into a protein. A. Nitrite B. Nitrate ,. C.Urea D.Ammonia
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If the stems or bark of the plants are cut completely, they will witnei and die because A. the cambium layer is destroyed. B. the epidermis is greatly injured. C.Stem tissue 1ssoftened. D. the fibrovascular vessels are cut.
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The study of the conversion of energy in organisms. A. Bioenergetics B. Entropy C. Biochemical.Pathway D. Energy conservation product of the Calvin cycle phase of C.Sucrose D. Carbon dioxide
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After fertilization which part of the flower develops into a fruit? A. Stigma C. Ovary B. Corolla D. Anthers Which of these is a characteristic of dehiscent plant? A. fruit is fleshy B. bursts open when ripe C.fruit is enclosed in thick covering D. Remains closed when ripe Which of the folloWing is an example of a dehiscentplant. A. Peanut C.Jack fruit B. Coconut D. Tomato Swedish naturalist, who developed binomial nomenclature to classify and organize plants and animals. A. Gregor Mendel B. Carolus linnaeus C.Charles Darwin D. Robert Hook
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What part of the stem of a dicot plant is responsible for the increase in diameter? A. Epidermis B. Cambium Layer
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What is the chemical substance that is responsible for the flashing of light in fireflies? A. Glowers B. Luciferin C. Bioluminiscence D. Fluorescence
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Which of these is NOT an insect? A. grasshopt5'eF B. walking stick C. fly D. scorpion are due to a pigment
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of some amphibians
A. with porous bones B. sights is well-developed C. body is covered with feathers D. with strong limbs
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Which of the following is the correct metamorphosis of a grasshopper? A. nymp/1a pupaa adult B. egga nympha adult C. tarvaa pupae adult D. nvmphapupaa adult
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Which of the following animals can reproduce through regeneatior A. Flatworms B. Earthworms C.Roundworms D. Starfishes
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Which is the proper arrangement of an insect body parts A. head, cepha/othorax, abdomen B. head, thorax, abdomen C. head, abdomen, trunk D. head, abdomen, tail
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What ailment is common in most cigarette smokers that affects the air sacs of their lungs? A. Pneumonia B.Asthma C. Emphysema D. Tuberculosis
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Removing collagen from the bone will make the bone A. stiffer C.weak B. loose D. brittle body movements. C. cerebellum
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Which organ is responsible forthe re-absorption of urea into amino acids. A. kidney B. liver C.gall bladder D. pancreas
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Which is the most recent technology in the surgical operation of the retina of the eye? A.laser C.MRI B. CTscan D. Genetic engineering
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Which of the following methods can be used to identity defects of a fetus as early as eight month of pregnancy? A. Ultrasensing B.Chorionic sampling C. Barr test D. Amniocentesis
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A battery-operated electrical device inserted into the body to deliver small regular shocks that stimulate the heart to beat in a normal rhythm. A. Ventricle pump B.Superior vena cava stimulator C.Atrioventricular pump D. Pacemaker
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The presence of blood in the urine, as a result of injury to or disease of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. A. Kidney infection B. Hematoma ........ C. Hematuria D. Hemorrhages
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Ring of muscle that is located between stomach and small intestines that regulates the passage of food. A. pyloric sphincter B. peristaltic muscle C. serosa D. medulla
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The contraction of the heart, during which blood is pumped into the arteries. A. Diastole B. Systole C. Cardiac arrest D. Hypertension that carries oxygenated blood from the heart
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to all the tissues in the body except the lungs and returns deoxygenated blood carryirlg waste products, such as carbon dioxide, back to the heart. A. pulmonary B. systemic 141. C. open circulation O. closed circulation
One of Mende/'s laws stating that during meiosis, the alleles of a gene pair separate, each going to a separate A. Segregation B. Independent C. Dominance D. Recombination assortment gamete.
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appear in the phenotype? A. Sex-linked alleles B. Incomplete D. Dornlnance 146. Studies dominance C. Codominance
show-that there are organs of the body that have lost their
usefulness and which may disappear later. These organs are called A. Extinct B. Vestigial 147. The phenomenon is known as B. speciation 148. Within the eukaryotic nucleus,~NA . C. Histone D. Collagen C. Recessive D. Residual which allows certain traits not useful by chance _ C. natural selection D. evolution is wrapped around
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The number of autosomes and type of sex chromosomes norm" present in human egg cell. A. 44+ XV
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A protein produced by cells in response to virus infection that inhibits viral replication. A. interferon B. antibody C. globulin D. serum
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