2023 Biology question for Jamb(UTME)
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In this article, I have codified 40 questions and answers from Jamb UTME exam for biology 2023.
This will guide you to understand the pattern Jamb follows when setting UTME questions. Help
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You can study the 40 (forty) Jamb Biology past questions and answer for 2023 by checking
the content below or using the table of content below to navigate to the number of your choice
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Table of Contents
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Jamb Biology (2023) Question 1 - 10
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1. The mode of nutrition in which digestion is extracellular is _____
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(a) Saprophytic
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(b) Parasitic
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(c) Holophytic
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(d) Holozoic
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The correct answer is: (a) Saprophytic
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2. In the diagram below, the function of the part labelled part III is:
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(a) Seed dispersal
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(b) Nutrient absorption
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(c) Ovule attachment
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(d) Photosynthesis
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The correct answer is: (c) Ovule attachment
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3. Emergent trees are at _____ layer of the forest
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(a) Upper
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(b) Lower
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(c) Canopy
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(d) Understory
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The correct answer is: (a) Upper
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4. The principle of survival of the fittest is regarded as:
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(a) Darwinism
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(b) Lamarckism
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(c) Mendelism
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(d) Naturalism
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The correct answer is: (a) Darwinism
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5. An example of Estuarine habitat is _____
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(a) Pond
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(b) Lagoon
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(c) Ocean
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(d) Lake
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The correct answer is: (b) Lagoon
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6. An edaphic factor of growth of plants is _____
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(a) Soil PH
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(b) Temperature
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(c) Light intensity
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(d) Humidity
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The correct answer is: (a) Soil PH
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7. What is the relationship between cattle and cattle egret?
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(a) Commensalism
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(b) Mutualism
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(c) Parasitism
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(d) Competition
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The correct answer is: (a) Commensalism
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8. Inbreed crossing refers to the breeding of
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(a) Unrelated species
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(b) Closely related species
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(c) Species with different habitats
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(d) Genetically modified organisms
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The correct answer is: (b) Closely related species
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9. A man of AS genotype marries a woman of AS genotype, what is the probability of having a sickle cell anemia offspring
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(a) 0%
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(b) 25%
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(c) 50%
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(d) 100%
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The correct answer is: (b) 25%
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10. The effect of the lack of vascular roots of a bryophyte is:
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(a) Reduced water absorption
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(b) Efficient nutrient transport
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(c) Unlimited growth potential
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(d) Improved structural support
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The correct answer is: (a) Reduced water absorption
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Jamb Biology (2023) Question 11 - 20
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11. The national park of Nigeria is located at _____
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(a) Ogun state
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(b) Lagos state
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(c) Cross River State
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(d) Yobe State
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The correct answer is: (c) Cross River State
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12. A criminal can be traced through which of the following?
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(a) Blood group
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(b) Figerprint
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(c) Genotype
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(d) Shoe size
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The correct answer is: (b) Figerprint
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13. The vegetative part of a plant is:
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(a) Leaves
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(b) Flowers
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(c) Stems
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(d) Root
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The correct answer is: (b) Flowers
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14. The immature fruits of opium poppy are:
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(a) Capsules
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(b) Berries
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(c) Drupes
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(d) Achenes
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The correct answer is: (a) Capsules
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15. Pneumatophores developed by white mangroves are used for:
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(a) Gaseous exchange
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(b) Anchoring the plant in the soil
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(c) Storing water
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(d) Photosynthesis
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The correct answer is: (a) Gaseous exchange
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16. Which type of cartilage is found in the external ear, epiglottis and larynx
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(a) Hyaline cartilage
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(b) Fibrocartilage
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(c) Elastic cartilage
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(d) None of the above
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The correct answer is: (c) Elastic cartilage
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17. Which of these lacks a true nucleus?
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(a) Amoeba
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(b) Moss
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(c) Rhizopus
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(d) Bacteria
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The correct answer is: (d) Bacteria18. Arthropods are distinguished from vertebrates because they possess:
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(a) Bones
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(b) Chitin
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(c) Feathers
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(d) Scales
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The correct answer is: (b) Chitin
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19. Digested food in the body is transported by _____
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(a) White blood cells (WBC)
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(b) Red Blood Cel (RBC)
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(c) Platelets
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(d) Plasma
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The correct answer is: (d) Plasma
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20. The breding of related species is known as:
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(a) Inbreeding
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(b) Self-breeding
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(c) Outbreding
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(d) Cross breding
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The correct answer is: (a) Inbreeding
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Jamb Biology (2023) Question 21 - 30
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21. Unicellular organisms are mostly found among:
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(a) Plants
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(b) Animals
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(c) Microorganisms
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(d) Viruses
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The correct answer is: (c) Microorganisms22. The aphotic zone is characterized by:
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(a) Absense of light
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(b) Constant sunlight
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(c) High temperature
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(d) High oxygen levels
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The correct answer is: (a) Absense of light
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23. Plants in a mangrove swamp have:
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(a) Spines
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(b) Breathing roots
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(c) Thick stems
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(d) Large leaves
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The correct answer is: (b) Breathing roots
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24. The highest energy level is found in:
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(a) Carbohydrates
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(b) Proteins
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(c) Fats and oil
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(d) Water
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The correct answer is: (c) Fats and oil
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25. What is the relationship between zebra and lion
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(a) Parasitism
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(b) Predation
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(c) Symbiosis
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(d) Commensalism
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The correct answer is: (b) Predation
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26. Which of the following is an example of genetic variation?
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(a) Person's hair color
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(b) A person's haircut
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(c) A person's clothing style
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(d) A person's shoe size
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The correct answer is: (a) Person's hair color
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27. Which of the following is an example of continuous variation?
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(a) Height in humans
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(b) Blood type in humans
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(c) Flower color in plants
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(d) Fur pattern in animals
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The correct answer is: (a) Height in humans
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28. The mixture of fresh water and sea water is called _____
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(a) Brackish water
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(b) Saline water
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(c) Potable water
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(d) Fresh water
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The correct answer is: (a) Brackish water
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29. A tree growing with broad and ever-green leaves is likely located in _____
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(a) A tropical rainforest
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(b) A desert biome
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(c) A tundra ecosystem
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(d) A deciduus forest
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The correct answer is: (d) A deciduus forest
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30. Which inorganic material is needed for photosynthesis?
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(a) Oxygen
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(b) Carbondioxide
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(c) Nitrogen
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(d) Iron
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The correct answer is: (b) Carbondioxide
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Jamb Biology (2023) Question 31 - 40
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31. What is the excretory organ of the earthworm
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(a) Kidneys
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(b) Malpighian tubules
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(c) Nephridia
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(d) Lungs
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The correct answer is: (c) Nephridia
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32. Opium poppy produces
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(a) Nicotine
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(b) Quinine
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(c) Morphine
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(d) Caffeine
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The correct answer is: (c) Morphine
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33. Agglutination occurs when blood is passed from blood group
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(a) A to AB
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(b) AB to A
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(c) O to AB
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(d) O to A
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The correct answer is: (b) AB to A
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34. The part of the fish's body that is sensitive to vibration is _____
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(a) Lateral fin
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(b) Dorsal fin
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(c) Gills
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(d) Tail fin
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The correct answer is: (a) Lateral fin
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35. The bird given below
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(a) Captures fast-moving prey in flight
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(b) Probes for insects hidden in tree bark
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(c) Sips nectar
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(d) Catches fish in shallow water
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The correct answer is: (b) Probes for insects hidden in tree bark
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36. Which type of cartilage provides a smooth surface for joint movement and is commonly found in the ribs, trachea and bronchi?
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(a) Fibrocartilage
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(b) Elastic cartilage
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(c) Hyaline cartilage
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(d) Articular cartilage
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The correct answer is: (c) Hyaline cartilage
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37. The pectoral fin is the part labelled
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(a) IV
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(b) VII
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(c) V
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(d) III
The correct answer is: (b) VII
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38. Most cells in higher animals retain their power of cell division except
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(a) Lymphocytes
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(b) Mapighian cells
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(c) Nerve cells
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(d) Germ cells
The correct answer is: (c) Nerve cells
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39. The function of ribosomes in cells is _____
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(a) Protein synthesis
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(b) Starch synthesis
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(c) Lipid storage
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(d) Transport of materials
The correct answer is: (a) Protein synthesis
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40. The membrane surrounding the vacuole in plants is called _____
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(a) Plasmalemma
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(b) Tonoplast
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(c) Sarcolemma
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(d) Nuclear membrane
The correct answer is: (b) Tonoplast
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