Biology Past Questions And Answers
The eye defect caused by an uneven curvature of the cornea or lens or both is
- A. myopia
- B. presbyopia
- C. astigmatism
- D. hypermetropia
Evidence of evolution include the following except?
- A. fossil records
- B. comparative anatomy
- C. molecular records
- D. geographical distribution of organisms
Which of the following accurately describes the rough endoplasmic reticulum and the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
- A. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum has many ribosomes bound to its surface, but the rough endoplasmic reticulum does not.
- B. The rough endoplasmic reticulum has many ribosomes bound to its surface, but the smooth endoplasmic reticulum does not.
- C. Neither the rough endoplasmic reticulum nor the smooth endoplasmic reticulum have any ribosomes bound to their surfaces.
- D. The rough endoplasmic reticulum and the smooth endoplasmic reticulum both have many ribosomes bound to their surfaces.
The diagram below is an illustration of an experimental set-up to demonstrate a property of soil. The property of soil demonstrated is
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- A. particle size
- B. capillarity
- C. colour
- D. texture
Reading the verdict of a case by a magistrate is an example of
- A. A reflex action
- B. An instinct
- C. A conditioned reflex
- D. A voluntary action
Yellowing of leaves is a symptom associated with deficiency of
- A. iron, calcium and magnesium
- B. nitrogen, sulphur and potassium
- C. sulphur, phosphorus and iron
- D. magnesium, nitrogen and iron
Different tissues in plants contribute to the support of the parts as a result of the following characteristics except
- A. malleability
- B. rigidity
- C. flexibility
- D. resilience
Which of the following features of the tadpole indicates that the animal is herbivorous? Possession of
- A. operculum
- B. muscular tail
- C. long coiled intestine
- D. internal gills
Which of the following is a measure for the control of bilharzia?
- A. Cutting low brushes around homes
- B. Application of molluscicides in water bodies
- C. Screening windows and doors with mosquito nets
- D. Application of herbicides in water bodies
The structure that prevents food particle from escaping through the fish gills are called gill
- A. arches
- B. filaments
- C. rakers
- D. lamellae

