Biology Past Questions And Answers
841
The mammalian lung is made air tight by the
- A. pleural cavity
- B. mucous membrane
- C. pleural membrane
- D. diaphragm
842
Which two structures are present in a palisade cell but not in a liver?
- A) cell wall and cytoplasm
- B) cell wall and chloroplast
- C) cell membrane and cytoplasm
- D) cell membrane and chloroplast
843
When an ovary is placed on the receptacle above the other floral parts it is referred to as
- A. half inferior ovary
- B. superior ovary
- C. inferior ovary
- D. half superior ovary
844
Which of the following statements about sex-linked characters is not true?
- A. They are usually borne on the X = chromosome
- B. They are more common in males
- C. Males are usually carriers
- D. They are not usually carried on the Y chromosomes
845
The groups of sensory cells found on the upper surface of the tongue are called
- A) ampullae
- B) taste buds
- C) nerve cells
- D) somatic cells
846
Which of the following actions supports conservation? To
- A. protect endangered species
- B. preserve trees for timber
- C. permit hunting activities
- D. provide income for the government
847
Which of the following is a method of artificial vegetative propagation?
- A. Creeping stem
- B. Layering
- C. Corm
- D. Rhizome
848
People suffering from myopia
- A) can see near objects clearly
- B) can see far away objects clearly
- C) cannot see any object clearly
- D) are colourblind
849
Which of the following parts of the skeleton does not have a protective function?
- A. Ribs
- B. Carpals
- C. Skull
- D. Pelvis
850
hich of the following plant parts does not perform supportive function?
- A. Parenchyma, xylem and . collenchyma
- B. Epidermis, sclerenchyma and xylem
- C. Parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma
- D. Sclerenchyma, xylem and collenchyma

