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Lamarck’s theory of evolution is based on the idea of

  • A. the inheritance of acquired traits
  • B. organisms' survival of the fittest
  • C. organisms constantly struggling for existence
  • D. plenty offspring produced by organisms
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44

Use the diagram above to answer the question that follows

The part labelled III is

  • A. abdomen
  • B. head
  • C. maxillae
  • D. thorax
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45

A form of adaptive colouration that helps animals to remain unnoticed is

  • A. hibernation
  • B. aestivation
  • C. countershading
  • D. migration
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46

An example of organism that exhibits counter-shading to escape from its predator is 

  • A. grasshopper
  • B. toad
  • C. fish
  • D. chameleon
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47

Blood group AB is considered as universal recipient because they can receive blood from groups

  • A. A and O
  • B. B and O
  • C. AB and O
  • D. A, B, AB and O
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48

A trait that is always expressed during crossing of hereditary characteristics is

  • A. recessive trait
  • B. dominant trait
  • C. homozygous trait
  • D. heterozygous trait
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49

In blood transfusion, a patient with group AB receives

  • A. Group A, B, AB
  • B. Group O, A, B
  • C. Group O, B, AB
  • D. Group O, A, B, AB
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50

One of the following is a courtship behaviour in animals

  • A. fighting
  • B. display
  • C. hibernation
  • D. feeding
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51

Production of healthier offspring, viable seeds and formation of new varieties are good characteristics

  • A. self pollination
  • B. cross pollination
  • C. wind pollination
  • D. insect pollination
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52

The pigment carrying oxygen in the blood is

  • A. plasma
  • B. haemoglobin
  • C. oxyhaemoglobin
  • D. erythrocytes
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53

Energy transfer in plants and animals are in the form of

  • A. DNA
  • B. ATP
  • C. GTP
  • D. RNA
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54

In which zone of the marine habitat does the organisms require adaptation for attachment?

  • A. Supratidal
  • B. Subtidal
  • C. intertidal
  • D. abyssal zone
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55

Xerophytes are mostly found in the

  • A. arid land
  • B. tropical rainforest
  • C. montane forest
  • D. Sudan savanna
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56

A photosynthetic carnivorous plant which feeds on insects is

  • A. parasitic
  • B. saprophytic
  • C. herbivorous
  • D. insectivorous
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57

The feeding relationship between ruminants and the bacteria in their digestive tract is

  • A. saprophytic
  • B. parasitic
  • C. symbiotic
  • D. heterotrophic
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58

Pentadactyl forelimb of vertebrate function due to differences in environment is

  • A. comparative anatomy
  • B. physiological evidence
  • C. embryological evidence
  • D. fossil records
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59

Which of the following evidences of evolution employs the use of radio-isotope dating?

  • A. comparative anatomy
  • B. Embryology
  • C. Fossil records
  • D. vestigial organs
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60

Use the diagram above to answer the question that follows

The organ is responsible for

  • A. production of heat
  • B. osmoregulation
  • C. vasoconstriction
  • D. production of hormones
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61

After fertilization in plants, the zygote develops into

  • A. fruit
  • B. an embryo
  • C. seed
  • D. an endosperm
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62

The oxygen transported to all parts of the body during blood circulation is used for the

  • A. growth and development of cells
  • B. removal of waste products
  • C. release of energy from food
  • D. formation of carboxyl haemoglobin
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63

The cells responsible for transmitting messages to the effectors are

  • A. motor neurons
  • B. sensory neurons
  • C. hair cells
  • D. relay neurons
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