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3051.

Will geographical isolation be a major factor in the speciation of an organism that reproduces asexually? Give the reason for your answer.

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Will geographical isolation be a major factor in the speciation of an organism that reproduces asexually? Give the reason for your answer.

3052.

2+2=

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2+2=

3053.

Organisms that are capable of self-nourishment are called:

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Organisms that are capable of self-nourishment are called:


3054.

Which of the following are involved in providing protection to the brain?

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Which of the following are involved in providing protection to the brain?


3055.

Menopause typically occurs in the age group of___ .

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Menopause typically occurs in the age group of___ .


3056.

One of the following traits of the parents cannot be passed on to their future generations. This trait is : (a) cleft chin (b) pointed chin (c) scarred chin (d) broad chin

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One of the following traits of the parents cannot be passed on to their future generations. This trait is :
(a) cleft chin
(b) pointed chin
(c) scarred chin
(d) broad chin

3057.

The factor/ factors which cause soil erosion is/are

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The factor/ factors which cause soil erosion is/are


3058.

Question 124(i) The cell of a bacteria doubles in every 30 min. A scientist begins with a single cell. How many cells will be there after 12 hours?

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Question 124(i)

The cell of a bacteria doubles in every 30 min. A scientist begins with a single cell. How many cells will be there after 12 hours?

3059.

Question 26Karl Von Linne was involved with which branch of science?(a) Morphology(b) Taxonomy(c) Physiology(d) Medicine

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Question 26

Karl Von Linne was involved with which branch of science?




(a) Morphology

(b) Taxonomy

(c) Physiology

(d) Medicine



3060.

Choose the incorrect statement about insulin:

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Choose the incorrect statement about insulin:


3061.

Weismann cut off tails of mice generation after generation but tails neither disappeared nor shortened showing that

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Weismann cut off tails of mice generation after generation but tails neither disappeared nor shortened showing that


3062.

Is the stomata open at night ...to take in oxygen?

Answer» Is the stomata open at night ...to take in oxygen?
3063.

Which of these statements regarding mitosis is true?

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Which of these statements regarding mitosis is true?


3064.

Can you think of any reason why there is a need for large-scale production of recombinant products?

Answer» Can you think of any reason why there is a need for large-scale production of recombinant products?
3065.

An isolated population of humans, withapproximately equal number of blue-eyed and brown-eyed individuals, wasdecimated by an earthquake. Only a few brown eyed people remained to form thenext generation. This kind of change in the gene pool is called a

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An isolated population of humans, with
approximately equal number of blue-eyed and brown-eyed individuals, was
decimated by an earthquake. Only a few brown eyed people remained to form the
next generation. This kind of change in the gene pool is called a


3066.

___ hormone is vital for the correct development of the brain.

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___ hormone is vital for the correct development of the brain.

3067.

The R.Q. is infinity, when ______

Answer» The R.Q. is infinity, when ______
3068.

In humans, females have ___ sex chromosomes and males have ___ sex chromosomes.

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In humans, females have ___ sex chromosomes and males have ___ sex chromosomes.

3069.

Division of the nucleus during cell is called

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Division of the nucleus during cell is called


3070.

1. A large segment of white middle-aged Americans has suffered a startling rise in its death rate since 1999, according to a review of statistics that shows a sharp reversal in decades of progress toward longer lives. 2. An increase in the mortality rate for any large demographic group in an advanced nation has been virtually unheard of in recent decades, with the exception of Russian men after the collapse of the Soviet Union. 3. The rising death rate was accompanied by an increase in the rate of illness, the authors wrote in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 4. The mortality rate for white men and women ages 45-54 with less than a college education increased markedly between 1999 and 2013, most likely because of problems with legal and illegal drugs, alcohol and suicide, the researchers concluded. Before then, death rates for that group dropped steadily, and at a faster pace. 5. Drug addiction experts have warned that increased addiction to drugs by such a large segment of the population can pose a huge social burden on the next generation of Americans. ___

Answer» 1. A large segment of white middle-aged Americans has suffered a startling rise in its death rate since 1999, according to a review of statistics that shows a sharp reversal in decades of progress toward longer lives.
2. An increase in the mortality rate for any large demographic group in an advanced nation has been virtually unheard of in recent decades, with the exception of Russian men after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
3. The rising death rate was accompanied by an increase in the rate of illness, the authors wrote in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
4. The mortality rate for white men and women ages 45-54 with less than a college education increased markedly between 1999 and 2013, most likely because of problems with legal and illegal drugs, alcohol and suicide, the researchers concluded. Before then, death rates for that group dropped steadily, and at a faster pace.
5. Drug addiction experts have warned that increased addiction to drugs by such a large segment of the population can pose a huge social burden on the next generation of Americans.
___
3071.

One of the following nerves inhibit the rate of heart beat

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One of the following nerves inhibit the rate of heart beat


3072.

Match the following: Column IColumn II i. Larynxa. Air sacsii. Tracheab. Lid of larynxiii. Alveolic. Voice boxiv. Epiglottisd. Wind pipe

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Match the following:

Column IColumn II i. Larynxa. Air sacsii. Tracheab. Lid of larynxiii. Alveolic. Voice boxiv. Epiglottisd. Wind pipe


3073.

A plant with yellow pod and wrinkled seeds with genotype Yyww will give you the following gametes

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A plant with yellow pod and wrinkled seeds with genotype Yyww will give you the following gametes



3074.

Write all the similarities and differences between chloroplast and mitochondria in their structure, functions, genetic material etc.

Answer» Write all the similarities and differences between chloroplast and mitochondria in their structure, functions, genetic material etc.
3075.

Choose the correct set of effects of adrenaline hormone from the following list:i. Faster heart beatii. Regular heart beatiii. Increased alertnessiv. Faster breathing

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Choose the correct set of effects of adrenaline hormone from the following list:


i. Faster heart beat


ii. Regular heart beat


iii. Increased alertness


iv. Faster breathing



3076.

With reference to the human ear, answer the questions that follow: (a) Give the technical term for the structure found in the inner ear. (b) Name the three small bones present in the middle ear. What is the biological term for them collectively? (c) Name the part of the ear associated with (l) static balance (2) hearing (3) dynamic balance. (d) Name the nerve, which transmits messages from the ear to the brain.

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With reference to the human ear, answer the questions that follow:
(a) Give the technical term for the structure found in the inner ear.
(b) Name the three small bones present in the middle ear. What is the biological term for them collectively?
(c) Name the part of the ear associated with (l) static balance (2) hearing (3) dynamic balance.
(d) Name the nerve, which transmits messages from the ear to the brain.

3077.

How are the terms sanitation and disease related? Explain. [3 MARKS]

Answer» How are the terms sanitation and disease related? Explain. [3 MARKS]
3078.

Why is it necessary to separate oxygenated and deoxygenated blood in mammals and birds?

Answer» Why is it necessary to separate oxygenated and deoxygenated blood in mammals and birds?
3079.

Explain transport of water and minerals in plants.

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Explain transport of water and minerals in plants.

3080.

What is sickle cell anaemia is they found in foetus as their is no beta chain in foetus haemoglobin?

Answer» What is sickle cell anaemia is they found in foetus as their is no beta chain in foetus haemoglobin?
3081.

Human nervous system is composed of

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Human nervous system is composed of


3082.

Which of the following correctly represent the stages in ideal waste management?

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Which of the following correctly represent the stages in ideal waste management?


3083.

Difference between genome & chromosome

Answer» Difference between genome & chromosome
3084.

What are the functions of collecting duct?

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What are the functions of collecting duct?



3085.

What is the primary function of the cuticle?

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What is the primary function of the cuticle?



3086.

Consider the following statements. i) Ears help our brain to sense from which directions the sounds are coming. ii) Eustachian tubes equalize the air pressure on either side of the eardrum.

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Consider the following statements.

i) Ears help our brain to sense from which directions the sounds are coming.

ii) Eustachian tubes equalize the air pressure on either side of the eardrum.


3087.

How cells made and what are the develop ment take place so we develop from monkey to human being

Answer» How cells made and what are the develop ment take place so we develop from monkey to human being
3088.

Question 1What advantage does a terrestrial organism have an aquatic organism with regard to obtaining oxygen for respiration?

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Question 1
What advantage does a terrestrial organism have an aquatic organism with regard to obtaining oxygen for respiration?

3089.

List any four methods of contraception used by humans. How does their use have a direct effect on the health and prosperity of a family?

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List any four methods of contraception used by humans. How does their use have a direct effect on the health and prosperity of a family?

3090.

Archaeopteryx is a missing link between:

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Archaeopteryx is a missing link between:


3091.

Give scientific reasons.a. Use of mutant strains has been increased in industrial microbiology.b. Enzymes obtained by microbial process are mixed with detergents.c. Microbial enzymes are used instead of chemical catalysts in chemical industry.

Answer» Give scientific reasons.

a. Use of mutant strains has been increased in industrial microbiology.

b. Enzymes obtained by microbial process are mixed with detergents.

c. Microbial enzymes are used instead of chemical catalysts in chemical industry.
3092.

Alternation of generations is seen in which of the following kingdom?

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Alternation of generations is seen in which of the following kingdom?



3093.

Windmills harness the ___ energy of wind.

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Windmills harness the ___ energy of wind.

3094.

Which of the following methods were used to study human evolution ?

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Which of the following methods were used to study human evolution ?


3095.

If the fossil of an organism is found in the deeper layers of earth, then we can predict that : (a) the extinction of organism has occurred recently (b) the extinction of organism has occurred thousands of years ago (c) the fossil position in the layers of the earth is not related to its time of extinction (d) time of extinction cannot be determined.

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If the fossil of an organism is found in the deeper layers of earth, then we can predict that :
(a) the extinction of organism has occurred recently
(b) the extinction of organism has occurred thousands of years ago
(c) the fossil position in the layers of the earth is not related to its time of extinction
(d) time of extinction cannot be determined.

3096.

Select the group of different substances which makes soil rich in nutrients.

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Select the group of different substances which makes soil rich in nutrients.


3097.

RBC’s and WBC’s are derived from a common stem cell called

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RBC’s and WBC’s are derived from a common stem cell called


3098.

If glucose is synthesised in plants and we eat that plant than why do we need to synthesise glucose again in our body

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If glucose is synthesised in plants and we eat that plant than why do we need to synthesise glucose again in our body

3099.

WHAT IS FUNCTION OF PANCREAS ?

Answer» WHAT IS FUNCTION OF PANCREAS ?
3100.

What are heterozygous and homozygous??

Answer» What are heterozygous and homozygous??