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Question 11
jamb 2023

Which of the following is the correct classification of carbohydrates?

ALipid
BPhytonutrient
CMacronutrient
DMicronutrient
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Question 12
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Which of the following organs is primarily responsible for excretion in humans?

ALiver
BPancreas
CKidneys
DLungs
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Question 13
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Metamorphosis is a biological process that involves

AThe growth and development of an organism from a zygote to an adult
BThe change in form and structure during the life cycle of certain organisms
CThe regeneration of lost body parts in an organism
DThe transformation of an organism from an adult stage to a larval stage
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Question 14
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Which of the following mechanisms is responsible for providing support in plants?

AMuscles and bones
BExoskeleton
CEndocrine system
DCell walls and turgor pressure
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Question 15
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Which of the following is a primary source of pollution in aquatic ecosystems?

ASoil erosion
BIndustrial discharge
CAir pollution
DDeforestation
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Question 16
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Which of the following is a plant hormone responsible for promoting cell elongation and growth?

AAbscisic acid
BGibberellins
CEthylene
DCytokinins
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Question 17
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Which of the following statements is true regarding sex-linked traits?

ASex-linked traits are located on the sex chromosomes
BSex-linked traits are inherited only from the mother
CSex-linked traits are more commonly observed in females
DSex-linked traits are not influenced by hormonal factors
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Question 18
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Which of the following statements best describes the role of competition in the process of adaptation?

ACompetition leads to the selection of individuals with favorable traits for survival and reproduction
BCompetition ensures equal distribution of resources among individuals in a population
CCompetition leads to the development of new traits and adaptations in a population
DCompetition reduces the need for adaptations as individuals coexist peacefully
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Question 19
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Which of the following describes the inheritance of traits from parents to offspring?

AAdaptation
BEvolution
CNatural selection
DGenetics
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Question 20
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Which of the following is the most inclusive level of classification in the Linnaean system?

AKingdom
BPhylum
CDomain
DClass
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Question 21
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Viviparity refers to the reproductive strategy in which

AOffspring are produced by internal fertilization
BOffspring are produced by external fertilization
COffspring develop and are nourished inside the female's body
DOffspring develop and are nourished outside the female's body
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Question 22
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Which of the following statements is true about the kingdom Fungi?

AFungi obtain nutrients by absorbing organic matter
BFungi are photosynthetic organisms
CFungi are multicellular organisms
DFungi reproduce through the formation of seeds
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Question 23
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Which of the following is NOT a method of reproduction in animals?

AAsexual reproduction
BBudding
CSexual reproduction
DSporulation
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Question 24
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Which of the following factors primarily affects the distribution of organisms in an ecosystem

AWind speed
BSoil pH
CTemperature
DDay length
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Question 25
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Which of the following blood vessels carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?

AArteries
BVenules
CCapillaries
DVeins
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Question 26
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Which of the following represents the correct hierarchical organization of life from the smallest to the largest scale?

AOrgans, tissues, cells, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems
BCells, organs, tissues, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems
CTissues, organs, cells, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems
DCells, tissues, organs, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems
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Question 27
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Which of the following is an example of conserving resources in an ecosystem

AExcessive use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture
BIntroducing invasive species to an ecosystem
CImplementing sustainable fishing practices
DCutting down trees for timber production
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Question 28
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Which of the following characteristics is typical of the phylum Arthropoda?

ARadial symmetry
BClosed circulatory system
CEndoskeleton made of bones
DPresence of a segmented body
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Question 29
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Which organs are part of the alimentary canal in the human digestive system?

ASalivary glands, tongue, and pharynx
BLarge intestine, appendix, and rectum
CStomach, liver, and gallbladder
DOesophagus, pancreas, and small intestine
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Question 30
jamb 2023

The alternate form of a gene is

AAlternate type
BDominant character
CRecessive character
DAllele
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