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Question 41
jamb 2023

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 42
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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 43
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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 44
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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 45
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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 46
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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 47
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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 48
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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 49
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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 50
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The alternate form of a gene is

AAlternate type
BDominant character
CRecessive character
DAllele
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Question 51
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What are the primary products of photosynthesis?

ACarbon dioxide and water
BGlucose and oxygen
CGlucose and carbon dioxide
DOxygen and water
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Question 52
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Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body tissues?

APlatelets
BWhite blood cells
CRed blood cells
DPlasma
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Question 53
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What is the primary source of variation in a population?

AGene flow
BMutation
CNatural selection
DGenetic drift
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Question 54
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Which of the following statements about the heart is true?

AThe heart is responsible for the production of red blood cells
BThe heart pumps oxygenated blood to the lungs
CThe heart receives blood from the kidneys and filters waste products
DThe heart is a muscular organ that contracts to circulate blood throughout the body
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Question 55
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What is the term used to describe the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support indefinitely?

AEcological niche
BLimiting factor
CCarrying capacity
DDensity-dependent factor
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Question 56
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What is the definition of population ecology?

AThe study of interactions between organisms and their physical environment
BThe study of evolutionary processes and their effects on populations
CThe study of interactions between different populations in an ecosystem
DThe study of the distribution and abundance of individuals within a species
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Question 57
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Which of the following traits is not visible in a person with Down syndrome?

AShort neck
BHigh muscle tone
CSmall stature
DSlant eyes
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Question 58
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Which of the following is an example of a behavioral adaptation for survival in animals?

ASharp teeth
BMigration
CWings
DCamouflage
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Question 59
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Which of the following is a male reproductive organ in humans?

AUterus
BOvary
CTestis
DFallopian tube
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Question 60
jamb 2023

The theory of evolution can be defined as

AThe belief that all species were created in their current form
BThe hypothesis that organisms strive to improve themselves over generations
CThe idea that species change over time through natural processes
DThe concept that evolution occurs through a series of sudden and dramatic changes
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