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1

Which of the following characterizes a mature plant cell?

A
the nucleus is pushed to the centre of the cell
B
the cell wall is made up of cellulose
C
the nucleus is small and irregular in shape
D
the cytoplasm fills up the entire cell space
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2

Which of the following is NOT a function of the nucleus of a cell?

A
it translates genetic information for the manufacture of proteins
B
it stores and carries hereditary information
C
it is reservoir of energy for the cell
D
it controls the life processes of the cell
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3

The dominant phase in the life cycle of a fern is the?

A
prothallus
B
sporophyte
C
antheridium
D
gametophyte
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4

Parental care is exhibited by

A
snails
B
earthworms
C
birds
D
toads
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5

Which of the following groups of cells is devoid of true nuclei

A
algae
B
monera
C
fungi
D
viruses
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6

Which of the following is true of the transverse section of a dicot system?

A
the xylem is more interiory located than the phleom
B
the cambium lies between the cortex and the vascular bundles
C
the vascular bundles are randomly scattered within the cortex
D
the epidemis is completely encircled by the cortex
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7

Which of the following is lacking in the diet of a person with kwashiorkor?

A
proteins
B
carbohydrates
C
minerals
D
vitamins
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8

The mode of nutrition of sun dew and bladder wort can be described as

A
saprophytic
B
holozoic
C
chemosynthetic
D
autotrophic
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9

When the mixture of a food substance and Benedict's solution was warmed, the solution changed from blue to black-red. This indicates the presence of

A
reducing sugar
B
fatty acid
C
sucrose
D
amino acid
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10

The primary structure responsible for pumping blood for circulation through the mammalian circulatory systems is the

A
veins
B
right auricle
C
arteries
D
left ventricle
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