Biology

1. Once the erythrocytes enter the blood in humans, it is estimated that they have an average
lifetime of
a) 10 days c) 200 days
b) 120 days d) 360 days

2. The several types of white blood cells are sometime collectively referred to as:
a) Erythrocytes c) Erythroblasts
b) Leukocytes d) Thrombocytes

3. In the human brain, body temperature, metabolism, heart rate, sexual development, sleep and
the body's use of fat and water are influenced by which of the following brain region:
a) Hypothalamus c) Corpus callosum
b) Midbrain d) Cerebellum

4. Cardiology is the study of the:

a) Heart c) Kidneys
b) Brain d) Liver

5. During the final stage of cell division, the mitotic apparatus disappears, the chromosomes
become attenuated, the centrioles duplicate and split, the nuclear membrane becomes
reconstituted and the nucleolus reappears. This phase of cell division is known as:
a) Prophase c) Anaphase
b) Metaphase d) Telophase

6. In most species of Paramecium, there are how many contractile vacuoles?

a) One c) Three
b) Two d) Four

7. Melatonin is produced by:

a) Pineal gland c) Liver
b) Skin d) Pituitary gland

8. Select the hormone INCORRECTLY paired with its target.

a) TSH - thyroid gland c) LH - ovary or testis
b) ACTH - anterior pituitary d) MSH - melanocytes

9. The corpus luteum secretes:

a) HCG c) Progesterone
b) LH d) FSH

10. The number of mature gametes resulting from meiosis in the female is:
a) 1 c) 3
b) 2 d) 4
11. Which of the following is NOT a component of the human axial skeleton?
a) Sternum c) Tarsals
b) Vertebral column d) Skull

12. Which structure does NOT play a part in the motion of cells?
a) Flagella c) Microvilli
b) Cilia d) Pseudopodia

13. Bacteriophages are:

a) Bacteria
b) Bacteria precursors
c) Agents which cause the production of bacteria
d) Viruses

14. Which of the following is NOT a mode of genetic exchange within a bacterial population?
a) Conjugation c) Transformation
b) Transduction d) Translation

15. Bile functions in

a) Emulsification of lipids c) Digestion of lipids
b) Digestion of proteins d) Digestion of carbohydrates

16. Which of the following is an example of symbiosis?

a) Lichen c) Amoeba
b) Slime mold d) Moss

17. A heart with a single atrium and single ventricle is a characteristic of adult:
a) Amphibians c) Birds
b) Arthropods d) Fish

18. Purpose of Hydrophilic R group is

a) To prevent the enzyme from being denatured at higher temperatures
b) To add to the stability of the enzyme
c) To ensure that they are soluble
d) To help protein molecule coil in three dimensional space

19. All organisms of all different species, living in a habitat are called as
a) Community c) Ecosystem
b) Family d) Population
20. From soil, inorganic ions can be loaded in root hair through
a) Diffusion c) Partial osmosis
b) Active Transport d) Differential osmosis

21. Bulk uptake of liquid is an example of

a) Phagocytosis c) Exocytosis
b) Pinocytosis d) Endocytosis

22. Pulmonary veins carry

a) Red oxygenated blood
b) Bluish red deoxygenated blood
c) Deoxygenated blood from heart to the lungs
d) Oxygenated blood from lungs to heart

23. Functions which are performed by cell surface membrane do not include
a) Exchange of nutrients c) Enable Mitosis
b) Exchange of waste materials d) Receive hormone messages

24. Energy for active transport is provided through

a) Radiant source c) Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
b) Chemical energy d) Cell surface membranes

25. When comparing anaerobic (without O2) and aerobic (with O2) respiration, amount of
energy yield is
a) Same
b) Less in anaerobic respiration
c) Less in aerobic respiration
d) May have more or less energy depending on the conditions

26. "All animals are made of cells" was suggested by

a) Schneider c) Hooke
b) Schwann d) Virchow

27. In amylose chain, glucose molecules are linked through

a) 1→4 bond c) 2→4 bond
b) 1→3 bond d) 2→2 bond

28. Combination of glucose and fructose results in

a) Maltose c) Fructose
b) Galactose d) Sucrose
29. Enzymes vital for aerobic respiration are found in
a) Platelets c) Nucleus
b) Mitochondria d) Centriole

30. Trachea divides into two

a) Cilia c) Bronchi
b) Alveoli d) Pleura

Key

1. B 16. A
2. B 17. D
3. A 18. C
4. A 19. A
5. D 20. B
6. B 21. B
7. A 22. D
8. D 23. C
9. C 24. C
10. A 25. B
11. C 26. B
12. C 27. A
13. D 28. D
14. D 29. B
15. A 30. C