FORM 4 BIOLOGY

FINAL TEST
PAPER 1 (100%)
2 HOUR 30 MINUTES ONLY
This question paper consists of 100 multiple choice questions. Answer all the questions.
1. The outer part of pseupodia cytoplasm is usually termed as
A. Plasmasol
B. Plasmagel
C. Nucleoplasm
D. Protoplasm
E. Matrix
2. Rafflesia sp. belongs to which kingdom?
A. Plantae
B. Animalia
C. Fungi
D. Protist
E. Monera
3. The organisms which their genes are altered to give better quality and quantity yield
is known as
A. Clone
B. Transgenic organisms
C. Explants
D. Callus
E. Plantlets
4. The scientist who discovered photosynthesis involved two principal reactions is
A. Jean Baptiste van Helmont
B. Joseph Priestly
C. Jan Ingenhousz
D. Blackman
E. Robert Hill
5. Which of the following is NOT the part of a leaf?
A. Lamina
B. Lenticel
C. Petiole
D. Stomata
E. Epidermis
6. The microscopic fungi refer to
A. Mushroom
B. Algae
C. Protozoa
D. Lichen
E. Yeast

7. Which of the following plant is dicotyledonous?

A. Grass
B. Orchids
C. Hibiscus
D. Maize
E. Lilies
8. Which of the following is not a characteristic for monocotyledonous plant?
A. Has fibrous root system
B. Parallel leaf venation
C. Embryo has single cotyledon
D. Floral parts usually in fours and fives or multiples of these
E. Often wind pollinated
9. Which of the following food class generate the greatest amount of energy?
A. Carbohydrate
B. Proteins
C. Lipids
D. Vitamins
E. Roughage
10. Which of the following enzyme is NOT RESPONSIBLE for carbohydrate digestion in
human body?
A. Ptyalin
B. Pancreatic amylase
C. Maltase
D. Cellulase
E. Sucrase
11. The bacteria that responsible for the cause of peptic ulcer is known as
A. Helicobacter pylori
B. Escherichia coli
C. Vibrio cholerae
D. Salmonella enterictidis
E. Thiobacillus denitrificans
12. Which of the following is an endoparasite?
A. Rafflesia sp.
B. Taenia solium
C. Leeches
D. Mushroom
E. Birds nest fern

13. Which of the following sugar is the sweetest?

A. Glucose
B. Galactose
C. Fructose
D. Sucrose
E. Lactose
14. The main form of sugar that plant used to transport is
A. Glucose
B. Fructose
C. Cellulose
D. Sucrose
E. Glycogen
15. The diagram below shows the movement of sucrose molecules in water.

What is process X?
A. Active transport
B. Osmosis
C. Simple diffusion
D. Facilitated diffusion
E. Evaporation
16. Which of the following does not involved active transport?
A. Absorption of potassium ions by animal cells
B. Uptake of mineral salts and ions by root hairs
C. Absorption of oxygen from the water by fish gills
D. Accumulation of iodide ions by algae
E. Nerve impulses transmission along the axon
17. The diagram below shows the set up of an experiment.

What will be the observation of the experiment?

A. The level of sucrose solution in the thistle funnel decreases.
B. The level of sucrose solution in the thistle funnel increases.

C. The sucrose solution in the thistle funnel empties into the beaker.
D. The level of sucrose solution in the thistle funnel remains unchanged.
E. The semi-permeable membrane will shrink and leak.
18. Figure below shows a stage during cell division.

Which part of a plant does this process take place?

A. Anther
B. Filament
C. Stigma
D. Sepal
E. Cambium
19. Which of the following component is NOT FOUND in pancreatic juice?
A. Amylase
B. Trypsin
C. Sodium hydrogen carbonate
D. Bile
E. Lipase

20. Which of the following component is not found in chloroplast?

A. Thylakoid
B. Granum
C. Matrix
D. Stroma
E. Starch granule
21. The blood osmotic pressure level is regulated by the
I.
Nervous system
II.
Circulatory system
III.
Endocrine system
IV.
Excretory system
A. I, II and III
B. I, II and IV
C. I, III and IV
D. II, III and IV
E. I, II, III and IV

22. There are how many naturally occurring amino acids?

A. 18
B. 20
C. 21
D. 24
E. It is too diverse to be taken into account
23. The diagram below shows a sucrose molecule.

What is X?
A. Peptide bond
B. Ester linkage
C. Glycosidic bond
D. Hydrogen bond
E. Phosphodiester bond
24. Which of the following amino acid contains sulphur element?
A. Lysine
B. Cysteine
C. Glycine
D. Leucine
E. Glutamine
25. Which of the following is NOT a function for liver?
A. Detoxification
B. Storage of Vitamin D
C. Heat production
D. Protein metabolism
E. Osmoregulation
26. Which of the following is NOT a permanent tissue in plant?
A. Xylem
B. Parenchyma tissue
C. Epidermal tissue
D. Meristematic tissue
E. Sclerenchyma tissue

27. Which of the following is NOT a connective tissue?

A. Blood cells
B. Bone
C. Skeletal muscle
D. Cartilage
E. Adipose tissue
28. Which of the following is NOT made up of lipids?
A. Thyroxine
B. Oestrogen
C. Cuticle
D. Phospholipids
E. Sebum
29. Which vitamin deficiency will lead to pernicious anemia?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B3
C. Vitamin B5
D. Vitamin B12
E. Vitamin E
30. What changes are made by the colonisers in the process of succession of a bare
ground?
I.
Colonisers increase the humus content of soil
II.
Colonisers change the structure and quality of soil
III.
Colonisers change temperature of the ecosystem
IV.
Colonisers cause soil erosion
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. I and IV only
D. II and III only
E. III and IV only
31. Which of the following microorganisms is beneficial?
A. Helicobacter pylori
B. Lactobacillus acidophilus
C. Plasmodium sp.
D. Vibrio cholerae
E. Salmonella enterictidis

32. There are ____________ pairs of salivary gland in human body.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5

33. Which of the following is NOT a branch from microbiology?

A. Bacteriology
B. Entomology
C. Virology
D. Mycology
E. Phycology
34. Which of the following organ synthesize bile?
A. Liver
B. Kidney
C. Gall bladder
D. Pancreas
E. Duodenum
35. Which of the following organism DOES NOT has a circulatory system?
A. Humans
B. Birds
C. Fish
D. Insects
E. Amphibians
36. Ebola virus is mainly transmitted via
A. Airborne
B. Direct contact
C. Food or water
D. Sexual intercourse
E. Vectors
37. We can prevent hypertension by involving ourselves the following activities, EXCEPT
A. Regular exercise
B. Balanced diet
C. Consume sucrose rather than glucose
D. Avoid smoking and alcoholic drink
E. Frequently consult the physician to monitor the blood pressure
38. Which of the following is NOT INCLUDED in the intestinal juice?
A. Fructase
B. Maltase
C. Sucrase
D. Lactase
E. Erepsin
39. Urea is produced from the breakdown of
A. Glucose
B. Galactose
C. Amino acid
D. Triglycerides
E. Alcohol

40. Which of the following food test is NOT APPLICABLE for lipids?
A. Ethanol emulsion test
B. Grease spot test
C. Sudan test
D. Millions test
E. All are false
41. Which of the following is NOT a function for calcium ion?
A. Formation of strong bone and teeth
B. For blood clotting
C. Used to form erythrocytes
D. For muscle contraction
E. All are false
42. Which of the following is NOT a function of water?
A. Act as lubricant
B. Precursor for vitamin B synthesis
C. Act as universal solvent
D. Act as stable medium for biochemical reaction to take place
E. Provide structural support in herbaceous plant
43. The main energy storage in our body is in the form of
A. Glycogen
B. Starch
C. Lipids
D. Proteins
E. Fibres
44. Which of the following is NOT a function of lipids?
A. Form steroid hormone
B. Protect the internal organ
C. For heat insulation
D. As constituent of nucleic acid
E. Form the component of plasma membrane
45. Which of the following nitrogenous base in NOT present in RNA?
A. Adenine
B. Thymine
C. Cytosine
D. Guanine
E. Uracil
46. Which of the following is FALSE about ATP?
A. ATP is the universal energy compound in living organisms.
B. ATP is made up of 1 adenosine and 3 phosphate group.
C. When ATP is broken down to ADP, energy stored is released.
D. 38 ATP is generated via aerobic respiration.
E. No ATP will form via photosynthe

47. The maximum number of hydrogen bonds in which a water molecule can participate
is
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
48. rRNA is synthesized from
A. Nucleus
B. Nucleolus
C. Golgi apparatus
D. Smooth ER
E. Rough ER
49. Which of the following organisms unable to carry out photosynthesis?
A. Green plant
B. Fungi
C. Cyanobacteria
D. Algae
E. All are false
50. Which of the following has the smallest size?
A. Bacteria
B. Virus
C. Fungi
D. Protozoa
E. Algae
51. Which of the following is the true stomach of a ruminant?
A. Rumen
B. Reticulum
C. Omasum
D. Abomasum
E. Caecum
52. The protozoa and bacteria which are capable to synthesize cellulase are found in
I. Rodent
II. Ruminant
III. Human
IV.Termite
A. I,II and III only
B. I, II and IV only
C. I, III, IV only
D. II, III, IV only
E. I, II, III and IV

53. Which of the following does NOT belongs to tertiary structure of proteins?
A. Antibodies
B. Enzymes
C. Hormones
D. Myoglobin
E. Haemoglobin
54. The vein which is bridged with thoracic duct and bring along the lymph back to
circulatory system is known as
A. Hepatic portal vein
B. Subclavian vein
C. Pulmonary vein
D. Renal vein
E. Jugular vein
55. The substance that large intestine is able to reabsorb is
A. Vitamin B3
B. Vitamin B9
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin K
E. Glucose
56. Bile is mainly made up of
A. Proteins
B. Glycoproteins
C. Cholesterol
D. Calcium
E. Sodium chloride
57. What substance will ileum absorb by utilizing active transport?
A. Fatty acids
B. Glycerol
C. Amino acids
D. Mineral Ions
E. Vitamins D
58. Which of the following substance will NOT be found in the colon of a healthy person?
A. Glucose
B. Cellulose
C. Dead cells
D. Vitamin B12
E. Water
59. Which of the following substance present in excess will lead to cardiovascular
disease?
A. HDL
B. LDL
C. Proteins

D. Starch
E. Glucose
60. Which of the following does NOT belong to the branch of Biology?
A. Phyclogy
B. Physiology
C. Psychology
D. Ecology
E. Anatomy
61. The most optimum amount of water to be consumed by an adult is about
A. 1L
B. 2.5L
C. 3.5L
D. 4.5L
E. 7L
62. Which of the following plant tissue is lignified?
A. Parenchyma
B. Collenchyma
C. Sclerenchyma
D. Phloem
E. Meristematic
63. The pH of blood is maintained by controlling the concentrations of
I.
Hydrogen ions
II.
Hydroxide ions
III.
Hydrogen carbonate ions
IV.
Hydrochloric acid
A. I and II only
B. III and IV only
C. I, II and III only
D. I, II and IV only
E. I, II, III and IV
64. Which of the following are plasma proteins?
I.
Fibrinogen
II.
Globulin
III.
Collagen
IV.
Albumin
A. I and II only
B. III and IV only
C. I, II and III only
D. I, II and IV only
E. II, III and IV only

65. Cholesterols are transported in the form of _________________ in blood.

A. Glycolipids
B. Glycoproteins
C. Lipoproteins
D. Plasma
E. Leucocytes
66. Non-flowering plants can also be known as
A. Angiosperms
B. Gymnosperms
C. Ferns
D. Shrubs
E. Herbs
67. Which of the following is an ester compound?
A. Glycogen
B. Starch
C. Cellulose
D. Triglyceride
E. Protein
68. A plant can possibly reach the compensation point during
I.
Light intensity is high
II.
Light intensity is low
III.
Nightime
IV
Dusk
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. I and IV only
D. II and III only
E. II and IV only
69.

Green in colour
Grow on other plants for support
Have root systems with many ants and organic matter
The above information refers to
I.
Epiphytes
II.
Producers
III.
Saprophytes
IV.
Autotrophs
A. I and II only
B. III and IV only
C. I, II and III only
D. I, II and IV only
E. II, III and IV only

70. Which of the following actions can help in reducing the problems associated with
global warming?
I.
Encourage the replanting of tress
II.
Encourage the use of public transportation
III.
Encourage the use of biofuels in place of fossil fuels
IV.
Encourage the use of non-CFC products
A. I, II and III only
B. I, II and IV only
C. I, III and IV only
D. II, III and IV only
E. I, II, III and IV
71. Which of the following statements explains the importance of controlling the amount
of nitrate fertilizer use in farms?
A. Nitrate leads to acid rain
B. Nitrate reduces soil fertility concentration in sea water
C. Nitrate leads to population explosion of algae
D. Nitrate is toxic to crop plants
E. Nitrate leads to ozone depletion
72. Which of the following substances are the main contributors to the greenhouse effect?
A. Oxygen and CFCs
B. Methane and CFCs
C. Sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen
D. Oxides of nitrogen and methane
E. Sulphur dioxide and CFCs
73. The burning of fossil fuels has been shown to be related to the corrosion of stone
buildings. Which of the following pollutants is responsible for this occurrence?
A. Fine particulate matter
B. Ozone
C. Sulphur dioxide
D. Carbon monoxide
E. Methane
74. Which of the following processes would be able to reduce nitrogen dioxide emission
from motor vehicle exhausts?
A. Gas filters
B. Catalytic converter
C. Reverse osmosis
D. Filtration
E. Fermentation
75. Which of the following is NOT an example of a renewable energy resource?
A. Wind energy
B. Solar energy
C. Hydroelectric energy
D. Nuclear power

E. Biofuel
76. Which of the following best describes biochemical oxygen demand?
A. The amount of oxygen in 1 litre of water as measured during the day
B. The amount of oxygen in 1 litre of water as measured during the night
C. The amount of oxygen produced by plant plankton in 1 litre of water
D. The amount of oxygen used up by microorganisms in 1 litre of water
E. The amount of oxygen contained in a particular environment in 1 litre of water
77. Which of the following describes the cause and effect of the enhanced greenhouse
effect?
Cause
Effect
A Emission of CFCs
Skin cancer
B Emission of CFCs
Air pollution
C Emission of CFCs
Flooding
D Combustion of fossil fuels Eutrophication
E Combustion of fossil fuels Landslide
78. Which of the following explains why the ozone is important to organisms on earth?
A. It filters out infrared rays
B. It filters out ultraviolet rays
C. It detoxifies harmful solar radiation
D. It breaks down harmful greenhouse gases
E. It reduces the amount of CO2 present on earth
79. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the importance of mangrove
forests?
A. They are habitats and feeding sites for a rich variety of organisms
B. They lessen the impact of flooding
C. They provide a natural reservoir for trapping waste materials washed
downstream from urban areas
D. They prevent soil erosions of coastlines
E. They provide source of raw materials for building
80. Which of the following can lead to the formation of red tides or algal blooms occurring
in the sea?
A. Oil spills in the sea
B. A reduced oxygen concentration in sea water
C. A surge in the concentration of organic substances in sea water
D. A surge in the concentration of nitrate in sea water
E. Overexploitation of fish in sea water
81. Which of the following is true regarding biological control?
A. Pests do not become resistant
B. Require high cost
C. Causing destabilisation of ecosystem
D. Has bioaccumulation effect
E. Require wide range of equipment

82. Which of the following is NOT the importance of forest?

A. As carbon sink
B. Provide timber
C. Reservoir of biological diversity
D. Depository for medical plants
E. All are true
83. Which of the following are the effects of untreated sewage pollution on the BOD and
the number of bacteria in a river?
BOD
Number of bacteria
A Decreases
Decreases
B Increases
Increases
C Increases
Decreases
D Decreases
Increases
E No changes
No changes
84. The interaction that exist between human and Escherichia coli in colon is known as
A. Parasitism
B. Mutualisms
C. Commensalisms
D. Competition
E. Prey predator
85. Mycorrhiza is the interaction between
A. Fungi and vascular plant root
B. Fungi and algae
C. Fungi and protozoa
D. Algae and protozoa
E. Bacteria and algae
86. Which of the following does NOT belongs to commensalisms interaction?
A. Remora fish and shark
B. Staghorn fern and tall tree
C. Rhizobium sp. and leguminous plants
D. Hermit crab and barnacle
E. Clownfish and sea anemones
87. Where does anaerobic respiration take place in a cell?
A. Mitochondria
B. Cytoplasm
C. Nucleus
D. Ribosome
E. Rough ER
88. Climbers who are not acclimatised to high altitude may suffer from
A. Hypoxia
B. Hypoglycaemia
C. Anemia

D. Dehydration
E. Emphysema
89. Which of the following is the correct sequence involved in tissue culture?
A. Explant Embryo Callus Plantlet
B. Plantlet Embryo Callus Explant
C. Explant Callus Embryo Plantlet
D. Plantlet Callus Embryo Explant
E. Embryo Callus Explant Plantlet
90. Which of the following event is NOT INCLUDED in mitotic telophase?
A. Spindle fiber disappearance
B. Nuclear membrane and nucleolus disintegrated
C. Cytokinesis
D. DNA replication
E. All are false
91. The table below shows the volume of fruit juices required to decolourise 1cm3 of 0.1%
of DCPIP solution.
Fruit juice Volume of DCPIP required
A
1.0 cm3
B
1.6 cm3
C
0.7 cm3
D
2.5 cm3
E
3.2 cm3
Which fruit juice has highest vitamin C content?
92. In industry, which of the following IS NOT catalyzed by the enzyme protease?
A. Extract agar from the seaweeds
B. Manufacture of biological detergent
C. Used as meat tenderizers
D. Used as contact lens cleaner
E. To remove hair and to soften leather to make bags, belts and shoes
93. Which of the following pair regarding selective breeding is true?
Pisifera sp.
Dura sp.
Tenera sp.
A Thick mesocarp
Thin mesocarp
Thin mesocarp
B Big kernal
Small kernel
Big kernel
C Thin endocarp
Thick endocarp
Thin endocarp
D Thin mesocarp
Thick mesocarp
Thick mesocarp
E Thick endocarp
Thin endocarp
Thick endocarp
94. In bacterial cell, it is IMPOSSIBLE to find
A. Cell wall
B. Ribosome
C. Chloroplast
D. RNA
E. DNA

95. An essential amino acid

A. It is known as the second class proteins
B. Cannot be synthesized by the human body
C. Must be stored in the liver in sufficient amounts
D. Can be synthesized from excess non-essential amino acids via
transamination
E. There are 11 essential out of the 20 naturally occurring amino acids
96. Estrogen is an example of
A. Proteins
B. Carbohydrates
C. Steroids
D. Waxes
E. Phospholipids
97. Which of the following organisms may carry out chemosynthesis?
A. Bacteria
B. Fungi
C. Green plant
D. Unicellular Algae
E. Pitcher plant
98. In which of the following phases during meiotic division do cells become haploid?
A. Anaphase I
B. Anaphase II
C. Telophase I
D. Telophase II
E. Metaphase I
99. Which of the following is NOT CLASSIFIED as catabolisms?
A. Respiration
B. Digestion
C. Respiration and digestion
D. Photosynthesis
E. All are false
100. Which of the following is FALSE about cactus?
A. Chloroplasts are founds in the cells of stem
B. Chloroplast also found in green thorns
C. Most leaves are modified to form thorns to reduce water loss
D. Stomata are found on the stem which are covered with thick cuticle
E. Produce seeds which remain dormant during unfavourable seasons

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