Introduction to biology questions | form one Biology

One of the following is the uses of a measuring cylinder

• Used as an evaporating surface
• Used to measure volume of liquids
• Used to mix substances
• Used to separate solids from liquids

Answer / Solution

B[Used to measure volume of liquids]

The following differentiate biology laboratory from other school facilities

• It has desks, chairs and benches
• It has a variety of reading materials
• It has models,specimen and cages
• It has tables, books and apparati

Answer / Solution

C[It has models, specimen and cages]

The following are the main branches of biology

• zoology and agriculture
• botany and growth
• Botany and zoology
• Medicine and agriculture

Answer / Solution

C[Botany and Zoology]

Write true to the statement which is true and false otherwise.

• Corrosive is a substance that can damage your skin and tissues
• Conclusion is a statement that summarises what scientists has learnt from an experiment
• Turn off gas and water taps when not in use , this is not one of the laboratory rules
• Anticeptic is used to kill germs and cleaning wounds
• Biology aparatus are the tools and equipment which are not needed in studying biology.

Answer / Solution

Define the following biology terms.

• First aid kit
• Biology laboratory
• Microscope
• Biology

Answer / Solution

• First aid kit : Is a box in which a collection of tools used to provide first aid to a patient or an injured person are kept.
• Biology laboratory: Is a special room in which biological experiments are conducted, specimens and biological apparatii are kept.
• Microscope: Is an optical instrument having magnifying lens used in viewing small objects which can not be seen clearly with naked eyes.
• Biology: Is a scientific study of living organisms.