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# Question
1

Define the term mitosis


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2

Outline the significance of mitosis to organisms


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3

Define the following terms and give an example of an organism where each takes place

  • Complete metamorphosis
  • Incomplete metamorphosis
  • Ecdysis

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4

Explain the following observations

  • Lighting shoot from one side makes a t bend towards light
  • The shoot of the seedling kept in adark place sideways( horizontally ) grows upwards while its roots grow downwards

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5

The number of chromosomes in a fertilized egg in man that will grow into a male child is.

  • 22 pairs + xx
  • 22 pairs + xy
  • 22 pairs + y
  • 22 + y

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6

Which one is the feature of aging in human beings?
A Shorter reaction times
B Strong bones
C Strong muscles
D Body increases in size
E Wrinkling of the skin


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7

Describe the stages of human post-natal growth and development.


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8

What do you understand by the term “Primary growth” in plants?


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9

Which of the following hormones stimulates seed germination in plants?
A Gibberellins.
B Auxin.
C Cytokinins.
D Abscisic acid.
E Ethene.


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10

Mitosis normally takes place in
A reproductive cells
B animal cells only

C blood plasma
D plant cells only
E somatic cells.


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