NECO Past Questions and Answers - Page 323

1,611.

A common characteristic of ALL living things is

A.

gametogenesis

B.

hibernation

C.

photosynthesis

D.

phototropism

E.

respiration

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,612.

An organism existing at the colonial level of life is

A.

chlamydomonas

B.

euglena

C.

paramecium

D.

spirogyra

E.

volvox

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,613.

Root pressure and the transpiration pull are biophysical processes which account for the

A.

ascent of water into leaves

B.

exchange of gases on leaf surfaces

C.

movement of manufactured food from leaves to storage tissues

D.

opening and closing of stomata

E.

Release of energy from glucose molecules

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,614.

Which statement about decomposers is NOT true?

A.

They are saprophytes

B.

They carry on intracellular digestion

C.

They facilitate the cleansing of the environment

D.

They facilitate the recycling of nutrients

E.

They form a link between autotrophs and heterotrophs

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,615.

Which of these pairs best illustrates a symbiotic association?

A.

dodder on green plants

B.

ferns growing on palm trees

C.

lice on hair of mammals

D.

sea anemone attached to hermit crab

E.

tick found on the body of a cow

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.