2018 Utme Questions Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is the dental formula of an omnivore?
The dental formula of an omnivore is that of a human being
Omnivores have a mix of teeth suitable for both plant and animal matter.
What is the ability of a living organism to use moist skin for respiration called?
Cutaneous respiration
This type of respiration is common in amphibians.
By which process is water in plants removed as water vapour?
Transpiration
Transpiration occurs through stomata, lenticels, or the cuticle.
Which of the following is a perennating organ?
Rhizome
Perennating organs allow organisms to survive from one germinating season to another.
The genetic make-up of an organism is described as?
Genotype
The physical appearance of the organism is known as its phenotype.
The influence of soil on organisms is known as?
Edaphic factor
Biotic factors refer to the influence of living organisms on other living organisms.
Which instrument is used for measuring relative humidity?
Hygrometer
Other instruments include thermometer (temperature), hydrometer (relative density), and barometer (atmospheric pressure).
Which of the following is not a type of fingerprint?
Contour
The major types of fingerprints are arch, loop, and whorl.
Which condition will not respond to antibiotic treatment?
Measles
Measles is a viral disease.
Taenia solium can be found in which animal?
Pig
This is a type of tapeworm that infects swine.
A person with blood group AB can receive blood from which groups?
A, B, AB & O
AB is known as the universal recipient.
Which organism exhibits alternation of generations?
Mosses
Mosses exhibit a life cycle that includes both gametophytic and sporophytic stages.
What is one adaptation of desert plants for water conservation?
Spiny leaves
Other adaptations can include thick cuticles and reduced stomatal openings.
What enzyme is present in saliva?
Ptyalin
Ptyalin is an enzyme that begins the digestion of carbohydrates.
An example of a parasitic protozoan is?
Plasmodium
Plasmodium is responsible for malaria.
Which blood component constitutes about 55% of the volume of blood in humans?
Plasma
Plasma is the liquid component of blood that carries cells and nutrients.
What is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to a receptive stigma called?
Pollination
Pollination is a critical process in plant reproduction.
Oestrogen is synthesized in which part of the body?
Ovaries
Oestrogen is a key hormone in female reproductive health.
The clumping together of red blood cells is known as?
Agglutination
This can occur during blood transfusions if incompatible blood types are mixed.
One adaptation of cactus opuntia for water conservation is the reduction of?
Leaves to spine
This adaptation minimizes water loss in arid environments.
In the mammalian male reproductive system, the urogenital part is?
Urethra
The urethra serves as a passage for urine and semen.
Which of the following is required in minute quantities for growth?
Copper
Copper is a trace element essential for various biological functions.
The most likely first colonizers of a bare rock are?
Lichen
Lichens can survive in harsh conditions and contribute to soil formation.
Which organism is both parasitic and autotrophic?
Sundew
Sundew plants can capture and digest insects for nutrients while performing photosynthesis.
