Biology SS2 Second term

A plant cell has 14 Chromosomes prior to mitosis. What is the number of Chromosomes in the daughter cells

• 14

• 56

• 28

• 07

The following statement about mitotic cell division are correct except that

• It occurs only in young cells

• It occurs in somatic cells

• The Chromosome number of the daughter cell is the same as that of the parent

• The genetic composition of the mother cell is the same as the daughter cell

Which of the following organs of the alimentary canal is not correctly matched with its function

• Gall bladder- stores bile

• Liver- stores glycogen

• Appendix- release enzymes

• Teeth- grind food

The part of alimentary system of a bird where food is ground into small particles is

• Cloaca

• Stomach

• Crop

• Gizzard

The duodenum was surgically removed, which of the following substances would have their digestion affected

• Starch and protein only

• Starch and lipids

• Starch, protein and lipids

• Starch, peptones and maltose

The function of the villi in the alimentary canal is to

• Secrete gastric juice

• Curdle milk

• Emulsify fat

• Increase surface area for absorption

Which of the following structures is not an organ of the digestive system

• Oesophagus

• Pancreas

• Stomach

• Kidney

The part of the human gut that has an acidic content is the

• Stomach

• Duodenum

• Ileum

• Colom

Which of the following is not part of the alimentary tract of man

• Crop

• Caecum

• Pharynx

• Colon

The breakdown of food into simple, soluble and absorbable end product is termed

• Absorption

• Ingestion

• Nutrition

• Digestion