SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 Answer the following multiple-choice questions by choosing the most appropriate
answer. Write down only the letter of your choice. Example 1.1.11 A
1.1.1 Which ONE of the following leads to goitre when in short supply?
A Calcium
B Iodine
C Sodium
D Magnesium
1.1.2 The strengthening tissue with a cell wall unevenly thickened is called …
A collenchyma.
B phloem.
C chlorenchyma.
D sclerenchyma.
QUESTIONS 1.1.3 is based on the diagram below.
1.1.3 After completion of this division, the nucleus of each new cell will have ...
A two chromosomes.
B four chromatids.
C four chromosomes.
D eight chromosomes.
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, 1.1.4 The movement of substances from a region of high concentration to a region of
low concentration is called…
A transpiration.
B capillarity.
C root pressure.
D diffusion.
1.1.5 Consider the bones below…
(i) Fibula
(ii) Ileum
(iii) Tibia
(iv) Femur
Which of the following are bones that lie below the patella?
A (i) and (ii)
B (ii) and (iii)
C (i) and (iii)
D (i), (ii) and (iv)
1.1.6 The organelle in the cell that contains digestive enzymes is called…
A vacuole.
B centrosome.
C lysosome.
D mitochondrion.
1.1.7 Which tissue covers the external body surfaces and lines internal cavities?
A Epithelial tissue
B Connective tissue
C Muscular tissue
D Nervous tissue
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, 1.1.8 Iron in plants is necessary to prevent …
A rickets.
B the maintenance of water balance.
C muscle weakness.
D the yellowing of leaves
1.1.9 The growth tip of the root of a plant consists mainly of ...
A companion cells.
B epidermal cells.
C meristematic tissue.
D conducting tissue.
1.1.10 Consider the list below:
(i) Squamous tissue
(ii) Blood tissue
(iii) Cuboidal tissue
(iv) Tendons
Which of the following are examples of connective tissues?
A (i) and (ii) only
B (ii) and (iii) only
C (iv) only
D (ii) and (iv) only
(10 x 2) (20)
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QUESTION 1
1.1 Answer the following multiple-choice questions by choosing the most appropriate
answer. Write down only the letter of your choice. Example 1.1.11 A
1.1.1 Which ONE of the following leads to goitre when in short supply?
A Calcium
B Iodine
C Sodium
D Magnesium
1.1.2 The strengthening tissue with a cell wall unevenly thickened is called …
A collenchyma.
B phloem.
C chlorenchyma.
D sclerenchyma.
QUESTIONS 1.1.3 is based on the diagram below.
1.1.3 After completion of this division, the nucleus of each new cell will have ...
A two chromosomes.
B four chromatids.
C four chromosomes.
D eight chromosomes.
© 2022 Tutorme LS. All rights reserved.
, 1.1.4 The movement of substances from a region of high concentration to a region of
low concentration is called…
A transpiration.
B capillarity.
C root pressure.
D diffusion.
1.1.5 Consider the bones below…
(i) Fibula
(ii) Ileum
(iii) Tibia
(iv) Femur
Which of the following are bones that lie below the patella?
A (i) and (ii)
B (ii) and (iii)
C (i) and (iii)
D (i), (ii) and (iv)
1.1.6 The organelle in the cell that contains digestive enzymes is called…
A vacuole.
B centrosome.
C lysosome.
D mitochondrion.
1.1.7 Which tissue covers the external body surfaces and lines internal cavities?
A Epithelial tissue
B Connective tissue
C Muscular tissue
D Nervous tissue
© 2022 Tutorme LS. All rights reserved.
, 1.1.8 Iron in plants is necessary to prevent …
A rickets.
B the maintenance of water balance.
C muscle weakness.
D the yellowing of leaves
1.1.9 The growth tip of the root of a plant consists mainly of ...
A companion cells.
B epidermal cells.
C meristematic tissue.
D conducting tissue.
1.1.10 Consider the list below:
(i) Squamous tissue
(ii) Blood tissue
(iii) Cuboidal tissue
(iv) Tendons
Which of the following are examples of connective tissues?
A (i) and (ii) only
B (ii) and (iii) only
C (iv) only
D (ii) and (iv) only
(10 x 2) (20)
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