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1
Acrosome is a specialfeature of which cells?
A Epithelial cells C. Egg cells
B. Sperm cells D Muscle cells
2 Which of the following statementsis
true about the process
A. of osmosis?
move from an area of high to low concentration.
Particles
B. Water moves from an area of high to
low concentration across a
permeable membrane.
partially
C. Substances move from an area of low to high concentration.
D. lons move from an
permeable membrane.
area of low to high concentrationacross a partially

Which event occurs in the mouth in the process

digestion?
A All complex macromolecules in food
of

turned into simpler units.

B Fats are broken down into fatty acids
and glycerol.
C. Protein foods can be broken down into
amino acids.
D Starch is broken down into maltose.

4
Which one of the followingdigestive enzymes is correctly grouped with its
end product and specific site of synthesis?
A Carbohydrase - glucose - salivary gland, pancreas and
small intestine
B Protease- glycerol-stomach, pancreas and small
intestine
C. Lipase - amino acids - stomach, pancreas and
small intestine
D Pepsin -fatty acids - salivary gland, pancreas
and small intestine

5 Part the lungs that is supported by incomplete

of
rings of cartilage and
allows thepassage of air freely is the
A. alveolus.
C. trachea.
B. bronchus. D. oesophagus.

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when vou move
rate
6 affect breathing breathing rates
oa doces altitude
3700m above sea level? Your
that reaches about
aintndes

dioxide inair.
A to balancelack of carbon
decrease
B inerease to keep sour orvgen levelstheup.level ofoxygen varnes.
areas although
be constantin both dioxIde varies.
D in both areas although the level ofcarbon
be constant

in vour blood is in
the fornation
7 the white blood cells
The main function of

A. against disease causing microbes.

antibodies
B biconcave discs for the diffusion of gases.
blood clotting.
networked protein threads for
D that carries carbon dioxide
and urea.
fluid

is correct about the transport of oxygen and

8 Which one of the following
nutrients in diferent organisms?
A. Simple diffusion for single-celled organisms
B. Double blood circulation system for animals like mammals
Single circulation system for organisms like amoeba
D Single circulation system for animals like fish

9. A Grade 9 student was asked to prepare a microscope slide of animal cells and
see the nucleus clearly. Which may the studentadd to his animal cell sample?
A. C lodine solution
Methylene blue
B. Starch solution D. Benedict's solution

A biology teacher wanted to mneasure two students pulse rate from their

wrist using his finger before and after exercise. He then recorded the number
of beats in 15 seconds after gentle and hard exercise and repeated this every
30 seconds ill their pulse returns to resting rate.

From theabove information, what would be the first step of the activity?
A Comparing thedata with other members of the class
B Finding out their resting pulse rate after two minutes quite sitting
C Starting to record their pulse rate as soon as they stop exercising
D. Practicing how to find and take their pulse rate

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What is the effectiveway in which vaccines are produced? Using
A Surface antigens of non-pathogenic
the
micro-organisms.
B.
surface antigens of pathogenic
micro-organsms.
exoskeletons of vectors which have been
killed.
D.
Iiving pathogenic micro-organisms which are active.
12 Which one the following statements is correct about tuberculosis?It affects
the
A.
intestine and caused by virusesand bacteria.
B circulatorysystem and caused by Plasmodium.
C. lungs, kidneys, and lymph nodes that
caused by bacteria.
is

D
intestines, livers, and brains that is
caused by flatworm parasites.

13.
Which one of the following is the transmission route and
causes of syphilis?
It is transmitted
A sexually and caused by Treponema pallidum.
B by contaminated food and caused by Neisseria
gonorrhoeae.
sexually and caused by Haemophilus ducreyi.
D. by contaminated water and caused by Salmonella typhi.

14. Teff common local name for the plant having species name tef which
is a
belongs to family Poaceae under the genus
Eragrostis. Based on this
information, which one of the following is
the proper writing of the
scientific name ofthis plant?

A. Poaceae Tef C. Eragrostis tef

B Eragrostis Tef D. Poaceae tef

15. Which of the following are characteristic featuresof Kingdom Fungi? They
are
A unicellular, eukaryotic and autotrophicorganisms.
B unicellular, prokaryoticand saprophytic organisms.
C multicellular, eukaryotic, terrestrial and autotrophic organisms.
D. multicellular, eukaryotic and saprophytic organisms.

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16 Which oneof the following kKinedoms

scofrectly pairod with its example?

A Kingdom Monera - Tinea pedis

B Kingdom Protista - Plasmodim falciparum
Kingdom Fungi -Haemophilus ducreyt
D Kingdomn Protista - Candida lbicans

its
is correctly paired witlh
animal phyla
17 Which one of the following
examples? and sea apple
A Starfish, sea urchin
Phyllum Arthropoda
-

insects and spiders

B Phyllum Echinodermata
-Crayfish,
-Fish, snakes, birds and mammals
Phyllum Chordata
and millipedes
Shrimp. centipedes
Phyllum Nematoda
-

inhabitedby
of biomass having savanna grass
a pyramid well
Imagine you have this information,
which statement
Based on The
rabbit and fox population food chain system?
ina healthy
pyramid of biomass
describes such in the
amount ofbiomass population.
that of the rabbit
is greater than
A fox population
that of the rabbit
grass is less than is neuc
B savanna equal.
and fox DODulation
rabbit
grass, savanna grass.
Savarna less than the
is substantially
D fox population
It is the
biotechnology?
is correct about
following statements
19. Which of the
of want.
uSe that pcople
tomake things food.
A micro-organisms
production of bigh protein
for energy source.
B higher animals remains to produce natural
animal and plant
fossilized means ofpest control
biological
and fungi as
D bacteria
are adapted
to hot
of plants that
is characternstic
the following
20. Which one of Thick narrow leaves
regions? C
and dryclimate
leaves D Straight broad leaves
A Large fleshy
large leaves
B Thin
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21. This item is based on the following diagram showing the
carbon cycle,

ogaric compoun
C
noon

deconpoon

buing
D
Letter "C"
in the above diagram represents
A. CO, in animal and microbes
B CO, in the air and dissolved in water
C organic compounds in dead organisms
D. organic compounds in fossil fuels

22. Meiosis differs from mitosisbecause it

A forms identical daughter cells.

B. results in genetic variety in daughter cells.
C. is a meansto replaceold and worm-out cells.

D. variesfrom every hour depending on cell type and age

23 Which one of the following statements is correct about Mendel's findings of

inheritance? He
A noted that some alternative traits were co-dominant.
B carne to realize somealleles were linked

developed a theory that explains the basic law ofgenctics

D discovered the presence ofalleles as alternative foms of a gene.

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that Caies Benetie
in the nucleus
found
24. The thread-like
structure

information is
nucleolus.
A allele.
C

D. RNA.
B chromosome.

true for selectiyve

23 methods of breeding holds
Which one of the following
breeding?
trait to breed while castrating
A have the desired
Allowing animals that

the rest
B Hybridization of crop varieties that have desired traits

C herds from neighboring villages

Allowing animals to interbred with
D of crop varieties with desired and irrespective
of their
Hybridization
traits

26 Part of the skullthat enclosesand protects the brain is

A clavicle. C cranium.
B vertebrae. D. mandible.

27. Which one of the followingharmful effects may NOT be as a result of

drinking excessivealcohol?
A Cause headache due to dehydration and nausea.
B Car accidentexposure due to slow down reaction.
C. Commits crimes due to lack of proper judgment.
D Throat cancer dueto the damage of its tissues.

28. Which one of the following statements

correctly explains the function of
motor neurons? They carry
A information from the sense
organs to the central
B instructions from the central
nerveous system.
nerveous system to the effector
instructions from effector organs.
organs to the spinal cord
D informationfrom sensory receptors to
the brain.

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29 Ifsomeone takes a small dosage ielly-fluid of aloe for traditional medicinal
purpose, which areas of the tongue can sense its bitter taste more than the
others?
A. Front and tip parts
B Center of the middle part
C Left and right marginal parts
D Back sidesof the middle area

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Which one of the following statementscorrectly explainsthe role of eye lens
in image formation? It
A bends the light entering the eye towards the retina.
B.
Changes its shape to see both distant and close objects in a similar
way.

changes light energy into clectrical energy by its light-sensitive cells.

D
converts the upside-down image into an upright image.

31. Which one of the following pairs is a correct match of the structures ofthe
ear and their functions?
A Cochlea - amplificationof sound wave
B Ossicle bones - controlling body balance
C Hair like sensory cells- production of theauditory signal
D Pinna - transferring vibration to the oval window

32. Assume the events of menstrual cycle where ovulation took place on April
10. What do you expect around April 20 if pregnancy has not occurred? The
ovary
A. produces oestrogen that stimulatesthe building up of the uterus.
B produces progesterone that stimulates the growth of more blood
vessels.

reduces the level of both oestrogen and progesterone that in tun close
down the blood vesselsof uterus lining.
reduces progesterone but produces oestrogen that stimulates the
release of a ripen egg.

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main function of loop of

Henlè?
33. kidney what is the
In the structure of the
is the site where

A. ultrafiltration of the blood takes place.

B. the urine is concentrated.
C much of the reabsorption takes place.
D. the main water balancing is done.

34.
Aestivation is an example of behavioral method of temperature regulation

where animals
A use ventilationsystem to cool themselves during warm conditions.
B enter a deep sleep in their nest until the warmer weather arives.
C
use shelter to prevent excess water loss during windy conditions.
D enter a deep sleep in their nest until temperature cools down.

35. Liver is a very important organ that performs the following functions
EXCEPT
A controlling and balancing the fat concentration.
B breaking down of worn-out red blood cells.
C breaking down of tOxic substances and alcohol.
D controlling and balancing of water and solutes.

36 Consider the following

diagram showing internal structureof the leaf.

B Intheabove diagram,
fewer chloroplasts?
D
which letter
euceus

indicatesthe
part that has fewer cells
wi

A
B C C
D

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37. Rate of transpiration
decreases
A with increasingrate of evaporation in dry
at.
B during humid conditions in the
morming.
C with increasing intensity of light during mid day.
D during windy conditions in the afternoon.

38,
Which one of the following is the effect of removing apical dominance on
plant growth?
A. Bending growth in height.
B Rapid growth of side shoots and bushy.
C Bending and downward growth of the stem.
D Rapid growth of the root.

39
Suppose you have been germinating a castor oil seed in a pot, which is a
dicot plant. What would you expect to observe astheseeds germinate?
A Cotyledon remains underground.
B Plumule forms a hook-like structure.
C Plumule pushes its way through the soil:
D Single cotyledon appears when the seedlingemerges.

40. Which of the following plant speciesis endemic to Ethiopia?

A. C. Acacia abyssinica
Eucalyptus globulus
B. D Guizotia abyssinica
Cupress lusitanica

41. Which one of the following animal species is found in Simien Mountains
National Park?
A Grevy's Zebra Walia Ibex
B Mountain Nyala D. Grant's Gazelle

42 An increase
the temperature of the surface of the earth as a result
in of the
greenhouse effect is termed as
A acid rain. C hurricane storm.
B global warming. D ozone depeletion.

43 Which one of the following fermentation products of bacteria is

used in food
pickling?
A Lactic acid Ethanol
B Vaccine D Vinegar

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44 What is if a scientist
hypothesizes
the independent variable whether
wall determine
temperature at which qgg is incubated
an alligator's

the alligator be male orfemale?The

will
A temperature C. alligator's egg
B. D. female parent
gender ofthe alligator

45
ll student observed wilting of leaves in a certain orange
plantation
A Gade
using the
He conducted an investieation to determine the causc of thewilt
in hus rescarch
cahc method and the followine statements were written
book.

Treatment of affected leaves with a fungicide

Neeping soil, water, and termperature condition constant.

The wilt might be asa result of fungal infection

IV. The wilt was eliminated after treatmentwith fungicide
Which of the above statements in the rescarch book refer to the 'Hypothesis
formulated in thestudent's investigation
A. C
B. V
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46. Consider thefollowing groupsofbiological molecules

Carbon dioxide,water and calcium carbonate
Glucose, methane and glycine
L Carbon dioxide,calcium carbonate and
linoleic acid
Which numbers in the above groups entirely
containsorganic molecules?
A. C ll and IIl
B. D I and III

47 Which property of water prevents ponds from

drying during the long dry
scason? High
A. latent heat of vaporization C surface tension
B Viscosity D transparency
48 Which oneof the following statements is true about a role of
lipids in living
things? They
A control a vast array of metabolic
reactionsin various cells
B give strength and flexibility of the cell wall
in plant.
enhance the immunity system of
different organisms
D serve to prevent excessIve
water loss from the surface
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49.
Amylose is a polymer
A. of

F -glucose molecules joined by -1.6- glycosidicbond

B.
-glucose molecules joined by d-1,4-glycosidicbonds
C.
B -glucose molecules joined by a-1,6-glycosidicbonds.
D.
a -glucose molecules joined by -1,4-glycosidicbonds.

D0. Which one of the following procedures will prove the presence of glucose in
a sample of food?
A
Add 5 cm' Benedict's solution stand the tube in water bath for 5
minutes red color
B
Boil 5 cmn' of sample with HCI neutralize the solution > test the
mixture with Benedict's reagent> red color
C
Place food in a spot tray > add few drops of iodine solution>
blue-black color
D Add 5 cm' ethanol > shake> filter the mixture milky emulsion

51. Streptokinase has a pharmaceutical use to

A test the liver status based on its level in the blood.
B restore blood supply to an area of heart muscle.
C
diagnose diabetes through urine test.
D reduce viscosity of mucus.

52. Which class of enzyme is correctly matched with thetype of reaction they
catalyze?
A. Oxidoreductases - transfer of a specificgroup from one substrateto
another
B. Transferases transfer of H; and O; atoms from one substrate to
another
C. Ligases -joining of two molecules by the formation ofnew bonds
D Hydrolases - non hydrolytic removal or addition of a group to a
substrate

53. When increasing the concentration of substrate beyond the maximum point.

the rate of chemical reaction will?

A increase rapidly. C decrease rapidly.

B remains constant. D fluctuates up and down

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is a
apo-enzyme froma coenzyme in that, apo-enzyne
differs
A
proten that combines with a cofactor to form active enzymc.
B active enzyine.
on-protein that combines with a cofactor to form
C
Vitamin combines with the holocnzyme to give catalytic actVity.
D tlhat

mneral ion that combines with the enzyme to give catalytic activity.

55. All of the

following act as a cofactor ofan enzyme EXCEPT
A. Zinc ions. C. trypsin.
B riboflavin. D. niacin.

56. The end-product inhibition of a metabolic pathway occurs when

A. he first product of a series of reactions inhibits the enzyme
controlling the final reaction.
B. the final product of a series of reactions the
inhibits enzyme
controlling the final reaction.
C. the first product of a series of reactions inhibits the enzyme
controlling the first reaction.
D the final product of a series of reactions inhibits the enzyme
controlling the first reaction.

57. Under which of the following

condition the highest rate of reaction
observed? can be
A High substrate and enzyme concentration with optimum pH and
ternperature
B High substrate and low enzyme
concentration with optimum plH
and
temperature
High substrate and enzyme concentration with low pH and high
temperature
D High substrate and
enzyme concentration with high pH and freezing
temperature

58 Theferm 'cell'was first coined by

A. Anton van Leeuwenhock
C. ReneDutrochet.
B Robert Hooke. D Rudolf Virchow.

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have a field of vicw, which is about 0 6 mm and accommodates

Sppose you the
cells Acoordinely, what will be the estimated size of
onion cpdermal
onion cpidermal cells ?
A 40 jum 150 m

B 60 am 20 jm

60 from prokaryotic cells in that, they

Eukaryotic cells are diflerent

A by nuclear envelope
have genctic naterial surrounded
B fewer organellesthan prokaryotic.
are smaller and contain
C have a DNA strand but not associated with proteins.
circular
origin ife.
D are the first type of cell to cvolve during the
of

maintaining rigidty of the cell is

61 The function of the plant vacuole

in

explained by its

A facilitating constant gas exclhange

B. spherical shape and clasticity

constant gaining and losing ofwater

in the cell.
D transfoming energy

diffusion? It is a
true about facilitated
62 Which one of the following is

movement of
ofa high water potential to a low one.
wafer from an arca

jons fron an arca of high concentrationtoa low

one.

water from an area of low concentration to a high one.

D polar molecules from an arca of low concentration toa high one.

63 A 11 student prepared onion epidemal cells and kept them in

Grade
hypertonic solution for about 30 minutes. She then observed the cells under
aliglt micoscope. Which one of the following is expectedin thestudent's
observation?
A Distraction of the cell wall because ofexcessive entrance of water.

B. Plastmolysis of thecells due to excessive loss of waterosmosis.

C Turgidity of the cells due fo excessive gaining of water.

D Normal appearance of the cells with turgidity or shrinkage

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64 ATP isan ein acell
ideal energy storage molecule the cell.
A from
can move freely and escape amounts.
B releases energy in small and controlled reactions.

releases energy in several-step hydrolysis

D easily once it is used up
Can be replaced respiration?
about
aerobic inthe
molecule
65. Which one of the following statements siscorrect
per glucose
A One molecule of acetyl-CoAA is produced
in the Krebs
link reaction. molecule
B A net gain of 4ATP is achieved per glucose
clectron
cycle. in the
molecule
C A net gain of 8ATP is achieved per glucose
in the
transport system.
per glucose molecule
D. Two molecules are produced
of pyruvates

glycolysis.

aerobically, what will be the net

66.
T three glucose molecules are metabolized and OXIdative
phosphorylation
amount of ATP produced by substrate
level

phosphorylation respectively?
12 and 112 18 and 102
A.
B. 12 and 102 D. 18 and 112

67 Which one of the following macromolecules provides two different

respiratory substrates while it is hydrolyzed?
A Glycogen C Starch

B Proteins D Lipids

68. How many molecules of ATP and reduced NADP are

required in the Calvin
cvcle when six molecules of carbon dioxide are reduced to glucose
respectively?
A 6 and 18 C. 12 and 12
B. 18 and 12 D
24 and 18

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69 of photorespiratons
nl appens in the mitochondrion during the resctions
release of CO; and NH,
lycine is converted to serine with the
B with the reiease of H;0:
Glycolate is converied to glyoxylate
ADP
converted to GP with the release
of
Glycerate is
of P.
D with the release
Phosplhoglycolate is converted to glycolate

of the following statements

is correct about CAM pbotosythetic
Wich onie
pathway ?t inspace
and the Calvin cycle stages
separates the light-dependent
carbon dioxide concentratbons
18more effective under moderate
and the Calvin cycle ina time
separates the light-dependent night tme
increases during the
opens stomata when the temperature

stnucture of C plants
7 ldentify the corect statement about the leaf
A tothe upper epidermis.
Spongy mesophyll cells are nearest

on the upper surface of the leaf

The stomata are mainly found
C nearest to the lower epidermis.
Palisade mesopiyll cells are
in the palisade mesophyll
cells
D Most of the chloroplastsare found

diagramns represents the shape of a

72 Which one of the follewing

Sireptococcus?

73 Which one is true about the role of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the nittogen
Cycle? Thcy
break down itrate ionsinto ammonium sons
B broak down anmonium ions mto nitrite and nitrate
coEvert nitrate intonitrogen gas
Convert nitogen gas imto anmmonium ions
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ofa bacteriophage
74. Consider the following the structure
figure showing

Im the above figure, the parts that the phace used to attach with its host cell 1s

indicated by letter
A. E.
C A.
B. C. D B
75
In comparison with lysogenic cycle of virus reproduction, the lytic cycle
causes the
A
geneticalteration when incorporated to the host cell's DNA.
B viruses to be released without
killing the host cell.
viruses to burst open the host cell and get released.
D viral DNA to be incorporated
and passed to the daughter cells.

76. Imagine the nutrient cycle that starts

fronm harvesting of
the solar energy by
primaryproducersand passed to
consumers,decomposers and
this cycle, detritus. With
which of the
organisms are playing a key
importantmineralnutrients back to role in returning
the ccosystem?
A Bacteria and fungi
B. Fungiand viruses
Bacteria and viruses
D Fungi and
protozoa
77. Which one of the
following statements
is
A. It results from INCORRECTabout mutation?
B Most mutationscan
errors in DNA replication
during cell division.
be detected and
C The rate of repaired.
mutationcan be
D Most mutations inereased by
mutagens.
affect the coding
genes.

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ACocis C Biucheical ogio

D Spotaeous geerato

ollowing satcntents holds

truc to Darwi stcuny
WiC ane of e

environental chage
Vaao arises ot of a sood s0ghange with ndividua
B be aoguited during thc
fe time ofan
Jpw featutes can an heeviroment.
icadsto adapt differentiy
Saioe isoffspring
The oflprings foeiated perentspooperate ratherfhas comipete

an cxanple of plant and animal

83 Wic oe af the fllowing stateruents is

roodug seidesoe of evolution?

pig gives rise to a new
Seiectie ating betwpen wild and domestic
ariely of
in their enbryonic patern
Humas and pig show similarities

devciopct
Han bcinys sare bost their DNA with dhimpanzees
98%of
simlar structure with cats
Farciibs of umans are very n
D

beaks
Sne poplation of Galapagos finches,individuals that bave average
have sbort or long
had bete sucpess pf picking Sood pompared to those thet
beak iengtn What s the modc of natural sclection operating in this

popuiation?
Distiuive selieation Stabilzing selection
uectiol sciection D. Diversifying sclection

K2 his emsbsed on fhe following list ofnaturalresouroes

Troe Fosst fucl
Gold Natural gas
Micnoorgaiss Wild animals

Wicd one of the folowing alternetives cotains ist of renewable

C 1LIV and V
D
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rattional
83 Which onetof the follewing is therole of in Te production
A involved
Inprovencnt of yeast strains

gene modification DNA technology

reconmbinant
B. of buan through
Production

Using bactertia
itsulin

level using 'ersho

lel over om
C eparation
of uery'athousehold
the previous fementation n Tela
of ethahol
D The use of biosensors to detect the level
prepared at household level

84 What is the cconomic importance of Bocillusthuringiensist

A Cicaning up of environments contaminated with beavy metals.

B Production of human insulin under laboratory conditions

C Production of methane which is used atan alternative energy source
D Control of insect pests that have devastating effecton cereal erops.

85 How do fungiobtain nutrients? By

A hydrolyzing big polymers absorbed through their cell membranes.
B fixing nitrogen gassesand synthesizing amino acids in their cells.
C absorbing small molecules hydrolyzed outsideof their cells.
D. fixing carbon dioxidethrough Calvin
cycle in their cytoplasm.

86. A set of reaction that involvesthebreakdown of macromolecules in a cell is

A. catabolisn. C anabolism.
B dehydration. D
carboxylation.

87. What is the significance of

stroma in photosynthesis?It
A. is thesite where the
glucose molecules are
synthesized from smaller
B energy released from electrons is precursors
used to synthesize ATP
watermolecules split into
hydrogen
1D NADP molecules arereduced by and oxygen atorms.
electrons from
chlorophyll.
88 Humans and chimpanzees are the closest relatives
DNA sequences.This evidence of due to
evolution is an exanplesimilarities
of in their
A. comparative biochenistry. C
B. comparative anatomy D embryology.
paleontology.

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A student prepared to identical plants (À 3nd B) 1le conpletely covereu the
geen stems of plant A hy wax and left plant B n waxed
Then he placed both plants at eoual distances froma lhght source, and
the amount of starch in the leaves afler two days. le found more

starch in plant 'B,

what is the reason for this?
A Carbon dioxide and arethe lmiting factors fotplant A
light
B
The amount of chloropbyll n plant B was higher than that of A
Plant A' has higher etficiency in using starch than plant"H
D The rate of water loss in plantA' was lower than that of plant 3

90 of electron transport
Which of the following is corect about the mechanisin
System?
A. It involves flow of electrons from NAD (o NADH
B. The system gets oxidized when oxygen accepts electrons.
Complex Ill directly delivers electrons to oxygen molecule.
D Protons return back to the matrix through complex IV.

91. Which one of the following is the evidence for evolution of modern life

formsfrom common ancestors?Having

A advanced reproductionmechanisms.
B similar structures during development.
C structures that function a similar ways but different anatomy.
in
D similar ecological adaptationsand overlapping niche.

92 Which alternative contains the correct cause of variation that can lead to
evolution?
A Independent assortment and competition
B Geographical isolation

Crossing over and mutation

D Natural selection

93 Which type of speciation is INCORRECTLY matched with its cause?

A. Allopatric speciation-geographicalisolation
B Sympatric speciation - seasonalisolation

Allopatricspeciation - behavioralisolation
D Sympatric speciation- temporal isolation

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impulse
94 nerve
What is the role of neurotransmitter during
system
They ofa nerve
neuron organs
A timpulsetowards the pre synaptic system to cflector
transmit
B convey nerve impulse from central nerve
impulse
like muscle. during
channels
C induce the closure of sodium ion

transmission.
direction
D. in one
allow the transmission of nerve impulse

95 What is the function of motor neuron? It carres

A herve impulse fron receptors
to the central nerve Systen.

B signals from sense organs to

effector organS.
electncal
spinal cord.
electrical signals from the sensory
neuron to the
D nerve impulse from brain to the effectors.

birth?
96 Which hormone milk productionafter
is responsibleforr stimalation
of

A. Vasopressin C. Thyrotropin
B Prolactin D Vasopressin

97. is very
Suppose a person goes to a low altitude area where the temperature
high and increases the person's body core temnperature, what mechanism
does his body use to cool down?
A The hair erector muscles in the skin contracts and hairs rise up on the
skin surface allowing loss of heat.
B Metabolic rate increases to allow fast flow of blood in the blood
vessels.
Adrenal glands are triggered to release adrenalin to increase the heart
beat and blood flow.

D Blood vessels under the skin become wider and

blood flow increases
increasing heat loss.

98 Which the following does NO0T represent the role

of
of Grcen
in Ethiopia against climate change? Legacy
Initiative

A Agroforestry and afforestation

B. Integrated soil and water management

C Country-wide reduction of smoke.
D. Forest sector development

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99 The blood of /ml. Which
glucose level of a person is
abovethe normal d
the glucoe
one of the be used to bring
following mechanisms can
level back to

A
nomal?
in the synthesis
of glycogen from
involved
aton of enzymes
glucose molecules in the liver cells.
the numbers of channel
B. that increases
into blood
se glucagon is
glucose that
proteins for absorption. the hormone
cells to release
C producing
ACIvation of
insulin
of glycogen. more glucose
responsible for hydrolysis produce
to
D Initiation nepatic gluconeogenesis
e liver
cells.
of
amino acids in
molecules from
in 2019inEthiopia
was implemented
one of the following programs
00. Which conventions? The
international
Inresponse to
Green Economy
A. Climate Resilient
B Green Legacy Initiative
on Climate Change
National Adaptation
on Climate change
D Keyoto Protocol

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