The process in which complex substances are broken down into simpler ones is referred to as

A. anabolism

B. catabolism

C. metabolism

D. tropism

The organ which is sensitive to light in Euglena is the

A. gullet

B. flagellum

C. chloroplast

D. eyespot

The organelles present in cells that are actively respiring and photosynthesizing are

A. lysosomes and ribosomes

B. Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum

C. nucleus and centrioles

D. mitrochondria and chloroplast

Taenia solium can be found in

A. cow

B. goat

C. dog

D. pig

Which of the following describes a characteristic of arthropods?

A. The organism finds it easy to grow freely

B. the organism has a pair of jointed appendages

C. the body is not divided into a number of segments seg

D. the body is covered by chitin

Which of the following distinguishes a butterfly from a moth?

A. the wings of butterfly rest horizontally but those of moth rest vertically

B. Both are active during the day

C. they have similar antennae

D. the abdomen of moth is fatter than that of butterfly

Which of the following types of feathers is used for flight in birds?

A. Quill

B. Filoplume

C. covert

D. Down

The plants that grow in deserts or very dry areas are referred to as

A. mesophytes

B. hydrophytes

C. epiphytes

D. xerophytes

Which of the following is the simplest living organism?

A. Paramecium

B. Virus

C. Amoeba

D. Chlamydomonas

Proboscis is a structure that is mostly found in

A. insects

B. tapeworms

C. amphibians

D. molluses