Which one of the following is NOT a component of conducting tissue in plants?

• Fibres

• Tracheids

• Pericycle

• Sieve tubes

Which one of the following cell organelles does NOT possess nucleic acid?

• Nucleolus

• Chloroplast

• Ribosome

• Plasma Membrane

Which one of the following cell organelles does NOT possess its own genetic material encoding proteins?

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

Which one of the following organisms has vascular tissues?

• Cladophora

• Penicillium

• Marsilea

• Anabaena

Which one of the following organisms represents the primary consumer category in an ecosystem?

• Caterpillar

• Crabapple tree

• Frog

• Sparrowhawk

Which one of the following groups of cellular organelles contains DNA?

• Mitochondria, nucleus, chloroplast

• Mitochondria, Golgi bodies, nucleus

• Mitochondria, plasma membrane, nucleus

• Chloroplast, nucleus, ribosomes

One of the additional functions of Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) is

• protein synthesis

• lipid synthesis

• storage of biomolecules

• detoxification of toxic substances

Damage to the apical meristem of a growing young plant will affect the

• length of the plant

• colour of the flower

• colour of the leaves

• taste of the fruits

9.

Which of the following kingdoms has/have only unicellular organisms?

• Monera only

• Protista only

• Monera and Protista both

• Protista and Fungi both

Which one of the following is a waterborne disease?

• Jaundice

• Tuberculosis

• Rabies

• Arthritis