*2017/18 NECO BIOLOGY ANSWERS*

1ai.Homeostasis can be defined as a property of an organism or system that helps it maintain its parameters within a normal range of values

ii. 1.Auxin
    2.Ethylene
iii. Euglena as plant
1.It contains chloroplasts in its cytoplasm
2. It is able to produce its own food by photosynthesis when light is available

Euglena as animal:
1. It can actually move as it has a flagellum. Movement is usually associated with animals.
2. It feeds on food whenever it needs to feed by engulfing the food with its body as our phagocytes do when the sunlight is not available.

============================

2a)I)Beak-sharpandcurvedforcatchingpreyandtearingflesh
-short,bluntandstrongforscratchinggroundforfood.
II)Crop-temporaryfoodstorage
-housebacteriawhichmoistensandfermentsfoodparticles
III)Gizzard-groundingoffood
-
IV)Liver-secretionofbile
-regulationoflipids.

B)I)
II)-Diuresis
-kidneystones
-nephritis
-dropsy.
III)-theymedicaljournals
-theyprovidedrugandvaccinesincaseofemergency
-theysetinternationalquarantineregulations
-theygivewarningincaseofepidermicdiseaseoutbreak.
-theyaidinmotherandchildhealthcare
-theysetanddeterminesafestandardsfordrugs.

===========================

3ai) Enzyme : Proteins that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction in a living organism. An enzyme acts as catalyst for specific chemical reactions, converting a specific set of reactants (called substrates) into specific products. Without
enzymes , life as we know it would not exist.

II) cyclosis: the circulation of cytoplasm or cell
organelles, such as food vacuoles in some protozoans

III) peristalsis: the progressive wave of contraction and relaxation of a tubular muscular system, especially the alimentary canal, by which the contents are forced through the system.

3bii) The dental formula for different species are as follows where I = incisors, C = canines, P = premolars and M = molars :
Man (adult)
I - 2/2 C - 1/1 P - 2/2 M - 3/3 = 16 x 2 = 32

3cii) Main Functions Of Amniotic Fluid
Provides Mechanical Protection : One of the main functions of amniotic fluid is to prevent mechanical trauma to the fetus. It keeps the growing fetus encased safely, acting as a shock absorber of sorts. Amniotic fluid provides a well-lubricated environment for the fetus to move around in, thereby helping in bone growth and strengthening.

Allows Development of Body Parts: Amniotic fluid circulates freely within the womb, keeping every part of the body lubricated. That allows for the growth of the external body parts such as fingers and toes and stops them from becoming clumped together. It also helps in the development of the lungs and the digestive system.

Offers A Natural Immune System : Amniotic fluid is a significant player in the baby’s natural immune system. Many of the antimicrobial substances that make up the natural immune system of the baby can be found in amniotic fluid. These antimicrobials protect the baby from various bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses

===========================

5ai) primary successions :Primary succession is one of two types of biological and ecological succession of plant life, occurring in an environment in which new substrate devoid of vegetation and other organisms usually lacking soil, such as a lava flow or area left from retreated glacier, is deposited.

II) primary roots: The primary root is the central, first-formed, main root . The primary root originates at germination stage from the radicle of the seed. During its growth it branches to form the secondary Roots.

III) macronutrient: any of the nutritional components of the diet that are required in relatively large amounts: protein, carbohydrate, fat, and the macro mineral

Post a Comment

 
Top