Science Bowl

BIOLOGY

Biology - 83

BIOL-93; Multiple Choice:  Which of the following refers to the development of viable
individuals from unfertilized eggs?

     a) self-fertilization
     b) hermaphroditic reproduction   (pronounced her - MAF - ro - dit - ik)  
     c) parthenogenesis

     ANSWER:  C -- PARTHENOGENESIS

BIOL-93; Multiple Choice:  The common energy-storage polysaccharide in animals is: 
     a)  glycogen
     b)  fructose
     c)  starch
     d)  collagen

     ANSWER:  A -- GLYCOGEN

BIOL-93; Multiple Choice:  Locomotion and heat production are functions of which system? 
     a)  lymphatic  (pron: lim-FAT-ik)
     b)  respiratory
     c)  skeletal
     d)  muscular

     ANSWER:  D -- MUSCULAR

BIOL-93; Multiple Choice:  The pituitary and thyroid glands are components of the: 
     a)  endocrine system(pron: EN-do-kren)
     b)  cardiovascular system
     c)  lymphatic system(pron: lim-FAT-ik)
     d)  respiratory system

     ANSWER:  A -- ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

BIOL-93; Multiple Choice:  The primary function of carbohydrates is to: 
     a)  break down molecules.
     b)  aid in digestion.
     c)  supply the body with energy.
     d)  regulate the flow of chyme.

     ANSWER:  C -- SUPPLY THE BODY WITH ENERGY.