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Question type: Question type Objective Theory
Topics: Topics [1] VARIETY OF ORGANISMS [1].1 Living organisms [1].1.1 Characteristics of Living organisms [1].1.2 Cell structure and functions of cell Components [1].1.3 Level of organization [1].1.3.1 Cell [1].1.3.2 Tissue [1].1.3.3 Organ [1].1.3.4 Systems [1].1.3.5 Organisms [1].2 Evolution among the following [1].2.1 Monera [1].2.2 Protista [1].2.3 Fungi [1].2.4 Plantae [1].2.4.1 Thallophyta [1].2.4.2 Bryophyta [1].2.4.3 Pteridophyta [1].2.4.4 Spermatophyta [1].2.4.4.1 Gymnosperms [1].2.4.4.2 Angiosperms [1].2.5 Animalia [1].2.5.1 Invertebrates [1].2.5.1.1 Coelenterate [1].2.5.1.2 Platyhelminthes flatworms [1].2.5.1.3 Nematoda [1].2.5.1.4 Annelida [1].2.5.1.5 Arthropoda [1].2.5.1.6 Mollusca [1].2.5.2 Multicellular animals [1].2.5.2.1 Pisces [1].2.5.2.2 Amphibia [1].2.5.2.3 Reptilia [1].2.5.2.4 Aves [1].2.5.2.5 Mammalia [1].3 Variety of Organisms [1].3.1 Structural/functional and behavioural adaptations of organisms [1].3.1.1 Adaptive colouration and its functions [1].3.1.2 Behavioural adaptations in social animals [1].3.1.3 Structural adaptations in organisms [2] FORM AND FUNCTIONS [2].1 Internal structure of a flowering plant [2].1.1 Root [2].1.2 Stem [2].1.3 Leaf [2].2 Internal structure of a mammal [2].3 Nutrition [2].3.1 Modes of nutrition [2].3.1.1 Autotrophic [2].3.1.2 Heterotrophic [2].3.2 Types of Nutrition [2].3.3 Plant nutrition [2].3.3.1 Photosynthesis [2].3.3.2 Mineral requirements [2].3.3.3 Chemosynthesis [2].3.4 Animal nutrition [2].3.4.1 Classes of food substances [2].3.4.2 Food tests [2].3.4.3 The mammalian tooth [2].3.4.4 Mammalian alimentary canal [2].3.4.5 Nutrition process [2].4 Transport [2].4.1 Need for transportation [2].4.2 Materials for transportation [2].4.3 Channels for transportation [2].4.3.1 Mammalian circulatory system [2].4.3.2 Plant vascular system [2].4.4 Media and processes of mechanism for transportation [2].5 Respiration [2].5.1 Respiratory organs and surfaces [2].5.2 The mechanism of gaseous exchange in plants [2].5.3 The mechanism of gaseous exchange in mammals [2].5.4 Aerobic respiration [2].5.5 Anaerobic respiration [2].6 Excretion [2].6.1 Types of excretory structures [2].6.1.1 Contractile vacuole [2].6.1.2 Flame cell [2].6.1.3 Nephridium [2].6.1.4 Malpighian tubule [2].6.1.5 Kidney [2].6.1.6 Stoma and lenticel [2].6.2 Excretory mechanisms [2].6.2.1 Kidneys [2].6.2.2 Lungs [2].6.2.3 Skin [2].6.3 Excretory products of plants [2].7 Support and movement [2].7.1 Tropic, tactic, nastic, and sleep movements in plants [2].7.2 Supporting tissues in animals [2].7.3 Types and functions of the skeleton [2].7.3.1 Exoskeleton [2].7.3.2 Endoskeleton [2].7.3.3 Functions of the skeleton in animals [2].8 Reproduction [2].8.1 Asexual reproduction [2].8.1.1 Fission as in Paramecium [2].8.1.2 Budding as in yeast [2].8.1.3 Natural vegetative propagation [2].8.1.4 Artificial vegetative propagation [2].8.2 Sexual reproduction in flowering plants [2].8.2.1 Floral parts and their functions [2].8.2.2 Pollination and fertilization [2].8.2.3 Products of sexual reproduction [2].8.3 Reproduction in mammals [2].8.3.1 Structures and functions of the male reproductive organs [2].8.3.2 Structures and functions of the female reproductive organs [2].8.3.3 Fertilization and development [2].9 Growth [2].9.1 Meaning of growth [2].9.2 Germination of seeds and condition necessary for germination of seeds [2].10 Co-ordination and control [2].10.1 Nervous co-ordination [2].10.1.1 The components, structure, and functions of the central nervous system [2].10.1.2 The components and functions of the peripheral nervous systems [2].10.1.3 Mechanism of transmission of impulses [2].10.1.4 Reflex action [2].10.2 The sense organs [2].10.2.1 skin (tactile) [2].10.2.2 Nose (olfactory) [2].10.2.3 Tongue (taste) [2].10.2.4 Eye (sight) [2].10.2.5 Ear (auditory) [2].10.3 Hormonal control [2].10.3.1 Animal hormonal system [2].10.3.1.1 Pituitary [2].10.3.1.2 Thyroid [2].10.3.1.3 Parathyroid [2].10.3.1.4 Adrenal gland [2].10.3.1.5 Pancreas [2].10.3.1.6 Gonads [2].10.3.2 Plant hormones (phytohormones) [2].10.4 Homeostasis [2].10.4.1 Body temperature regulation [2].10.4.2 Salt and water regulation [3] ECOLOGY [3].1 Factors affecting the distribution of Organisms [3].1.1 Abiotic [3].1.2 Biotic [3].2 Symbiotic interactions of plants and animals [3].2.1 Energy flow in the ecosystem [3].2.1.1 Food chains [3].2.1.2 Food webs [3].2.1.3 Trophic levels [3].2.2 Nutrient cycling in nature [3].2.2.1 Carbon cycle [3].2.2.2 Water cycle [3].2.2.3 Nitrogen cycle [3].3 Natural Habitats [3].3.1 Aquatic [3].3.2 Terrestrial/arboreal [3].4 Local (Nigerian) Biomes [3].4.1 Tropical rainforest [3].4.2 Guinea savanna [3].4.3 Sudan Savanna [3].4.4 Desert [3].4.5 Highlands of montane forests and grasslands of the Obudu, Jos, Mambilla Plateau [3].5 The Ecology of Populations [3].5.1 Population density and overcrowding [3].5.2 Adaptation for survival [3].5.2.1 Factors that bring about competition [3].5.2.2 Intra and inter-specific competition [3].5.2.3 Relationship between competition and succession [3].5.3 Factors affecting population sizes [3].5.3.1 Biotic [3].5.3.2 Abiotic [3].5.4 Ecological succession [3].5.4.1 Primary succession [3].5.4.2 Secondary succession [3].6 Soil [3].6.1 Characteristics of different types of soil [3].6.1.1 Soil structure [3].6.1.2 Porosity, capillarity and humus content [3].6.2 Components of the soil [3].6.2.1 Inorganic [3].6.2.2 Organic [3].6.2.3 Soil organisms [3].6.2.4 Soil air [3].6.2.5 Soil water [3].6.3 Soil fertility [3].6.3.1 Loss of soil fertility [3].6.3.2 Renewal and maintenance of soil fertility [3].7 Humans and Environment [3].7.1 Diseases [3].7.1.1 Common and endemic diseases [3].7.1.2 Easily transmissible diseases and disease syndrome [3].7.1.2.1 Poliomyelitis [3].7.1.2.2 Cholera [3].7.1.2.3 Tuberculosis [3].7.1.2.4 Sexually transmitted disease/syndrome [3].7.2 Pollution and its control [3].7.2.1 Pollution: sources, types, effects and methods of control [3].7.2.2 Pollution: Sanitation and sewage [3].7.3 Conservation of Natural Resources [3].7.4 Game reserves and National parks [4] HEREDITY AND VARIATIONS [4].1 Variation In Population [4].1.1 Morphological variations in the physical appearance of individuals [4].1.1.1 size [4].1.1.2 Colour [4].1.1.3 Fingerprints [4].1.2 Physiological variation [4].1.2.1 Ability to roll tongue [4].1.2.2 Ability to taste phenylthiocarbamide [4].1.2.3 Blood groups [4].1.3 Application of discontinuous variation in crime detection [4].1.4 Application of discontinuous variation in blood transfusion [4].1.5 Application of discontinuous variation in determination of paternity [4].2 Heredity [4].2.1 Inheritance of characters in organisms [4].2.1.1 Heritable and non-heritable characters [4].2.2 Chromosomes - the basis of heredity [4].2.2.1 Structure [4].2.2.2 Process of transmission of hereditary characters from parents to offspring [4].2.3 Probability in genetics and sex determination [4].2.4 Application of the principles of heredity in: [4].2.4.1 Agriculture [4].2.4.2 Medicine [4].2.5 Sex-linked characters [5] EVOLUTION [5].1 Theories of evolution [5].1.1 Lamarck's theory [5].1.2 Darwin's theory [5].1.3 Organic theory [5].2 Evidence of evolution