01
Which of the following is the Greek word for life?
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AnswerB'Bios'
"Bios" is the Greek word for life, and the root of "biology," the study of life.
- Scientific method and biologists' tools
Ethiopian University Entrance Examination (EUEE)
Biology 2011
2011 E.C. · 2019 G.C.
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What is the shape of an enzyme molecule?
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AnswerAGlobular
Enzymes are globular proteins, folded into a compact, roughly spherical shape that forms a specific active site.
- Biochemical molecules and enzymes
03
In which of the following groups of organisms are all the members unicellular?
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AnswerCBacteria
Every bacterium is a single prokaryotic cell; algae and fungi both include multicellular forms, and viruses are not cells at all.
- Microorganisms and disease
04
Which of the following chromosomal errors creates a cell with an extra chromosome?
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AnswerANon-disjunction
Non-disjunction is the failure of chromosomes to separate properly during meiosis, leaving one gamete with an extra chromosome.
- Genetics and heredity
- Cell division and the cell cycle
05
What is the type of scientific research that is directly concerned with studies of the way of solving problems related to human needs?
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AnswerBApplied science
Applied science aims to solve practical problems tied to human needs, unlike basic science, which pursues knowledge for its own sake.
- Scientific method and biologists' tools
Source: Ethiopian University Entrance Examination, Biology, 2011 E.C. (2019).