Biology - Grade 12 -2023 G.C

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40. Which one of the following is an example of territorial behaviour of animals?

  1. A male robin threatening an intruder
  2. Fixed action of zebra fish to find a mate
  3. Penguins huddling to reduce heat loss
  4. Honeybees nesting in a tree

41. Which one of the following sentences describes the tropical rainforest biome? It has

  1. poor and thin soil.
  2. sparse, succulent plants.
  3. frozen and rocky soil.
  4. migrating animals.

42. Fresh water biomes like streams and rivers are characterized by the presence of

  1. corals, crabs and planktons.
  2. algae, planktons and fish.
  3. corals, kelps and angler fish.
  4. angler fish, algae and crabs.

43. Which one of the following statements correctly describes intra-specific and inter-specific competitions? In intra-specific competition the

  1. competition is less severe but in inter-specific competition it is more.
  2. competition is for a few requirements but in inter-specific competition competition is for all requirements.
  3. competing individuals have similar adaptation but in inter- specific competition the adaptation is different.
  4. competing individuals belong to different species but in inter- specific competition the individuals are of the same species.

44. Which one of the following stages of cell division is correctly described in meiosis II?

  1. Prophase II - pairs of homologous chromosomes split up
  2. Anaphase II - chromatids from each chromosome separate
  3. Metaphase II - chromosomes pair and exchange segments
  4. Telophase II - two haploid cells are produced

We have provided these questions from previous years grade 12 Ethiopian Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination (ESSLCE) exams with the sole purpose of assisting students in their studies and preparations for upcoming exams. Please be aware that these questions are not indicative of future exam content. Good luck with your studies!

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