Biology - Grade 12 -2022 G.C

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51. What is the significance of Australopithecus afarensis in the study of human evolution? To confirm

  1. evolution of bipedalism before large brains
  2. divergent evolution of Homo erectus from Homo hablis
  3. true common ancestor of chimpanzees and humans
  4. convergent evolution of Homo neanderthalensis and Homo erectus

52. Instinctive behavior

  1. is common to all members of a species.
  2. varies from individual to individual.
  3. may be modified by new experiences.
  4. develops through trial and error.

53. Which one of the following statements is an example of latent learning?

  1. The random movement of woodlice in response to changes in light intensity and humidity.
  2. Knowledge of a mice about the immediate environment of its burrow may help it escape from predator.
  3. Foraging bees returning from successful trip dance on the honey comb to recruit others to harvest a new.
  4. Female baboon turns its buttock toward the dominant male to signify readiness to mate.

54. Which one of the following is correct about the action of apoenzymes and coenzymes?

  1. Coenzymes bind with cofactors to form an active enzyme.
  2. Apoenzymes bind with enzymes to give catalytic activity.
  3. Both apoenzymes and coenzymes combine with cofactors to form a non-active enzyme.
  4. Coenzymes bind with enzymes to give catalytic activity.

55. Consider the following statements.
  1. Genetically determined and common to all members of a species.
  2. The behavior may be modified by new experiences.
  3. Behavior is fully functional at the first attempt.
  4. Generally there is no modification of the behavior.
Which numbers describe innate and learned behaviors?

  1. Innate: III, IV and Learned: I, II
  2. Innate: I, II and learned: III, IV
  3. Innate: II, III, IV and Learned: I
  4. Innate: I, III, IV and Learned: II

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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