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JAMB 2014

2014 JAMB Biology Past Questions

The 2014 JAMB Biology past questions with answers: 49 objective questions from the 2014 paper in the DeeepSolve question bank, each with its answer behind "Show answer". Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed JAMB-style CBT.

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Questions

  1. 1.

    The genetic make-up of an organism is described as

    1. A.Allele
    2. B.Chromosome
    3. C.Phenotype
    4. D.Genotype
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    Answer: D. Genotype

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  2. 2.

    Seed plants are the most dominant vegetation on land because of

    1. A.their motile gamates
    2. B.their ability to photosynthesize
    3. C.efficient seed dispersal
    4. D.availability of water
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    Answer: C. efficient seed dispersal

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  3. 3.

    The diagram is the transverse section of a

    1. A.monocotyledonous stem
    2. B.dicotyledonous stem
    3. C.monocotyledonous root
    4. D.dicotyledonous root
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    Answer: D. dicotyledonous root

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  5. 5.

    In vascular plants, the sieve tubes and companion cells are present in the

    1. A.cambium
    2. B.cortex
    3. C.xylem
    4. D.phloem
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    Answer: D. phloem

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  6. 6.

    One of the advantages of outbreeding is

    1. A.pests tolerance
    2. B.disease resistance
    3. C.fast growth
    4. D.tall height
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    Answer: B. disease resistance

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  7. 7.

    The lowest level of organization in living organisms is

    1. A.organ
    2. B.cell
    3. C.system
    4. D.tissue
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    Answer: B. cell

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  8. 8.

    All living organisms are constantly involved in a struggle for existence. This was proposed by

    1. A.Morgan
    2. B.Darwin
    3. C.Lamarck
    4. D.Wallace
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    Answer: B. Darwin

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  9. 9.

    Which of the following is an aboreal organism?

    1. A.Elephant
    2. B.Fish
    3. C.Antelope
    4. D.Bird
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    Answer: D. Bird

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  10. 10.

    A circulatory system is very essential in mammals but not in smaller organisms like Amoeba because

    1. A.Amoeba lives in freshwater
    2. B.Diffusion is sufficient to transport materials in Amoeba
    3. C.Amoeba lacks blood containing haemoglobin
    4. D.Amoeba exibits anaerobic respiration
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    Answer: B. Diffusion is sufficient to transport materials in Amoeba

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  11. 11.

    The part of the brain responsible for peristalsis is the

    1. A.Olfactory Lobe
    2. B.Medulla Oblongata
    3. C.Hypothallamus
    4. D.Thalamus
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    Answer: B. Medulla Oblongata

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  12. 12.

    Water in plants is removed as water vapour through the process of

    1. A.diffusion
    2. B.osmosis
    3. C.evaporation
    4. D.transpiration
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    Answer: D. transpiration

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  13. 13.

    Coordination and regulation of body activities in mammals are achieved by the

    1. A.nerves and muscle
    2. B.nerves and hormones
    3. C.nerves only
    4. D.hormones only
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    Answer: B. nerves and hormones

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  14. 14.

    In bryophytes, sex organs are produced in the

    1. A.protonema
    2. B.sporophyte
    3. C.gametophyte
    4. D.rhizoid
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    Answer: C. gametophyte

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  15. 15.

    A constituent of the exhaust fumes from electricity generating sets which causes serious pollution is

    1. A.Carbon (II) Oxide
    2. B.Water Vapour
    3. C.Ozone
    4. D.Carbon (IV) Oxide
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    Answer: A. Carbon (II) Oxide

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  16. 16.

    i2/1, c0/0, pm3/2, m3/3. The general formula above represent that of

    1. A.an omnivore
    2. B.a detritus feeder
    3. C.a carnivore
    4. D.a herbivore
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    Answer: D. a herbivore

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  17. 17.

    Use the diagram to answer this question. The part labelled II is the

    1. A.nucleus
    2. B.eyespot
    3. C.basal granule
    4. D.contractile vacuole
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    Answer: A. nucleus

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  18. 18.

    A characteristic feature of tropical rainforest is that it

    1. A.Contains trees with narrow leaves
    2. B.Contains large number of plant species
    3. C.Contains fewer number of plant species
    4. D.Has total annual rainfall of less than 50cm
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    Answer: B. Contains large number of plant species

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  19. 19.

    The Cerebellum of the Brain controls

    1. A.Reflex Action
    2. B.Muscular Activity
    3. C.Emotional Expressions
    4. D.the Endocrine System
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    Answer: B. Muscular Activity

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  20. 20.

    Alternation of generation is a feature shown in

    1. A.mosses
    2. B.fungi
    3. C.grasses
    4. D.conifers
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    Answer: A. mosses

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  21. 21.

    Adaptive radiation is illustrated in

    1. A.modified insect mouthparts
    2. B.dentition in mammals
    3. C.wings in birds and bats
    4. D.appendages in insects
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    Answer: A. modified insect mouthparts

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  22. 22.

    The causative agent of Poliomyelitis is

    1. A.Virus
    2. B.Fungus
    3. C.Protozoan
    4. D.Bacterium
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    Answer: A. Virus

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  24. 24.

    Which of the following is the most complex according to their cellular level of organization?

    1. A.Heart
    2. B.Hair
    3. C.Euglena
    4. D.Hydra
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    Answer: A. Heart

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  25. 25.

    Which of the following organisms is multicellular?

    1. A.Chlamydomonas
    2. B.Spirogyra
    3. C.Amoeba
    4. D.Euglena
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    Answer: B. Spirogyra

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  26. 26.

    The use of moist skin for respiration in amphibians is known as

    1. A.cellular respiration
    2. B.cutaneous respiration
    3. C.buccal respiration
    4. D.pulmonary respiration
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    Answer: B. cutaneous respiration

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  28. 28.

    The influence of soil on organisms in a habitat is referred to as

    1. A.Edaphic
    2. B.Physiographic
    3. C.Biotic
    4. D.Topographic
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    Answer: A. Edaphic

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  29. 29.

    An individual with blood group AB can receive blood from those in blood group(s)

    1. A.A, B, AB, O
    2. B.A, AB and O only
    3. C.AB only
    4. D.A and B only
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    Answer: A. A, B, AB, O

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  30. 30.

    A severe and long dry season is a characteristic feature of

    1. A.Sahel Savanna
    2. B.Mangrove Swamps
    3. C.Sudan Savanna
    4. D.Guinea Savanna
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    Answer: A. Sahel Savanna

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  31. 31.

    i. Growth is mainly apical ii. Growth is specific with definite shape iii. Growth is throughout life. Which of the above correctly describes the growth pattern in plants?

    1. A.i, ii and iii only
    2. B.ii and iii only
    3. C.i and ii only
    4. D.i and iii only
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    Answer: D. i and iii only

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  32. 32.

    The study of how and why population size change over time is

    1. A.Population estimation
    2. B.Population dynamics
    3. C.Population ecology
    4. D.Population Cycle
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    Answer: B. Population dynamics

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  33. 33.

    The major limiting factors of productivity in the aquatic habitat include the following except?

    1. A.Food
    2. B.Temperature
    3. C.Water
    4. D.Sunlight
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    Answer: C. Water

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  34. 34.

    When the adults have reach a certain degree of weakness, the process of binary fission is replaced by conjugation in

    1. A.Paramecium
    2. B.Euglena
    3. C.Amoeba
    4. D.Plasmodium
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    Answer: A. Paramecium

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  35. 35.

    The soil with highest water-retaining capacity is

    1. A.Clayey Soil
    2. B.Stoney soil
    3. C.Sandy soil
    4. D.Loamy Soil
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    Answer: A. Clayey Soil

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  36. 36.

    The stomata of leaves are similar in function to the

    1. A.pharynx of humans
    2. B.scales of fish
    3. C.spiracle of insects
    4. D.trachea of toads
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    Answer: C. spiracle of insects

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  37. 37.

    Whorls, arches, loops and compounds are types of variation in

    1. A.Colour
    2. B.Finger prints
    3. C.Hair Colour
    4. D.Blood group
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    Answer: B. Finger prints

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  38. 38.

    The stream-lined shape of fishes is an adaptation for

    1. A.Securing mates
    2. B.easy movement
    3. C.obtaining food
    4. D.defence and attack
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    Answer: B. easy movement

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  39. 39.

    A biological agent with antiviral property is

    1. A.Interferon
    2. B.enzyme
    3. C.antibiotic
    4. D.disinfectant
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    Answer: A. Interferon

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  40. 40.

    One of the ways of controlling noise pollution in urban areas is

    1. A.by siting industries away from residential areas
    2. B.that fuel should be completely combusted by engines
    3. C.by planting trees on both sides of the road
    4. D.by wearing ear devices
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    Answer: A. by siting industries away from residential areas

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  41. 41.

    Which of the following instruments is used for measuring atmospheric pressure?

    1. A.Hydrometer
    2. B.Hygrometer
    3. C.Thermometer
    4. D.Barometer
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    Answer: D. Barometer

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  42. 42.

    Which of the following group of organisms feeds directly on green plants?

    1. A.Primary Consumers
    2. B.Secondary Consumers
    3. C.Producers
    4. D.Decomposers
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    Answer: A. Primary Consumers

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  43. 43.

    A couple has 10 children, all female. Which of the following best explains the situation

    1. A.The sex determination was by the man's X chromosome
    2. B.The man's sperm count is low
    3. C.The woman is not capable of producing male children
    4. D.The sex determination was by the man's Y chromosome
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    Answer: A. The sex determination was by the man's X chromosome

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  44. 44.

    Which of the following is a nitrogen-fixing blue-green algae of soil?

    1. A.Rhizobium
    2. B.Nitrosomonas
    3. C.Clostridium
    4. D.Anabaena
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    Answer: D. Anabaena

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  45. 45.

    An example of an organ of perennation in plants is

    1. A.rhizome
    2. B.seed
    3. C.petal of a flower
    4. D.calyx of flower
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    Answer: A. rhizome

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  46. 46.

    A pollutant that is mostly associated with acid rain is

    1. A.Nitrogen (IV) Oxide
    2. B.Ozone
    3. C.Fluorine
    4. D.Carbon (IV) Oxide
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    Answer: A. Nitrogen (IV) Oxide

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  47. 47.

    Which of the following is true of small pox?

    1. A.It is transmitted by bacteria
    2. B.It can effectively be controlled with antibiotics
    3. C.It can effectively be controlled by vaccination
    4. D.It is a water-borne infection
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    Answer: C. It can effectively be controlled by vaccination

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  49. 49.

    An example of a poikilothermic organism is a

    1. A.Lizard
    2. B.Cockroach
    3. C.rabbit
    4. D.bird
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    Answer: A. Lizard

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