2018 JAMB Biology Past Questions — Part 2

Questions 46–90

46. 46.

    The curvature movement of plants in response to the stimulus of water is called

    1. A.hydrotropism
    2. B.geotropism
    3. C.Phototropism
    4. D.thigmotropism

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    Answer: A. hydrotropism

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47. 47.

    A distinguishing feature of mammals is the possession of

    1. A.Skin
    2. B.Scale
    3. C.Nail
    4. D.Hair

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    Answer: D. Hair

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48. 48.

    Which of the following features is not a characteristic of arteries? Arteries

    1. A.possess valves at internals throughout their length
    2. B.have thick muscular and elastic walls
    3. C.carry blood away from the heart
    4. D.transport oxygenated blood with the exception of the pulmonary artery

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    Answer: A. possess valves at internals throughout their length

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49. 49.

    The role of scolex in tapeworm is to

    1. A.excretion
    2. B.attachment to the host
    3. C.movement
    4. D.breathing

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    Answer: B. attachment to the host

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50. 50.

    The hygrometer is used for measuring

    1. A.Relative Humidity
    2. B.Specific Gravity
    3. C.Rainfall
    4. D.Salinity

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    Answer: A. Relative Humidity

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51. 51.

    Which parts provides food for the developing chick?

    

    1. A.2 and 3
    2. B.4 and 5
    3. C.3 and 4
    4. D.2 and 5

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    Answer: B. 4 and 5

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52. 52.

    An organism which exhibit extracellular digestion is

    1. A.Spirogyra
    2. B.Paramecium
    3. C.Amoeba
    4. D.Rhizopus

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    Answer: D. Rhizopus

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53. 53.

    A seed of a flowering plant can best be described as

    1. A.radicle and plumule
    2. B.the developed ovule
    3. C.the embryo and endosperm
    4. D.developed ovary

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    Answer: B. the developed ovule

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54. 54.

    The process in which plant uses sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water is called

    1. A.Locomotion
    2. B.Homeostasis
    3. C.Transpiration
    4. D.Photosynthesis

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    Answer: D. Photosynthesis

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55. 55.

    An accurate identification of a rapist can be carried out by conducting

    1. A.RNA analysis
    2. B.DNA analysis
    3. C.blood group test
    4. D.behavioural tests

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    Answer: B. DNA analysis

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56. 56.

    Tikka disease is related with the crop:

    1. A.Mustard
    2. B.Paddy
    3. C.Groundnut
    4. D.All of the above

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    Answer: C. Groundnut

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57. 57.

    A group of closely related organisms capable of interbreeding to produce the fertile offspring are known as members of a

    1. A.Kingdom
    2. B.class
    3. C.family
    4. D.species

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    Answer: D. species

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58. 58.

    Man can contact tapeworm through

    1. A.ingesting uncooked meat
    2. B.from fish
    3. C.from breathing
    4. D.through contact

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    Answer: A. ingesting uncooked meat

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59. 59.

    The reason why hospitals use saline solutions as drip Instead of water is

    1. A.because salt is a preservative
    2. B.to prevent contamination of the body
    3. C.to maintain the composition of body fluids
    4. D.to increase the number of blood cells

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    Answer: C. to maintain the composition of body fluids

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60. 60.

    The gland that is present close to Trachea

    1. A.Pancreas
    2. B.Liver
    3. C.Adrenal
    4. D.Thyroid

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    Answer: D. Thyroid

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61. 61.

    A plant tissue that carries water and mineral salt is

    1. A.Xylem
    2. B.Cortex
    3. C.Phloem
    4. D.Cambium

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    Answer: A. Xylem

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63. 63.

    Which of the following processes removes carbon from the atmosphere?

    1. A.putrefaction
    2. B.photosynthesis
    3. C.volcanic eruption
    4. D.burning of fuels

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    Answer: B. photosynthesis

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64. 64.

    Use the diagram to answer the question. The diagram shows that the organisms are

    1. A.hermaphrodite
    2. B.viviparous
    3. C.oviparous
    4. D.ovoviparous

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    Answer: A. hermaphrodite

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65. 65.

    At which stage in this cycle can a man be infected?

    1. A.2
    2. B.4
    3. C.5
    4. D.6

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    Answer: B. 4

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66. 66.

    A beaker of pond water containing few specimens of Euglena was placed in a dark room for two weeks. At the end of this period, the specimens of Euglena were still alive because they were

    1. A.able to carry out holozoic nutrition
    2. B.able to carry out photosynthesis using carbon dioxide in the pond water
    3. C.better adapted to life in darkness than to life in light
    4. D.not overcrowded

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    Answer: A. able to carry out holozoic nutrition

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67. 67.

    The outer membrane that covers the brain is

    1. A.Myelin sheath
    2. B.Dura mater
    3. C.Arachnoid membrane
    4. D.Pia mater

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    Answer: B. Dura mater

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69. 69.

    Blood circulation in a mammal is said to be double because

    1. A.It passes twice through the heart in a complete circuit
    2. B.It moves in both arteries and veins
    3. C.It circulates in both the hands and other organs
    4. D.The heart contains auricles and ventricles

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    Answer: A. It passes twice through the heart in a complete circuit

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70. 70.

    Which of the following is a mixed gland

    1. A.Pituitary
    2. B.Adrenal
    3. C.Pancreas
    4. D.Thyroid

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    Answer: C. Pancreas

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71. 71.

    Which is an Animal without red blood cells

    1. A.Frog
    2. B.Earthworm
    3. C.Snake
    4. D.Peacock

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    Answer: B. Earthworm

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72. 72.

    A woman who is heterozygous for the disease haemophilia marries a man who is  haemophilic. What percentage of their offspring would have the disease?

    1. A.0%
    2. B.25%
    3. C.50%
    4. D.75%

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    Answer: C. 50%

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73. 73.

    The part of the ear which contains nerve cells sensitive to sound vibrations is the

    1. A.cochlea
    2. B.ampulla
    3. C.tympanum
    4. D.malleus

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    Answer: A. cochlea

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74. 74.

    Examples of animals with mammary glands include the following except

    1. A.Cow
    2. B.Goat
    3. C.Pig
    4. D.Hen

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    Answer: D. Hen

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75. 75.

    Which of the following animals is cold blooded

    1. A.Cat
    2. B.Lizard
    3. C.Whale
    4. D.Bird

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    Answer: B. Lizard

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76. 76.

    Cytokinesis of mitosis is a process that ensures that

    1. A.each daughter cell gets the necessary organelles
    2. B.there is distribution of a complete set of genes into each daughter cell
    3. C.daughter cell inherit new genetic combinations
    4. D.worn out organelles are excluded from daughter cells

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    Answer: A. each daughter cell gets the necessary organelles

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77. 77.

    Accessory material in a chicken egg include the following except

    1. A.Albumen
    2. B.Shell membrane
    3. C.Shell
    4. D.Germinal disc

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    Answer: D. Germinal disc

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78. 78.

    Which of the following groups of organisms has kidney as the excretory organ?

    1. A.Fishes, amphibians, birds, man
    2. B.Fishes, amphibians, annelids, insects
    3. C.Fishes, reptiles, birds, tapeworm
    4. D.Fishes, protozoans, amphibians, man

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    Answer: A. Fishes, amphibians, birds, man

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80. 80.

    Botany is also known as

    1. A.Phytology
    2. B.Phycology
    3. C.Pedology
    4. D.Plantophyta

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    Answer: A. Phytology

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81. 81.

    In the egg of a bird, the embryo is located in the

    1. A.Chalaza
    2. B.Yolk
    3. C.Albumen
    4. D.Airspace

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    Answer: B. Yolk

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82. 82.

    DNA in eukaryotic cells is contained in the

    1. A.central vacuole
    2. B.nucleus
    3. C.lysosome
    4. D.golgi body

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    Answer: B. nucleus

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84. 84.

    Evidence of evolution include the following except?

    1. A.fossil records
    2. B.comparative anatomy
    3. C.molecular records
    4. D.geographical distribution of organisms

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    Answer: C. molecular records

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85. 85.

    Which of the following statements is true about sandy soil?

    1. A.has limited air space
    2. B.is light and easy to dig
    3. C.drains slowly
    4. D.is heavy and poorly aerated

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    Answer: B. is light and easy to dig

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86. 86.

    A boy who is fond of swimming in a pond finds himself passing urine with traces of blood. He is like to have contracted?

    1. A.schistosomiasis
    2. B.onchocerciasis
    3. C.poliomyelitis
    4. D.salmonellosis

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    Answer: A. schistosomiasis

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87. 87.

    An example of a radially symmetrical organisms is

    1. A.Planaria
    2. B.Hydra
    3. C.Tapeworm
    4. D.Roundworm

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    Answer: B. Hydra

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88. 88.

    Etiolation is causes by the influence of

    1. A.Mineral Salts
    2. B.Water
    3. C.Carbondioxide
    4. D.Light

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    Answer: D. Light

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89. 89.

    The greatest amount of energy would be obtained by the Oxidation of 100kg of

    1. A.Meat
    2. B.Butter
    3. C.Sugar
    4. D.Biscuit

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    Answer: B. Butter

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90. 90.

    What is the function of trichocyst in paramecium

    1. A.Movement
    2. B.Defence
    3. C.Excretion
    4. D.Respiration

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    Answer: B. Defence

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