1992 - JAMB Biology Past Questions and Answers - page 3

21
The bone of the neck on which the skull rests is known as the
A
odontoid process
B
axis
C
atlas
D
occipital condyle
correct option: c
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22
Which enzymes are contained in the pancreatic juice?
A
Ptayalin, lipase and pepsin
B
Maltase, erepsin and trypsin
C
Renin, sucrase and lipase
D
Amylase, lipase and trypsin
correct option: d
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23
The part labelled 3 is the
A
cartilage
B
ligament
C
synovial fluid
D
bone
correct option: c
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24
The function of the part labelled 1 is to
A
secrete a fluid which lubricates the joint
B
attach muscles to the bones at the joint
C
bend the bones at the joint
D
hold the joint in place
correct option: c
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25
Double fertilization in higher plants is significant because it ensures the
A
formation of a fertile embryo
B
formation of a fertile embryo and the endosperm
C
developement of the seed
D
developement of the fruit
correct option: b
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26
In mammalian development, the function of the yolk is to
A
supply nutrients to the embryo
B
act as the shock-absorber to the foetus
C
supply air to the embryo
D
facilitates the process of excretion in the foetus
correct option: a
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27
Hypogeal germination is characterized by the
A
emergency of the plumule out of the ground
B
provision of nourishment by the endosperm
C
elongation of the hypocotyl
D
elongation of the epicotyl
correct option: d
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28
Fruits which develop without fertilization of the ovule are
A
false
B
multiple
C
aggrgate
D
parthenocarpic
correct option: d
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29
Which part of the curve represents the fastest rate of growth?
A
K
B
L
C
M
D
N
correct option: c
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30
The grand period of growth is represented by
A
N
B
M
C
L
D
K
correct option: a
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