1994 - JAMB Biology Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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The failure of transport and respiratory systems in plants as well as the presence of reddish colour in stems and leaves result from the deficiency of
A
magnesium
B
nitrogen
C
potassium
D
phosphorus
correct option: c
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The dental formula 13/3 c1/1 pm4/4 m2/3 is that of a
A
goat
B
rabbit
C
man
D
dog
correct option: d
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The nitrifying bacteria, Nitrosomonas, convert ammonia to
A
nitirites
B
nitric acid
C
niitrates
D
nitrous oxide
correct option: a
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The activity of ptyalin is likely to decrease with an increase in concentration of
A
oxygen
B
starch
C
protein
D
acid
correct option: d
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The phloem parenchyma is sometimes used for
A
food storage
B
supporting the stem
C
production of the sieve tube
D
transporting water
correct option: a
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The process by which a red blood cell placed in distilled water absorbs water until it burst and releases its contents into the surrounding is known as
A
osmosis
B
plasmolysis
C
turgidity
D
haemolysis
correct option: d
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The most appropriate title for the set up is
A
quantitative measurement of respiration in plants and animals
B
measurement of respiratory rates in living organisms
C
comparison between photosynthesis and respiration
D
comparison of respiratory rates in plants and animals
correct option: d
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The part labelled j is called
A
porosimeter
B
potometer
C
manometer
D
auxanometer
correct option: c
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A circulatory system that does not allow mixing of oxygenated and de-oxygenated blood in mammalian heart is referred to as
A
open
B
haemocoelic
C
single
D
closed
correct option: d
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Which of the following waste products in plants is excreted through the stomata and lenticels?
A
Carbondioxide
B
Alkaloids
C
Tannins
D
Anthocyanins
correct option: a
Carbon dioxide is a waste product of aerobic respiration in plant cells
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