1995 - JAMB Biology Past Questions and Answers - page 1
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Scales on reptiles are a feature for
A
conserving water
B
conserving food
C
protecting the skin
D
locomotion
correct option: a
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The colour of the ventral surface of a fish is lighter than that of the dorsal. This is mainly
A
an adaptation for movement
B
an adaptation for camouflage
C
for attracting mates
D
for regulating body temperature
correct option: b
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The least evidence in support of the theory of evolution is provided by the study of
A
anatomy
B
ecology
C
geology
D
embryology
correct option: b
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From which group of animals are the mammals generally believed to have most recently evolved?
A
Reptiles
B
Fish
C
Amphibians
D
Birds
correct option: c
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A
sensory neurone
B
relay neurone
C
afferent neurone
D
motor neurone
correct option: d
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A
axon
B
cell body
C
terminal dendrites
D
synapse
correct option: b
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Which of the following does a virus have in common with animal cells?
A
Nucleus
B
DNA
C
Gycogen
D
Cytoplasm
correct option: b
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Which of the following organelles are likely to be present in cells that are actively respiring and photosynthesizing?
A
Nucleolus and centrioles
B
Mitochondria and chloroplast
C
Lysosomes and ribosomes
D
Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum
correct option: b
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One common characteristic of fungi, algae, mosses and ferns is that they
A
show alternation of generations
B
reproduce sexually by conjugation
C
produce spores that are dispersed
D
possess chlorophyll in their tissues
correct option: c
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A
II
B
III
C
IV
D
V
correct option: a
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