2000 - JAMB Biology Past Questions and Answers - page 2

11
In mammals, reabsorption of salt takes place in
A
IV
B
III
C
II
D
I
correct option: b
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12
The part of the brain that controls body posture in mammals is the
A
thalamus
B
cerebellum
C
spinal cord
D
cerebrum
correct option: b
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13
Peripherals arrangement of vascular tissues in dicots is a characteristic of the internal structure of the
A
leaf
B
petiole
C
stem
D
root
correct option: c
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14
The substance labelled II originates from
A
III only
B
IV only
C
I and IV
D
III and Iv
correct option: a
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15
The gas occupying the space labelled I is
A
carbon (IV) oxide
B
nitrogen
C
hydrogen
D
oxygen
correct option: d
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16
The scapula and the ischium are part of the
A
pectoral girdle
B
pelvic girdle
C
appendicular skeleton
D
hind limb
correct option: c
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17
Bacteria in the large intestine of man are important in the
A
synthesis of vitamins K and B2
B
digestion of vegetables
C
synthesis of vitamins A and D
D
absorption of water
correct option: a
Bacteria in the large intestine also make some important substances, such as vitamin K (see Vitamin K), which plays an important role in blood clotting.
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18
Short-sightedness can be corrected by lenses which are
A
convex
B
biconvex
C
plano-convex
D
concave
correct option: d
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19
The inner ear contains two main organs, namely, the
A
eardrum and eustachian tube
B
cochlea and semi-circular canals
C
oval window and ossicles
D
pinna and cochlea
correct option: b
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20
For growth to occur in organisms, the rate of
A
food storage must be low
B
catabolism must exceed that of anabolism
C
anabolism must exceed that of catabolism
D
food storage must be high
correct option: c
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