2012 - JAMB Biology Past Questions and Answers - page 5
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The feature that links birds to reptiles in evolution is the possession of
A
feathers
B
break
C
skeleton
D
scales
correct option: d
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Countershading is an adaptive feature that enables animals to
A
fight enemies
B
remain undetected
C
warn enemies
D
attract mates
correct option: b
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Which of the following plant structures lacks a waterproof cuticle?
A
leaf
B
stem
C
root
D
shoot
correct option: c
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In the mammalian male reproductive system, the part that serves as a passage for both urine and semen is the
A
urethra
B
urter
C
bladder
D
seminal vesicle
correct option: a
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In plants which of the following is required in minute quantities for growth?
A
Copper
B
Potassium
C
Phosphorus
D
Sodium
correct option: a
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Which of the following organisms is both parasitic and autotrophic?
A
Sundew
B
Lorathus
C
Rhizopus
D
Tapeworm
correct option: a
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A function of the hydrochloric acid produced in the human stomach during digestion is to
A
neutralise the effect of bile
B
coagulate milk protein and emulsify fats
C
stop the action of ptyalin
D
break up food into smaller particles
correct option: c
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Which of the following is a polysaccharide?
A
Glucose
B
Sucrose
C
Maltose
D
Cellulose
correct option: d
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In the kidney of mammals, the site of ultrafiltration is the
A
uriniferous tubule
B
Bowman's capsule
C
loop of Henle
D
renal tubule
correct option: b
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