2013 - JAMB Biology Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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The gland that is found just below the hypothalamus is the
A
parathyroid
B
adrenal
C
pituitary
D
thyroid
correct option: c
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The most important plant hormone is
A
cytokinin
B
abscisic acid
C
auxin
D
gibberellin
correct option: b
Abscisic acid (also called ABA) is one of the most important plant growth regulators.
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The sensory cell that responds to dim light is referred to as the
A
cone
B
lens
C
rod
D
iris
correct option: c
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The absence of anti-diuretic hormone in humans results in
A
decreasing dehydration
B
drastic dehydration
C
eliminating dehydration
D
increasing dehydration
correct option: a
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Oestrogen is a hormone that is synthesized in the
A
ovaries
B
testes
C
anterior pituitary
D
adrenal cortex
correct option: a
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The eye defect cause by the development of cloudy areas in the lenses is
A
presbyopia
B
glaucoma
C
cataract
D
astigmatism
correct option: c
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A pollutant that is biodegradable is
A
crude oil
B
heavy metals
C
cellophane
D
sewage
correct option: d
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A tropical disease caused by Trypanosoma is
A
sleeping sickness
B
river blindness
C
yellow fever
D
malaria
correct option: a
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The solid part of the ecosystem is referred to as the
A
atmosphere
B
hydrosphere
C
biosphere
D
lithosphere
correct option: d
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Which of the following is caused by Treponema palladium?
A
Gonorrhea
B
Leprosy
C
Tuberculosis
D
Syphilis
correct option: d
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