2016 - JAMB Biology Past Questions and Answers - page 1
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Which of the following conditions is NOT necessary for photosynthesis to take place?
A
ChlorophyII
B
Light
C
Carbon(II)oxide
D
Carbon(IV)oxide
correct option: c
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The insects in which the maxillae are modified into a long coiled proboscis is
A
housefly
B
butterfly
C
mosquito
D
grasshopper
correct option: b
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When a cell is placed in solution and the size of the cell increases, the concentration of solution is said to be
A
isotonic
B
dilute
C
hypotonic
D
hypertonic
correct option: c
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Which of the following plant hormone is responsible for ripening of fruits?
A
Gibberellins
B
Abscisic acid
C
Ethylene
D
Cytokinins
correct option: c
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The ability of a living organism to detect and respond to changes in the environment is referred to as
A
locomotion
B
taxis
C
irritability
D
growth
correct option: c
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An example of an endospermous seed is
A
been seed
B
cashew nut
C
cotton seed
D
maize grain
correct option: d
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Which of the following theories was NOT considered by Darwin in his evolutionary theory?
A
variation
B
survival of the fitest
C
use and disuse
D
competition
correct option: c
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Which of the following protects the essential parts of the flower at bud stage?
A
Stamens
B
Sepals
C
Petals
D
Carpels
correct option: b
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which of the following is an agent of a sexually transmitted disease?
A
Entamoeba histolytica
B
Salmonella typhi
C
Treponema pallidum
D
Clostridium tetani
correct option: c
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Which of the following animals has homodont dentition?
A
Rat
B
Man
C
Lizard
D
Pigeon
correct option: c
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