2010 - JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - page 1

1
Which of the following characterizes a mature plant cell?
A
the nucleus is pushed to the centre of the cell
B
the cell wall is made up of cellulose
C
the nucleus is small and irregular in shape
D
the cytoplasm fills up the entire cell space
CORRECT OPTION: b
2
Which of the following is NOT a function of the nucleus of a cell?
A
it translates genetic information for the manufacture of proteins
B
it stores and carries hereditary information
C
it is reservoir of energy for the cell
D
it controls the life processes of the cell
CORRECT OPTION: c
3
The dominant phase in the life cycle of a fern is the?
A
prothallus
B
sporophyte
C
antheridium
D
gametophyte
CORRECT OPTION: b
4
Parental care is exhibited by
A
snails
B
earthworms
C
birds
D
toads
CORRECT OPTION: c
5
Which of the following groups of cells is devoid of true nuclei
A
algae
B
monera
C
fungi
D
viruses
CORRECT OPTION: b
6
Which of the following is true of the transverse section of a dicot system?
A
the xylem is more interiory located than the phleom
B
the cambium lies between the cortex and the vascular bundles
C
the vascular bundles are randomly scattered within the cortex
D
the epidemis is completely encircled by the cortex
CORRECT OPTION: a
7
Which of the following is lacking in the diet of a person with kwashiorkor?
A
proteins
B
carbohydrates
C
minerals
D
vitamins
CORRECT OPTION: a
8
The mode of nutrition of sun dew and bladder wort can be described as
A
saprophytic
B
holozoic
C
chemosynthetic
D
autotrophic
CORRECT OPTION: b
9
When the mixture of a food substance and Benedict's solution was warmed, the solution changed from blue to black-red. This indicates the presence of
A
reducing sugar
B
fatty acid
C
sucrose
D
amino acid
CORRECT OPTION: a
10
The primary structure responsible for pumping blood for circulation through the mammalian circulatory systems is the
A
veins
B
right auricle
C
arteries
D
left ventricle
CORRECT OPTION: d
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