2010 JAMB BIOLOGY PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Leave a Comment / Jamb Biology / By Jamb Tutor Report a question What’s wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 0% 0 votes, 0 avg Created by Jamb TutorJamb Biology 2010 JAMB BIOLOGY PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 1. Which Biology Question Paper Type is given to you? a) Type A b) Type B c) Type C d) Type D Identifies different types of test versions assigned to candidates. 2 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 2. Which of the following characterizes a mature plant cell? a) the cytoplasm fills up the entire cell space b) the nucleus is pushed to the centre of the cell c) the cell wall is made up of cellulose d) the nucleus is small and irregular in shape Examines the structural characteristics of a mature plant cell. 3 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 3. Which of the following is NOT a function of the nucleus of a cell? a) it controls the life processes of the cell b) it translates genetic information for the manufacture of proteins c) it stores and carries hereditary information d) it is reservoir of energy for the cell Tests knowledge on cellular organelle functions, focusing on the nucleus. 4 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 4. The dominant phase in the life cycle of a fern is the? a) gametophyte b) prothallus c) sporophyte d) antheridium Explores knowledge on the life cycle stages of ferns. 5 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 5. Parental care is exhibited by a) toads b) snails c) earthworms d) birds Identifies species known for nurturing their offspring. 6 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 6. With respect to their decreasing dependence on aquatic conditions for reproduction, which of the following is the correct arrangement of the animals represented? a) l, IV, II, and III b) IV, III, II, and I c) I, II, IV, and III d) III, II, IV, and I Tests understanding of evolutionary adaptation to terrestrial life. 7 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 7. Which of the animals represents the oldest creatures in terms of evolutionary history? a) III b) II c) I d) IV Identifies the animal group with ancient evolutionary origins. 8 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 8. Which of the following groups of cells is devoid of true nuclei? a) algae b) monera c) fungi d) viruses Examines knowledge of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. 9 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 9. The main function of the feathers covering the part labelled I is to a) prevent ectoparasites from attacking the animal b) generate heat to keep the animal warm c) provide some power for flight d) serve as insulator to maintain body heat Describes feather functions in avian body insulation and protection. 10 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 10. Based on the shape and structure of the beak and feet, the bird represented is likely to feed mainly on a) flesh b) fruits c) seeds d) nectar Determines avian diet based on beak and feet structure. 11 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 11. Which of the following is true of the transverse section of a dicot system? a) the epidermis is completely encircled by the cortex b) the xylem is more interiorly located than the phloem c) the cambium lies between the cortex and the vascular bundles d) the vascular bundles are randomly scattered within the cortex Tests knowledge of plant anatomy and structure. 12 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 12. The movement of material in the xylem and phloem tissues of the plant are represented by the arrows labelled a) I and II respectively b) I and III respectively c) III and IV respectively d) II and I respectively Identifies transport systems in plant vascular tissues. 13 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 13. During photosynthesis, the arrow labelled II represents the a) escape of mineral salts b) absorption of energy from the sun c) release of carbon (IV) oxide d) release of oxygen as a by-product Tests knowledge on the process and by-products of photosynthesis. 14 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 14. Which of the following is lacking in the diet of a person with kwashiorkor? a) vitamins b) proteins c) carbohydrates Examines dietary requirements and consequences of deficiency. 15 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 15. The mode of nutrition of sun dew and bladder wort can be described as a) autotrophic b) saprophytic c) holozoic d) chemosynthetic Describes the unique nutrition mode of carnivorous plants. 16 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 16. 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 Tests knowledge on biochemical food tests for reducing sugars. 17 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 17. 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 Identifies structures in the mammalian circulatory system. 18 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 18. Circulation of blood to all parts of the body except the lungs is through a) the pulmonary artery b) systemic circulation c) the lymphatic system d) pulmonary circulation Distinguishes between different types of circulation in mammals. 19 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 19. Yeast respires anaerobically to convert simple sugar to carbon (IV) oxide and a) alcohol b) acid c) oxygen d) water Examines anaerobic respiration products in yeast. 20 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 20. The sheet of muscle that separates the thoracic and the abdominal cavities is the a) diaphragm b) intercostal muscle c) pleural membrane d) pericardium Identifies the muscle structure separating major body cavities in mammals. 21 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 21. The oily substance that lubricates the mammalian hair to keep it flexible and water repellent is secreted by a) sweet glands b) sebaceous glands c) fatty cells d) granular layer Examines knowledge of mammalian skin glands. 22 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 22. The outer layer of the kidney where the Bowman’s capsules are found is the a) cortex b) pelvis c) medulla d) pyramid Tests knowledge of kidney structure and the location of nephrons. 23 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 23. Which of the following stimuli is likely to elicit a nastic response in an organism? a) Touch b) Light intensity c) Chemical substances d) Gravity Examines response to stimuli in plants. 24 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 24. In the male reproductive system of a mammal, sperm is stored in the a) van deferens b) urethra c) epididymis d) seminiferous tubules Identifies the structure for sperm storage in males. 25 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 25. Chemosynthetic organisms are capable of manufacturing their food from simple inorganic substances through the process of a) oxidation b) denitrification c) reduction d) phosphorylation Explores the process by which certain organisms produce food. 26 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 26. The part of the human gut that has an acidic content is the a) stomach b) duodenum c) ileum d) colon Tests knowledge of the digestive system, focusing on acidity levels. 27 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 27. Which of the above structures is correctly matched with the organisms in which it is found? a) III b) II c) I d) IV Matches structures with organisms in which they are found. 28 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 28. A food chain always begins with a a) consumer b) decomposer c) producer d) primary consumer Examines foundational ecological knowledge of food chains. 29 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 29. Mycorrhizae promote plant growth by a) absorbing inorganic ions from the soil b) protecting it from infection c) helping it to utilize atmospheric nitrogen d) serving as a growth regulator Identifies how mutualistic relationships aid plant growth. 30 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 30. The barrier between maternal and foetal blood is the a) placenta b) liver c) umbilical cord d) uterine wall Tests knowledge of structures involved in fetal development. 31 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 31. The blood component that has the greatest affinity for oxygen is the a) lymphocytes b) leucocytes c) erythrocytes d) thrombocytes Tests knowledge of blood components and oxygen transport. 32 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 32. Which of the following organisms is mainly found in the marine habitat? a) Achatina b) Tilapia c) Dog fish d) Tortoise Examines knowledge of habitat preferences for various organisms. 33 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 33. The two halves of the pelvic girdle are joined together at the a) pubic symphysis b) ilium c) pubis d) obturator foramen Identifies the structure connecting pelvic bones. 34 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 34. Which of the above are ways in which desert animals adapt to extreme heat of the environment? a) I and IV only b) II and III only c) I and II only d) I, II and III only Explores adaptation strategies in desert animals. 35 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 35. Low annual rainfall, sparse vegetation, high diurnal temperatures and cold nights are characteristic features of the a) tropical rainforest b) desert c) montane forest d) guinea savanna Tests knowledge of biomes and their characteristics. 36 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 36. The activity of an organism which affects the survival of another organism in the same habitat constitutes a) an edaphic factor b) an abiotic factor c) a biotic factor d) a physiographic factor Explores interactions among organisms within a habitat. 37 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 37. The average number of individuals of a species per unit area of the habitat is the a) population density b) population frequency c) population size d) population distribution Tests understanding of population density concepts in ecology. 38 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 38. The vector for yellow fever is a) Aedes mosquito b) Anopheles mosquito c) tsetse fly d) blackfly Identifies the vector responsible for transmitting yellow fever. 39 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 39. The loss of soil through erosion can be reduced by a) watering b) crop rotation c) manuring d) irrigation Examines soil conservation techniques. 40 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 40. The protozoan Plasmodium falciparum is transmitted by a) female Anopheles mosquitoes b) female Aedes mosquitoes c) female Culex mosquitoes d) female blackfly Tests knowledge on malaria transmission vectors. 41 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 41. A dilute solution of phenylthiocarbamide tastes bitter to some people and is tasteless to others. This is an example of a) taste bud variation b) discontinuous variation c) morphological variation d) continuous variation Examines genetic variation in taste perception. 42 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 42. In which plantation are all the trees between the height of 2-4m? a) III b) II c) I d) IV Tests understanding of tree distribution based on height classifications. 43 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 43. Which of the following is a true feature of plantation II? a) it has the highest number of trees of about 2m high b) it has highest number of trees c) it has the highest number of tall trees d) the height of all its trees range between 2m and 6m Examines specific characteristics of plantations based on height. 44 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 44. Thyroxine and adrenalin are examples of hormones which control a) blood grouping b) tongue rolling c) behavioral patterns d) color variation Identifies hormonal functions in behavioral patterns. 45 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 45. A pair of genes that control a trait is referred to as a) an allele b) recessive c) dominant d) a hybrid Tests genetic terminology related to inheritance. 46 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 46. The chromosome number of a cell before and after the process of meiosis is conventionally represented as a) 2n → 2n b) n → n c) n → 2n d) 2n → n Examines basic concepts in cell division and chromosome numbers. 47 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 47. If both parents are heterozygous for a trait, the probability that an offspring will be recessive for that trait is a) 4-Mar b) 2-Jan c) 4-Jan d) 1 Explores probability calculations in Mendelian inheritance. 48 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 48. At what stage in the life history of a mammal is the sex of an individual set? a) at adolescence b) at puberty c) at birth d) at conception Tests knowledge of mammalian sex determination stages. 49 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 49. The main distinguishing features between the soldier termite and other members of the caste are the a) presence of wings, possession of a small head and large thorax b) presence of wings, possession of a large thorax and a small head c) absence of wings, possession of strong mandibles and a large head d) absence of wings, possession of big head and the absence of mandible Examines structural differences in termite castes. 50 / 50 Category: Jamb Biology 2010 50. The flippers of a whale and the fins of a fish are examples of a) divergent evolution b) coevolution c) continuous variation d) convergent evolution Illustrates evolutionary concepts of homologous and analogous structures. Your score is The average score is 0% LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte 0% Restart quiz Anonymous feedback Send feedback
