Question 126:

• JAMB 1979

The plumule is best described as?

A. Part of the cotyledon
B. Part of the endosperm
C. A miniature shoot
D. Structure near the micropyle
E. Structure opposite the hilum

Question 127:

• JAMB 1979

The dry indehiscent, winged fruit formed from one one carpel is known as

A. Schizocarp
B. Caryopsis
C. Samara
D. Nut
E. Follicle

Question 128:

• JAMB 1979

Which of these is not a type of soil?

A. Sand
B. Granite
C. Loam
D. Clay
E. Sandy loam

Question 129:

• JAMB 1979

The farmer cannot check soil erosion effectively by

A. Constructing is ridges of planting across the slope
B. Cultivating cover crops
C. Practising strip farming
D. Clearing the land of vegetation
E. Constructing terraces

Question 130:

• JAMB 1979

A gland in the human body secretes two hormones, one of which causes a disease called diabetes when there is a deficiency. Which of these organ produce the hormone?

A. Spleen
B. Parathyroid
C. Adrenal body
D. Thyroid
E. Pancreas