Jamb Biology 1978 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1978

A plant which grows on another plant without apparent harm to the host plant is called

A. A parasite
B. An epiphyte
C. A saprophyte
D. A predator
E. A hermaphrodite

Question 2:

• JAMB 1978

A plant which grows on another plant without apparent harm to the host plant is called

A. A parasite
B. An epiphyte
C. A saprophyte
D. A predator
E. A hermaphrodite

Question 3:

• JAMB 1978

Given the equation:
6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2 {Under sunlight & Chlorophyll)
The process represented by the above equation is

A. Proteinsynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Photosynthesis
D. Transpiration
E. Translocation

Question 4:

• JAMB 1978

Given the equation:
6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2 {Under sunlight & Chlorophyll)
The oxygen given off during the above process is derived from

A. Sunlight
B. Chlorophyll
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Atmosphere
E. Water

Question 5:

• JAMB 1978

One of the function of xylem is

A. Strengthening the stem
B. Manufacturing food
C. Reducing loss of water
D. Conducting manufactured food
E. Storing unused sugar