Jamb Biology 1979 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• 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 27:

• JAMB 1979

Which of these is not a type of soil?

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

Question 28:

• 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 29:

• 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

Question 30:

• JAMB 1979

In which of the following tissue do the cells have the ability to divide?

A. Meristem
B. Sclerenchyma
C. Phloem
D. Collenchyma
E. Pith