Jamb Biology 1983 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 1983

Banana, plantain and pineapple can be grouped together because they

A. Produce small seeds
B. Are multiple fruit
C. Produce suckers
D. Have runners
E. Have bulbils

Question 22:

• JAMB 1983

One disease NOT caused directly by bacteria is

A. Malaria
B. Tuberculosis
C. Pneumonia
D. Tetanus
E. Cholera

Question 23:

• JAMB 1983

In what order do the following structure develop during the metamorphosis of the toad? 1. External gills 2. Internal gills 3. Forelimbs 4.Hindlimbs 5. Mouth

A. 12345
B. 15243
C. 21345
D. 53412
E. 54321

Question 24:

• JAMB 1983

The dental formula of a i(3/3); c(1/1); pm(4/4; m(2/3) = 42 represent that of a

A. Rabbit
B. Full grown man
C. Young child
D. Dog
E. Sheep

Question 25:

• JAMB 1983

Which of the following statements is NOT true of insectivorous plants?

A. They obtain part of their food by trapping and feeding on insects
B. They attract insects simply because of pollination
C. Thay can grow in soils poor in nitrogenous salts
D. They can supplement their nitrgen supply by feeding on insects
E. Example include butterworts, sundews and pitcher plants