Jamb Biology 1983 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 1983

Which sequence represents the correct order of organisms un a food chain? 1. Toad 2. Mucuna 3. Grasshopper 4. Snake 5. Hawk

A. 5 → 4 → 1 → 3 → 2
B. 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5
C. 2 → 1 → 3 → 4 → 5
D. 2 → 3 →1 → 5 →4
E. 2 → 3 → 1 → 4 → 5

Question 37:

• JAMB 1983

In rhizopus carbohydrate is stored in the form of

A. Glucose
B. Paramylon
C. Glycogen
D. Starch
E. Oil

Question 38:

• JAMB 1983

Which of the following statements about the rate of transpiration is INCORRECT? It is

A. Dependent on temperature
B. Affected by changes in light intensity
C. Unaffected by humidity
D. Dependent on air movement
E. Affected by availability of water

Question 39:

• JAMB 1983

‘Jointed skeleton’ is absent in the

A. Cockroach
B. Spider
C. Millipede
D. Snail
E. Dragon fly

Question 40:

• JAMB 1983

Which of the following statements about the dentition of man is INCORRECT ? man has

A. More molars than incisors
B. No diastema
C. The same number of teeth on upper and lower jaw
D. A total of thirty-two teeth
E. A total of six molars