Jamb Biology 1986 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1986

For effective functioning of a bird's quill feather, hooks fit on the ridge of the

A. Vane
B. Rachis
C. Barbules
D. Barbs

Question 7:

• JAMB 1986

Which of the following is NOT true of spirogyra?

A. Reproduces by conjugation
B. Reproduces by fragmentation
C. Consist of branched filaments
D. Consist of unbranched filaments

Question 8:

• JAMB 1986

Which of the following lacks chaetae, tentacles and antennae?

A. Snail
B. Crab
C. Millipede
D. Earthworm

Question 9:

• JAMB 1986

Incomplete metamorphosis occurs in the

A. Butterfly
B. Grasshopper
C. Mosquito
D. Housefly

Question 10:

• JAMB 1986

Fishes are cold blooded because their body temperature is

A. Constantly low
B. Constantly high
C. Dependent on that of their surroundings
D. Regulated at will