Jamb Biology 1987 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1987

The correct sequence of tissues in the anatomy of a young dicotyledonous stem from the inside to the outside is

A. Pith, phloem, cambium, xylem, parenchyma, collenchyma and epidermis
B. Xylem, phloem, cambium, cortex, endodermis, collenchyma and epidermis
C. Pith, xylem, cambium, phloem, collenchyma, parenchyma and epidermis
D. Phhloem, xylem, cambium, cortex, endodermis, collenchyma and epidermis

Question 17:

• JAMB 1987

Secondary thickening is initiated in a dicotyledonous stem by the

A. Xylem parenchyma
B. Secondary phloem
C. Endodermis
D. Cambium

Question 18:

• JAMB 1987

In demonstrating the importance of mineral elements in plants, the culture bottle must be darkened to

A. Prevent alga growth in culture solution
B. Allow root growth
C. Prevent breakdown of mineral elements
D. Prevent photosynthesis in the root

Question 19:

• JAMB 1987

The vitamin which is important in the formation of the retina pigment is

A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D

Question 20:

• JAMB 1987

Which of the following lists of organs is directly involved in nutrition?

A. Oesophagus, bronchus, stomach, pancreas and anus
B. Spleen, pharynx, duodenum, jejunum and rectum
C. Teeth, oesophagus, ileum lungs and large intestine
D. Salivary gland, liver, stomach, villi and colon