Jamb Biology 1988 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1988

Taxism differs from tropism because

A. The whole organism is affected
B. It is a directional movement
C. It is a response to multi directional stimuli
D. Part of the organism is affected

Question 27:

• JAMB 1988

A dry dehiscent fruit which breaks up into one-seeded part is a

A. Schizocarp
B. Capsule
C. Follicle
D. Legume

Question 28:

• JAMB 1988

Airspace are characteristic of seeds of fruits dispersed by

A. Birds
B. Water
C. Wind
D. Explosive mechanism

Question 29:

• JAMB 1988

In vegetation propagation, which of the following requires part of another plant to develop?

A. Scion
B. Bulb
C. Rhizome
D. Sucker

Question 30:

• JAMB 1988

Which of these plants groups are normally propagated by asexual means?

A. Banana, yam, pineapple and cassava
B. Yam, cassava, rubber and banana
C. Yam, cassava, orange and banana
D. Banana, cashew, coffee and pineapple