Jamb Biology 2004 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 2004

A peculiar characteristics of mammals is that they

A. Have teeth
B. Are warm-blooded
C. Have lungs
D. Have sabaceous glands

Question 12:

• JAMB 2004

In the internal structure of plants, a wide pith in the centre is common to

A. Dicot stems and monocot stems
B. Dicot stem and monocot roots
C. Dicot roots and monocot roots
D. Dicot roots and monocot stems

Question 13:

• JAMB 2004

The gall bladder of mammal has a duct connected to the

A. Liver
B. Duodenum
C. Small intestine
D. Pancreas

Question 14:

• JAMB 2004

All living cells require water because it

A. Is a medium for all metabolic reactions
B. Is a medium that neutralizes the acids in cells
C. Is the main source of energy for the cell
D. Prevents the development of dieseases in cells

Question 15:

• JAMB 2004

The breakdown of fats and oils into simpler absorbable compounds is catalyzed by the group of enzymes called

A. Lipases
B. Hydrolases
C. Amylases
D. Peptidases