Jamb Biology 2008 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 2008

What will happen wen two equal sized pieces of unripe pawpaw labelled X and Y are dropped into equal volumes of concentrated salt solution and distilled water respectively?

A. Pawpaw X will become turgid
B. Both will increase in size
C. Pawpaw Y will become turgid
D. Both will decrease in size

Question 17:

• JAMB 2008

Exhaled air differs from inhaled air in that it

A. Less amount of carbon(IV) oxide
B. Is usually lower in temperature
C. Often has more oxygen
D. Usually has more water vapour

Question 18:

• JAMB 2008

In the mammalian kidney, the Bowman''s capsules is located in the

A. Ureter
B. Pelvis
C. Cortex
D. Medulla

Question 19:

• JAMB 2008

A plant parenchyma cell also acts as a supporting tissue when it

A. Becomes flaccid
B. Contains crystals
C. Becomes turgid
D. Is pigmented

Question 20:

• JAMB 2008

During ovulation, an egg is released from the

A. Corpus luteum
B. Ovarian funnel
C. Graafian follicle
D. Fallopian tube