Biology 2016 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 26 :

• JAMB 2016

The theory of natural selection was postulated by

A. Gregor Mendel
B. Matthias Schleiden
C. Charles Darwin
D. Robert Hook

Question 27 :

• JAMB 2016

The movement response of a cockroach away from a light source is

A. Negative phototaxism
B. Positive phototaxism
C. Negative phototropism
D. Postive phototropism

Question 28 :

• JAMB 2016

Which of the following can cause shrinkage of living cells?

A. Deionized water
B. Hypotonic solution
C. Isotonic solution
D. Hypertonic solution

Question 29 :

• JAMB 2016

The ability of chemelon to change its colour rapidly is an adaptation for

A. Obtaining food
B. Attraction mate
C. Communication
D. Escaping detection

Question 30 :

• JAMB 2016

The function of the red head in male Agama lizards is to

A. Scare other males from the territory
B. Warn predators of the distastefulness of the animal
C. Attract female lizards for mating purposes
D. Conceal and camouflage the animal from predators