Evolution among the following - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1981

One common feature of the fungi, algae, mosses and ferns is that they

A. Are photosynthetic
B. Show alternation of generation
C. Reproduce by means of conjugation
D. Can survive dry conditions
E. Have no seeds

Question 2:

• JAMB 1984

Mosses, liverworts and ferns can be grouped together because they

A. Are all aquatic plants
B. All grow in deserts
C. Are seedless plants
D. Have undifferentiated plant bodies
E. All produce colourless flowers

Question 3:

• JAMB 1984

Spirogyra and mucor can be grouped together as Thallophyta because

A. They are unicellular organisms
B. Their spores could be dispersed by wind
C. They are capable of living independent lives
D. They reproduce sexually only
E. Their bodies are made up of thallus and filaments alternatively

Question 4:

• JAMB 1985

which of the following is NOT true of mucor? it

A. Contains chlorophll
B. Grows saprophytically
C. Bears spores in sporangium
D. Consist of hypae
E. Reproduces by conjugation

Question 5:

• JAMB 1985

Bryophtes are different from flower because they

A. Live in moist habita
B. Are small plants
C. Reproduce sexually and asexually
D. Have small leaves
E. Have no vascular tissue