Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 501:

• JAMB 1987

A characteristic that distinguishes bryophytes from flowering plants is the

A. Possession of true stems and leaves
B. Ability to reproduce asexually
C. Absence of vascular tisssues
D. Ability to grow in moist habitats

Question 502:

• JAMB 1987

A good example of a disploblastic bryophytes from flowering plants is the

A. Ameoba
B. Hydra
C. Earthworm
D. Round worm

Question 503:

• JAMB 1987

The function of the clitellum in the earthworm is to

A. Aid digestion
B. Prevent desiccation
C. Assist locomotion
D. Secrete cocoon

Question 504:

• JAMB 1987

The crayfish is an arthropod because

A. Its body consist of a cephalothorax and an abdomen
B. It has a pair each of antennae and antennules
C. Every segment of its body carries a pair of appendages
D. Its body is covered with an exoskeleton made of chitin

Question 505:

• JAMB 1987

The hypha of Rhizopus is said to be non septate because it

A. Does not contain chlorophyll
B. Has no cross walls
C. Is vacuolated
D. Stores oil globules