FORM AND FUNCTIONS - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 71:

• JAMB 1979

The part of the mammalian brain responsible for maintaining balance is

A. Medulla oblongata
B. Cerebellum
C. Optic lobe
D. Cerebrum
E. Olfactory lobe

Question 72:

• JAMB 1979

A sugar solution was boiled with fehling’s solution A and B and the colour remained blue. The sugar tested was

A. Glucose
B. Maltose
C. Fructose
D. Sucrose
E. Lactose

Question 73:

• JAMB 1979

Alkaline pyrogallol was used in an experiment. That experiment must have been connected with

A. Excretion
B. Germination
C. Transpiration
D. Digestion
E. Photosynthesis

Question 74:

• JAMB 1979

The plumule is best described as?

A. Part of the cotyledon
B. Part of the endosperm
C. A miniature shoot
D. Structure near the micropyle
E. Structure opposite the hilum

Question 75:

• JAMB 1979

The dry indehiscent, winged fruit formed from one one carpel is known as

A. Schizocarp
B. Caryopsis
C. Samara
D. Nut
E. Follicle