EVOLUTION - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 2000

The most recently evolved structure in animals is the

A. Hair
B. Cilium
C. Scale
D. Feather

Question 7:

• JAMB 2000

Th order in which organic evolution has progressed in plants is

A. Thallophyta, schizophyta, bryophyta, pteridophyta and spermatophyta
B. Schizophyta, thallophyta, bryophyta, pteridophyta and spermatophyta
C. Pteridophyta, spermatophyta, thallophyta, schizophyta and bryophyta
D. Bryophyta, pteridophyta, spermatphyta, thallophyta and schizophyta

Question 8:

• JAMB 2000

The mutation theory of organic evolution was propounded by

A. Gregor Mendel
B. Hugo de Vries
C. Jean Lamarck
D. Charles Darwin

Question 9:

• JAMB 2001

Darwin is considered the first scientist who correctly explained the theory of

A. Special creation
B. Spontaneous generation
C. Use and disuse
D. Organic evolution

Question 10:

• JAMB 2002

In his theory of evolution, Darwin implied that

A. The struggle for existence among living organisms is sporadic
B. The most successful organisms are those that best adapt to their environment
C. Organs of the body which are not regularly used by an organism will disappear
D. Any traits acquired by an organism during its lifetime can be passed on its offspring