Photosynthesis - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1978

Given the equation:
6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2 {Under sunlight & Chlorophyll)
The oxygen given off during the above process is derived from

A. Sunlight
B. Chlorophyll
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Atmosphere
E. Water

Question 7:

• JAMB 1978

The structure responsible for trapping the sun's energy during photosynthesis is

A. 5
B. 6
C. 3
D. 2
E. 8

Question 8:

• JAMB 1978

Which of these plays no role in photosynthesis?

A. 9
B. 8
C. 5
D. 2
E. 3

Question 9:

• JAMB 1978

Which of these is a direct photosynthetic product?

A. Glucose
B. Starch
C. Protein
D. Fats
E. Latex

Question 10:

• 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