Living organisms - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 111:

• JAMB 1989

The irreversible life process by which new protoplasm is added to increase the size and weight of an organism can be termed

A. Anabolism
B. Catabolism
C. Growth
D. Development

Question 112:

• JAMB 1989

During cell division, the two strands of chromosomes are joined at a point called

A. Spindle
B. Chromatid
C. Centromere
D. Aster

Question 113:

• JAMB 1990

Which of the following characteristics is common to Amoeba and Paramecium?

A. Oral groove
B. Trichocyst
C. Contractile vacuole
D. Cilia

Question 114:

• JAMB 1990

In the tapeworm the suckers on the scolex are used for

A. Sucking the blood of the host
B. Holding fast to the host
C. Reproduction
D. Locomotion

Question 115:

• JAMB 1991

Sting cells are normally found in

A. Flatworms
B. Hydra
C. Snails
D. Paramecium