Living organisms - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 161:

• JAMB 2004

The eggs of birds contains relatively larger quantities of yolk than those of amphibians and reptiles because

A. Birds are generally bigger in size
B. Embryonic development is longer in birds
C. Those of birds are fertilized internally
D. Birds lay shelled eggs

Question 162:

• JAMB 2005

The organelle common to both plant and animal cells is the

A. Centrioles
B. Plasmalemma
C. Cell wall
D. Chloroplast

Question 163:

• JAMB 2005

The organelle common to both plant and animal cells is the

A. Centrioles
B. Plasmalemma
C. Cell wall
D. Chloroplast

Question 164:

• JAMB 2005

The main function of the caudal fin in Tilapia is to

A. Propel it forward in water
B. Steer it while changing direction
C. Balance it in water
D. Enable it to float in water

Question 165:

• JAMB 2005

When a peacock displays its colourful feathers, it is

A. Ready for a fight
B. Protecting itself from predators
C. Protecting its mate from predators
D. Courting a female