Living organisms - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 176:

• JAMB 2010

Which of the following is NOT a function of the nucleus of a cell?

A. It translates genetic information for the manufacture of proteins
B. It stores and carries hereditary information
C. It is reservoir of energy for the cell
D. It controls the life processes of the cell

Question 177:

• JAMB 2010

Yeast respires anaerobically to convert simple sugar to carbon (IV) oxide and

A. Alcohol
B. Acid
C. Oxygen
D. Water

Question 178:

• JAMB 2010

The main distinguishing features between the soldier termite and other members of the caste are the

A. Presence of wings, possession of a small head and large thorax
B. Presence of wings, possession of a large thorax and a small head
C. Absence of wings, possession of strong mandibles and a large head
D. Absence of wings,possession of big head and the absence of mandible

Question 179:

• JAMB 2011

The ability of living organism to detect and respond to changes in the environment is referred to as

A. Locomotion
B. Irritability
C. Growth
D. Taxis

Question 180:

• JAMB 2011

An example of a filter -feeding animal is

A. Shark
B. Butterfly
C. Whale
D. Mosquito