Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 1951:

• JAMB 2016

The theory of use and disuse of organs was promulgated by

A. Alfred Wallace
B. Charles Darwin
C. Jean Lamarck
D. Robert Hook

Question 1952:

• JAMB 2016

The theory of natural selection was postulated by

A. Gregor Mendel
B. Matthias Schleiden
C. Charles Darwin
D. Robert Hook

Question 1953:

• JAMB 2016

The movement response of a cockroach away from a light source is

A. Negative phototaxism
B. Positive phototaxism
C. Negative phototropism
D. Postive phototropism

Question 1954:

• JAMB 2016

Which of the following can cause shrinkage of living cells?

A. Deionized water
B. Hypotonic solution
C. Isotonic solution
D. Hypertonic solution

Question 1955:

• JAMB 2016

The ability of chemelon to change its colour rapidly is an adaptation for

A. Obtaining food
B. Attraction mate
C. Communication
D. Escaping detection