Evolution - Biology Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 16 :

• JAMB 2010

The flippers of a whale and the fins of a fish are examples of

A. Divergent evolution
B. Coevolution
C. Continous variation
D. Convergent evolution

Question 17 :

• JAMB 2011

Which of the following theories was NOT considered by Darwin in his evolutionary theory?

A. Variation
B. Survival of the fittest
C. Use and disuse
D. Competition

Question 18 :

• JAMB 2011

The fallacy in Lamarck's evolutionary theory was the assumption that

A. Traits are acquired through disuse of body parts
B. Acquried traits are heritable
C. Acquired traits are seldom formed
D. Traits are acquired through the use of body parts

Question 19 :

• JAMB 2012

Which of the following is most advanced in the evolutionary trend of animals?

A. Liverfluke
B. Earthworm
C. Snail
D. Cockroach

Question 20 :

• JAMB 2012

Which of the following is most advanced in the evolutionary trend of animals?

A. Liverfluke
B. Earthworm
C. Snail
D. Cockroach