Growth - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 2005

The type of germination illustrated is termed

A. Hypogeal
B. Epicotyl
C. Epigeal
D. Hypocotyl

Question 17:

• JAMB 2009

In a bean seed, absorption of water at the beginning of germination is through the

A. Hilium
B. Micropyle
C. Testa
D. Plumule

Question 18:

• JAMB 2014

i. Growth is mainly apical ii. Growth is specific with definite shape iii. Growth is throughout life. Which of the above correctly describes the growth pattern in plants?

A. I, ii and iii only
B. Ii and iii only
C. I and ii only
D. I and iii only

Question 19:

• JAMB 2019

The basis of growth involves the following processes except

A. Cell reduction
B. Cell division
C. Cell enlargement
D. Cell differentiation

Question 20:

• JAMB 2020

For growth to occur in organisms, the rate of

A. Anabolism must exceed that of catabolism
B. Catabolism must exceed that of anabolism
C. Food storage must be low
D. Food storage must be high