Nutrition - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1978

In a photo-tropic experiment, young seedlings in a box were subjected to light from one direction. The seedling continue to grow erect. Which of the following statement is correct

A. Only the tip of the seedling received the light
B. The light was not strong enough
C. The seedlings were rather too young
D. The tip of the seedling may have been covered
E. The box containing the seedling should have been placed on a laboratory bench

Question 17:

• JAMB 1978

The structure responsible for trapping the sun's energy during photosynthesis is

A. 5
B. 6
C. 3
D. 2
E. 8

Question 18:

• JAMB 1978

Which of these plays no role in photosynthesis?

A. 9
B. 8
C. 5
D. 2
E. 3

Question 19:

• JAMB 1978

Which of these is a direct photosynthetic product?

A. Glucose
B. Starch
C. Protein
D. Fats
E. Latex

Question 20:

• JAMB 1979

Which of the substance listed below is a trace element of plants?

A. Potassium
B. Sodium
C. Copper
D. Phosphate
E. Nitrate