FORM AND FUNCTIONS - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 216:

• JAMB 1983

Which of the labelled part in the figure above will develop into new bulb?

A. 1
B. 4
C. 2
D. 3
E. 5

Question 217:

• JAMB 1983

If an isolated living cell is left in distilled water for two hours, it is likely to

A. Lose some of its water to the surrounding water
B. Lose all of its water to the surrounding water
C. Reproduce by binary fission
D. Become more turgid
E. Die due to excess water

Question 218:

• JAMB 1984

The mouth parts of the housefly are adapted for

A. Lapping and sponging
B. Sucking and chewing
C. Piercing and sucking
D. Chewing and lapping
E. Biting and chewing

Question 219:

• JAMB 1984

Which of the following is INCORRECT? The prothallus of a fern

A. Is flattened heart-shaped structure
B. Is green because its cells contain chloroplasts
C. Is the dominant plant
D. Bears the sexual organ
E. Is attached to the ground by numerous rizoids

Question 220:

• JAMB 1984

A mixture of mercurous and mercuric nitrates is added to a food substance. A white precipitates is formed which on gentle heating turns red. The food substance is

A. Protein
B. Oil
C. Carbohydrates
D. Fat
E. Fatty acid