FORM AND FUNCTIONS - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 286:

• JAMB 1986

The equation that can be used to summarize the process of anaerobic breakdown of sugar is

A. C₂H₁₂O₆ 2C₂H₅OH + 2CO₂
B. 6Co₂ + 6H₂O C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
C. C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + enegy
D. C₆H₁₂O₆ 2C₂H₅OH + 2CO₂ + energy

Question 287:

• JAMB 1986

If a person is bitten by a snake on the leg, it is advisable for him to

A. Keep moving so that the venom will ooze out with bleeding
B. Wash the wound with water containing antiseptic
C. Bandage the wound so that germs do not get in through it
D. Keep still and apply a tourniquet above the wound

Question 288:

• JAMB 1986

Deamination occurs in the

A. Kidney
B. Pancreas
C. Spleen
D. Liver

Question 289:

• JAMB 1986

In the mammalian skin, melanin and keratin are contained in the

A. Sebaceous gland
B. Sweat gland
C. Subcubaneous layer
D. Malpighian layer

Question 290:

• JAMB 1986

Two main distinguishing features of the cervical vertebra are the presence of

A. Short neural spine and vertebraterial canal
B. Prozygapophysis and cervical ribs
C. Large centrum and cervical ribs
D. Vertebraterial canal and large centrum