Variety of Organisms - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 2003

The presence of sunken stomata and the folding of leaves are adaptations to

A. Prevent entry of pathogens
B. Reduce water loss
C. Remove excess water
D. Prevent guttation

Question 27:

• JAMB 2003

Spines and shells on animals are adaptation for

A. Camouglage
B. Chemical defence
C. Physical defence
D. Mimicry

Question 28:

• JAMB 2003

An example of cryptic colouration is the

A. Mottled colours on the moths that rest in lichens
B. Bright colour of an insect pollinated flower
C. Green colour of a plant
D. Bright marks on poisonous tropical frog on veriegated leaves

Question 29:

• JAMB 2004

One of the adaptation of reptile to water loss is the presences of

A. Keratinous scale
B. Claws on limbs
C. Long tails
D. Long sticky tongues

Question 30:

• JAMB 2004

The spots and stripes of the leopard and tiger are example of

A. Cryptic colouration
B. Warning colouration
C. Disruptive colouration
D. Counter shading