Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 321:

• JAMB 1983

The dental formula of a i(3/3); c(1/1); pm(4/4; m(2/3) = 42 represent that of a

A. Rabbit
B. Full grown man
C. Young child
D. Dog
E. Sheep

Question 322:

• JAMB 1983

Which of the following statements is NOT true of insectivorous plants?

A. They obtain part of their food by trapping and feeding on insects
B. They attract insects simply because of pollination
C. Thay can grow in soils poor in nitrogenous salts
D. They can supplement their nitrgen supply by feeding on insects
E. Example include butterworts, sundews and pitcher plants

Question 323:

• JAMB 1983

which of these worms is beneficial to man?

A. Hookworm
B. Tapeworm
C. Roundworm
D. Earthworm
E. Guinea worm

Question 324:

• JAMB 1983

Starting from the skull end the vertebrate are arranged in the following order

A. Axis, atlas, cervical, thoracic and lumber
B. Atls, cervical, axis, thoracic and lumber
C. Atlas, axis, thoracic, cervical and lumber
D. Atlas, axis, cervical, thoracic and lumber
E. Atlas, thoracic, cervical, axis and lumber

Question 325:

• JAMB 1983

which of the following diseases could be exclusively associated with river basin?

A. Malaria
B. Syphilis
C. Onchocerciasis
D. Cholera
E. Poliomyelitis