Evolution among the following - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 1993

The most successful group of animals in terms of diversity of species is

A. Mollusca
B. Arthropoda
C. Mammalia
D. Platyhelminthes

Question 32:

• JAMB 1994

Which is the correct order in an evolutionary sequence for the following plants groups?

A. Bacteria → ferns → algae → mosses → seed plants
B. Bacteria → ferns → mosses → algae → seed plants
C. Bacteria → algae → mosses → ferns → seed plants
D. Bacteria → mosses → algae → ferns → seed plants

Question 33:

• JAMB 1995

One common characteristic of fungi, algae, mosses and ferns is that they

A. Show alternation of generations
B. Reproduce sexually by conjugation
C. Produce spores that are dispersed
D. Possess chlorophyll in their tissues

Question 34:

• JAMB 1995

Birds maintain their body temperature with the help of their

A. Blood which maintains constant temperature
B. Feathers which cover the body
C. Skin which conserves moisture
D. Veins which transport fluid of constant temperature to all body tissues

Question 35:

• JAMB 1995

The colour of the ventral surface of a fish is lighter than that of the dorsal. This is mainly

A. An adaptation for movement
B. An adaptation for camouflage
C. For attracting mates
D. For regulating body temperature