FORM AND FUNCTIONS - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 1978

Given the equation:
6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2 {Under sunlight & Chlorophyll)
The process represented by the above equation is

A. Proteinsynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Photosynthesis
D. Transpiration
E. Translocation

Question 32:

• JAMB 1978

Given the equation:
6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2 {Under sunlight & Chlorophyll)
The oxygen given off during the above process is derived from

A. Sunlight
B. Chlorophyll
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Atmosphere
E. Water

Question 33:

• JAMB 1978

One of the function of xylem is

A. Strengthening the stem
B. Manufacturing food
C. Reducing loss of water
D. Conducting manufactured food
E. Storing unused sugar

Question 34:

• JAMB 1978

People suffering from myopia

A. Can see near object clearly
B. Can see far away object clearly
C. Cannot see any object clearly
D. Are colour blind
E. Are able to see clearly in the dark

Question 35:

• JAMB 1978

which of these type of skeleton is most appropriate for a cockroach?

A. Hydrostatic skeleton
B. Exoskeleton
C. Endoskeleton
D. Cartilaginous skeleton
E. Bony skeleton