Nutrition - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• JAMB 1987

Which of the following lists of organs is directly involved in nutrition?

A. Oesophagus, bronchus, stomach, pancreas and anus
B. Spleen, pharynx, duodenum, jejunum and rectum
C. Teeth, oesophagus, ileum lungs and large intestine
D. Salivary gland, liver, stomach, villi and colon

Question 42:

• JAMB 1987

In the standard experiment to show that oxygen is given off during photosynthesis, sodium bicarbonate is used to

A. Neutralize the acid in water
B. Supply mineral salt to water plant
C. Supply carbondioxide for photosynthesis
D. Kill micro-organisms in water

Question 43:

• JAMB 1987

Epiphytes growing on the branches of trees provide an example of the relationship known as

A. Parasitism
B. Commensalism
C. Saprophytism
D. Holophytism

Question 44:

• JAMB 1988

IF an organism obtains its food by means of haustoria, it is said to be

A. Holophytic
B. Heterophytic
C. Saprophytism
D. Parasitic

Question 45:

• JAMB 1988

The mineral nutrient that is most bound to the soil is

A. Phosphorus
B. Calcium
C. Iron
D. Potassium