Exoskeleton - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

A plant which grows on another plant without apparent harm to the host plant is called

A. An epiphyte
B. A saprophyte
C. A parasite
D. A predator
E. A hermaphrodite

Question 2:

• JAMB 1984

Exoskeleton is NOT found in the

A. Maggot
B. Mosquito larva
C. Earth worm
D. Caterpillar
E. Termite

Question 3:

• JAMB 1999

Th chitin in the exoskeleton of many arthropods is strengthened by

A. Calcium compounds
B. Organic salts
C. Lipids
D. Proteins

Question 4:

• JAMB 2008

Use the diagram above to answer this question. Which of the organisms is characterised by the possession of a chitinous exoskeleton?

A. L
B. Ll
C. Lll
D. LV

Question 5:

• JAMB 2013

The chitin in the exoskeleton of many arthropods is strengthened by

A. Lids
B. Proteins
C. Calcium compounds
D. Organic salt