Mineral Requirements - Biology Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 1 :

• JAMB 1978

which of these elements in plants is required in small quantities only

A. Boron
B. Nitrogen
C. Phosphorus
D. Magnesium
E. Potassium

Question 2 :

• JAMB 1979

Which of the substance listed below is a trace element of plants?

A. Potassium
B. Sodium
C. Copper
D. Phosphate
E. Nitrate

Question 3 :

• JAMB 1979

The element nitrogen is utilized in

A. Formation of ATP
B. Formation of glucose
C. Formation of amino acid
D. Photosynthesis
E. None of the above

Question 4 :

• JAMB 1979

Magnesium is utilized in the formation of

A. ATP
B. Glucose
C. Amino acids
D. Chlorophyll
E. Fats

Question 5 :

• JAMB 1982

Some of the major elements required by plants are

A. Potassium, nitrogen, phosphorus, sodium, calcium
B. Nitrogen, phosphorus, molybdenum, sodium, calcium
C. Potassium, phosphorus, molybdenum, sodium, calcium
D. Potassium, nitrogen, iron , sodium, calcium
E. Potassium, nitrogen, phosphorus, silicon, cadmium