Pisces - 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 1988

The major function of the swim-bladder in fishes is

A. Breathing
B. Buoyancy
C. Swimming
D. Diving

Question 3:

• 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

Question 4:

• JAMB 2015

Which of the following statements is not true of a fish?

A. Respires with the use of gills
B. Covered with scales
C. They are homeothermic
D. They are poikilothermic