JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 10

46.

What is the term used to describe the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support indefinitely?

A.

Ecological niche

B.

Limiting factor

C.

Carrying capacity

D.

Density-dependent factor

Correct answer is C

Carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that a particular environment can sustain over a prolonged period of time. It represents the balance between the available resources in the environment and the population's demand for those resources.

47.

What is the definition of population ecology?

A.

The study of interactions between organisms and their physical environment

B.

The study of evolutionary processes and their effects on populations

C.

The study of interactions between different populations in an ecosystem

D.

The study of the distribution and abundance of individuals within a species

Correct answer is D

Population ecology is a branch of ecology that focuses on the study of populations of organisms belonging to the same species. It involves examining how populations are distributed across different habitats and how their numbers change over time.

 

48.

One important characteristics of green plant is that they

A.

possess specialized sense organs

B.

Are usually motile

C.

Are autotropic

D.

Respond slowly to stimuli

Correct answer is C

One of the important characteristics of green plant is that they can manufacture their food (Autotrophic).

49.

The above organism can be classified under which phylum in the animal kingdom

A.

Nematoda

B.

Chordata

C.

Porifera

D.

Annelida

Correct answer is B

The tilapia fish can be classified under chordata phylum in the animal kingdom.

50.

The part labelled a in the above diagram is used for

A.

Detection of pressure in water

B.

Maintaining buoyancy in water

C.

Gaseous exchange

D.

Movement in water

Correct answer is C

Operculum or gill cover helps the tilapia fish in gaseous exchange.