JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 109

541.

The experiment in the diagram demonstrates

A.

geotropism

B.

thigmotropism

C.

phototropism

D.

hydrotropism

Correct answer is A

Charles Darwin was one of the first to scientifically document that roots show positive gravitropism and stems show negative gravitropism. That is, roots grow in the direction of gravitational pull (i.e., downward) and stems grow in the opposite direction (i.e., upwards).

542.

The breeding posture illustrated in the diagram is known as

A.

mating

B.

amplexus

C.

courtship display

D.

reproductive swimming

Correct answer is B

Amplexus defines the mating position of frogs and toads, in which the male clasps the female about the back.

543.

In the diagram, it shows that the organisms are

A.

hermaphrodite

B.

viviparous

C.

oviparous

D.

ovoviviparous

Correct answer is C

Oviparous animals are those that reproduce by laying eggs.

They include animals like birds, most reptiles, most amphibians, and most fish.

544.

In the diagram, the association illustrated demonstrates

A.

parasitism

B.

commensalism

C.

saprophytism

D.

mutualism

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

545.

In the diagram, the importance of association to the fungus is that it obtains

A.

a partner for reproduction

B.

anchorage from the algea

C.

oxgen and carbohydrates from the algae

D.

water and mineral salts from the algae

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.