JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 130

646.

Which of the following is caused by Treponema pallidum?

A.

Gonorrhea

B.

Leprosy

C.

Tuberculosis

D.

Syphilis

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

647.

The solid part of the ecosystem is referred to as the

A.

atmosphere

B.

hydrosphere

C.

biosphere

D.

lithosphere

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

648.

A tropical disease caused by Trypanosoma is

A.

sleeping sickness

B.

river blindness

C.

yellow fever

D.

malaria

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

649.

A pollutant that is biodegradable is

A.

crude oil

B.

heavy metals

C.

cellophane

D.

sewage

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

650.

The eye defect caused by the development of cloudy areas in the lenses is?

A.

presbyopia

B.

glaucoma

C.

cataract

D.

astigmatism

Correct answer is C

Most cataracts develop when aging or injury changes the tissue that makes up the eye's lens. Proteins and fibers in the lens begin to break down, causing vision to become hazy or cloudy. Some inherited genetic disorders that cause other health problems can increase your risk of cataracts.