JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 151

751.

The vector of the malaria parasite is

A.

female Aedes mosquito

B.

female Anopheles mosquito

C.

male Culex mosquito

D.

female Culex mosquito

Correct answer is B

The blood stage parasites are those that cause the symptoms of malaria. When certain forms of blood stage parasites (gametocytes, which occur in male and female forms) are ingested during blood feeding by a female Anopheles mosquito.

752.

The interaction of a community of organisms with its abiotic environment constitutes

A.

niche

B.

a food chain

C.

an ecosystem

D.

a mirohabitat

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

753.

Which of the following is a feature of the population pyramid of a developing country?

A.

long lifespan

B.

low birth rate

C.

low death rate

D.

short lifespan

Correct answer is D

Features of developing countries:

  • Short lifespan
  • High birth rate, etc.

754.

An example of a filter -feeding animal is

A.

shark

B.

butterfly

C.

whale

D.

mosquito

Correct answer is C

Filter feeding is a method of aquatic feeding in which the animal takes in many small pieces of prey at one time.