JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 213

1,061.

In mammals, the organ directly atop the kidney is the

A.

thyroid gland

B.

adrenal grand

C.

pancreas

D.

prostate gland

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,062.

An example of a fish that aestivates is

A.

shark

B.

croaker

C.

lung fish

D.

cat fish

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,063.

In lizards, the lowering of the gular fold is used to?

A.

catch insects

B.

attract mates

C.

defend their territory

D.

frighten enemies

Correct answer is B

Male anoles have a retractable gular fold that is used to attract mates and to chase off rivals.

When a lizard intends to attract a mate, it will arch its back and lower its gular fold.

The gular fold also swells when the lizard is in aggressive mode.

1,064.

The theory that supports the view that the large muscles developed by an athlete will be passed on to the offspring was proposed by

A.

lamarck

B.

darwin

C.

mendel

D.

pasteur

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,065.

Which of the following factors can bring about competition in a population?

A.

dispersion

B.

emigration

C.

drought

D.

mortality

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.