JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 222

1,106.

An evidence of a common ancestor for fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals is the

A.

possession of wings by birds and bats

B.

cold-bloodedness of fishes, amphibians and reptile

C.

presence of gill clefts in vertebrate embryos

D.

possession of scale by fish and reptiles

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,107.

The only caste in the termite colony that can feed themselves are the

A.

reproductives

B.

workers

C.

nymphs

D.

soldiers

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,108.

When an animal has a dark-coloured dorsal surface and a light-colouration ventral surface, this is an adaptation called

A.

concealment colouration

B.

countershading

C.

colour blending

D.

disruptive colouration

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,109.

When a peacock displays its colourful feathers, it is

A.

ready for a fight

B.

protecting itself from predators

C.

protecting its mate from predators

D.

courting a female

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,110.

The association in which one member benefits and the other is relatively unaffected by the interaction is termed

A.

symbiosis

B.

parasitism

C.

commensalism

D.

mutualism

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.