JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 236

1,176.

The rods in the retina of the eyes are examples of

A.

cells

B.

tissues

C.

organs

D.

systems

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,177.

the inactive state exhibited by an animal during hot dry seasons is termed

A.

Aestivation

B.

Dormancy

C.

Resting

D.

Hibernation

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,178.

Which of the following requires the use of carbon dating to prove that evolution has occurred? 

A.

Comparative anatomy

B.

Biochemical similarities

C.

molecular records

D.

Fossil records

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,179.

An example of cryptic colouration is the

A.

Mottled colours on the moths that rest in lichens

B.

bright colour of an insect pollinated flower

C.

Green colour of a plant

D.

Bright marks on poisonous tropical frog on variegated leaves

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,180.

Spines and shells on animals are adaptations for

A.

camouflage

B.

chemical defence

C.

physical defence

D.

mimicry

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.