JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 237

1,181.

The presence of sunken stomata and the folding of leaves are adaptations to

A.

Prevent entry of pathogens

B.

Reduce water loss

C.

Remove excess water

D.

Prevent guttation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,182.

An argument against Lamarck's theory of evolution is that

A.

disuse of body part cannot weaken the part

B.

disused part is dropped off in the offspring

C.

acquired traits cannot be passed unto the offspring

D.

trait cannot be acquired through constant use of body parts

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,183.

An insect with a mandibulate mouth part will obtain its food by

A.

biting and chewing

B.

chewing and sucking

C.

chewing

D.

sucking

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,184.

The type of reproduction that leads to variation in animal and plant populations is

A.

budding

B.

sexual

C.

vegetative

D.

asexual

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,185.

A feature associated with the Y-chromosome in humans is

A.

long eyelashes

B.

 prominent fingernails

C.

facial hairs

D.

enlarged breast

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.