JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 248

1,236.

In H, the cotyledons are carried above the soil because

A.

the epicotyl grows faster than the hypocotyl

B.

the hypocotyl grows faster than the epicotyl

C.

 both grow at the same rate

D.

the epicotyl outgrow the radicle

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,237.

The fins making up the limbs of the bony fish are

A.

caudal and ventral

B.

ventra and pelvic

C.

pelvic and pectoral

D.

pectoral and dorsal

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,238.

The male cockroach differs from the female by having

A.

mandibles

B.

a pair of style

C.

spiracles

D.

a pair of cerci

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,239.

When the original king and queen of termites die, they are replaced by

A.

the king and queen of another colony

B.

some adult reproductives from the same colony

C.

some adult workers which are specially fed breed

D.

developing nymphs nurtured as secondary reproductives

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,240.

Fishes are cold blooded because their body temperature is 

A.

constantly low

B.

constantly high

C.

dependent on that of their surroundings

D.

regulated at will

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.