JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 327

1,631.

In the mammal, the autonomic nervous system consists of

A.

sympathetic and parasympathetic system

B.

brain and spinal nerves

C.

brain and cranial nerves

D.

spinal cord and spinal nerves

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,632.

The main function of the petal of a flower is to

A.

attract pollination agents

B.

protect the flower while still in bud

C.

serve as landing stage for insects

D.

protect the inner paisr from desiccation

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,633.

The bright colours of the comb and feathers in the peacock are for

A.

sex differenciation

B.

beauty

C.

courtship

D.

defence

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,634.

Which of the following is the correct order of the vertebrae along the spinal column?

A.

Axis → atlas → thoracic → lumbar → cervical → sacral

B.

Atlas → cervical → axis → thoracic → lumbar→ sacral

C.

 Atlas → axis → cervical → thoracic → lumbar → sacral

D.

Axis → atlas → cervical → thoracic → sacral → lumbar

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,635.

The response shown by the tips of the root and shoot of a plant to the stimulus of gravity is

A.

haptotropism

B.

phototropism

C.

hydrotropism

D.

geotropism

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.