JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 335

1,671.

Hypogeal germination is characterized by the

A.

emergency of the plumule out of the ground

B.

provision of nourishment by the endosperm

C.

elongation of the hypocotyl

D.

elongation of the epicotyl

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,672.

In mammalian development, the function of the yolk is to

A.

supply nutrients to the embryo

B.

act as the shock-absorber to the foetus

C.

supply air to the embryo

D.

facilitates the process of excretion in the foetus

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,673.

Double fertilization in higher plants is significant because it ensures the

A.

formation of a fertile embryo

B.

formation of a fertile embryo and the endosperm

C.

development of the seed

D.

development of the fruit

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,674.

What enzymes are contained in the pancreatic juice?

A.

Ptayalin, lipase, and pepsin

B.

Maltase, erepsin, and trypsin

C.

Renin, sucrase, and lipase

D.

Amylase, lipase, and trypsin

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,675.

The bone of the neck where the skull rests is known as the

A.

odontoid process

B.

axis

C.

atlas

D.

occipital condyle

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.