JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 340

1,696.

The presence of a diastema in the jaw bone indicates that the mammal lacks the teeth suitable for

A.

 tearing

B.

chewing

C.

cutting

D.

chewing and tearing

E.

cutting and grinding

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,697.

Fehling's solution will readily change colour from blue to reddish colour when it is

A.

mixed with sugar solution in the cold

B.

warmed or heated by itself

C.

mixed with reducing sugar in the cold

D.

warmed or heated with complex solution

E.

warmed with a solution of reducing sugar

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,698.

Which of the following group does NOT reproduce asexually?

A.

Mucor, Spirogyra and Paramecium

B.

Penicillium, Paramecium and Amoeba

C.

Mucor, Rhizophus and Penicillium

D.

Amoeba, Spyrogyra and Mucor

E.

Rhizophus, Ascaris and Amoeba

Correct answer is A

mucor, spirogyra, rhizopus, paramecium carry out sexual reproduction.

1,699.

The transect method can be used in ecology to show the

A.

Number of plants and animals in a habitat

B.

Population of a particular plant species

C.

Distribution of organisms along a line

D.

Heights of trees in section of a forest

E.

Number of young plants across a forest

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,700.

Which of the following adaptations is NOT concerned with the flight of birds?

A.

Streamlined shape

B.

Presence of powerful muscles

C.

Reduced body weight

D.

Broad sternum

E.

Webbed feet

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.