JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 352

1,756.

When spirogyra cell is immersed in a salt solution more concentrated than its cell sap, it

A.

Remains unchanged

B.

Takes up water an burst

C.

Absorbs a little water

D.

Loses water and shrivels

E.

Becomes turgid

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,757.

Which of the following statements about the dentition of man is INCORRECT ? man has

A.

More molars than incisors

B.

No diastema

C.

The same number of teeth on upper and lower jaw

D.

A total of thirty-two teeth

E.

A total of six molars

Correct answer is B

- Diastema refers to a gap or space between the teeth. These spaces can form anywhere in the mouth, but are sometimes noticeable between the two upper front teeth. This condition affects both adults and children. In children, gaps may disappear once their permanent teeth grow in.

1,758.

The crown of the mammalian tooth is covered with

A.

cement

B.

dentine

C.

caries

D.

enamel

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,759.

‘Jointed skeleton’ is absent in the 

A.

Cockroach

B.

Spider

C.

Millipede

D.

Snail

E.

Dragon fly

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,760.

The element common to protein, carbohydrate, and lipid is

A.

hydrogen

B.

sulphur

C.

nitrogen

D.

phosphorus

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.