JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 366

1,826.

The movement of plant in response to external stimulus of no particular direction is 

A.

taxism

B.

tropism

C.

hyptotropic movement

D.

nastic movement

E.

phototropism

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,827.

The kidneys of all vertebrates act as osmoregulators. This means that they 

A.

keep the composition of the plasma constant

B.

regulate osmotic processes

C.

control the volume of blood entering the kidneys

D.

decrease the osmotic pressure of the blood

E.

increase the osmotic pressure of blood

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,828.

Which of the following substance is not found in urine?

A.

Water

B.

Sodium chloride

C.

Nitrogenous compounds

D.

Calcium chloride

E.

Nitrogenous salts

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,829.

What type of the following cells is thin-walled and living at maturity?

A.

Collenchyma

B.

Sieve tube

C.

xylem vessel

D.

sclerenchyma

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,830.

In woody plants, grass and water vapour are transported across the stems by the

A.

xylem fibres

B.

medullary rays

C.

sieve tubes

D.

phloem fibres

E.

phloem parenchyma

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.