JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 367

1,831.

Which of the following statements is NOT true of mammalian erythrocytes? 

A.

They have haemoglobin

B.

they appear yellow when looked at singly

C.

They are disc shaped

D.

The cell are more numerous than leucocytes

E.

They have nuclei at maturity

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,832.

which of the following disease is rarely spread by a housefly?

A.

Yellow fever

B.

Dysentry

C.

Typhoid fever

D.

Poliomyelitis

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,833.

Which of the following elements are necessary for the formation of chlorophyll in a plant?

A.

 magnesium and iron

B.

Calcium and potassium

C.

Calcium and sulphur

D.

Potasium and sulphur

E.

Phosphorus and potassium

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,834.

If an organic compound has its hydrogen: oxygen ratio as 2:1, it is likely to be

A.

a protein

B.

a cabohydrate

C.

a fat

D.

a fatty acid and glycerol

E.

an amino acid

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,835.

Which of the following is not associated with excretion in mammals

A.

Glomerulus

B.

Urea

C.

Faeces

D.

Carbon Dioxide

E.

Bowman's capsule

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.