JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 378

1,886.

Which of these parts of the mammalian ears is directly concerned with the sense of balance?

A.

Cochlea

B.

Eustachian tube

C.

Ear-drum

D.

Pinna

E.

Semicircular canals

Correct answer is E

The inner ear of mammals consists of the cochlea, which is involved with the sense of hearing, and the vestibule and three semicircular canals, which are involved with the sense of balance.

1,887.

A fundamental similarity between nervous and hormonal system is that both 

A.

involve chemical transmission

B.

have widespread effects

C.

shed chemicals into the blood stream

D.

evoke rapid responses

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,888.

When freshly tapped palm wine was kept overnight it was found to be more alcoholic. This effect must have been due to

A.

the addition of saccharin

B.

the addition of sugar

C.

the addition of whisky or local gin

D.

some complex hydrolytic reaction

E.

anaerobic respiration of an organism

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,889.

Fruit enlargement can be induced by spraying young ovary with

A.

cytokinin, abscisic acid, and ethylene

B.

gibberellin, ethylene, and abscisic acid

C.

auxin, abscisic acid, and ethylene

D.

auxin, cytokinin, and gibberellin

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,890.

Treatment of a poor soil with lime supplies

A.

Sulphur

B.

Calcium

C.

Phosphorus

D.

Sodium

E.

Nitrogen

Correct answer is B

Treating the soil with lime is to improve the calcium content of the soil. It provides a source of calcium and magnesium for plants.