JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 411

2,051.

A gland in the human body secretes two hormones, one of which causes a disease called diabetes when there is a deficiency. Which of these organ produce the hormone?

A.

spleen

B.

 Parathyroid

C.

Adrenal body

D.

Thyroid

E.

Pancreas

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,052.

The farmer cannot check soil erosion effectively by

A.

Constructing is ridges of planting across the slope

B.

Cultivating cover crops

C.

Practising strip farming

D.

Clearing the land of vegetation

E.

Constructing terraces

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,053.

Which of these is not a type of soil?

A.

Sand

B.

Granite

C.

Loam

D.

 Clay

E.

Sandy loam

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,054.

The dry indehiscent, winged fruit formed from one one carpel is known as

A.

Schizocarp

B.

Caryopsis

C.

Samara

D.

Nut

E.

Follicle

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,055.

The plumule is best described as?

A.

Part of the cotyledon

B.

Part of the endosperm

C.

A miniature shoot

D.

Structure near the micropyle

E.

Structure opposite the hilum

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.