JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 60

296.

What is the term used to describe biotic and abiotic factors in the environment of the organism?

A.

habitat

B.

biome

C.

ecosystem

D.

ecological niche

Correct answer is C

An ecosystem consists of all the biotic and abiotic factors that influence that community.

297.

The ability of chameleon to change its colour rapidly is an adaptation for

A.

obtaining food

B.

attraction mate

C.

communication

D.

escaping detection

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

298.

Which of the following can cause shrinkage of living cells?

A.

Deionized water

B.

Hypotonic solution

C.

Isotonic solution

D.

Hypertonic solution

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

299.

In which of the following does external fertilization take place?

A.

toad

B.

lizard

C.

bird

D.

cockroach

Correct answer is A

External fertilization is a mode of reproduction in which a male organism's sperm fertilizes a female organism's egg outside of the female's body. Many fish, amphibians, and other sexual aquatic animals use external fertilization (the exceptions are aquatic mammals, sharks, and some other special types of fish).

300.

The movement response of a cockroach away from a light source is

A.

negative phototaxism

B.

positive phototaxism

C.

negative phototropism

D.

postive phototropism

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.