JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 68

336.

Which of the following conditions is NOT necessary for photosynthesis to take place?

A.

ChlorophyII

B.

Light

C.

Carbon(II)oxide

D.

Carbon(IV)oxide

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

337.

One of the following is an effect of clay soil on vegetation

A.

Supports luxuriant vegetation such as forest

B.

Supports scanty vegetation

C.

Does not support light vegetation

D.

Support arid vegetation

Correct answer is A

Clay soil's effect on vegetation is that it supports light vegetation such as forest and luxuriant vegetation.

338.

Which of the following is an example of continous variation?

A.

Human blood groups

B.

Sex difference in humans

C.

Haemoglobin types

D.

Height in humans

Correct answer is D

Continuous variations are variations that change gradually within a population e.g height in humans.

339.

The following processes are involved during expiration in man except

A.

The intercostal muscles relax

B.

The thoracic cavity first increases in volume

C.

The sternum moves inward

D.

The ribs are moved downwards and inwards

Correct answer is B

During the respiration process in man, under the expiration process, the thoracic cavity does not increase in volume.

340.

One of the following is not the theory of natural selection stated by Charles Dawin

A.

Characteristics acquired through use or disuse are transmitted offspring

B.

Variations appear by themselves in a population

C.

Heredity variations are transmitted to offspring

D.

Species that are the fittest for the environment contribute more offsprings to the next needs of the generation

Correct answer is A

Charles Darwins theory is that of natural selection not of use and disuse.