JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 72

356.

Which of the following is considered to be the first product of Photosynthesis?

A.

Protein

B.

Starch

C.

Energised Chlorophyll

D.

Hydroxyl ions

Correct answer is B

Starch is the main and first product formed during photosynthesis because the simple sugar formed is partly used by the plant. Excess sugar is then immediately converted into starch and transported to other parts of the plant through the phloem vessels for storage.

357.

Good quality food will perform the following functions in humans except

A.

Supplying energy

B.

Providing resistance to malaria

C.

Maintaining health

D.

Sustaining growth

Correct answer is B

Quality food cannot provide resistance to malaria because it does not contain anti-malaria substances. Although, it would assist with proper growth.

358.

Which of the following essential substance is contained in vegetable?

A.

Chlorophyll

B.

Glucose

C.

Mineral Salts

D.

Carbon dioxide

Correct answer is C

Vegetable contains mineral salts like magnesium, copper, etc., which is very essential for body growth.

359.

Which of the following juices contains the enzyme ptyalin?

A.

Gastric juice

B.

Succus

C.

Pancreatic juice

D.

Saliva

Correct answer is D

The saliva contains an enzyme called ptyalin which partially helps hydrolyse starch to maltose.

360.

Possession of thin membrane enables a tapeworm to

A.

Fasten themselves to the wall of the host's intestine

B.

Lay numerous eggs

C.

Absorb digested food from the host's intestine to their system

D.

Shield themselves inside the host's intestine with anti-enzymes in order to avoid being digested

Correct answer is C

The tapeworm possesses a thin membrane mostly because of it absorption of digested food from the intestine of the host.