JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 77

381.

A virus can sometimes be regarded as a living organism because it

A.

causes diseases in plants and animals

B.

It exists in a variety of shapes

C.

Is easily visible with the aid of an electron microscope

D.

Reproduces in living cells

Correct answer is D

A virus is regarded as animate because it can reproduce in living cells. It can also be inanimate when it is not in living cells.

382.

One important characteristic of green plants is that they

A.

possess specialized sense organs

B.

Are usually motile

C.

Are autotropic

D.

Respond slowly to stimuli

Correct answer is C

One of the important characteristics of green plant is that they can manufacture their food (Autotrophic).

383.

The above organism can be classified under what phylum in the animal kingdom?

A.

Nematoda

B.

Chordata

C.

Porifera

D.

Annelida

Correct answer is B

The tilapia fish can be classified under chordata phylum in the animal kingdom.

384.

Which of the reproductive system in mammals secretes a part of the seminal fluid which raises the pH of the fluid in the female reproductive system?

A.

Cowper's gland

B.

Prostate gland

C.

Vas deferens

D.

Seminal Vesicle

Correct answer is A

One of the functions of the prostrate gland is to ensure the successful fertilization of the ovum which involves the neutralization of the acidic media of the male and female reproductive systems.

This does not replace the role of the cowper's gland to raise the pH of the fluid in the female reproductive system, too.

385.

The attachment of the embryo to the wall of the uterus is called

A.

Ovulation

B.

Implantation

C.

Gametogenesis

D.

Placentation

Correct answer is B

Implantation is the attachment of embryo to the uterus wall.