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Biology
UTME / JAMB 2023
Science of Living Things
Solution
Which of the following statements is true regarding the urinary tubule in the excretory system?
A
The urinary tubule is responsible for the production of urine
B
The urinary tubule regulates the water and electrolyte balance in the body
C
The urinary tubule connects the kidneys to the bladder
D
The urinary tubule is the site of filtration of blood
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
The urinary tubule, a part of the nephron in the kidney, is indeed responsible for the production of urine. It does this by reabsorbing useful substances from the filtrate, such as glucose and ions, and secreting waste products into it. The modified filtrate, now called urine, is then passed on to the bladder for storage and eventual excretion.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68436)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2023
Science of Living Things
Solution
What is the primary function of the liver in the human body?
A
Regulation of body temperature
B
Regulation of blood pressure
C
Production of hormones
D
Detoxification and metabolism of nutrients and drugs
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
The liver is a vital organ in the human body with multiple functions, but its primary function is the detoxification and metabolism of nutrients and drugs. The liver plays a crucial role in various metabolic processes. It detoxifies harmful substances, such as drugs and toxins, by breaking them down into less harmful forms that can be eliminated from the body.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68437)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2023
Science of Living Things
Solution
Ecological succession refers to
A
The movement of organisms from one habitat to another
B
The competition among species for limited resources
C
The process of natural selection in a population
D
The gradual and predictable change in a community over time
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Ecological succession can be primary or secondary. Primary succession occurs in areas where no previous community existed, such as on bare rock or after a volcanic eruption. Secondary succession occurs in areas where a previous community has been disturbed, such as after a forest fire or human disturbance. Throughout the succession process, the community gradually changes in terms of species composition, population sizes, and community interactions, leading to a more stable and mature ecosystem.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68438)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2023
Science of Living Things
Solution
Which of the following options best describes adaptation for survival in organisms?
A
Adaptation is the inherited trait that increases an organism's chances of survival and reproduction in its environment
B
Adaptation is the process by which organisms acquire new characteristics during their lifetime
C
Adaptation refers to the ability of an organism to change its environment to better suit its needs
D
Adaptation involves the development of new traits in response to changes in the environment
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Adaptation in biology involves the development of traits that help organisms survive and reproduce in their environment, often arising in response to environmental changes over generations through natural selection. These traits are not inherited but they are developed over time in response to changes in the environment in order to survive.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68439)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2023
Science of Living Things
Solution
Which of the following options correctly identifies excretory organs in animals?
A
Stomach, intestines, and bladder
B
Lungs, kidneys, and skin
C
Brain, spinal cord, and nerves
D
Heart, liver, and spleen
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
The correct identification of excretory organs in animals is lungs, kidneys, and skin.
Lungs play a vital role in excretion by eliminating carbon dioxide, a waste product of cellular respiration, through exhalation.
Kidneys are major excretory organs responsible for filtering blood and removing metabolic wastes, excess water, and dissolved solutes in the form of urine.
Skin, although primarily a protective organ, also participates in excretion. Sweating, through sweat glands in the skin, helps regulate body temperature and eliminates small amounts of metabolic waste such as urea and salts.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68429)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2023
Science of Living Things
Solution
Which of the following best describes the concept of trophic levels in a functioning ecosystem?
A
The levels of ecological interactions within an ecosystem
B
The levels of energy flow within an ecosystem
C
The levels of nutrient cycling within an ecosystem
D
The levels of biological diversity within an ecosystem
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
The concept of trophic levels in a functioning ecosystem refers to the levels of energy flow within the ecosystem. Trophic levels represent the hierarchical structure of feeding relationships within an ecosystem, with each level representing a different position in the food chain.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68431)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2023
Science of Living Things
Solution
Which of the following statements best describes pollination in plants?
A
Pollination is the process of transferring pollen from the stigma to the anther of a flower
B
Pollination is the process of transferring pollen from the anther to the stigma of a flower
C
Pollination is the process of releasing pollen into the air for dispersal
D
Pollination is the process of seed formation within a flower
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Pollination in plants refers to the transfer of pollen from the anther (male reproductive organ) to the stigma (female reproductive organ) of a flower.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68432)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2023
Science of Living Things
Solution
Which of the following best describes a natural habitat in ecology?
A
An area where organisms naturally live and interact with their surroundings
B
A human-created environment for wildlife conservation
C
A controlled laboratory setting for ecological experiments
D
A protected area for endangered species
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
A natural habitat in ecology refers to an area where organisms naturally live and interact with their surroundings. A natural habitat encompasses the ecological conditions, physical features, and resources that support the survival and interactions of organisms within their natural environment. It includes factors such as climate, vegetation, soil composition, and other biotic and abiotic components.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68433)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2023
Science of Living Things
Solution
Digestive enzymes are responsible for
A
Breaking down food into smaller molecules
B
Absorbing nutrients into the bloodstream
C
Regulating the pH of the digestive tract
D
Transporting food through the digestive system
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Digestive enzymes play a vital role in the process of digestion by breaking down food into smaller molecules that can be easily absorbed and utilized by the body. Digestive enzymes are produced by various organs in the digestive system, including the salivary glands, stomach, pancreas, and small intestine.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68440)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2023
Science of Living Things
Solution
Which of the following is a difference between plant and animal cells?
A
Plant cells have a nucleus, while animal cells do not
B
Plant cells have a cell membrane, while animal cells have a cell wall
C
Plant cells contain chloroplasts for photosynthesis, while animal cells do not
D
Plant cells have a central vacuole, while animal cells have multiple small vacuoles
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
One of the main differences between plant and animal cells is that plant cells contain chloroplasts for photosynthesis, while animal cells do not. However, plant cells contain chloroplasts, which are organelles responsible for photosynthesis, enabling plants to convert sunlight into energy-rich molecules. Animal cells lack chloroplasts and obtain energy through other means, such as consuming organic matter.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68441)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2023
Science of Living Things
Solution
Which of the following structures in the ear is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations to the auditory nerve?
A
Eardrum
B
Ossicles
C
Cochlea
D
Auditory canal
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
The cochlea is a spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear that is filled with fluid and lined with cells with very fine hairs. These hairs move when the fluid in the cochlea moves, thereby converting sound vibrations into nerve signals that the brain can interpret. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Cochlea.' The eardrum and ossicles help to transmit sound vibrations to the cochlea, but it is the cochlea that transmits these vibrations as signals to the auditory nerve.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68442)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2022
Algebra
Solution
Factorize 4a\(^2\) - 9b\(^2\)
A
(2a-3b) (2a+3b)
B
(2a-b) (2a+3b)
C
(2a-3b) (a+3b)
D
(a-3b) (a+3b)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Check:
(2a-3b) (2a+3b)
4a\(^2\) + 6ab - 6ab - 9b\(^2\)
4a\(^2\) - 9b\(^2\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64395)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2022
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
If sin θ = - \(\frac{3}{5}\) and θ lies in the third quadrant, find cos θ
A
\(\frac{4}{5}\)
B
- \(\frac{5}{4}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{4}\)
D
- \(\frac{4}{5}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Where sin \theta = \(\frac{opp}{hyp}\) → \(\frac{-3}{5}\)
opp = -3, hyp = 5
using pythagoras formula
hyp\(^2\) = adj\(^2\) + opp\(^2\)
adj\(^2\) = hyp\(^2\) - opp\(^2\)
adj\(^2\) = 5\(^2\) - 3\(^2\) → 25 - 9
adj\(^2\) = 16
adj = 4
cos \theta = \(\frac{adj}{hyp}\) → \(\frac{4}{5}\)
In third quadrant: cos \theta is negative → - \(\frac{4}{5}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64173)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2022
Geometry and Trigonometry
Diagram
Solution
In the diagram above angle LNM and angle YNZ are represented by g and h respectively. Find ∠MNY
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
180º - gº - hº
B
360º - (g-h)º
C
180º - (g-h)º
D
360º - gº - hº
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Using line LZ with angles sum = 180º
: ∠MNY = 180º - (g + h)º or 180º - gº - hº
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64266)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2022
Geometry and Trigonometry
Solution
If sec\(^2\)θ + tan\(^2\)θ = 3, then the angle θ is equal to?
A
90º
B
30º
C
45º
D
60º
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Given that sec\(^2\)\theta + tan\(^2\)\theta = 3
Where sec\(^2\)\theta = 1 + tan\(^2\)\theta
: 1 + tan\(^2\)\theta + tan\(^2\)\theta = 3
2tan\(^2\)\theta = 3 - 1
2tan\(^2\)\theta = 2
divide both sides by 2
tan\(^2\)\theta = 1
tan\theta = \sqrt1
tan\theta = 1
\theta = tan\(^{-1}\) (1)
\theta = 45º
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64282)