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Biology
UTME / JAMB 1994
Excretion & Homeostasis
In Amoeba, osmoregulation is carried out by the
A
pseudopodium
B
food vacuole
C
contractile vacuole
D
nucleus
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5329)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 1994
Respiration & Gaseous Exchange
Solution
Which of the following combinations differentiates a bony fish from a cartilaginous fish? I. Presence of gills II. Absence of gill slits III. Possession of bony skeleton IV. Possession of laterally compressed body V. Possession of dorso-ventrally compressed body
A
I, II and III
B
I, III and IV
C
II, III and IV
D
II, III and V
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
CARTILAGINOUS FISHES
BONY FISHES
1) Their endoskeleton is primarily made of cartilage.
1) Their endoskeleton is entirely made of bone.
2) Their exoskeleton is made of placoids.
2) Their exoskeleton is made up of cycloids or thin bony plates.
3) The position of their tail is heterocercal.
3) Their tail fin is homocercal.
4) possession of dorso-ventrally flattened body
4) Possession of laterally compressed body
5) They have 5 overly exposed gills (no operculum).
5) They have an operculum on either side of their gills.
6) In them the fertilization is through internal mechanisms.
6) They fertilize their eggs externally.
Eg- dogfish, electric ray torpedo, and sharks.
Eg- fying fish, globe fish, and sea horses.
therefore, option c is correct.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5337)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 1994
Cell Structure, Organization & Cell Division
The membrane surrounding the vacuole in a plant cell is called the
A
plasmalemma
B
tonoplast
C
nuclear membrane
D
endoplasmic reticulum
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5314)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 1994
Variety of Organisms & Classification of Living Things
The smallest living organism which share the characteristics of both living and non-living matter are
A
bacteria
B
fungi
C
viruses
D
protozoa
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5316)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 1994
Basic Ecological Concepts, Ecosystems & Biomes
The nitrifying bacteria, Nitrosomonas, convert ammonia to
A
nitirites
B
nitric acid
C
niitrates
D
nitrous oxide
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5343)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 1994
Digestive System & Feeding Mechanisms
The activity of ptyalin is likely to decrease with an increase in concentration of
A
oxygen
B
starch
C
protein
D
acid
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5344)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 1994
Supporting Tissues & Skeletal System
Solution
The phloem parenchyma is sometimes used for
A
food storage
B
supporting the stem
C
production of the sieve tube
D
transporting water
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Phloem parenchyma is made up of parenchyma cells that offer strength and support to plants. The cell also helps in food storage.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5345)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 1994
Cell & Its Environment (Diffusion, Osmosis & Transport)
The process by which a red blood cell placed in distilled water absorbs water until it burst and releases its contents into the surrounding is known as
A
osmosis
B
plasmolysis
C
turgidity
D
haemolysis
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5346)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 1994
Nutrition in Plants & Animals (Photosynthesis & Food Substances)
Diagram
The most appropriate title for the set up is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
quantitative measurement of respiration in plants and animals
B
measurement of respiratory rates in living organisms
C
comparison between photosynthesis and respiration
D
comparison of respiratory rates in plants and animals
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5347)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 1994
Adaptation & Evolution
Which is the most important adaptation of a bony fish life in water?
A
The possession of a streamlined shape
B
The presence of overlapping scales
C
the covering of the body by thin film of slime
D
The possession of a caudal fin
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5338)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 1994
Variety of Organisms & Classification of Living Things
Diagram
Solution
Which of the labelled parts allows for efficient absorption of water and minerals?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
I
B
II
C
III
D
IV
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
the part labelled I is called the ROOT HAIR... it is responsible for the absorption of minerals and water from the soil into the plant
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5339)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 1994
Variety of Organisms & Classification of Living Things
Diagram
starch is usually stored in the part labelled
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
I
B
II
C
III
D
Iv
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5340)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 1994
Variety of Organisms & Classification of Living Things
Solution
The failure of transport and respiratory systems in plants as well as the presence of reddish colour in stems and leaves result from the deficiency of
A
magnesium
B
nitrogen
C
potassium
D
phosphorus
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Phosphorus has been shown to increase root growth which increases the ability of plants to take up water and nutrients, it is necessary for almost all growth and metabolism in plants. phosphorus deficiency results in the failure of transport and respiratory systems in plants and the presence of a reddish color in stems and leaves.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5341)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 1994
Digestive System & Feeding Mechanisms
The dental formula 13/3 c1/1 pm4/4 m2/3 is that of a
A
goat
B
rabbit
C
man
D
dog
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5342)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 1994
Basic Ecological Concepts, Ecosystems & Biomes
Solution
Use the list of ecological constituents below to answer the question below
1. Mango 2. Spear grass 3. Goat 4. Sheep 5. Temperature 6. Beans 7. Rock 8. Water
Items 1-4 can be regarded as
A
a population
B
a community
C
an ecosystem
D
a niche
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
A community is a group or association of populations of two or more different species occupying the same geographical area and in a particular time.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5358)