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Biology
UTME / JAMB 2024
Science of Living Things
Solution
In a cross involving a heterozygous red flower plant (Rr) and a white flowered plant (rr). What is the probability that the offspring will be Rr?
A
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
B
1
C
2
D
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
By crossing Rr x rr
We obtain Rr , rr , rr , Rr
⇒ 50% = \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69899)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2024
Science of Living Things
Solution
The formation of cilia and flagella in living cells is carried out with the help of
A
ribosome
B
lysosome
C
centriole
D
plastid
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
A lysosome functions as the "garbage disposal unit" of a cell, primarily responsible for breaking down and recycling waste materials within the cell by digesting old cell parts, extracellular debris, and invading pathogens using digestive enzymes, thus maintaining cellular homeostasis and contributing to important processes like programmed cell death (apoptosis).
The primary function of a ribosome in a living cell is to synthesize proteins by translating the genetic code carried by messenger RNA (mRNA) into a sequence of amino acids, which then fold to form functional proteins; essentially acting as the site where protein synthesis occurs within the cell.
Centrioles are barrel-shaped organelles in the cytoplasm of animal cells that help organize microtubules and form centrosomes, cilia, and flagella. They are found near the nuclear envelope. Centrioles are essential for the formation of cilia and flagella in living cells. It is a barrel-shaped organelles made of microtubules that play a central role in the formation of cilia, flagella, and centrosomes.
Plastids, organelles found primarily in plant cells, are responsible for the synthesis and storage of important molecules like food, pigments, and other metabolites, with their primary function being photosynthesis, using sunlight to convert carbon dioxide into energy-rich compounds like glucose; they also play a role in the plant's color due to the pigments they store
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69873)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2024
Science of Living Things
Solution
The food nutrient with the highest energy value is
A
protein
B
carbohydrate
C
lipid
D
minerals
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Fat is the food nutrient with the highest energy value, providing 9 calories per gram, while carbohydrates and proteins provide 4 calories per gram.
Fat is the body's most concentrated source of energy, providing more than twice as much potential energy as carbohydrates or proteins.However, carbohydrates burn fastest in metabolism. Fats are a type of lipid. Lipids are a group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Fats are solid at room temperature, while oils are liquid at room temperature.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69874)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2024
Science of Living Things
Solution
I
6 X + 6 H\(_2\)O → C\(_6\)H\(_{12}\)O\(_6\) + 6O\(_2\)
III chlorophyll II IV
Use the diagram above to answer question that follows
The part labelled I is
A
enzyme
B
water
C
sunlight
D
chemical
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
The chemical reaction represents photosynthesis, a process through which green plants manufacture their food in the presence of sunlight, making use of Carbon(IV) oxide and Water.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69879)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2024
Science of Living Things
Solution
Bilateral symmetry,cylindrical bodies and double openings are characteristic features of
A
nematodes
B
hydra
C
protozoa
D
protists
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Nematodes are bilaterally symmetrical. Bilaterally symmetrical means that an organism can be divided lengthwise into two identical halves that are mirror images of each other. Nematodes have two openings: a mouth and an anus. This is because they have a complete digestive system, also known as an alimentary canal.
Here are some other characteristics of nematodes:
Bilateral symmetry: Nematodes have identical right and left halves.
Cylindrical shape: Nematodes have a cylindrical body shape.
Sexually dimorphic: Most species of nematodes have both males and females.
No circulatory system: Nematodes don't have a circulatory system, so they transfer nutrients and oxygen to their cells through diffusion. Hydra is not bilaterally symmetrical; it exhibits radial symmetry, meaning its body can be divided into equal halves along any plane through its central axis. Protozoans are single-celled organisms that lack a true mouth and anus, instead they have a single opening that serves both the entrance and exit point for nutrients, wastes and other materials. E.g Amoeba, paramecium etc. Protists also have a single opening, though certain types of algae or protozoans with complex cell structures might have multiple openings for feeding, reproduction etc(dinoflagellates, ciliates like paramecium), but generally, protists don't have double openings in the classical sense.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69883)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2024
Science of Living Things
Solution
One main feature of trees in the savanna habitat is the possession of
A
large, leathery leaves
B
straight slender stems with branches near the top
C
thin, smooth barks
D
thick, corky bark
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
A savanna is a hot, dry ecosystem with a mix of grasslands and woodland.Trees in savannas often have thick bark to protect them from fire damage. Savannas are usually found near the equator, where there is more direct sunlight and warm temperatures all year.Some common trees found in savannas include acacia, combretum, baobabs, borassus, and euphorbia.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69902)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2024
Science of Living Things
Diagram
Solution
Use the diagram above to answer the question that follows
The zone labelled II is called
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
supra-tidal zone
B
pelagic zone
C
littoral zone
D
benthic zone
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
The supra-tidal zone, also known as the splash zone or spray zone, is the area of a coastline or estuary that is above the spring high tide line and is regularly splashed by ocean water but never submerged. The supra-tidal zone is only flooded during storms or spring tides.
The pelagic zone is the open water column of an ocean or lake that is not close to the shore or the bottom.
The littoral zone is the area where the land meets the water in a lake, river, or sea, and is also known as the nearshore or littoral. It's a shallow, sloped area that stretches from the high-water mark to the shore, and into the water where sunlight reaches the bottom.
The benthic zone is the lowest ecological region of a body of water, such as a lake, ocean, or stream. It includes the sediment surface and some sub-surface layers.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69903)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2024
Science of Living Things
Solution
Which of the following structures enables the exchange of gases in insects?
A
skin
B
tracheae
C
Malpighian tubules
D
flame cell
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Insects have a tracheal respiratory system in which oxygen and carbon dioxide travel primarily through air-filled tubes called tracheae.
Malpighian tubules (MTs) are the primary excretory organs in most insects, and they have a number of uses, including excretion.They are responsible for producing primary urine and removing toxic compounds and excretion products.
Flame cells are not used in insects, but they are used in other invertebrates, such as flatworms, rotifers, and nemerteans.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69905)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2024
Science of Living Things
Solution
The total number of ATP produced during glycolysis is
A
3 molecules
B
2 molecules
C
4 molecules
D
6 molecules
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Glycolysis is the process in which glucose is broken down to produce energy. It produces two molecules of pyruvate, ATP, NADH and water. Glycolysis is a two-phase process that begins in the cytoplasm of a cell. The first phase, called the investment phase, requires two ATP molecules to add phosphates to glucose. The net gain is two ATP molecules. The total number of ATP produced during glycolysis is two. The net gain of ATP produced during glycolysis is 2 molecules. While 4 ATP molecules are produced, 2 are consumed in the initial steps, resulting in a net gain of 2.
During glycolysis, glucose ultimately breaks down into pyruvate and energy; a total of 2 ATP is derived in the process (Glucose + 2 NAD+ + 2 ADP + 2 Pi → 2 Pyruvate + 2 NADH + 2 H\(^+\) + 2 ATP + 2 H\(_2\)O).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69910)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2024
Science of Living Things
Solution
The transmission of diseases through contamination of food is an economic importance of
A
mosquitoes
B
cockroaches
C
butterflies
D
bees
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Cockroaches can transmit diseases through food contamination, which is an economic concern.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69921)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2024
Science of Living Things
Solution
Bryophyte is an intermediate group between higher algae and
A
thallophyte
B
pteridophyte
C
spermatophyte
D
tracheophyte
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Bryophytes are sometimes referred to as an intermediate group between algae and vascular plants(Pteridophytes).
Bryophytes: A small group of land plants that includes liverworts, hornworts, and mosses. They are considered the most primitive group of Embryophyta, and are thought to be the first land plants. They lack vascular tissues and seeds, but produce embryos while the algae is a a group of organisms with cell walls made of cellulose, similar to bryophytes. However, algae do not divide their plant body internally into photosynthetic and storage zones, unlike bryophytes. Bryophytes produce embryos but lack seeds and vascular tissues. They are the most simple and primitive group of Embryophyta.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69923)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2024
Science of Living Things
Solution
Ecological succession can result from
A
newly formed habitat
B
habitat with abundant food
C
habitat with space and light
D
population of plants on a fertile land
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Ecological succession is a gradual process that occurs when an ecosystem changes in species composition and community structure over time after a disturbance.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69924)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2024
Science of Living Things
Solution
The first organism evolved from which of the following habitat?
A
terrestrial
B
arboreal
C
aquatic
D
desert
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
Amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds evolved after fish. The first amphibians evolved from a lobe-finned fish ancestor . They were the first vertebrates to live on land, but they had to return to water to reproduce.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69925)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2024
Science of Living Things
Solution
Which of these pair of substances must be present for a seed to germinate in a laboratory set-up?
A
microbes and water
B
heat and water
C
soil and manure
D
heat and microbe
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
All seeds need water, oxygen, and proper temperature in order to germinate. Experiment has shown that germinating seeds produce heat.
The correct answer is B - Heat and water.
For a seed to germinate in a laboratory setup, two essential factors are required:
1. Water: Seeds need water to rehydrate and initiate metabolic processes.
2. Heat (or optimal temperature): Seeds require a specific temperature range to break dormancy and germinate.
The other options are not essential for seed germination:
A. Microbes: While microbes can influence seed germination, they are not a required factor.
C. Soil and manure: Seeds can germinate in a laboratory setup without soil and manure.
D. Heat and microbe: Microbes are not a necessary factor for seed germination.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69926)
Biology
UTME / JAMB 2024
Science of Living Things
Diagram
Solution
Use the diagram above to answer the question that follows
The diagram above is
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
circulatory system
B
reproductive system
C
urinary system
D
nervous system
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Biological Concept & Syllabus Guide
The circulatory system is a network of blood vessels, the heart, and blood that moves throughout the body. The circulatory system's main function is to transport nutrients, oxygen, and hormones to the body's cells, and remove waste products.
The reproductive system is a collection of organs in both males and females that work together to produce offspring, primarily consisting of the gonads (ovaries in females, testes in males) which create sex cells (eggs and sperm), and accessory organs that transport and nurture these cells to facilitate fertilization and potential pregnancy.
The nervous system is a complex network of nerves and nerve cells (neurons) that control bodily functions by sending signals between the brain and the rest of the body, allowing us to move, think, feel, and regulate internal processes; it consists of two main parts: the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system
The urinary system helps the body maintain balance by removing waste products like urea, extra salt, and extra water. Urea is a waste product created when the body breaks down protein from foods like meat, poultry, and some vegetables. Its function is to remove waste from the body through urine bladder, urethra, kidneys and ureters.
Parts of the urinary system
Kidneys: Two bean-shaped organs located in the middle back, under the ribs. They filter blood to remove waste and extra water.
Ureters: Two tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
Bladder: A hollow organ in the pelvis that stores urine. When the bladder is full, it signals the body to urinate.
Urethra: A small tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69912)