JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 116

576.

Use the diagram below to answer this question.

The optimum temperature for the growth of the organism is

A.

25ºC

B.

50ºC

C.

75ºC

D.

100ºC

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

577.

Use the diagram below to answer this question.

The zone of physiological stress is represented by

A.

l and ll

B.

ll only

C.

ll and lll

D.

l and lll

Correct answer is D

Physiological stress can be defined as any external or internal condition that challenges the homeostasis of a cell or an organism.

It can be divided into three different aspects: environmental stress, intrinsic developmental stress, and aging.

That zone is option D

578.

Use the diagram below to answer this question.

The content of the part labelled lll is usually?

A.

neutral

B.

alkaline

C.

acidic

D.

saline

Correct answer is C

The stomach acid's low pH level is largely attributable to one ingredient: hydrochloric acid (HCl).

579.

Use the diagram below to answer this question.

Emulsification of fats takes place in the part labelled?

A.

l

B.

ll

C.

lll

D.

lV

Correct answer is D

Fat emulsification is the process of increasing the surface area of fats in the small intestine by grouping them into small clusters.

This is the responsibility of bile, a liquid created by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Actual digestion of the fats is then accomplished by lipase, an enzyme from the pancreas

580.

Use the diagram below to answer this question.

The part labelled l is the

A.

spongy mesophyll

B.

upper epidemis

C.

cuticle

D.

vein

Correct answer is C

The plant cuticle is the outermost layer of plants. It covers leaves, fruits, flowers, and non-woody stems of higher plants.

It protects plants against drought, extreme temperatures, UV radiation, chemical attack, mechanical injuries, and pathogen/pest infections.