JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 153

761.

Which of the following is true of leucocytes?

A.

they are respiratory pigments

B.

they are most numerous and ramify all cells

C.

they are large and nucleated

D.

they are involved in blood clotting

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

762.

Which of the following can cause living cells to shrink?

A.

Hypotonic solution

B.

Isotonic solution

C.

Deionized water

D.

Hypertonic solution

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

763.

The adaptive importance of nuptial flight from termite colonies is to

A.

disperse the reproductives in order to establish new colonies

B.

provide abundant food for birds and other animals during the early rains

C.

ensure cross-breeding between members of one colony and another

D.

expel the reproductives so as to provide enogh food for other members

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

764.

In which of the following groups of vertebrates is parental care mostly exhibited ?

A.

Reptilia

B.

Amphibia

C.

Aves

D.

Mammalia

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

765.

The function of the red head in male Agama lizards is to

A.

conceal and camouflage the animal from predators

B.

scare other males from the territory

C.

attract female lizards for mating purposes

D.

warn predators of the distastefulness of the animal

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.