JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 154

766.

If both parents are heterozygous for a trait, the probability that an offspring will be recessive for that trait is?

A.

½

B.

¾

C.

¼

D.

1

Correct answer is C

The expected genotype ratio when two heterozygotes are crossed is 1 (homozygous dominant) : 2 (heterozygous) : 1 (homozygous recessive). 

767.

All living organisms are constantly involved in a struggle for existence. This was proposed by

A.

Morgan

B.

Darwin

C.

Lamarck

D.

Wallace

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

768.

An example of a poikilothermic organism is a

A.

Lizard

B.

Cockroach

C.

rabbit

D.

bird

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

769.

The stream-lined shape of fishes is an adaptation for

A.

Securing mates

B.

easy movement

C.

obtaining food

D.

defence and attack

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

770.

One of the advantages of outbreeding is

A.

pests tolerance

B.

disease resistance

C.

fast growth

D.

height

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.