JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 191

951.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the nucleus of a cell?

A.

it translates genetic information for the manufacture of proteins

B.

it stores and carries hereditary information

C.

it is the cell's energy reservoir

D.

it controls the life processes of the cell

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

952.

If a child can receive blood from all donors, he belongs to the blood group?

A.

O

B.

AB

C.

A

D.

B

Correct answer is B

Individuals with blood type AB positive are usually called universal recipients while individuals with blood type O are usually called universal donors.

953.

According to Darwin, the driving force behind evolutionary change is

A.

natural selection

B.

genetic drift

C.

mutation

D.

gene flow

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

954.

During the dry season in the tropics, the body metabolism of some animals slow to a minimal level in a process referred to as

A.

hibernation

B.

aestivation

C.

dormancy

D.

senescense

Correct answer is B

Aestivation is characterized by inactivity and a lowered metabolic rate, and is induced by high temperatures and arid conditions. It takes place during times of heat and dryness (the hot dry season) which are often the summer months.

955.

The specialized pigment cells that are involved in colouration and colour change in animals are known as

A.

xanthophyll

B.

chromatophores

C.

chlorophyll

D.

melanin

Correct answer is B

Chromatophores are cells that produce color. Many types are pigment-containing cells, or groups of cells, found in a wide range of animals including amphibians, fish, reptiles, crustaceans, and cephalopods.

Mammals and birds, in contrast, have a class of cells called melanocytes for coloration.