JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 208

1,036.

A characteristic that can possibly be shared by both living and non-living organisms is

A.

locomotion

B.

irritability

C.

increase in biomass

D.

increase in size

Correct answer is D

Both living and non-living things have the ability to increase in size.

1,037.

Regarding the number of individuals, which of the following taxa is most inclusive?

A.

order

B.

family

C.

class

D.

species

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,038.

An example of a sex linked trait is the

A.

ability to grow long hair in females

B.

skin colour in humans

C.

ability to roll the tongue

D.

possession of facial hair in adult humans

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,039.

which of the following is true of cloning?

A.

it is welcomed as an ethical and morally sound science

B.

only one cell of the original organism is needed to initiate the process

C.

the clone is similar to but not exactly like the original organism

D.

it involves the asexual multiplication of the tissues of the original organism

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,040.

An accurate identification of a rapist can be carried out by conducting a

A.

RNA analysis

B.

DNA analysis

C.

blood group text

D.

behavioural traits test

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.