JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 233

1,161.

In the internal structure of plants, a wide pith in the centre is common to

A.

dicot stems and monocot stems

B.

dicot stem and monocot roots

C.

dicot roots and monocot roots

D.

dicot roots and monocot stems

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,162.

A peculiar characteristic in mammals is that they

A.

have teeth

B.

are warm-blooded

C.

have lungs

D.

have sabaceous glands

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,163.

the function of the long-winged reproductives of the termites colony is to

A.

disperse the population

B.

feed the young

C.

participate in swarming

D.

protect the young

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,164.

the larval stage of a mosquito is called

A.

wriggler

B.

grub

C.

maggot

D.

caterpillar

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,165.

Insects are considered the most successful among the invertebrates because they?

A.

possess exoskeletons

B.

survive in various environmental conditions

C.

have wings for flight

D.

possess the ability to change their forms

Correct answer is A

It is believed that insects are so successful because they have a protective shell or exoskeleton.