JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 243

1,211.

In a population of living things, the parameters of size, height, weight, and colour are examples of

A.

discontinuous variation

B.

continuous variation

C.

physiological variation

D.

non-heritable variation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,212.

To select and retain the desirable trait of large body size which a farmer has observed in his herd, the farmer needs to

A.

feed the animals in the herd with more food

B.

cross-breed his animals with a different herd

C.

inbreed the animals in the herd

D.

prevent disease in the herd

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,213.

Tissue respiration is important for the

A.

absorption of oxygen into the alveoli

B.

release of carbon (IV) oxide into the lungs

C.

release of energy for the body use

D.

exhalation of carbon(IV) oxide from the lungs

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,214.

A person that is obese must avoid meals containing

A.

carrots and oranges

B.

margarine and butter

C.

beef and beans

D.

rice and yam

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,215.

In which of the following groups of fruits is the pericarp inseparable from the seed coat?

A.

Nut

B.

Follicle

C.

Cypsela

D.

Caryopsis

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.