JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 267

1,331.

An ecological succession often leads to

A.

an increase in species diversity

B.

decrease in species diversity

C.

an unstable community

D.

the dispersal of species

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,333.

Serum differs from blood plasma because

A.

contains blood cells and fibrinogen

B.

contains soluble food and mineral salt

C.

lacks the blood protein and fibrinogen

D.

lacks blood cells and albumin

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,334.

The chamber of the mammalian heart with the thickest wall is the

A.

right ventricle

B.

left auricle

C.

right auricle

D.

left ventricle

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,335.

The greatest amount of energy will be obtained by the oxidation of 100kg of?

A.

meat

B.

butter

C.

sugar

D.

biscuits

Correct answer is B

One gram of carbohydrate provides 16kJ of energy. One gram of fat provides 37kJ.

Therefore, fats in food contribute double the energy than the equivalent amounts provided by sugar.