JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 270

1,346.

The set of fins that control steering, balancing and change of direction and pitch in fish is

A.

dorsal and anal

B.

pectoral and pelvic

C.

caudal and dorsal

D.

anal and pelvic

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,347.

The most important environment factor which epiphytes in the rain forest compete for is

A.

water

B.

nutrients

C.

light

D.

cabinet minister

E.

space

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,348.

The loud cry made by a brooding hen when a predator is around is meant to

A.

alert the poultry attendants

B.

attract cocks to come and fight the predator

C.

advertise the boundaries of its territory to intruders

D.

warn its chicks and other chickens of impending danger

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,349.

Which of the following is one of Lamarck's theories?

A.

Some variations are more favourable to existence in a given environment than others

B.

All living organisms are constantly involved in a struggle to existence

C.

The size of a given population remains fairly constant

D.

New species originates through the inheritance of acquired traits

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,350.

The least adaptive feature of aboreal life is the

A.

possession of four limbs

B.

possession of claws

C.

development of long tail

D.

shading of coat colour

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.