JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 280

1,396.

The organism that has a hydrostatic skeleton is

A.

Tilapia

B.

Hydra

C.

mosquito larva

D.

earthworm

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,397.

The basic point of impact by changes which produce mutation is the

A.

gametes

B.

chromosomes

C.

phenotype

D.

zygote

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,398.

The best explanation for the theories of natural selection is that

A.

all organisms have equal capacity for survival in their habitats

B.

organisms have varying capacities for survival in their habitats

C.

organisms compete for resource and better competitors survive and thrive

D.

habitats allow only organisms that will not have to compete for survival

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,399.

In the whistling pine, leaves are reduced to brown scales and young stems are green. This is an adaptation for

A.

obtaining food

B.

conserving nutrients

C.

storing water

D.

reducing transpiration

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,400.

In the honey bee colony, the drones are

A.

sterile males with reduced mouth parts

B.

sterile males with well-developed mouth parts

C.

fertile males with reduced mouth parts

D.

fertile males with well-developed mouth parts

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.