JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 293

1,461.

In ferns, the sporophyte

A.

develops from a haploid zygote

B.

reproduce asexually to produce spores

C.

is haploid and dependent on gametophyte

D.

is diploid and independent of the gametophyte

Correct answer is B

Sporophytes undergo MEIOSIS to form spores. The process of spore formation is asexual reproduction method.

1,462.

Which of the following performs similar functions?

A.

Ascospores and ascocarp

B.

Antherozoids and rhizoids

C.

sorus and indusium

D.

Strobili and inflorescence

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,463.

Annelides differ from nematodas in that they

A.

exhibits bilateral symmentry

B.

are triploblastic

C.

are metamerically segmented

D.

possess complete digestive system

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,464.

The endoplast cells found in hydra are used for

A.

reproduction

B.

offence and defence

C.

locomotion and nutrition

D.

food collection

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,465.

Viruses differ from all forms of life because they

A.

have thick cell wall

B.

feed on waste products of other organisms

C.

causes infectious diseases

D.

require other living cells to multiply

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.