JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 357

1,781.

In a savanna ecosystem the abiotic factors include

A.

legumes, temperature, and sandy soil

B.

water, temperature, and soil

C.

minerals, oxygen, and reptiles

D.

water, soil, and grasses

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,782.

The function of the ossicles (malleus, incus and stapes) in the mammalian ear is

A.

Transmission of vibrations

B.

Regulation of pressure

C.

Support of the inner ear

D.

Maintenance of balance during motion

E.

Secretion of oil

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,783.

The tuber cassava is NOT a stem tuber because it

A.

Is distended with food reserve

B.

Has an aerial shoot portion

C.

Has other structure that could be called root

D.

Lacks axillary buds

E.

Has a bark over its stored food

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,784.

Haemophilia results from the mutation of the genes

A.

in the sex chromosome

B.

which control skin colour

C.

which control the mechanism for blood-clotting

D.

which control the formation of haemoglobin

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,785.

In a positive phototropic response of a coleoptile, the region of greatest curvature is brought about by the

A.

movement of auxins away from the region of curvature

B.

even distribution of auxins in all parts of the coleoptile

C.

inhibition of growth by auxins in the region f smaller curvature

D.

concentration of auxins in the region of curvature

E.

absence of auxins in the coleoptile

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.