JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 397

1,982.

The filament of spirogyra were put into equal volumes of sugar solutions X and Y. After 5 minutes, filaments from solution X had their cells contents rounded up while those from Y were unaffected. The experiment shows that

A.

solution X was stronger than Y

B.

solution Y was stronger than X

C.

Spirogyra used up the sugar in solution X

D.

solution X is good for stimulating sexual reproduction in Spirogyra

E.

solution Y was less contaminated than X

Correct answer is B

 - osmosis is the movement of water molecules from a solution with a high concentration of water molecules to a solution with a lower concentration of water molecules, through a cell's partially permeable membrane.

1,983.

A potometer is used to determine the rate at which a shoot 

A.

respires

B.

sucks air bubbles

C.

loses weight

D.

absorbs water

E.

transpires

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,984.

Which one of the following parts of the mammalian body is most closely associated with the production of urine? 

A.

Malpighian capsule

B.

Urinary bladder

C.

Ureter

D.

Vas deferens

E.

Urethra

Correct answer is A

The Malpighian corpuscle performs the crucial step involved in urine formation.

1,985.

The conversion of excess amino acids into urea occurs in the 

A.

Kidney

B.

pancreas

C.

villi

D.

liver

E.

spleen

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.