JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 405

2,021.

Water is required for seed germination to take place because it

A.

activates the enzymes

B.

softens the testa

C.

liberates energy for growth

D.

permits radicle growth

E.

allow oxygen to diffuse into the seed

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,022.

A true fruit is formed from

A.

 a fertilized ovary and other floral parts

B.

a fertilized ovary

C.

a fertilized ovary and calyx

D.

a fertilized ovary and fleshy receptacle

E.

 an unfertilized ovary and other floral part

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,023.

Which of the following organs produces bile?

A.

Gall bladder

B.

Pancreas

C.

Spleen

D.

Liver

E.

Stomach

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,024.

Milk can be pasteurized by

A.

the addition of common salt

B.

boiling for one hour

C.

heating to 75oc for 20 minutes

D.

the addition of vinegar

E.

heating to 100oc for 12 hours

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,025.

Which one of the following animals is NEVER a secondary host of tapeworms?

A.

cow

B.

Fish

C.

Pig

D.

Man

E.

Dog

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.