JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 417

2,081.

which of these elements in plants is required in small quantities only

A.

Boron

B.

Nitrogen

C.

Phosphorus

D.

Magnesium

E.

Potassium

Correct answer is A

Boron (B) is not required by plants in high amounts, but can cause serious growth problems if it is not supplied at appropriate levels.

2,082.

Which of these is not a function of the mammalian skin?

A.

Protection against bacteria infection

B.

Excretion of waste and water

C.

Production of vitamin the when exposed to sun light

D.

production of pigments to reduce temperature

E.

Regulation of body temperature

Correct answer is D

  • Regulates body temperature.

  • Excretes toxic substances with sweat.

  • Protection of the body from harmful effects of the sun and radiation.

  • Prevents penetration of toxic substances.

2,083.

Which of these is not a part of the feather of a bird?

A.

Wing

B.

aftershaft

C.

Inferior umblilicus

D.

 Vane

E.

Barbule

Correct answer is A

The feather contains a vane, afterfeather, calamus, barb, rachis.

2,084.

Which of these is not associated with the movement of the toad, reptile or bird?

A.

Hopping

B.

Bopping

C.

Flapping

D.

Gliding

E.

Pecking

Correct answer is E

Pecking is a form of feeding for birds not movement.

2,085.

Which of these is not associated with tadpole stages of toad or frog?

A.

V-shaped gland

B.

operculum

C.

external gills

D.

jelly

E.

shell

Correct answer is E

Tadpoles have soft skins and do not possess shells.