1987

JAMB Biology 1987 past questions

35 questions from the 1987 JAMB UTME Biology paper. Free, with answers where available.

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Biology JAMB 1987 Q7
The function of the clitellum in the earthworm is to
A
aid digestion
B
prevent desiccation
C
assist locomotion
D
secrete cocoon.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q8
The crayfish is an arthropod because
A
its body consists of a cephalothorax and an abdomen
B
it has a pair each of antennae and antennules
C
every segment of its body carries a pair of appendages
D
its body is covered with an exoskeleton made of chitin.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q10
In most true ferns sporangia are grouped into
A
indusium
B
fonds
C
prothalli
D
sari. [PAGE 12]
Biology JAMB 1987 Q11
In the reproduction of mosses, water is essential because
A
they live in moist habitats
B
they cannot reproduce without water
C
the male gametes must swim to fertilize the ovum
D
they produce spores.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q12
In tapeworm, the two structures that run through the length of the body are the
A
nerve cord and the excretory duct
B
sperm duct and the nerve cord
C
genital pore and the excretory duct
D
sperm duct and the genital pore.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q13
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of snails?
A
Bilaleral symmetry
B
Chitinous exoskeleton
C
Muscular foot
D
Soft unsegmented body in a mantle.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q14
In the life history of a butterfly, destruction of crops is caused by the
A
maggot
B
nymph
C
caterpillar
D
pupa.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q15
The correct sequence of tissues in the anatomy of a young dicotlydonous stem from the inside to the outside is
A
pith, phloem, cambium, xylem, parenchyma, collencyma and epidermis
B
xylem, phloem, cambium, cortex, endodermis, collenchyma and epidermis
C
pith, xylem, cambium, phloem, collenchyma, parenchyma and epidermis
D
phloem, xylem, cambium, cortex, endodermis, collenchyma and epidermis.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q16
Secondary thickening is initiated in a dicotyledonous stem by the
A
xylem parenchyma
B
secondary phloem
C
endodermis
D
cambium.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q17
In demonstrating the importance of mineral elements in the plants, the culture bottle must be darkened to
A
prevent algal growth in culture solution
B
allow root growth
C
prevent breakdown of mineral elements
D
prevent photosynthesis in the root.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q18
The vitamin which is important in the formation of the retina pigments is
A
vitamin A
B
vitamin B
C
vitamin C
D
vitamin
Biology JAMB 1987 Q19
Which of the following lists of organs is directly involved in nutrition?
A
Oesophagus, bronchus, stomach, pancreas and anus
B
Spleen, pharynx, duodenum, jejunum and rectum,
C
Teeth, oesophagus, ileum lungs and large intestine,
D
Salivary gland, liver, stomach, villi and colon.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q20
In the standard experiment to show that oxygen is given off during photosynthesis, sodium bicarbonate is used to
A
neutralize the acid in water
B
supply mineral salts to water plant,
C
supply carbondioxide for photosynthesis
D
Kill micro-organism in water.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q21
One cubic centimeter of lymph is richer than an equal volume of blood
A
erythrocytes
B
leucocytes
C
amino acid
D
glucose.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q22
The oxidative part of the respiration process takes place in the
A
mitochondria
B
ribosomes
C
endoplasmic reticulum
D
golgilbodies.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q23
Fatigue of leg muscles may occur after riding many kilometers on a bicycle because of
A
insufficient glucose
B
excess carbon dioxide
C
excess protein
D
insufficient oxygen.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q24
The function of the loop of Henle is to
A
increase the flow of urine
B
concentrate amino acids in the kidney tissue
C
concentrates sodium chloride in the medulla of the kidney
D
increase the volume of urine. Use the information in the graph below to answerquestion 25 and 26
Biology JAMB 1987 Q27
Sclerenchyma cells are lignified to
A
strengthen and support the plant
B
transport synthesized food
C
conduct water and salt
D
protect the plant from injury.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q28
The pineapple fruit is best described as
A
aggregate, succulent and indehiscent
B
aggregate, succulent and indehiscent
C
multiple, succulent and indehiscent
D
multiple, succulent and dehiscent.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q29
The flower shown above is
A
complete, regular, hermaphroditic with inferior ovary
B
incomplete, regular, staminate with inferior ovary
C
complete regular, hermaphroditic with inferior ovary
D
incomplete, irregular, pistillate with superior ovary. [PAGE 13]
Biology JAMB 1987 Q32
The plantain reproduces asexually by
A
suckers
B
buds
C
fragments
D
spores.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q33
Growth can best be determined in a population of Spirogyra by measuring the
A
total lengths of the filaments
B
total widths of the filaments
C
rate of photosynthesis in the population
D
dry weight of the organism.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q34
Most cells in higher animals retain their power of division EXCEPT
A
lymphocytes
B
nerve cells
C
malpighian cells
D
germ cells.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q36
The growth of a coleoptile towards unilateral light source is due to
A
rapid rate of photosynthesis
B
unequal distribution of auxin
C
the effect of geotropism
D
the effect of photolysis.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q37
The sequence of ear ossicles from the fenestra ovalis is
A
malleus, incus and stapes
B
malleus, stapes and incus
C
stapes, incus and mallcus
D
stapes, malleus and incus.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q38
The centre for controlling body temperature in the brain is the
A
cerebrum
B
cerebellum
C
medulla
D
hypothalamus.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q39
Unlike auxins, gibberellins
A
induce the formation of adventitious roots
B
do not affect leaf and fruit abscission
C
cannot stimulate stem elongation
D
are quite effective as herbicides.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q41
An example of monohybrid inheritance in man is
A
astigmatism
B
cretinism
C
hyperthyroidism
D
albinism.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q42
If a plant, homozygous for round and yellow (RR;YY), is crossed with a wrinkled green type (rr;yy) all of the resulting seed will be
A
blue and wrinkled
B
round and yellow
C
wrinkled and yellow
D
round and greenish-yellow.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q44
In which of the following crosses will all the female offspring be colour blind?
A
colour blind mother x colour blind father.
B
colour blind mother x normal father
C
carrier mother x colour blind father. D carrier mother x normal father.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q45
Which of the following relates to edaphic factors?
A
The structure of the earth's surface
B
The influence of living organisms on each other.
C
Temperature, rainfall and humidity
D
The influence of soils on plants and animals.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q46
Epiphytes growing on the branches of trees provide an example of the relationship known as
A
parasitism
B
commensalisms
C
aprophytism
D
holophytism.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q47
Poliomyelitis is an infectious disease caused by
A
virus
B
protozoan
C
bacterium
D
fungus. One of the functions of UNICEF is to
Biology JAMB 1987 Q49
Nitrifying bacteria are important because they
A
release nitrogen to the atmosphere
B
convert Atmosphere nitrogen to ammonia
C
combine ammonia with nitrogen
D
oxidize ammonium salts to nitrates.
Biology JAMB 1987 Q50
The process by which lime is added to clay soils is known as
A
sedimentation
B
flocculation
C
leaching
D
manuring [PAGE 14] Biology 1988