1988

JAMB Biology 1988 past questions

41 questions from the 1988 JAMB UTME Biology paper. Free, with answers where available.

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Biology JAMB 1988 Q1
The function of ribosomes in cells is
A
protein synthesis
B
starch synthesis
C
transport of materials
D
lipid storage.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q2
Which of the following structures is common to Euglena, white blood cell and Amoeba?
A
Vacuole
B
Cell wall
C
Cilia
D
Cell membrane.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q3
The term ‘Thallophyta' refers to
A
ferns and mosses
B
algae and fungi
C
mosses and liverworts
D
fungi and ferns.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q4
The following organisms are hermaphrodites EXCEPT
A
snail
B
taenia
C
schistosoma
D
earthworm.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q5
Parasitic forms are NOT found among
A
platyhelminthes
B
nematodes
C
moluscs
D
annelids.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q6
Which of the following sets of organism represents the correct trend from simple to complex structural organization? 1 Mollusca 2 Platyhelminthes 3 Nematoda 4 Protozoa
A
4 1 2 3
B
4 3 2 1
C
4 2 1 3
D
4 2 3 1.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q7
Spirogyra, Euglena and Chlamydomonas share many characteristics EXCEPT
A
nutrition
B
reproduction
C
mobility
D
irritability.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q8
The prothallus of a fern is equivalent to the gemaetophyte generation of a moss because it
A
is inconspicuous
B
has rhizoids
C
bears sexual organs
D
is multicellular.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q9
What is the function of trichocyst in Paramecium?
A
Movement
B
Defence
C
Excretion
D
Reproduction. Use the diagram below to answer quetions 10 and 11
Biology JAMB 1988 Q12
The long and coiled intestine of a young tadpole is an adaptation to its
A
herbivorous diet
B
carnivorous diet
C
aquatic habitat
D
insectivorous habit.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q13
Lung hooks are used for respiration in
A
spiders
B
insects
C
millipedes
D
snails.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q14
Insects and millipede have many features in common EXCEPT
A
exoskeleton
B
jointed, appendages
C
Compound eyes
D
segmented body
Biology JAMB 1988 Q15
The major function of the swim-bladder in fishes is
A
breathing
B
buoyancy
C
swimming
D
diving
Biology JAMB 1988 Q16
Which of the following statement gives the BEST description of bark?
A
Tissues outside the vascular cambium
B
Cork-like tissues found only in stems
C
Brown tissues never found in primary growth
D
Cork-like tissues of old trees.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q17
In the transverse section of the leaf of maize vascular bundles are arranged in
A
a row
B
one circle
C
alternate positions
D
two circles.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q18
If an animal has diastema, it would NOT possess
A
incisors
B
cannines
C
premolars
D
molars
Biology JAMB 1988 Q19
If the gall bladder of a mammal is damaged, which of the following will be most seriously affected?
A
Glycolysis
B
Digestion of starch
C
Digestion of fats and oils
D
Digestion of proteins.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q20
Which of the following will be first digested if ingested at the same time?
A
Cooked beans
B
Cooked rice
C
Cod liver oil
D
Roasted beef.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q21
If the phloem of a healthy plant is killed by heat treatment the
A
upward movement of salts will cease
B
food manufacture in the leaves will accumulate
C
whole plant will die immediately
D
leaves of the plant will become yellow.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q22
In the mammalian respiratory system, exchange of gases occurs in the
A
lungs
B
bronchi
C
bronchioles
D
alveoli.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q23
The main waste products formed in plant are
A
alkaloids, tannins and resins
B
water, alkaloids and carbondioxide
C
water, carbondioxide and oxygen. [PAGE 15]
Biology JAMB 1988 Q26
Parenchyma cells serve as supporting tissue when they
A
contain chloroplasts
B
have crystals
C
become flaccid
D
become turgid.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q27
Taxism differs from tropism because
A
the whole organism is affected
B
it is a directional movement
C
it is a response to multi-directional stimuli
D
part of the organism is affected.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q29
Airspaces are characteristic of seeds or fruits dispersed
A
birds
B
water
C
wind
D
explosive mechanism.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q30
In vegetative propagation, which of the following requires part of another plant to develop?
A
Scion
B
Bulb
C
Rhizome
D
Sucker
Biology JAMB 1988 Q32
In a mammal, the placenta performs functions similar to those of the
A
lungs, kidneys and digestive system
B
lungs, heart and nervous system
C
liver, intestines and reproductive system
D
intestines, heart and digestive system.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q33
The radicle of a bean seedling grows most rapidly in the region
A
of the root tip
B
just above the root tip
C
just around the root tip
D
just below the root tip.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q34
The main function of the choroid is
A
protection of the eye ball
B
transmission of light
C
supply of nutrients to tissues of the eye
D
converging light.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q35
What part of the central nervous system is concerned with answering an examination question?
A
Cerebrum
B
Cerebellum
C
Medulla oblongata
D
Spinal cord.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q38
The turbidity of a pond can be measured using the
A
anaemometer
B
secchi disc
C
theodolite
D
hydrometer.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q39
The most important substances necessary for the maintenance of life are carbon , oxygen
A
hydrogen , soil and enzymes
B
hydrogen, salt and water
C
nitrogen, salt and soil
D
nitrogen, salt and water.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q40
If an organism obtains its food by means of haustoria, it is said to be
A
holophytic
B
heterophytic
C
Saprophytic
D
Parasitic.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q41
Which of the following relationship involves only one organism?
A
Saprophytism
B
Commensalism
C
Parasitism
D
Symbiosis.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q42
Which of the following has the greatest influence on the distribution of animals in marine and fresh water habitats?
A
pH.
B
Salinity
C
Water current
D
Turbidity
Biology JAMB 1988 Q43
Which of these groups of animals is likely to be found in fresh water?
A
Blood worm, pond skater and scorpion
B
Blood worm, pond skater and dragonfly larva
C
Pond skates scorpion and dragonfly larva.
D
Pond skater, blood worm and ant-lion.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q44
One of the characteristics of plant in the savanna is the
A
possession of thin, smooth barks
B
possession of large tap roots
C
production of seedlings on mother plant
D
possession of thick, flaky barks.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q45
Which of the following disease can be contracted areas with fast flowing rivers?
A
Schistosomiasis
B
Elephantiasis
C
Syphilis
D
Onchocerciasis.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q46
Which of the following causes pollution?
A
Consumption of canned drinks.
B
The addition of fertilizer to farmland
C
Respiration of living organisms
D
Burning of refuse.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q47
The mineral nutrient that is most bound to the soil is
A
phosphorus
B
calcium
C
iron
D
potassium.
Biology JAMB 1988 Q48
The mineral nutrient that easily gets leached out of the soil is
A
phosphorus
B
calcium
C
magnesium
D
nitrate. [PAGE 16]
Biology JAMB 1988 Q49
Most commercial fertilizers are rich in salts of
A
Sodium, iron and calcium
B
nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium
C
iron, copper and nitrogen
D
calcium, sodium and phosphorus. Biology 1989 Use the figure below to answer questions 1 to 3