1995

JAMB Biology 1995 past questions

39 questions from the 1995 JAMB UTME Biology paper. Free, with answers where available.

Biology JAMB 1995 Q4
Protein-like bodies are borne on the part labelled
A
II
B
III
C
IV
D
V.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q5
The sexual reproductive functions is performed by the part labelled
A
I
B
II
C
IV
D
V
Biology JAMB 1995 Q6
Which of the following is transmitted through mosquito bite?
A
Filariasis.
B
Typhus.
C
Plague.
D
Schistosomiasis.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q7
Which of the following insects lays its eggs in horny, purse-like cases?
A
Mosquito.
B
Butterfly.
C
Termite.
D
Cockroach.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q8
In which of the following vertebrates does the skin function as a respiratory surface?
A
Rat.
B
Lizard.
C
Fish
D
Frog.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q9
Birds maintain their body temperature with the help of their
A
blood which maintains constant temperature
B
feathers which cover the body
C
skin which conserves moisture
D
veins which transport fluid of constant temperature to all body tissues.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q10
Secondary thickening in dicotyledonous stem is controlled by the
A
xylem
B
phloem
C
cambium
D
pericycle. [PAGE 32]
Biology JAMB 1995 Q11
2H20 -2H2 + O2(g). The equation above represents a part of the light stage of photosynthesis. Which of the following must be present for this reaction to occur?
A
Enzyme and light energy.
B
carbondioxide and light energy.
C
Light energy and chlorophyll II.
D
Chlorophyll and enzyme.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q12
In an experiment to investigate the effect of nitrogen on the growth of plants, the substrate should be a medium of
A
washed and sand
B
saw dust
C
cow dung
D
clay soil.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q13
Which vitamin plays an important role in blood clotting?
A
Vitamin A
B
Vitamin K
C
Vitamin B12.
D
Vitamin
Biology JAMB 1995 Q14
The mammalian organ which acts both as a digestive and as an endocrine organ is the
A
oesophagus
B
liver
C
pancreas
D
spleen.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q15
Which of the following is NOT involved in the transport of substances in the body?
A
Lymph
B
Plasma
C
Leucocytes
D
Erythrocytes.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q16
The end product of glycolysis in plants and animals is
A
pyruvic acid
B
citric acid
C
aspartic acid
D
malic acid.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q17
During respiration, air circulates round plant tissues via the
A
lenticels
B
stomata
C
guard cells
D
intercellular spaces.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q18
The excretory structure in the earthworm is the
A
malpighian tubule
B
flame cell
C
nephridium
D
kidney.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q19
During the bending of the arm, the biceps muscle
A
contracts and the triceps muscle relaxes
B
relaxes and the triceps muscle contracts
C
and the triceps muscle contract
D
and the triceps muscle relax.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q20
When a healthy shoot of a flowering plant is illuminated from one side, auxins accumulate on the
A
non-illuminated side of the shoot
B
illuminated side of the shoot
C
upper side of the shoot
D
lower side of the shoot. Use the diagram below to answer questions 21 and 22.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q21
The type of placentation shown is
A
axial
B
marginal
C
parietal
D
central
Biology JAMB 1995 Q23
The term caryopsis is used to describe a fruit in which the
A
testa and pericarp are separate
B
seed and endocarp are fused
C
testa and pericarp are fused
D
seed coat and fruit wall are impermeable.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q24
The sex of a foetus is determined during
A
meiosis
B
copulation
C
fertilization
D
placentation.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q25
Biological growth refers strictly to an increase in the
A
protoplasm of an organism
B
number of organisms
C
size of an organism
D
development of form.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q26
The process of walking is under the control of the part of the brain called
A
optic lobe
B
olfactory lobe
C
cerebellum
D
medulla oblongata.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q27
The gland directly affecting metabolic rate, growth and development is known as
A
adrenal gland
B
thyroid gland
C
mammary gland
D
parathyroid gland. Use the diagram below to answer questions 28 and 29
Biology JAMB 1995 Q28
The diagram represents
A
sensory neurone
B
relay neurone
C
afferent neurone
D
motor neurone.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q29
The part labelled X is the
A
axon
B
cell body
C
terminal dendrites
D
synapse.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q31
The depth of illumination in a water body can be measured with a
A
photometer
B
secchi disc
C
hydrometer
D
anemometer.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q32
In a food chain involving a primary producer, a primary consumer as well as a secondary consumer, the sharing of trophic energy is in the form that the
A
primary consumer has more energy than the primary producer
B
secondary consumer takes up all the energy contents of the primary consumer
C
energy is shared equally between the three groups of organism.
D
secondary consumer gets only a small portion of the energy contained in the primary producer. [PAGE 33]
Biology JAMB 1995 Q33
In spite of the removal of carbondioxide from the atmosphere, its amount remains more or less constant because
A
it is produced by green plants during photosynthesis.
B
it is produced during respiration by animals
C
it is absorbed in ocean water
D
green plants release it during the day.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q34
In a tropical rain forest, non-epiphytic ferns and fern allies occur as
A
middle storey species
B
upper storey species
C
shade-loving species
D
emergent species.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q35
Colonization of a bare rock surface is termed
A
evolution
B
speciation
C
primary succession
D
secondary succession.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q36
Which of the following is a measure for the control of bilharzias?
A
Cutting low bushes around homes
B
Application of molluscicides in water bodies
C
Screening windows and doors with mosquito nets.
D
Application of herbicides in water bodies.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q37
Some of the diseases caused by bacteria are
A
tuberculosis, gonorrhoea and syphills B.tuberculosis, gonorrhoea and AIDS
C
Poliomyelitis, syphilis and gonorrhoea
D
AIDS, cholera and tuberculosis.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q38
Environmental pollutants which can work through the media of water, soil and air include
A
carbon monoxide
B
noise
C
sulphur (IV) oxide
D
smoke.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q39
Human height is an example of a feature which depends on both
A
genotype and phenotype
B
genetic and environmental factors
C
mother's genotype and environmental factors.
D
phenotipic and environmental factors.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q41
The DNA molecules is a chain of repeating
A
nucleosides
B
nitrogenous bases
C
sugar Sphosphates
D
nucleotides.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q42
The specific number of chromosomes in each somatic cell is represented by
A
2N
B
23
C
2N D N.
Biology JAMB 1995 Q47
Scales on reptiles are a feature for
A
conserving water
B
conserving food
C
protecting the skin
D
locomotion. The colour of the ventral surface of a fish is lighter than that of the dorsal. This is mainly
Biology JAMB 1995 Q49
The least evidence in support of the theory of evolution is provided by the study of
A
anatomy
B
ecology
C
geology
D
embryology.8
Biology JAMB 1995 Q50
From which group of animals are the mammals generally believed to have most recently evolved?
A
Reptiles.
B
Fishes.
C
Amphibians.
D
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