2004

JAMB Biology 2004 past questions

33 questions from the 2004 JAMB UTME Biology paper. Free, with answers where available.

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Biology JAMB 2004 Q9
The bones labelled II are called
A
thoracic vertebrae
B
lumbar vertebrae
C
cervical vertebrae
D
sacral vertebrae.
Biology JAMB 2004 Q10
The breakdown of fats and oils into simpler absorbable compounds is catalyzed by the group of enzymes called
A
peptidases
B
amylases
C
lipases
D
hydrolases
Biology JAMB 2004 Q11
The two key cations involved in the action potential of nervous transmissions are
A
Mg2 and K+
B
Na+ and Fe2+
C
Fe2+ and Mg2+
D
Na+ and K + Use the diagram below to answer questions 12 and 13
Biology JAMB 2004 Q12
The part labelled II is the
A
anther
B
style
C
filament
D
stigma
Biology JAMB 2004 Q13
The process of pollination involves the transfer of pollens from
A
III to IV
B
IV to I
C
II to III
D
I to II
Biology JAMB 2004 Q14
The anaerobic fermentation of a glucose molecule yields
A
pyruvic acid and alcohol
B
38 ATP molecules
C
water and carbon (IV) oxide
D
2ATP molecules and alcohol Use the diagram below to answer questions 15 and 16
Biology JAMB 2004 Q15
The function of the part labelled III is to
A
produce oil for the skin
B
carry blood and nitrogenous waste
C
contract to pull the hair erect
D
conduct nervous impulses
Biology JAMB 2004 Q16
The sweat gland is the structure labelled
A
IV
B
III
C
II
D
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Biology JAMB 2004 Q17
The type of reproduction that is common to both Hydra and yeast is
A
grafting
B
budding
C
conjugation
D
binary fission
Biology JAMB 2004 Q18
Epigeal germination of a seed is characterized by
A
lack of growth of the hypocotyls
B
more rapid elongation of the hypocotyls than the epicotyl
C
more rapid elongation of the epicotyl than the hypocotyl
D
equal growth rate of both the hypocotyl and epicotyl.
Biology JAMB 2004 Q19
All living cells require water because it
A
is a medium that neutralizes acids in cells
B
is the main source of energy for the cells
C
prevents the development of diseases in cell
D
is a medium for all metabolic reactions.
Biology JAMB 2004 Q20
The surface of an alveolus in a mammals is well supplied with tiny blood vessels known as
A
capillaries
B
arteries
C
arterioles
D
venules Nervous control differs from hormonal control in that the former
Biology JAMB 2004 Q22
Identical twins inherit their genes from
A
one egg and two sperms
B
two eggs and a sperm
C
the same egg and sperm
D
different eggs and sperms
Biology JAMB 2004 Q23
Paternity disputes can most accurately be resolved through the use of
A
DNA analysis
B
fingerprinting
C
tongue-rolling
D
blood group typing
Biology JAMB 2004 Q24
Sex-linked genes are located on
A
X-and Y-chromosomes
B
homologous chromosomes
C
X- chromosomes
D
Y- chromosome.
Biology JAMB 2004 Q25
In a Mendelian cross of red and white varieties of the four o'clock plant, the F1 generation expresses incomplete dominance by having flowers which are
A
multicoloured
B
pink
C
red
D
white
Biology JAMB 2004 Q26
Insects are considered the most successful among the invertebrates because they
A
survive in various environmental conditions
B
possess the ability to change their forms
C
possess exoskeletons
D
have wing for flight
Biology JAMB 2004 Q29
The rods in the retina of the eye are examples of
A
organs
B
cells
C
systems
D
tissues
Biology JAMB 2004 Q30
The larval stage of a mosquito is called
A
caterpillar
B
maggot C.wriggler
D
grub
Biology JAMB 2004 Q31
The most common characteristic of the fungal hyphae is the possession of
A
cell-like partitions formed by cross-walls
B
cell-like compartments with one nucleus each
C
a multicellular mycelium in the substrate
D
cell walls that are both rigid and chitinous Use the diagram below to answer question 32 and 33.
Biology JAMB 2004 Q33
The endoplasmic reticulum is represented by the part labelled
A
III
B
VI
C
I
D
II
Biology JAMB 2004 Q34
The function of the long-winged reproductives in a termite colony is to
A
protect the young
B
participate in swarming
C
feed the young
D
disperse the population
Biology JAMB 2004 Q37
The spots and stripes of the leopard and tiger are examples of
A
warning colouration
B
countershading
C
cryptic colouration
D
disruptive colouration
Biology JAMB 2004 Q38
Rodents gnaw on food with their
A
strong jaws
B
flat-ridged teeth
C
chisel-like front teeth
D
molar teeth.
Biology JAMB 2004 Q39
An evidence of the relationship between living organisms and their extinct relatives can best be obtained from
A
palaeontology
B
embryology
C
comparative anatomy
D
comparative physiology. [PAGE 53]
Biology JAMB 2004 Q40
Plants survive hot dry conditions by
A
producing numerous leaves
B
having numerous stomata
C
having evergreen leave
D
storing water in large parenchyma cells.
Biology JAMB 2004 Q42
The progressive loss of energy at each level in a food chain leads to
A
a decrease in biomass at each successive level
B
an increase in the number of organisms at each successive level
C
an increase in the total weight of living matter at each successive level
D
an increase in biomass at each successive level
Biology JAMB 2004 Q43
The soil type that will be most difficult to plough in a wet season is one that is
A
sandy
B
loamy
C
silty
D
clayey Use the table below to answer questions 44 and 45
Biology JAMB 2004 Q44
Which of the zones is likely to be a desert?
A
III
B
IV
C
I
D
II
Biology JAMB 2004 Q45
High relative humidity will be expected in zones
A
II and III
B
II and IV
C
I and IV
D
I and III
Biology JAMB 2004 Q46
One adaptation of reptiles to water loss is the presence of
A
long tails
B
long sticky tongues
C
keratinous scales
D
claws on limbs.
Biology JAMB 2004 Q47
The scarcity of food causes a sudden decrease in population size by
A
minimizing the rate of competition
B
raising the mortality rate
C
bringing about immigration
D
decreasing the reproductive rate
Biology JAMB 2004 Q48
The association between termites and the cellulose- digesting protozoan in their guts is an example of
A
mutualism
B
saprophytism
C
commensalism
D
parasitism