2010

JAMB Biology 2010 past questions

52 questions from the 2010 JAMB UTME Biology paper. Free, with answers where available.

Biology JAMB 2010 Q1
Which Biology Question Paper Type is given to you?
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Biology JAMB 2010 Q1
Which Question Paper Type of Biology is given to you?
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Type B
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Type C
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Type D
Biology JAMB 2010 Q2
Which of the following characterizes a mature plant cell?
A
the cytoplasm fills up the entire cell space
B
the nucleus is pushed to the centre of the cell
C
the cell wall is made up of cellulose
D
the nucleus is small and irregular in shape
Biology JAMB 2010 Q2
The function of the red head in male Agama lizards is to
A
conceal and camouflage the animal from predators
B
scare other males from the territory
C
attract female lizards for mating purposes
D
warm predators of the distastefulness of the animal
Biology JAMB 2010 Q3
Which of the following is NOT a function of the nucleus of a cell?
A
it controls the life processes of the cell
B
it translates genetic information for the manufacture of proteins
C
it stores and carries hereditary information
D
it is reservoir of energy for the cell
Biology JAMB 2010 Q3
In which of the following species is the biomass of an individual the smallest?
A
Agama sp.
B
Bufo sp.
C
Spirogyra sp.
D
Tilapia sp.
Biology JAMB 2010 Q4
The dominant phase in the life cycle of a fern is the?
A
gametophyte
B
prothallus
C
sporophyte
D
antheridium
Biology JAMB 2010 Q4
Seed plants are divided into
A
tracheophytes and ferns
B
angiosperms and gymnosperms
C
monocotyledons and dicotyledons
D
thallophytes and bryophytes
Biology JAMB 2010 Q5
Parental care is exhibited by
A
toads
B
snails
C
earthworms
D
birds Use the diagram above to answer this question 6 and 7 UTME 2010 BIOLOGY QUESTIONS
Biology JAMB 2010 Q5
In which of the following groups of vertebrates is parental care mostly exhibited?
A
Reptilia
B
Amphibia
C
Aves
D
Mammalia Use the Diagrams below to answer questions 6 to 8 UTME 2011 BIOLOGY QUESTIONS
Biology JAMB 2010 Q6
With respect to their decreasing dependence on aquatic conditions for reproduction, which of the following is the correct arrangement of the animals represented?
A
l,IV,II and lll
B
IV, lll, ll and l
C
l, ll, IV and lll
D
lll, ll, IV and l
Biology JAMB 2010 Q7
Which of the animals represents the oldest creatures in terms of evolutionary history?
A
III
B
II
C
I
D
IV
Biology JAMB 2010 Q8
Which of the following groups of cells is devoid of true nuclei
A
algae
B
monera
C
fungi
D
viruses Use the diagram below to answer this question 9 and 10.
Biology JAMB 2010 Q9
The main function of the feathers covering the part labelled I is to
A
prevent ectoparasites from attacking the animal
B
generate heat to keep the animal warm
C
provide some power for flight
D
serve as insulator to maintain body heat
Biology JAMB 2010 Q10
Based on the shape and structure of the beak and feet, the bird represented is likely to feed mainly on
A
flesh [PAGE 3]
B
fruits
C
seeds
D
nectar
Biology JAMB 2010 Q11
Which of the following is true of the transverse section of a dicot system?
A
the epidermis is completely encircled by the cortex
B
the xylem is more interiorly located than the phloem
C
the cambium lies between the cortex and the vascular bundles
D
the vascular bundles are randomly scattered within the cortex Use the diagram above to answer this question 12 and 13
Biology JAMB 2010 Q12
The movement of material in the xylem and phloem tissues of the plant are represented by the arrows labelled
A
lll and IV respectively
B
ll and l respectively
C
l and ll respectively
D
l and lll respectively
Biology JAMB 2010 Q13
During photosynthesis, the arrow labelled ll represents the
A
escape of mineral salts
B
absorption of energy from the sun
C
release of carbon (IV) oxide
D
release of oxygen as a by-product
Biology JAMB 2010 Q14
Which of the following is lacking in the diet of a person with kwashiorkor?
A
vitamins
B
proteins
C
carbohydrates
Biology JAMB 2010 Q15
The mode of nutrition of sun dew and bladder wort can be described as
A
autotrophic
B
saprophytic
C
holozoic
D
chemosynthetic
Biology JAMB 2010 Q16
When the mixture of a food substance and Benedict's solution was warmed, the solution changed from blue to black-red. This indicates the presence of
A
reducing sugar
B
fatty acid
C
sucrose
D
amino acid
Biology JAMB 2010 Q17
The primary structure responsible for pumping blood for circulation through the mammalian circulatory systems is the
A
veins
B
right auricle
C
arteries
D
left ventricle
Biology JAMB 2010 Q18
Circulation of blood to all parts of the body except the lungs is through
A
the pulmonary artery
B
systemic circulation
C
the lymphatic system
D
pulmonary circulation
Biology JAMB 2010 Q19
Yeast respires anaerobically to convert simple sugar to carbon (IV) oxide and
A
alcohol
B
acid
C
oxygen
D
water
Biology JAMB 2010 Q20
The sheet of muscle that separates the thoracic and the abdominal cavities is the
A
diaphragm
B
intercostal muscle
C
pleural membrane
D
pericardium
Biology JAMB 2010 Q21
The oily substance that lubricates the mammalian hair to keep it flexible and water repellent is secreted by the [PAGE 4]
A
sweet glands
B
sebaceous glands
C
fatty cells
D
granular layer
Biology JAMB 2010 Q22
The outer layer of the kidney where the Bowman's capsules are found is the
A
cortex
B
pelvis
C
medulla
D
pyramid
Biology JAMB 2010 Q23
Which of the following stimuli is likely to elicit a nastic response in an organism?
A
Touch
B
Light intensity
C
Chemical substances
D
Gravity
Biology JAMB 2010 Q24
In the male reproductive system of a mammal, sperm is stored in the
A
van deferens
B
urethra
C
epididymis
D
seminiferous tubules
Biology JAMB 2010 Q25
Chemosynthetic organisms are capable of manufacturing their food from simple inorganic substances through the process of
A
oxidation
B
denitrification
C
reduction
D
phosphorylation
Biology JAMB 2010 Q26
The part of the human gut that has an acidic content is the
A
stomach
B
duodenum
C
ileum
D
colon
Biology JAMB 2010 Q27
I. Stomata -> Spirogyro II. Alveoli -> Earthworm III. Malpighian tubule -> Mammal IV. Contractile vacuole -> Protozoa. Which of the above structures is correctly matched with the organisms in which it is found?
A
III
B
II
C
I
D
IV
Biology JAMB 2010 Q29
Mycorrhizae promote plant growth by
A
absorbing inorganic ions from the soil
B
protecting it from infection
C
helping it to utilize atmospheric nitrogen
D
serving as a growth regulator
Biology JAMB 2010 Q30
The barrier between maternal and foetal blood is the
A
placenta
B
liver
C
umbilical chord
D
uterine wall
Biology JAMB 2010 Q31
The blood component that has the greatest affinity for oxygen is the
A
lymphocytes
B
leucocytes
C
erythrocytes
D
thrombocytes
Biology JAMB 2010 Q32
Which of the following organisms is mainly found in the marine habitat?
A
Achatina
B
Tilapia
C
Dog fish
D
Tortoise
Biology JAMB 2010 Q33
The two halves of the pelvic girdle are joined together at the
A
public symphysis
B
ilium
C
pubis
D
obturator foramen
Biology JAMB 2010 Q34
I. Adoption of appropriate nocturnal habits II. Burrowing III. Adjusting their internal body temperature. IV. Possession of many sweat pores. [PAGE 5] Which of the above are ways in which desert animals adapt to extreme heat of the environment?
A
I and IV only
B
II and III only
C
I and II only
D
I, II and III only
Biology JAMB 2010 Q35
Low annual rainfall, sparse vegetation, high diurnal temperatures and cold nights are characteristic features of the
A
tropical rainforest
B
desert
C
montane forest
D
guinea savanna
Biology JAMB 2010 Q36
The activity of an organism which affects the survival of another organism in the same habitat constitutes
A
an edaphic factor
B
an abiotic factor
C
a biotic factor
D
a physiographic factor
Biology JAMB 2010 Q37
The average number of individuals of a species per unit area of the habitat is the
A
population density
B
population frequency
C
population size
D
population distribution
Biology JAMB 2010 Q38
The vector for yellow fever is
A
Aedes mosquito
B
Anopheles mosquito
C
tsetse fly
D
blackfly
Biology JAMB 2010 Q39
The loss of soil through erosion can be reduced by
A
watering
B
crop rotation
C
manuring
D
irrigation
Biology JAMB 2010 Q40
The protozoan plasmodium falciparum is transmitted by
A
female Anopheles mosquitoes
B
female Aedes mosquitoes
C
female Culex mosquitoes
D
Female blackfly
Biology JAMB 2010 Q42
In which plantation are all the trees between the height of 2-4m?
A
III
B
II
C
I
D
IV
Biology JAMB 2010 Q43
Which of the following is a true feature of plantation ll?
A
it has the highest number of trees of about 2m high.
B
it has highest number of trees
C
it has the highest number of tall trees
D
the height of all its trees range between 2m and 6m
Biology JAMB 2010 Q44
Thyroxine and adrenalin are examples of hormones which control
A
blood grouping
B
tongue rolling
C
behavioural patterns
D
colour variation
Biology JAMB 2010 Q46
The chromosome number of a cell before and after the process of meiosis is conventionally represented as
A
2n -> 2n
B
n -> n
C
n -> 2n
D
2n -> n
Biology JAMB 2010 Q47
If both parents are heterozygous for a trait, the probability that an offspring will be recessive for that trait is
A
3-4
B
1-2
C
1-4
D
1
Biology JAMB 2010 Q48
At what stage in the life history of a mammal is the sex of an individual set?
A
at adolescence
B
at puberty
C
at birth
D
at conception
Biology JAMB 2010 Q49
The main distinguishing features between the soldier termite and other members of the caste are the
A
presence of wings, possession of a small head and large thorax
B
presence of wings, possession of a large thorax and a small head
C
absence of wings, possession of strong mandibles and a large head
D
absence of wings, possession of big head and the absence of mandible
Biology JAMB 2010 Q50
The flippers of a whale and the fins of a fish are examples of
A
divergent evolution
B
coevolution
C
continuous variation
D
convergent evolution [PAGE 7] ANSWER KEYS