Year : 
1986
Title : 
Biology
Exam : 
JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

11 - 20 of 50 Questions

# Question Ans
11.

The male cockroach differs from the female by having

A. mandibles

B. a pair of style

C. spiracles

D. a pair of cerci

B

12.

The fins making up the limbs of the bony fish are

A. caudal and ventral

B. ventra and pelvic

C. pelvic and pectoral

D. pectoral and dorsal

C

13.

The stem differs from the root in having the xylem and phloem strands

A. on the same radii

B. scattered

C. on alternate radii

D. towards the pith

A

14.

Oxygen liberated during photosynthesis has been demonstrated to come from

A. carbondioxide

B. air

C. water

D. chlorophyll

C

15.

Which of these is a trace element?

A. Iron

B. Copper

C. Calcium

D. Sulphur

B

16.

The main organic substances found in the human body are

A. carbohydrates, proteins and salts

B. salts, fats and proteins

C. fat, carbohydrates and protein

D. salts, fats and carbohydrates

C

17.

Which of the following elements is essential for the formation of haemoglobin?

A. Sodium

B. Potassium

C. Calcium

D. Iron

D

18.

The severe deficiency of vitamin C leads to

A. Kwashiokor

B. beriberi

C. pellagra

D. scurvy

D

19.

In addition to the high calories derived from fats and oils, they are

A. used in producing new cells

B. necessary for enzyme formation

C. used as insulators for cold

D. required for growth

C

20.

The extract from food substance reacting with sodium hydroxide and copper sulphate solutions will produce violet to purple coloration if

A. fats are presents

B. carbohydrate is present

C. protein is present

D. reducing sugar is presents

C

11.

The male cockroach differs from the female by having

A. mandibles

B. a pair of style

C. spiracles

D. a pair of cerci

B

12.

The fins making up the limbs of the bony fish are

A. caudal and ventral

B. ventra and pelvic

C. pelvic and pectoral

D. pectoral and dorsal

C

13.

The stem differs from the root in having the xylem and phloem strands

A. on the same radii

B. scattered

C. on alternate radii

D. towards the pith

A

14.

Oxygen liberated during photosynthesis has been demonstrated to come from

A. carbondioxide

B. air

C. water

D. chlorophyll

C

15.

Which of these is a trace element?

A. Iron

B. Copper

C. Calcium

D. Sulphur

B

16.

The main organic substances found in the human body are

A. carbohydrates, proteins and salts

B. salts, fats and proteins

C. fat, carbohydrates and protein

D. salts, fats and carbohydrates

C

17.

Which of the following elements is essential for the formation of haemoglobin?

A. Sodium

B. Potassium

C. Calcium

D. Iron

D

18.

The severe deficiency of vitamin C leads to

A. Kwashiokor

B. beriberi

C. pellagra

D. scurvy

D

19.

In addition to the high calories derived from fats and oils, they are

A. used in producing new cells

B. necessary for enzyme formation

C. used as insulators for cold

D. required for growth

C

20.

The extract from food substance reacting with sodium hydroxide and copper sulphate solutions will produce violet to purple coloration if

A. fats are presents

B. carbohydrate is present

C. protein is present

D. reducing sugar is presents

C