JAMB - Biology (2023)

  • 1
    Which of the following is an example of a microorganism in action as a disease vector?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Mosquito transmitting malaria
  • 2
    Which of the following is a characteristic of cells related to irritability?
    إجابة
    (A)
    Ability to respond to stimuli
  • 3
    The membrane around the vacuole is known as
    إجابة
    (C)
    Tonoplast
  • 4
    Which of the following is evidence of evolution?
    إجابة
    (A)
    All of the above.
  • 5
    Which of the following is an example of an adaptation for survival in social insects?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Formation of complex caste systems
  • 6
    Which of the following is NOT a part of the alimentary canal?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Liver
  • 7
    Which of the following is an evolutionary trend commonly observed in organisms?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Increased genetic diversity within populations
  • 8
    Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Kingdom Plantae?
    إجابة
    (A)
    Presence of chloroplasts
  • 9
    A biome characterized by hot summer, warm winter and treeless vegetation is
    إجابة
    (A)
    Steppe grasslands
  • 10
    Which of the following is an example of physiological variation in organisms?
    إجابة
    (A)
    Variation in blood pressure among individuals
  • 11
    Which of the following are components of the skeletal system in humans?
    إجابة
    (D)
    Bones and joints
  • 12
    Which of the following represents an example of ecological management and conservation through a biological association?
    إجابة
    (D)
    Establishment of marine protected areas
  • 13
    The term cell was given by
    إجابة
    (A)
    Robert Hooke
  • 14
    Which of the following is the primary organ involved in gas exchange during respiration in humans?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Lungs
  • 15
    Which gland is responsible for producing the hormone insulin?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Pancreas
  • 16
    Most fishes do not sink in water because of the presences of:
    I. swim bladder
    II. air bladder
    III. air sacs
    IV. air in spongy bones
    إجابة
    (B)
    I and II are correct
  • 17
    In monohybrid inheritance, if an organism carries two different alleles for a particular gene, it is called:
    إجابة
    (C)
    Heterozygous
  • 18
    What is the tissue responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant?
    إجابة
    (A)
    Xylem
  • 19
    Which of the following is an example of an abiotic ecological factor?
    إجابة
    (A)
    Temperature
  • 20
    Which of the following processes is involved in the reproduction of developing organisms?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Fertilization
  • 21
    Behavioral adaptation for dealing with a hot climate could include
    إجابة
    (A)
    Hibernating during the hottest part of the day
  • 22
    The natural place of an organism or community is known as
    إجابة
    (D)
    Habitat
  • 23
    Which process in the nutrient cycle converts atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can utilize?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Nitrogen fixation
  • 24
    Which of the following functions is performed by the skin to help maintain homeostasis in the human body?
    إجابة
    (A)
    Regulation of body temperature
  • 25
    Which of the following soil types becomes less fertile due to the intense leaching caused by tropical rains?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Laterite soil
  • 26
    Which type of reproduction involves the fusion of gametes from two parents?
    إجابة
    (A)
    Sexual reproduction
  • 27
    Which processes are involved in nutrient cycling in a functioning ecosystem?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Nitrogen fixation, denitrification, and ammonification
  • 28
    What is autotrophic nutrition?
    إجابة
    (D)
    Nutrition in which organisms produce their own food using energy from the sun or inorganic substances
  • 29
    The theory of evolution can be defined as
    إجابة
    (C)
    The idea that species change over time through natural processes
  • 30
    Which of the following is a male reproductive organ in humans?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Testis
  • 31
    Which of the following is an example of a behavioral adaptation for survival in animals?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Migration
  • 32
    Which of the following traits is not visible in a person with Down syndrome?
    إجابة
    (B)
    High muscle tone
  • 33
    What is the definition of population ecology?
    إجابة
    (D)
    The study of the distribution and abundance of individuals within a species
  • 34
    What is the term used to describe the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support indefinitely?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Carrying capacity
  • 35
    Which of the following statements about the heart is true?
    إجابة
    (D)
    The heart is a muscular organ that contracts to circulate blood throughout the body
  • 36
    What is the primary source of variation in a population?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Mutation
  • 37
    Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body tissues?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Red blood cells
  • 38
    What are the primary products of photosynthesis?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Glucose and oxygen
  • 39
    The alternate form of a gene is
    إجابة
    (D)
    Allele
  • 40
    Which organs are part of the alimentary canal in the human digestive system?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Large intestine, appendix, and rectum
  • 41
    Which of the following characteristics is typical of the phylum Arthropoda?
    إجابة
    (D)
    Presence of a segmented body
  • 42
    Which of the following is an example of conserving resources in an ecosystem
    إجابة
    (C)
    Implementing sustainable fishing practices
  • 43
    Which of the following represents the correct hierarchical organization of life from the smallest to the largest scale?
    إجابة
    (D)
    Cells, tissues, organs, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems
  • 44
    Which of the following blood vessels carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?
    إجابة
    (A)
    Arteries
  • 45
    Which of the following factors primarily affects the distribution of organisms in an ecosystem
    إجابة
    (C)
    Temperature
  • 46
    Which of the following is NOT a method of reproduction in animals?
    إجابة
    (D)
    Sporulation
  • 47
    Which of the following statements is true about the kingdom Fungi?
    إجابة
    (A)
    Fungi obtain nutrients by absorbing organic matter
  • 48
    Viviparity refers to the reproductive strategy in which
    إجابة
    (C)
    Offspring develop and are nourished inside the female's body
  • 49
    Which of the following is the most inclusive level of classification in the Linnaean system?
    إجابة
    (A)
    Kingdom
  • 50
    Which of the following describes the inheritance of traits from parents to offspring?
    إجابة
    (D)
    Genetics
  • 51
    Which of the following statements best describes the role of competition in the process of adaptation?
    إجابة
    (A)
    Competition leads to the selection of individuals with favorable traits for survival and reproduction
  • 52
    Which of the following statements is true regarding sex-linked traits?
    إجابة
    (A)
    Sex-linked traits are located on the sex chromosomes
  • 53
    Which of the following is a plant hormone responsible for promoting cell elongation and growth?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Gibberellins
  • 54
    Which of the following is a primary source of pollution in aquatic ecosystems?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Industrial discharge
  • 55
    Which of the following mechanisms is responsible for providing support in plants?
    إجابة
    (D)
    Cell walls and turgor pressure
  • 56
    Metamorphosis is a biological process that involves
    إجابة
    (B)
    The change in form and structure during the life cycle of certain organisms
  • 57
    Which of the following organs is primarily responsible for excretion in humans?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Kidneys
  • 58
    Which of the following is the correct classification of carbohydrates?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Macronutrient
  • 59
    Which of the following eye defects is caused by the inability of the eye to focus light on the retina?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Myopia
  • 60
    Germination is the process in which a seed
    إجابة
    (D)
    Breaks dormancy and starts to grow
  • 61
    Which of the following statements is true regarding sexual reproduction in organisms?
    إجابة
    (A)
    It involves the fusion of gametes from two parents, resulting in offspring with genetic variation
  • 62
    Which of the following is a method of asexual reproduction in plants?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Vegetative propagation
  • 63
    Which of the following plant tissues is responsible for transporting water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Xylem
  • 64
    Which of the following statements best describes courtship behaviors in animals?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Courtship behaviors involve displays and rituals performed by both males and females to attract a mate
  • 65
    Which of the following best describes physiological variation in biology?
    إجابة
    (A)
    Variations in the physiological processes and functions of organisms
  • 66
    Which of the following options correctly identifies excretory organs in animals?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Lungs, kidneys, and skin
  • 67
    Which of the following best describes the concept of trophic levels in a functioning ecosystem?
    إجابة
    (B)
    The levels of energy flow within an ecosystem
  • 68
    Which of the following statements best describes pollination in plants?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Pollination is the process of transferring pollen from the anther to the stigma of a flower
  • 69
    Which of the following best describes a natural habitat in ecology?
    إجابة
    (A)
    An area where organisms naturally live and interact with their surroundings
  • 70
    Which of the following statements about viruses is true?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Viruses require a host cell to replicate
  • 71
    Which of the following statements is true regarding cell growth?
    إجابة
    (D)
    Cell growth occurs by cell division
  • 72
    Which of the following statements is true regarding the urinary tubule in the excretory system?
    إجابة
    (A)
    The urinary tubule is responsible for the production of urine
  • 73
    What is the primary function of the liver in the human body?
    إجابة
    (D)
    Detoxification and metabolism of nutrients and drugs
  • 74
    Ecological succession refers to
    إجابة
    (D)
    The gradual and predictable change in a community over time
  • 75
    Which of the following options best describes adaptation for survival in organisms?
    إجابة
    (D)
    Adaptation involves the development of new traits in response to changes in the environment