JAMB - Biology (2023)
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Which of the following is an example of a microorganism in action as a disease vector?
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Mosquito transmitting malaria
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Which of the following is a characteristic of cells related to irritability?
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Ability to respond to stimuli
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The membrane around the vacuole is known as
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Which of the following is evidence of evolution?
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Which of the following is an example of an adaptation for survival in social insects?
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Formation of complex caste systems
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the alimentary canal?
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Which of the following is an evolutionary trend commonly observed in organisms?
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Increased genetic diversity within populations
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Kingdom Plantae?
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A biome characterized by hot summer, warm winter and treeless vegetation is
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Which of the following is an example of physiological variation in organisms?
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Variation in blood pressure among individuals
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Which of the following are components of the skeletal system in humans?
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Which of the following represents an example of ecological management and conservation through a biological association?
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Establishment of marine protected areas
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The term cell was given by
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Which of the following is the primary organ involved in gas exchange during respiration in humans?
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Which gland is responsible for producing the hormone insulin?
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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
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In monohybrid inheritance, if an organism carries two different alleles for a particular gene, it is called:
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What is the tissue responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant?
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Which of the following is an example of an abiotic ecological factor?
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Which of the following processes is involved in the reproduction of developing organisms?
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Behavioral adaptation for dealing with a hot climate could include
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Hibernating during the hottest part of the day
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The natural place of an organism or community is known as
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Which process in the nutrient cycle converts atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can utilize?
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Which of the following functions is performed by the skin to help maintain homeostasis in the human body?
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Regulation of body temperature
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Which of the following soil types becomes less fertile due to the intense leaching caused by tropical rains?
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Which type of reproduction involves the fusion of gametes from two parents?
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Which processes are involved in nutrient cycling in a functioning ecosystem?
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Nitrogen fixation, denitrification, and ammonification
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What is autotrophic nutrition?
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Nutrition in which organisms produce their own food using energy from the sun or inorganic substances
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The theory of evolution can be defined as
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The idea that species change over time through natural processes
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Which of the following is a male reproductive organ in humans?
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Which of the following is an example of a behavioral adaptation for survival in animals?
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Which of the following traits is not visible in a person with Down syndrome?
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What is the definition of population ecology?
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The study of the distribution and abundance of individuals within a species
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What is the term used to describe the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support indefinitely?
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Which of the following statements about the heart is true?
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The heart is a muscular organ that contracts to circulate blood throughout the body
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What is the primary source of variation in a population?
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Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body tissues?
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What are the primary products of photosynthesis?
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The alternate form of a gene is
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Which organs are part of the alimentary canal in the human digestive system?
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Large intestine, appendix, and rectum
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Which of the following characteristics is typical of the phylum Arthropoda?
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Presence of a segmented body
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Which of the following is an example of conserving resources in an ecosystem
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Implementing sustainable fishing practices
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Which of the following represents the correct hierarchical organization of life from the smallest to the largest scale?
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Cells, tissues, organs, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems
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Which of the following blood vessels carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?
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Which of the following factors primarily affects the distribution of organisms in an ecosystem
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Which of the following is NOT a method of reproduction in animals?
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Which of the following statements is true about the kingdom Fungi?
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Fungi obtain nutrients by absorbing organic matter
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Viviparity refers to the reproductive strategy in which
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Offspring develop and are nourished inside the female's body
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Which of the following is the most inclusive level of classification in the Linnaean system?
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Which of the following describes the inheritance of traits from parents to offspring?
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Which of the following statements best describes the role of competition in the process of adaptation?
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Competition leads to the selection of individuals with favorable traits for survival and reproduction
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Which of the following statements is true regarding sex-linked traits?
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Sex-linked traits are located on the sex chromosomes
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Which of the following is a plant hormone responsible for promoting cell elongation and growth?
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Which of the following is a primary source of pollution in aquatic ecosystems?
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Which of the following mechanisms is responsible for providing support in plants?
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Cell walls and turgor pressure
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Metamorphosis is a biological process that involves
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The change in form and structure during the life cycle of certain organisms
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Which of the following organs is primarily responsible for excretion in humans?
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Which of the following is the correct classification of carbohydrates?
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Which of the following eye defects is caused by the inability of the eye to focus light on the retina?
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Germination is the process in which a seed
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Breaks dormancy and starts to grow
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Which of the following statements is true regarding sexual reproduction in organisms?
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It involves the fusion of gametes from two parents, resulting in offspring with genetic variation
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Which of the following is a method of asexual reproduction in plants?
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Which of the following plant tissues is responsible for transporting water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant?
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Which of the following statements best describes courtship behaviors in animals?
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Courtship behaviors involve displays and rituals performed by both males and females to attract a mate
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Which of the following best describes physiological variation in biology?
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Variations in the physiological processes and functions of organisms
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Which of the following options correctly identifies excretory organs in animals?
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Which of the following best describes the concept of trophic levels in a functioning ecosystem?
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The levels of energy flow within an ecosystem
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Which of the following statements best describes pollination in plants?
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Pollination is the process of transferring pollen from the anther to the stigma of a flower
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Which of the following best describes a natural habitat in ecology?
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An area where organisms naturally live and interact with their surroundings
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Which of the following statements about viruses is true?
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Viruses require a host cell to replicate
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Which of the following statements is true regarding cell growth?
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Cell growth occurs by cell division
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the urinary tubule in the excretory system?
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The urinary tubule is responsible for the production of urine
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What is the primary function of the liver in the human body?
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Detoxification and metabolism of nutrients and drugs
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Ecological succession refers to
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The gradual and predictable change in a community over time
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Which of the following options best describes adaptation for survival in organisms?
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Adaptation involves the development of new traits in response to changes in the environment
