JAMB - Biology (2023)

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