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1
Which of the following is a behavioural adaptation that protects
prey from predators?
A Hibernation
B Shedding of leaves
C Secreting irritating fluid
D Dormancy
2
The period of inactivity seen in some animals during long
period of heat or drought is
A Migration
B Aestivation
C Hibernation
D Adaptation
3
The insect trapping movements of the leaves of the venus fly
trap is a behavioural adaptation for
A support
B surviving adverse weather conditions
C obtaining food
D dormancy
4
Animals are said to gregarious when
A they survive adverse conditions of cold weather
B they transmit information from one individual to another
C they are of the same species moving together in a group
D
they give an alarm to alert others to show the normal protective
behaviour of the group when danger threatens
5
The type of nutrition shown by spirogyra is
A Symbiosis
B Holozoic
C Chemosynthetic
D Holophytic
6
Raw materials required by green plants to manufacture their
food are
A mainly fluids
B inorganic substances
C living materials
D mainly gases
7
Which of the following pairs of organisms are photosynthetic?
A Amoeba and paramecium
B Euglena and chlamydomonas

C Volvox and Rhizopus
D Nostoc and plasmodium
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8
The type of nutrition in which two organisms of different
species live together and derive nutrients from each other is
A symbiotic nutrition
B saprophytic nutrition
C holozoic nutrition
D holophytic nutrition
9
Which of the following statement about the similarities in plant
and animal transport is correct?
A Materials and hormones are transported in fluid form
B The transport medium is made up of only tissues
C Their materials are transported in the same vessels
D Diffusion is not required

10
Which of the following describes the function of lymph
A Temperature regulation
B Production of antibodies
C Engulfing
D Body defence
11
One of the major ways in which the blood is able to defend the
body against disease causing organisms is
A Absorption of fatty acids and glycerol
B Clumping
C Single circulation
D Translocation
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12
Which of the following is not a transmittable character in plants
A Habit of growth
B Resistance to environmental factors
C Life span
D Haemophilia
13
Inheritable character/features possessed by an organism can
be referred to as
A Genes
B Locus
C Traits
D Allelo morphs
14
One of the following is a process of transmission of hereditary
characteristics by chromosomes
A
Genes relating to the same character occupy identical
locations on the chromosomes
B
Separation of homologous chromosomes into four daughter
cells
C Separation of gametes during fertilization
D
Dictating the formation of a protein by a gene in a chromosome

15
The attachment of the embryo to the wall of the uterus is called
A Ovulation
B Implantation
C Gametogenesis
D Placentation
16
Which of the reproductive system in mammals secretes a part
of the seminal fluid which raises the pH of the fluid in the
female reproductive system?
A Cowper's gland
B Prostate gland
C Vas deferens
D Seminal Vesicle
17
The part labelled a in the above diagram is used for
A Detection of pressure in water
B Maintaining buoyancy in water
C Gaseous exchange
D Movement in water
18
The above organism can be classified under which phylum in

the animal kingdom
A Nematoda
B Chordata
C Porifera
D Annelida
19
One important characteristics of green plant is that they
A possess specialized sense organs
B Are usually motile
C Are autotropic
D Respond slowly to stimuli
20
A virus can sometimes be regarded as a living organism
because it
A causes diseases in plants and animals
B It exists in a variety of shapes
C Is easily visible with the aid of an electron microscope
D Reproduces in living cells
21
A population is best described as
A A group of the same species of organisms living together
B A group of animals and plants living together
C A group of insects and grasses
D Different species of wild animals

22
The number of times an organism occurs within a given area of
a habitat is referred to as
A Population growth rate

B Population frequency
C Population growth rate
D Population density

23
Reading the verdict of a case by a magistrate is an example of
A A reflex action
B An instinct
C A conditioned reflex
D A voluntary action
24
Which of the following structures controls the activities of the
living cell?
A Nucleus
B Centrosome
C Mitochondrion
D Golgi body
25
Which of the following are components of glomerular filtrate?
A All the components of blood except mineral salts

B Water and salt only
C All the components of blood except plasma protein and
cells
D Blood cells, amino acid, salts and nitrogenous wastes
26
The sum total of adaptive changes from pre-existing form that
have taken place over a long time resulting in diversity of
forms, structures and functions among organism is referred to
as
A Specification
B Inorganic Evolution
C Evolution
D Organic Evolution
27
The specific portion of a habitat which is occupied by a
particular species is referred to as
A Ecological population
B Ecological niche
C Biotic community
D Ecosystem
28
In plants, respiration occurs in
A The stomata and lenticel only

B Mesophyll cells only
C All living cells
D The root only

29
Which of the following is an example of discontinous variatio?
A The range in height of a pea plant from 30cm to 50cm
B Offsprings including two male cats and three female cats
C The colour of pear plants grown in the dark
D The adult body weight ranging from 50kg to 95kg
30
Which of the following type of soil has the highest water
retaining capacity?
A Loam
B Laterite
C Clay
D Sand
31
Rabbits cannot survive in an aquatic habitat because they
have
A fore and hind limbs
B no gills
C no fins
D no scales
32
Which of the following substances pass through the root cell
membrane by osmosis?
A Ceil sap
B Carbon dioxide
C Oxygen
D Water
33
Trees in Savanna habitats usually have thick bark which
mainly.
A Reduces the rate of transpiration
B Protect them from scorching sun
C Protect them from heavy winds
D Resist bush fires

34
Competition among individuals of a population increases the
A Number of organisms
B Availability of nutrient supplied
C Survival of the fittest
D Enlargement of the territory
35
In natural selection, Darwin proposed that evolution occurred
because of the following conditions except
A
that nature selects those that will survive to reproduce their
kind
B there is a fierce competition among the offspring
C that the weaker offspring are eliminated
D food and other needs are abundant

36
Which of the following substances has the highest amount of
energy in joules per unit weight?
A Carbohydrates
B Fats
C Proteins
D Vitamins
37
Which of the following pairs of scientists discovered the Rhesis
factor in human blood?
A Hooke and Lavine
B Darwin and Landsteiner
C Landsteiner and Lavine

D Hooke and Darwin
38
The study of an individual organism or a single species of
organism and its environment is
A Autecology
B Ecological concepts
C Synecoloy
D Biotic composers
39
Which of the following is a nitrifying bacterium?
A Rhizobium
B Nictrobacter
C Azotobacter
D Pseudomonas
40
Which of the following is the effect of using artificial pollination
in plant breeding?
A Production of healthy crops
B Lengthening the maturity time of crops
C Making crops susceptible to disease
D Improvement of the variety of crops
41
Only specially adapted micro-organisms are found in
A Salty water
B Humid air
C Moist soil
D Mouth cavities
42
Plants which can survive in extremely dry places are called
A Mesophytes
B Xerophytes
C Hydrophytes
D Angiosperms
43
The presence of ______ for swimming in a tad-pole enables it
to adapt in an aquatic habitat.
A Gills
B Swim bladder
C Tail
D Fins
44
Possession of thin membrane enables a tapeworm to
A Fasten themselves to the wall of the host's intestine
B Lay numerous eggs
C
Absorb digested food from the host's intestine to their system
D
Shield themselves inside the host's intestine with anti-enzymes
in order to avoid being digested
45
Which of the following juices contains the enzyme ptyalin?
A Gastric juice
B Succus
C Pancreatic juice
D Saliva
46
Which of the following essential substance is contained in
vegetable?
A Chlorophyll
B Glucose
C Mineral Salts
D Carbon dioxide
47
Good quality food will perform the following functions in human
except
A Supplying energy
B Providing resistance against malaria
C Maintaining health
D Sustaining growth
48
Which of the following is considered to be the first product of
Photosynthesis?
A Protein
B Starch
C Energised Chlorophyll
D Hydroxyl ions
49
Which of the blood corpusles are irregular and amoeloid in
shape
A Leucocytes
B Erythrocytes
C Thrombocytes
D Plasma
50
Which organ removes the largest quantity of water from the
blood?
A Lung
B Skin
C Kidney
D Intestine
51
The movement of blood between the heart and all other parts
of the body beside the lungs is
A Double circulatory system
B Pulmonary system
C Single circulation
D Systemic circulation
52
The change in the genetic make up of an organism resulting in
an inheritable characteristics which is new is
A Mutation
B Locus
C Hybrid
D Diploid
53
The organic molecule(s) present in the nucleus is/are
A DNA
B Protein, DNA, RNA
C ATP and RNA
D RNA
54
Albinism is an expression of trait controlled by
A Chromosomes
B Recessive genes
C Dominant genes
D Mutation
55
The male sex cells also called gametes are produced in the
testes by a process called
A Gametogenesis
B Implantation
C Spermatogenesis
D Spermatozoa

56
Which of the following describes an example of fertilization in
higher organisms
A Fusion of sperm and egg nuclei
B Pollen grain landing on a sticky stigma
C Ejaculation of the egg and pollen grain
D Ejaculation of sperm into the female body

57
The part labeled III in the above diagram is
A Root
B Gills
C Hyphae
D Rhizoids
58
The organism shown can be found in
A Arid land
B Secluded environments
C Aquatic habitation
D Moist environments
59
The possession of chloroplast in Euglena virids enables it to
A Store starch
B Carry out photosynthesis
C Reproduce
D Respond to light
60
Viruses are pathogens of the following diseases except
A Tuberculosis
B Measles
C Small pox
D Poliomyelitis
61
The association between two organisms living together in
which only one benefits from the association while the other is
neither benefited nor harmed is
A Predation
B Competition
C Commensalism
D Dispersal
62
Which of the following will have the least effect on the rate of
change of the numbers in a population
A Mutation
B Food Supply
C Disease
D Predation
63
Which of the following controls all voluntary actions
A Olfactory lobes
B Cerebrum
C Hypothalamus
D Pons varolii
64
Which of the following statement describes an autonomic
nervous system
A It always stimulates effectors
B Activities are voluntary
C It dials with external stimuli and their responses
D It affects glands, cardia muscles and smooth muscles
65
The glomerular filtrate contains the following except
A Water
B Urea
C Blood Corpuscles
D Glucose
66
One of the following is not the theory of natural selection stated
by Charles Dawin
A
Characteristics acquired through use or disuse are transmitted
offspring
B Variations appear by themselves in a population
C Heredity variations are transmitted to offspring
D
Species that are the fittest for the environment contribute more
offsprings to the next needs of the generation

67
Ecology is best defined as the study of
A The characteristics of an environment
B
The inter-relationship between living organisms and the
environment
C Living organisms in a particular area
D The habitats and wild life
68
The following processes are involved during expiration in man
except
A The inter costal muscles relax
B The thoracic activity first increases in volume
C The sternum moves inward
D The ribs are moved downwards and inwards
69
Which of the following is an example of continous variation?
A Human blood groups
B Sex difference in human
C Haemoglobin types
D Height in humans
70
One of the following is an effect of clay soil on vegetation
A Supports luxuriant vegetation such as forest
B Supports scanty vegetation
C Does not support light vegetation
D Support arid vegetation

71
Which of the following factors is not considered in a terrestrial
habitat?
A Temperature
B Sunlight
C Humidity
D Turbidity
72
What type of vertebrate assists in breathing alongside with the
ribs?
A Sacral
B Caudal
C Thoracic
D Lumber
73
Which of the following statement is correct about Southern
Guinea Savanna in Nigeria
A It is the largest of all the biotic community in Nigeria
B It has plants species like Iroko, Opepe etc
C It has plants species like Iroko, Opepe etc
D It has no trees
74
In an ecosystem, the organism which changes light energy into
stored chemical energy is the
A Consumer
B Producer
C Decomposer
D Carnivore
75
In the theory of use and disuse Lamarck proposed that
evolution occurred because of the following except
A There is natural selection of offspring
B There is great changes in the environment

C Organism develop specialised characters
D The characters are inheritable
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1. C
SOLUTION:
Secreting irritating fluid is a behavioural adaptation that

protects preys from predators.
2. B
SOLUTION:
Aestivation or æstivation is a state of animal dormancy, similar

to hibernation.
Aestivation is characterized by inactivity and a lowered

metabolic rate, that is entered in response to high
temperatures and arid conditions.[1] It takes place during times
of heat and dryness, the hot dry season, which are often the
summer months.
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3. C
SOLUTION:
Insect traping movement of leaves is a behavioural adaptation
for obtaining food.
4. C
SOLUTION:
Gregarious behaviour is commonly associated with social

insects that live in communal colonies (see Sociality of
Insects). More
5. D
SOLUTION:
Spirogyra undergoes holophytic nutrition.
Spirogyra's mode of nutrition is photosynthesis.
This alga contains special cells called stomata that open and
close so the organism can take in carbon dioxide and release
oxygen during the chemical reaction in photosynthesis. It is
through the chlorophyll in the chloroplasts that Spirogyra
Longata absorbs light...
more
6. B
SOLUTION:
Chlorophyll, sunlight, and raw materials are the raw materials

needed by plants to manufacture their food.
Explanation:
Plants need chlorophyll to make their own food. They also
need light, and this is most present in the form of sunlight. To
see if a plant has chlorophyll, check to see if it is green, and if
it is, then it is likely to have chlorophyll and chloroplasts in its
structure.
Other factors include carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

When all of the four factors are present, the plant will be able
to make its own food, using a process called photosynthesis.
The general chemical equation for photosynthesis is:
6CO2+6H2Osunlightchlorophyll−−−−−−−
→
− C6H12O6+6O2+ATP
As you can see here, glucose C6H12O6 is produced and also

oxygen (O2).
more
7. B
SOLUTION:
Euglena and Chlamydomonas are photosynthetic. They both

possess features of plants which enables them to produce
their food.
8. A
SOLUTION:
Symbiotic nutrition is the relationship between the organisms
in which they share their nutrition and shelter. This
relationship may or may not be beneficial to both the partners.
There are 3 types of symbiotic relationships: mutualism,
commensalism and parasitism. In mutualism where both
species get benefits.
more
9. A
SOLUTION:
Both animals and plants have more than one type of tissue
which is specialised to make transport an efficient process.
The vessels and tracheids in xylem are made up of dead,
lignified cells. Phloem tubes are living, as are all the
mammalian transport cells and tissues.
Plant Transport System

Plant takes in water & dissolved nutrients from soil via roots.
These substances are carried into specialized tissues in
plant stem that act as route for water & nutrients to be
carried to various parts of plant.
Xylem is specialized plant tissue. It is responsible for
carrying water & dissolved minerals taken in from roots.
Individual cylindrical vessels connected together make up
xylem.
Structure responsible for translocation is phloem. It is made
up of cells that control passage of food in form of sugars
from leaves into different parts of plant. Phloem is
positioned just outside xylem.
Animals' Circulatory System
Oxygen is needed by animal body for various cellular

processes & activities. Animal's circulatory system is main
transport system in body.
Animal's circulatory system consists of heart, blood vessels
-- arteries, veins & capillaries -- & blood.
Heart is pump that pushes blood to move along arteries &
veins. Blood from heart & lungs passes thru arteries &
carries with it oxygen & nutrients to be distributed into many
organs & cells via capillaries.
Blood goes into veins & takes waste products, like carbon
dioxide & other chemical wastes, to be eliminated via
organs responsible for proper waste excretion.
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10. D
SOLUTION:
Lymph help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted
materials.
11. B
SOLUTION:
Agglutination or clumping is one of the ways in which the blood

is able to defend against disease.
12. D
SOLUTION:
Haemophilia is a mostly inherited genetic disorder that impairs

the body's ability to make blood clots, a process needed to
stop bleeding. This results in people bleeding for a longer time
after an injury, easy bruising, and an increased risk of bleeding
inside joints or the brain.
wikipedia
Transmittable Characters In Plants: Size or weight of Fruit.

Size of Leaf. Taste of Fruit. Food content of Fruit.
13. C
SOLUTION:
Trait is an inheritable character possessed by an organism.
14. D
SOLUTION:
The characteristics or traits of parents are transmitted to
their progeny (offsprings) through genes present on
their chromosomes during the process of sexual
reproduction
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15. B
SOLUTION:
Implantation is a process in which a developing embryo,

moving as a blastocyst through a uterus, makes contact with
the uterine wall and remains attached to it until birth. The
lining of the uterus (endometrium) prepares for the developing
blastocyst to attach to it via many internal changes
more
16. A
SOLUTION:
The Cowper's gland (also called Bulbourethral gland) is a

reproductive system in male which secretes a part of the
seminal fluid which raises the pH of the fluid in the female
reproductive system.
17. C
SOLUTION:
The operculum is a series of bones found in bony fish that
serves as a facial support structure and a protective covering
for the gills; it is also used for respiration and feeding.
wikipedia
18. B
SOLUTION:
The tilapia fish belongs to the class Chordata phylum in the

animal kingdom.
19. C
SOLUTION:
One of the important characteristics of green plants their ability

to manufacture their food through autotrophic modes of
nutrition)
Autotrophs:
those organisms that can make food themselves from simple

substances like carbon dioxide and water are called
autotrophs. Their mode of nutrition is referred to as
autotrophic.
Characteristics of Plants
Photosynthesis
Cuticle
Cell Walls
Reproduction
20. D
SOLUTION:
Because a virus can reproduce in living cells. Viruses can also

be inanimate when not in living cells.
21. A
SOLUTION:
A population is the total number of organisms of the same

species living together in a given area at a particular time.
22. B
SOLUTION:
Population frequency refers to the number of times an

organism occurs within a given area of a habitat
23. D
SOLUTION:
Voluntary action is an action that is thought of and

consciously performed by the person
24. A
SOLUTION:
The nucleus of living cells contains the genetic material that

determines the entire structure and function of that cell. Inside
the nucleus lies the blueprint that dictates everything
a cell will do and all of the products it will make. This
information is stored within DNA.
more
25. C
SOLUTION:
Glomerular filtrate contains H2O, glucose, salts and urea and it

is identical to blood plasma that lacks most proteins.
26. D
SOLUTION:
Organic evolution The process by which changes in the

genetic composition of populations of organisms occur in
response to environmental changes. See
adaptation; evolution. Compare biochemical evolution
27. B
SOLUTION:
An ecological niche is the role and position a species has in

its environment; how it meets its needs for food and shelter,
how it survives, and how it reproduces. A
species' niche includes all of its interactions with the biotic and
abiotic factors of its environment
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28. C
SOLUTION:
In the natural environment, plants produce their own food to

survive. As with photosynthesis, plants get oxygen from the air
through the stomata. Respiration takes place in the
mitochondria of the cell in the presence of oxygen,
which is called "aerobic respiration
more
29. B
SOLUTION:
Discontinuous variation is the differences of variations in

behaviour in organisms by which the organisms can be
grouped into two or more classes within a population without
any intermediates among them; examples: behaviour, ability to
roll tongue.
30. C
SOLUTION:
Clay soil has the highest water retaining capacity.
31. B
SOLUTION:
The reason is that rabbits do not have the adaptive features of

an aquatic habitat like gills therefore, it cannot survive in an
aquatic habitat.
32. D
SOLUTION:
Water passes through the root cell membrane of a plant in so

that osmosis to take place.
33. A
SOLUTION:
The reason why the rate of transpiration is reduced in
savannah forest is because of thick barks of the trees in
savannah forest.
34. C
35. D
SOLUTION:
The theory of evolution by natural selection, first formulated

in Darwin's book "On the Origin of Species" in 1859, is the
process by which organisms change over time as a result of
changes in heritable physical or behavioural traits.
36. B
SOLUTION:
Fats provide more energy to animals than carbohydrates do.

Fats, therefore, contains highest amount of energy in joules
per unit weight.
37. C
SOLUTION:
Landsteiner and Lavine are scientists that discovered the

Rhesus factor in human blood.
38. A
SOLUTION:
Autecology, also called Species Ecology, the study of the

interactions of an individual organism or a single species with
the living and nonliving factors of its environment.
39. B
SOLUTION:
Nitrobacter is a chemoautotrophic organism found in soil and

water responsible for the oxidation of ammonium to nitrite and
nitrite to nitrate.
Nitrifying bacteria are chemolithotrophic organisms that include

species of the genera Nitrosomonas, Nitrosococcus,
Nitrobacter and Nitrococcus. These bacteria get their energy
by the oxidation of inorganic nitrogen compounds. Types
include ammonia-oxidizing bacteria and nitrite-oxidizing
bacteria.
more
40. D
SOLUTION:
Artificial pollination in plant breeding improves the variety of

crops.
41. A
SOLUTION:
Halophiles, named after the Greek word for "salt-loving", are

extremophiles that thrive in high salt concentrations. While
most halophiles are classified into the domain Archaea, there
are also bacterial halophiles and some eukaryotic species,
such as the alga Dunaliella salina and fungus Wallemia
ichthyophagous.
Wikipedia
42. B
SOLUTION:
A xerophyte is a species of plant that has adaptations to

survive in an environment with little liquid water, such as a
desert or an ice- or snow-covered region in the Alps or the
Arctic. Popular examples of xerophytes are cacti, pineapple
and some Gymnosperm plants. Wikipedia
43. C
SOLUTION:
Tadpole's ability to swim and adapt to an aquatic habitat is

because it has a tail
44. C
SOLUTION:
The tapeworm possesses a thin membrane because of the

absorption of digested food from the intestine of the host.
45. D
SOLUTION:
Saliva contains the enzyme amylase, also called ptyalin,

which is capable of breaking down starch into simpler sugars
such as maltose and dextrin that can be further broken down in
the small intestine.
more
46. C
SOLUTION:
Vegetable contains mineral salts like magnesium, copper and

other substances which are very essential for body growth.
47. B
SOLUTION:
Good quality food cannot provide resistance to malaria

because being of good quality food does not mean it contains
anti-malaria substances.
48. B
SOLUTION:
The first product of photosynthesis is sugar and it is

converted into starch in all plants. The initial process
of photosynthesis is the decomposition of water into oxygen,
which is released and hydrogen. Direct light is required for this
process.
49. A
SOLUTION:
Leucocytes, also called white blood cells, are irregular and

amoeboid in shape.
50. C
SOLUTION:
The kidney performs quite a number of function, including
helping to remove large quantity of water from the blood in
order to maintain normal balance in the body system
51. D
SOLUTION:
The systemic circulation provides the

functional blood supply to all body tissue. It carries oxygen
and nutrients to the cells and picks up carbon dioxide and
waste products. Systemic circulation carries
oxygenated blood from the left ventricle, through the arteries,
to the capillaries in the tissues of the body.
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52. A
SOLUTION:
A gene mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA

sequence that makes up a gene, such that the sequence
differs from what is found in most people. Mutations range in
size; they can affect anywhere from a single DNA building
block (base pair) to a large segment of a chromosome that
includes multiple genes
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53. A
SOLUTION:
DNA is found in the nucleus of cells.

The DNA is responsible for the storage of organisms'
hereditary traits and helps in directing the day to day metabolic
activities of each cell in the organic.
54. B
SOLUTION:
Albinism is a congenital disorder characterized in humans by

the complete or partial absence of pigment in the skin, hair and
eyes. Albinism is associated with a number of vision defects,
such as photophobia, nystagmus, and amblyopia. Lack of skin
pigmentation makes for more susceptibility to sunburn and skin
cancers.
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55. C
SOLUTION:
Spermatogenesis is the process by which haploid

spermatozoa develop from germ cells in the seminiferous
tubules of the testis. This process starts with the mitotic
division of the stem cells located close to the basement
membrane of the tubules. These cells are called
spermatogonial stem cells. Wikipedia
56. D
SOLUTION:
Ejaculation of sperm from a male into the vagina of a female is

an example of fertilization in mammals.
57. C
SOLUTION:
Hyphae in a mushroom is a vegetative body parts made up of

time and delicate thread containing nuclei
58. D
SOLUTION:
It is found in moist environment because of its adaptive

features.
59. B
SOLUTION:
Euglena vivids has chloroplast - plants feature, in order for it

to carry out photosynthesis
60. A
SOLUTION:
Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria, not virus.
61. C
SOLUTION:
Commensalism is a long-term biological interaction in which

members of one species gain benefits while those of the other
species neither benefit nor are harmed. Wikipedia
62. A
SOLUTION:
Mutation involves the changes in the gene resulting in an
inheritable character. This does not have an effect on the rate
of change of population.
63. B
SOLUTION:
With the assistance of the cerebellum, the cerebrum controls

all voluntary actions in the human body
64. D
SOLUTION:
The autonomic nervous system is the part of the nervous

system that supplies the internal organs, including the blood
vessels, stomach, intestine, liver, kidneys, bladder, genitals,
lungs, pupils, heart, and sweat, salivary, and digestive glands.
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65. C
SOLUTION:
The main function of the glomerulus is to filter plasma to

produce glomerular filtrate, which passes down the length of
the nephron tubule to form urine.
66. A
SOLUTION:
Natural selection is the differential survival and reproduction of
individuals due to differences in phenotype. It is a key
mechanism of evolution, the change in the heritable traits
characteristic of a population over generations. Charles Darwin
popularised the term "natural selection", contrasting it with
artificial selection, which in his view is intentional, whereas
natural selection is not.
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67. B
SOLUTION:
Ecology is a branch of biology concerning interactions among

organisms and their biophysical environment, which includes
both biotic and abiotic components. Wikipedia
68. B
SOLUTION:
For the respiration process in humans, during expiration, the

thoracic cavity does not increase in volume
69. D
SOLUTION:
Continuous variations are the variations that change gradually

within a population. A good example is height in humans.
70. A
SOLUTION:
Clay soil hold more water than sandy soils and are often high
in nutrients plants need. But clay soils can become so
waterlogged that they deprive plant roots of oxygen, or so dry
that they become too hard to dig in.
71. D
SOLUTION:
Terrestrial habitats are ones that are found on land, like

forests, grasslands, deserts, shorelines, and
wetlands. Terrestrial habitats also include man
made habitats, like farms, towns, and cities, and habitats that
are under the earth, like caves and mines
Turbidity is not a factor in terrestrial (aquatic) habitat. Turbidity

also means cloudy which is an aquatic factor.
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72. C
SOLUTION:
The thoracic cavity has several functions, including providing

protection and support to the body's vital organs. The thoracic
cavity is surrounded by the rib cage and several layers of
membranes, which help keep the organs protected from any
dangers in the environment...
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73. A
SOLUTION:
Southern Guinea Savanna is the largest of all biotic community
in Nigeria. It is found in Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, etc.
74. B
SOLUTION:
In a given ecosystem the organism which changes light energy

into stored chemical energy is the producer.
75. A
SOLUTION:
Lamarckism, or Lamarckian inheritance, also known as "Neo-

Lamarckism" is the notion that an organism can pass on to its
offspring physical characteristics that the parent organism
acquired through use or disuse during its lifetime.
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1
A group of closely related organisms capable of interbreeding
to produce the fertile offspring are known as members of a
A Kingdom
B class
C family
D species
2
A beaker of pond water containing few specimens of Euglena
was placed in a dark room for two weeks. At the end of this
period, the specimens of Euglena were still alive because they
were
A able to carry out holozoic nutrition

B able to carry out photosynthesis using carbon dioxide in the
pond water
C better adapted to life in darkness than to life in light
D not overcrowded
3
The cytoplasm of a cell is considered a very important
component because it
A regulates the amount of energy in the cell
B suspends all cell organelles
C is the outermost part of the cell
D is solely responsible for cell division
Use the diagram shown to answer the question. After an hour,

the level of water in the thistle funnel will
A rise
B fall
C remain the same
D double
Use the diagram shown to answer the question. The

experiment above is used to demonstrate the process of
A transportation
B water culture
C diffusion
D osmosis
Use the diagram shown to answer the question. In plant cells,

the role of the membrane is played by the
A nucleolus
B cell wall
C cytoplasm
D mitochondrion
7
Red blood cells were found to have burst open after being
placed in distill for an hour. This phenomenon is known as
A plasmolysis
B diffusion
C haemolysis
D wilting

8
The curvature movement of plants in response to the stimulus
of water is called
A hydrotropism
B geotropism
C Phototropism
D thigmotropism
9
The overall reaction in glycolysis can be summarised as
A C6H12O6 -----> C3H4O3 + 4H + ATP

B C6H12O6 -----> 2C3H4O3 + 4H + 2ATP
C C6H12O6 -----> 2C3H4O3 + 4H + ADP
D C6H12O6 -----> 2C3H4O3 + 4H + 2ADP
10
The longest bone in the body is the
A humerous
B femur
C scapula
D tibia
11
Which of the following structures is not a skeletal material?
A Chitin
B Cartilage
C Bone
D Muscle

12
The reason why the flow of blood through the capillaries is very
slow is
A because the walls of Capillaries are very thin

B to avoid high blood pressure
C to ensure that the individual does not get dizzy
D to allow adequate time for exchange of materials
13
Which of the following groups of organisms has kidney as the
excretory organ?
A Fishes, amphibians, birds, man

B Fishes, amphibians, annelids, insects
C Fishes, reptiles, birds, tapeworm
D Fishes, protozoans, amphibians, man
14
Which of the following features is not a characteristic of
arteries? Arteries
A possess valves at internals throughout their length

B have thick muscular and elastic walls
C carry blood away from the heart
D transport oxygenated blood with the exception of the
pulmonary artery

15
The graph below shows the results of a laboratory
investigation which measured the body temperatures of a
lizard and a bird under changing artificial conditions. Use it to
answer the question.
Which of the statements below is valid?
A The bird's blood was always warmer than that of the lizard
B The body temperature of the bird varied less than that of
the lizard during changes in environmental temperature
C The body temperature of the bird remained constant
despite changes in environmental temperature
D The body temperature of the lizard was always close to that
of the environmental temperature
16
The graph below shows the results of a laboratory
investigation which measured the body temperatures of a
lizard and a bird under changing artificial conditions. Use it to
answer the question.
What physiological term can used to describe the regulation of

the body temperature of the of the Lizard?
A Homeostasis
B Homoithermy
C Poikilothermy
D Osmoregulation
17
The reason why hospitals use saline solutions as drip Instead
of water is
A because salt is a preservative

B to prevent contamination of the body
C to maintain the composition of body fluids
D to increase the number of blood cells
18
The part of the ear which contains nerve cells sensitive to
sound vibrations is the
A cochlea
B ampulla
C tympanum
D malleus
19
Spectacles with convex lenses correct long-sightedness by
A converging the light rays before they enter the eye

B diverging the light rays before they enter the eye
C reducing the light intensity before it enters the eye
D increasing the light intensity before it enters the eye
20
A seed of a flowering plant can best be described as
A radicle and plumule

B the developed ovule
C the embryo and endosperm
D developed ovary
21
Which of the following processes removes carbon from the
atmosphere?
A putrefaction
B photosynthesis
C volcanic eruption
D burning of fuels

22
Which of the following cycles involves the process of
precipitation and transpiration?
A water cycles
B carbon cycle
C nitrogen cycle
D oxygen cycle

23
What is the critical limiting factor for plants below the photic
zone in an aquatic ecosystem?
A availability of nutrients
B availability of water
C intensity of light
D carbon dioxide concentration
24
Which of the following instruments is used to estimate the
number of plants in a habitat?
A pooter
B pitfall trap
C quadrant
D sweep net
25
Which of the following statements is true about sandy soil?
A has limited air space

B is light and easy to dig
C drains slowly
D is heavy and poorly aerated
26
Which of the following organisms is a primary consumer?
A dog
B sheep
C grass
D fungus
27
Study the diagram of a food chain shown and use; it to answer
the question.
P ---> Q ---> R ---> S ---> T
The organism designated P in the food chain above is normally

sustained by energy from
A sunlight
B carbohydrates
C green plants
D mineral salts
28
Study the diagram of a food chain shown and use; it to answer
the question.
P ---> Q ---> R ---> S ---> T
Which of the following statements best describes the organism

designated R? It
A feeds on S
B is a primary consumer
C is a producer as well as a consumer
D is a secondary consumer

29
Which of the following diseases is not hereditary?
A Albinism
B Scabies
C Haemophilla
D Colour blindness
30
The immediate product of meiosis in flowering plants is the
A sporophyte
B gametophyte
C zygote
D pollen grains
31
DNA in eukaryotic cells is contained in the
A central vacuole
B nucleus
C lysosome
D golgi body
32
A man who is heterozygous for the disease haemophilia
marries a woman who is double recessive for haemophilia.
What percentage of their offspring would have the disease?
A 0%
B 25%
C 50%
D 75%
33
Cytokinesis of mitosis is a process that ensures that
A each daughter cell gets the necessary organelles

B there is distribution of a complete set of genes into each
daughter cell
C daughter cell inherit new genetic combinations
D worn out organelles are excluded from daughter cells

34
An animal which is active during the day is known as a
A nocturnal animal
B diurnal animal
C terrestrial animal
D homortacmic animal
35
Evidence of evolution include the following except
A fossil records
B comparative anatomy
C mutation of genes
D geographical distribution of organisms

36
Use the diagram to answer the question. The diagram shows
that the organisms are
A hermaphrodite
B viviparous
C oviparous
D ovoviparous
37
Use the diagram to answer the question. The breeding posture

illustrated in the diagram is knows as
A mating
B amplexus
C courtship display
D reproductive swimming
38
An accurate identification of a rapist can be carried out by
conducting
A RNA analysis
B DNA analysis
C blood group test
D behavioural tests
39
A boy who is fond of swimming in a pond finds himself passing
urine with traces of blood. He is like to have contracted?
A schistosomiasis
B onchocerciasis
C poliomyelitis
D salmonellosis
40
The flippers of a whale and the fins of a fish are examples of
A divergent evolution
B co-evolution
C continuous variation
D convergent evolution
41
What it the function of contractile vacuole in paramecium
A Produces Enzymes
B Gets rid of excreta
C Stores and digest food
D Gets rid of excess water
42
The yellowish colored liquid component of blood that normally
holds the blood cells in suspension is
A serum
B plasma
C water
D thrombocyte

43
The function of pith in plant is
A Absorb mineral salt and nutrient from the soil

B Pith, or medulla, is a tissue in the stems of vascular plants.
Pith is composed of soft, spongy parenchyma cells, which
store and transport nutrients throughout the plant.
C trap chlorophyll from the sunlight
D Removal of waste product from the plant
44
A pollutant that is mostly associated with acid rain is
A Nitrogen (IV) oxide

B Ozone
C Flourine
D Carbony (IV) oxide

45
What it the function of contractile vacuole in paramecium
A Produces Enzymes
B Gets rid of excreta
C Stores and digest food
D Gets rid of excess water
46
An organism which exhibit extracellular digestion is
A Spirogyra
B Paramecium
C Amoeba
D Rhizopus
47
How many days does is used for incubation of an egg to
release chick
A 21
B 22
C 20
D 23
48
The four classes of cnidarian include the following except
A Turbellaria
B Anthozoa
C Scyphozoa
D cubozoa
49
What would happen if solution Y is more concentrated than
solution X in fig 2
A The level of X would rise, Y would falls

B A. The level of X would rise, Y would rise
C The level of X and Y stands the same
D The level of Y would rise, X would fall.

50
Physiological adaptation to very dry conditions in animal
demonstrates
A Xeromorphism
B Hibernation
C Aestivation
D Rejuvenation
51
The hormones secreted by pancreas serves to
A Facilitate the development of facial hairs

B Raise the level of calcium in the blood
C Lower blood glucose level
D Make the body react to emergencies
52
Blood circulation in a mammal is said to be double because
A It passes twice through the heart in a complete circuit

B It moves in both arteries and veins
C It circulates in both the hands and other organs
D The heart contains auricles and ventricles
53
Examples of animals with mammary glands include the
following except
A Cow
B Goat
C Pig
D Hen
54
The hygrometer is used for measuring
A Relative Humidity
B Specific Gravity
C Rainfall
D Salinity
55
Mineral salts can be absorbed into roots by
A Osmosis only
B Osmosis and diffusion
C Diffusion and active transport
D Imbition only

56
Which is an Animal without red blood cells
A Frog
B Earthworm
C Snake
D Peacock
57
The temporary union of two organisms and the exchange of
micronuclear elements is called
A Conjugation
B Binary fusion
C Extrapolation
D Interexchange
58
A plant tissue that carries water and mineral salt is
A Xylem
B Cortex
C Phloem
D Cambium
59
Which of the following relationship involves only one organism
A Saprophytism
B Commensalism
C Parasitism
D Symbiosis

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1. D
SOLUTION:
An example of a species is all human beings. 2. A

SOLUTION:
Holozoic nutrition is a type of heterotrophic nutrition that is

characterized by the ingestion and internal processing of
gaseous, liquid or solid food particles. 3. B
SOLUTION:
Most of the important activities of the cell occur in the

cytoplasm. Cytoplasm contains molecules such as enzymes
which are responsible for breaking down waste and also aid in
metabolic activity. Cytoplasm is responsible for giving a cell its
shape. It helps to fill out the cell and keeps organelles in their
place. 4. A
5. D
SOLUTION:
Osmosis a process by which molecules of a solvent tend to

pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less
concentrated solution into a more concentrated one. 6. B
7. C
SOLUTION:
Haemolysis is the rupture or destruction of red blood cells. 8. A
9. B
10. B
SOLUTION:
Femur is your thighbone. It is the longest and strongest bone

in your body. Femur is so strong and usually takes a lot of
force to break it. 11. D
12. D
13. A
14. A
SOLUTION:
Artery: any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the

circulation system by which blood (mainly that which has been
oxygenated) is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body.
15. C
16. C
SOLUTION:
Poikilothermy is the quality of having a body temperature that

varies or fluctuates, depending on the temperature of the
environment. 17. C
18. A
19. A
20. B
21. B
SOLUTION:
Photosynthesis removes CO2 from the atmosphere and

replaces it with O2. Respiration takes O2 from the atmosphere
and replaces it with CO2 22. A
SOLUTION:
Water cycle involves the continuous circulation of water in the

Earth-atmosphere system. The most important of this cycle are
evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, and
runoff. 23. C
24. C
25. B
26. B
SOLUTION:
Consumers are organisms that generally obtain food by

feeding on another organism or organic matter. In a food chain,
primary consumers are generally herbivores. 27. A
28. D
29. B
SOLUTION:
Diseases that are NOT hereditary are ones significant genetic
causation can be ruled out with a high degree of confidence.
30. D
31. B
32. C
33. B
34. B
35. C
36. C
SOLUTION:
oviparous: an animal producing young by means of eggs which

are hatched after they have been laid by the parent, as in
birds. 37. A
38. B
39. A
SOLUTION:
Schistosomiasis is a disease caused by parasitic flatworms

called schistosomes. The urinary tract or the intestines may be
infected. Symptoms include bloody stool, or blood in the urine.
40. D
41. B
SOLUTION:
Osmoregulation. Paramecium and amoeba live in fresh water.
Their cytoplasm contains a greater concentration of solutes
than their surroundings and so they absorb water by osmosis.
The excess water is collected into a contractile vacuole which
swells and finally expels water through an opening in the cell
membrane. : Excretion in Paramecium is carried out by the
Contractile vacuoles 42. B
SOLUTION:
Blood plasma is a yellowish liquid component of blood that

normally holds the blood cells in whole blood in suspension. In
other words, it is the liquid part of the blood that carries cells
and proteins throughout the body. It makes up about 55% of
the body's total blood volume. ~ Wikipedia 43. C
44. A
SOLUTION:
Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction that begins when

compounds like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are
released into the air. 45. B
SOLUTION:
Osmoregulation. Paramecium and amoeba live in fresh water.

Their cytoplasm contains a greater concentration of solutes
than their surroundings and so they absorb water by osmosis.
The excess water is collected into a contractile vacuole which
swells and finally expels water through an opening in the cell
membrane. < a href="http://www.biology-
resources.com/paramecium-01.html" target="_blank">biology-
resources.com 46. D
SOLUTION:
Extracellular digestion is a process in which saprobionts feed

by secreting enzymes through the cell membrane onto the
food. The enzymes catalyze the digestion of the food into
molecules small enough to be taken up by passive diffusion,
transport, or phagocytosis. Rhizopus use extracellular
digestion.
47. A
SOLUTION:
On the 21st day of incubation the chick finishes its escape

from the shell. The initial break in the shell is made by the egg
tooth. This is referred to as external pipping
48. A
SOLUTION:
There are four major groups of cnidarians:

Anthozoa, which includes true corals, anemones, and sea
pens;
Cubozoa, the amazing box jellies with complex eyes and
potent toxins;
Hydrozoa, the most diverse group with siphonophores,
hydroids, fire corals, and many medusae; and
Scyphozoa, the true jellyfish. ucmp.berkeley.edu 49. A
SOLUTION:
Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent
molecules through a selectively permeable membrane into a
region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends
to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides
The implication of this is that the level of Y (region of higher

concentration) would rise, X (region of lower concentration)
would fall to equalize the solute concentrations on the two
sides. 50. B
SOLUTION:
Xeromorphic describe the structural modifications of certain

plants (xerophytes) that enable them to reduce water loss,
particularly from their leaves and stems.
Hibernation is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in

endotherms. Hibernation refers to a season of heterothermy
characterized by low body temperature, slow breathing and
heart rate, and low metabolic rate
51. C
SOLUTION:
The hormones function to lower glucose levels in the

bloodstream and promote the storage of glucose in fat,
muscle, liver and other body tissues. 52. A
SOLUTION:
Blood circulation in human beings is known as double

circulation just because the blood is pumped twice ( from two
different sections involving Deoxygenated and oxygenated
blood) simultaneously through heart, one carries out the
pulmonary circulation and other the heart- to- body- circulation.
53. D
SOLUTION:
Unlike the other animals listed, a hen does not have mammary
gland
54. A
SOLUTION:
A hygrometer is weather instrument used to measure the

amount of humidity in the atmosphere. There are two main
types of hygrometers -- a dry and wet bulb psychrometer and a
mechanical hygrometer.
Humidity is the measure of the amount of moisture in the air. A

psychrometer is an example of a hygrometer.
55. C
SOLUTION:
The absorption is by the process called, Osmosis.... Root hairs

are made up of epidermal cells, which are present on the
surface of the root, they also increase the surface area for
absorption. They absorb minerals by active transport and
water by osmosis. These substances then move to the xylem.
56. B
SOLUTION:
Earthworm doesn't have red blood because they do gaseous
exchange with the help of skin.
The blood is red due to the presence of hemoglobin in the red

blood cell which helps in carrying oxygen
57. A
SOLUTION:
Conjugation consists of the temporary union of two organisms

and the exchange of micronuclear elements
58. A
SOLUTION:
Xylem transports water and mineral salts from the roots up to

other parts of the plant, while phloem transports sucrose and
amino acids between the leaves and other parts of the plant.
The xylem, vessels and tracheid’s of the roots, stems and

leaves are interconnected to form a continuous system of
water conducting channels reaching all parts of the plants.
59. A
SOLUTION:
saprophytism is the ability of certain plants to live in dead or

decaying organic matter.

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1
What is the primary function of cofactors?
A To aid in enzyme function

B To synthesize enzymes
C To inhibit enzymes
D To break down old enzymes
Use the diagram below to answer the question that follow:

The diagram represents a
A hygrometer
B Wind vane
C Anemometer
D rain gauge
3
Coloration of the eye is ______ variation
A physiological
B morphological
C adaptive
D recessive
4
Which of the following choices correctly describes the
composition of the cell membrane?
A contains only lipids

B contains lipids and protein
C contains lipids and cytosol
D contains only proteins
5
The feeding relationship among a set of members of a
community is referred to as _______?
A a food web
B pyramid of energy
C a food chain
D pyramid of member
6
Nitrogen is released into the atmosphere when ________
A plants absorbs mineral salt

B sugar is completely broken down
C through plant uptake
D when lightning strike
7
Size, colour and fingerprints are examples of ______
A physiological variation
B discontinuous variation
C morphological variation
D adaptive variation

8
The level of organism in spirogyra and volvox is
A organ
B system
C cell
D Tissue
9
Which of the following scenarios is an example of cohesion?
A Water molecules stick to the surface of a mirror.

B Water sticks to the walls of blood vessels.
C Water molecules stay on the tip of a pine needle because
the water is attracted to the surface of the needle.
D Water molecules stick to one another and form a bead
10
The common thing in plant and animal cell is
A chloroplast
B cell wall
C nucleus
D centrioles
11
The modification in structure, physiology and behaviour of
plant and animal is called ______
A adaption
B evolution
C variation
D succession

12
Use the diagram to answer the question that follows
The instrument is used to measure
A atmospheric pressure
B relative humidity
C direction of wind
D spread of wind
13
A bacteria that is spherically shaped is called?
A diplobacillus
B coccus
C bacillus
D vibrio
14
The flame cells are used for excretion in
A Fluke
B Nematode
C Bacteria
D Volvox

15
Food chain refers to the feeding relationships between animals
in a ______?
A Family
B phylum
C community
D group
16
The host of Taenia Solium is _________
A cow
B pig
C sheep
D dog
17
Use the diagram to answer the question that follows.
The dentition is found in
A rat
B dog
C sheep
D man
18
When an ovary is placed on the receptacle above the other
floral parts it is referred to as
A half inferior ovary

B superior ovary
C inferior ovary
D half superior ovary
19
The type of nutrition exhibited when organism lives on the
body surface or inside the body of another type of organism is
A Holozoic
B parasitic
C saprohytic
D carnivores
20
An example of organism which exists as a colony is
A Volvox
B paramecium
C euglena
D chlamydomonas
21
The following are example of morphological variation except
A size
B ability to taste PTC
C color
D fingerprint

22
Ability to taste PTC in some individuals is a character that is
A acquired
B heritable
C sex-linked
D morphological

23
Agglutination is the _______ of the ________
A coagulation, white bloodcell

B coagulation, water
C white blood cells, red blood cell
D coagulation, red blood cell
24
What organelle is the site of photosynthesis in plants?
A Chloroplasts
B Ribosomes
C Cytoplasm
D Mitochondria
25
Which of the following is a characteristics of a bacteria except
_______?
A they can be seen under microscope

B they range from 0.5 µ m in diameter
C They are grouped accordingly to their cell shape
D they so not cause disease
26
The level of organization of Amoeba and Euglena cell is
________?
A organ
B system
C cell
D tissue
27
The appendicular skeleton comprises of
A pectoral and pelvic girdles

B forelimbs, skull and pectoral girdle
C lungs and ribs
D skull and the vertebral column
28
The protista that is a producer is an aquatic food chain is
A trypanosome
B paramecium
C chamydomonas
D amoeba

29
Which scenario would cause a covalent bond to form?
A Two atoms share electrons so they can fill their outer shells
B The constant motion of electrons and the creation of charge
imbalances bonds two molecules together
C A hydrogen atom with a slight positive charge is attracted
to a negative charge of another molecule or atom
D One atom loses one or more electrons and the other atom
gains one or more electrons
30
The difference in structure, morphological and behavior of
plant and animal is called
A adaptation
B evolution
C variation
D succession
31
The structure is adapted for
A omnivores
B herbivores
C canivores
D omnivores and canivore
32
The product after the union of the male and female gamete in
animals is called
A sperm
B egg
C embryo
D zygote
33
The possession of scales, laying of eggs with shells and bony
structure of the head are characteristics shared by
A birds and reptiles

B fishes and birds
C reptiles and fishes
D birds and molluscs

34
The lungs of the lung fish is an adaptation for respiration
_______?
A to complement gills while in water

B to complement gills while on land
C while on land
D while in water
35
Which of the following is an example of active transport?
A Oxygen exchanging between red blood cells and liver cells

B Carbon dioxide exchanging between muscle cells and red
blood cells
C Water moving out of the small intestine
D Sodium being reabsorbed in the kidney

36
The key event in the transition of the amphibians from water to
land is the ________
A replacement of the gills with lungs

B possession of webbed limbs
C limbs
D possession of tympanic membrane
37
Erythrocytes are known as ________
A white blood cell

B red blood cells
C phagocytes
D leucocytes
38
Gregor Mendel is regarded as the father of ______
A variation
B genetics
C mycology
D natural selection
39
The most efficient respiratory structure used by free living
protozoan is ________
A body surface
B gills
C buccal cavity
D spiracle
40
Carbon (iv) oxide is added to the atmosphere when
________?
A plants build-up organic compounds

B plants absorb mineral salts
C sugars are completely broken down in animals
D there is thunderstorm
41
The host of liver flake are ______?
A pig and snail

B pig and sheep
C sheep and snail
D pig
42
The part labelled 1 is the ________
A carpel
B sepal
C petal
D stamen

43
Which of the following factors can reduce the population of a
community?
A Immigration
B edaphic
C predation
D mutualism
44
In mosses the structure which performs the function of water
absorption is the _________?
A root hairs
B rhizoids
C capsule
D hyphae

45
How does an enzyme affect the rate of a reaction?
A It lowers the activation energy of the reaction, increasing

the reaction rate.
B It raises the activation energy of the reaction, decreasing
the reaction rate.
C It lowers the activation energy of the reaction, decreasing
the reaction rate.
D It raises the activation energy of the reaction, increasing
the reaction rate.
46
Insects that goes through adult stage without becoming pupa
are except ________
A crickets
B cockroach
C grasshopper
D bees
47
The matured sex cell which takes part in sexual reproduction is
referred to as
A gamete
B fetus
C embryo
D zygote
48
The biome that is characterized with large herbivores, few and
scattered fire resistant trees is
A savanna
B tropical rain forest
C montane forest
D desert
49
Red blood cells are also known as _________?
A erythrocytes
B thrombocytes
C phagocytes
D leucocytes

50
The joint between the femur and tibia is known as ________?
A hinge joint
B ball-and-socket joint
C pivot joint
D gliding joint

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1. A
SOLUTION:
Most enzymes do not function optimally, or even at all, unless

bound to other non-protein helper molecules called cofactors.
2. B
SOLUTION:
Wind vane is used to measure the direction of the wind. 3. B
SOLUTION:
Eye coloration is a caused by morphological variation 4. B

SOLUTION:
It consists of a lipid bi-layer with embedded proteins. The basic

function of the cell membrane is to protect the cell from its
surroundings.
The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in

and out of cells and organelles. In this way, it is selectively
permeable to ions and organic molecules 5. D
SOLUTION:
Feeding relationships between organisms in a community are

represented by food chains, which show the sequence in
which organisms feed on each other. The chain generally
begins with an autotroph such as a green plant (e.g. stinging
nettle ---> small tortoiseshell butterfly caterpillar --> house
sparrow --> sparrowhawk), or with dead organic matter
(detritus) (e.g. leaf litter --> earthworm --> young blackbird -->
fox). The arrows indicate the passage of food, and therefore
energy flow, from one organism to another.
Pyramids of energy are the most accurate representation of

feeding relationships in a community, providing information
about the amount of energy flowing through each trophic level
over a set period of time.
Food web involve many complex feeding relationship and most
most ecosystems are more complex than food chain 6. D
SOLUTION:
Nitrogen is essential to all living systems, which makes the

nitrogen cycle one of Earth's most important nutrient cycles.
Atmospheric nitrogen becomes part of living organisms in two

ways. The first is through bacteria in the soil that form nitrates
out of nitrogen in the air. The second is through lightning.
During electrical storms, large amounts of nitrogen are
oxidized and united with water to produce an acid that falls to
Earth in rainfall and deposits nitrates in the soil. 7. C
SOLUTION:
Morphological variation includes aspects of the outward

appearance i.e shape, structure, color, pattern, size which is in
contrast to physiology variation which deals primarily with
function.
Morphological variation arises from a number of factors which

can be bluntly classified as either genetic or environmental
implanted into the process of evolution.
Discontinuous variation is variation that has distinct groups for

organisms to belong to i.e tongue rolling, finger prints, eye
color, blood groups 8. C
SOLUTION:
spirogyra and volvox are cells 9. D
SOLUTION:
Cohesion is an ability of water molecule to stick to one another

due to the presence of hydrogen bonding 10. C
SOLUTION:
Nucleus is a specialized structure occurring in most cells

(except bacteria and blue-green algae) and separated from the
rest of the cell by a double layer, the nuclear membrane. This
membrane seems to be continuous with the endoplasmic
reticulum (a membranous network) of the cell and has pores,
which probably permit the entrance of large molecules. The
nucleus controls and regulates the activities of the cell (e.g.,
growth and metabolism) and carries the genes, structures that
contain the hereditary information. 11. A
SOLUTION:
Adaptation is process by which an animal or plant species

becomes fitted to its environment; it is the result of natural
selection’s acting upon heritable variation. Even the simpler
organisms must be adapted in a great variety of ways: in their
structure, physiology, and genetics, in their locomotion or
dispersal, in their means of defense and attack, in their
reproduction and development, and in other respects.
Evolution explains how living things change over a long time,

and how they have come to be the way they are
Variation is any difference between cells, individual organisms,
or groups of organisms of any species caused either by
genetic differences (genotypic variation) or by the effect of
environmental factors on the expression of the genetic
potentials (phenotypic variation). Variation may be shown in
physical appearance, metabolism, fertility, mode of
reproduction, behaviour, learning and mental ability.
Succession is the process by which the structure of a

biological community evolves over time. Two different types of
succession—primary and secondary—have been
distinguished. Primary succession occurs in essentially lifeless
areas—regions in which the soil is incapable of sustaining life
as a result of such factors as lava flows, newly formed sand
dunes, or rocks left from a retreating glacier.
Secondary succession occurs in areas where a community

that previously existed has been removed; it is typified by
smaller-scale disturbances that do not eliminate all life and
nutrients from the environment. 12. C
SOLUTION:
Wind vane is an instrument for showing the direction of the

wind. 13. B
SOLUTION:
A coccus (plural cocci) is any bacterium that has a spherical,

ovoid, or generally round shape. A bacillus is any bacterium
that has a rod shape.
Vibrio is bacteria possessing a curved-rod shape
Diplobacillus is a rod-shaped bacterium occurring in pairs

linked end to end. 14. A
SOLUTION:
A flame cell is a specialized excretory cell found in the simplest

freshwater invertebrates, including flatworms (fluke, planaria)
Flame cells function like a kidney, removing waste materials.

Excretion of ammonia waste through the body wall, and is not
associated with any specific organs 15. C
SOLUTION:
Food chain refers to the sequence of transfers of matter and

energy in the form of food from organism to organism. Food
chains intertwine locally into a food web because most
organisms consume more than one type of animal or plant.
Plants, which convert solar energy to food by photosynthesis,
are the primary food source. In a predator chain, a plant-eating
animal is eaten by a flesh-eating animal. In a parasite chain, a
smaller organism consumes part of a larger host and may itself
be parasitized by even smaller organisms.
In a saprophytic chain, microorganisms live on dead organic

matter. 16. B
SOLUTION:
It is transmitted to pig through human feaces or contaminated
vegetation contaminated with human excreta. 17. D
18. B
SOLUTION:
A superior ovary is an ovary attached to the receptacle above

the attachment of other floral parts
A half-inferior ovary is embedded or surrounded by the
receptacle.
An inferior ovary lies below the attachment of other floral parts.

19. B
SOLUTION:
Parasitic nutrition is heterotrophic nutrition where a parasitic

organism lives on the body surface or inside the body of
another type of organism (a host) and gets nutrition directly
from the body of the host. Since these parasites derive
nourishment from their host, this symbiotic interaction is often
described as harmful to the host.
Saprotrophic nutrition is a process of chemoheterotrophic
extracellular digestion involved in the processing of decayed
organic matter.
The organism feeds on dead matter i.e fungi

A carnivore is an organism that derives its energy and nutrient
requirements from a diet consisting mainly or exclusively of
animal tissue, whether through predation or scavenging 20. A
SOLUTION:
Volvox is an example of organism thatforms spherical colonies

of up to 50,000 cells.
A colony is composed of two or more individuals living in close
association with, or connected to, one another, usually for
mutual benefit such as stronger defense or the ability to attack
bigger prey.
It is a cluster of identical cells (clones) on the surface of (or

within) a solid medium, usually derived from a single parent
cell. 21. B
SOLUTION:
Morphological variation includes aspects of the outward

appearance i.e shape, structure, color, pattern, size which is in
contrast to physiology variation which deals primarily with
function.
Morphological variation arises from a number of factors which

can be bluntly classified as either genetic or environmental
implanted into the process of evolution. 22. B
SOLUTION:
PTC(phenylthiocarbamide) has the unusual property that it

either tastes very bitter or is virtually tasteless, depending on
the genetic makeup of the taster. The ability to taste PTC is
often treated as a dominant genetic trait, although inheritance
and expression of this trait are somewhat more complex.
To some people, small amounts of the compounds

phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) taste very bitter; other people do
not taste these compounds. The myth is that there are only two
kinds of people, tasters and non-tasters, and that the trait is
controlled by a single gene, with the allele for tasting dominant
over the allele for non-tasting.
∴ ability to taste PTC in some individuals is a character that is
heritable 23. D
SOLUTION:
The clumping of cells such as bacteria or red blood cells in the

presence of an antibody or complement.
During blood transfusions, the antibodies react with the

transfused blood group(if its of different blood group), the
erythrocytes clump up and stick together causing them to
agglutinate 24. A
SOLUTION:
Chloroplast is the combination of two biological terms, plastid

(an organelle in a plant cell), and chloros, which means green.
chlorophyll which is an important pigments for photosynthesis.
A ribosome is a complex cellular mechanism used to translate

genetic code into chains of amino acids. Long chains of amino
acids fold and function as proteins .
The jellylike material that makes up much of a cell inside the
cell membrane, and, in eukaryotic cells, surrounds the nucleus.
Mitochondrial is a spherical or elongated organelle in the

cytoplasm of nearly all eukaryotic cells, containing genetic
material and many enzymes important for cell metabolism,
including those responsible for the conversion of food to
usable energy 25. A
26. C
SOLUTION:
In unicellular organisms, the single cell performs all life

functions. Examples are Amoeba, Euglena
Life can be organised into several different levels of function
and complexity.
These functional levels are: cells, tissues, organs, systems and

organisms.
Every living thing is made up of a cell or a number of cells. 27.
A
SOLUTION:
The appendicular skeleton is the portion of the skeleton of

vertebrates consisting of the bones that support the
appendages.
The appendicular skeleton includes the skeletal elements

within the limbs, as well as supporting pectoral and pelvic
girdles
Pectoral girdles, arms and forearms, pelvis, thighs and legs,

feet and ankles 28. B
SOLUTION:
Protists are single celled organisms that contain chloroplasts to

aid photosynthesis.
→ Protozoa → Small Insects → Large aquatic Insects

Algae
→ Small fish → Large fish 29. A
SOLUTION:
Covalent bonds form so that atoms can become more stable.

They do this by sharing electrons, rather than fully gaining or
losing them. 30. C
SOLUTION:
Variation, in biology, any difference between cells, individual

organisms, or groups of organisms of any species caused
either by genetic differences (genotypic variation) or by the
effect of environmental factors on the expression of the genetic
potentials (phenotypic variation).
Variation may be shown in physical appearance, metabolism,

fertility, mode of reproduction, behaviour, learning and mental
ability, and other obvious or measurable characters. 31. A
32. D
SOLUTION:
Human fertilization is the union of a human egg and sperm,
usually occurring in the ampulla of the fallopian tube.
The result of this union is the production of a zygote cell, or

fertilized egg, initiating prenatal development. 33. A
SOLUTION:
Its long been recognized that birds and reptiles share many
characteristics:
Both have skulls that abut the first neck vertebra with a single
ball-and-socket joint.
Both birds and reptiles excrete nitrogenous wastes as uric

acid; mammals excrete urea, fish ammonia.
Both lay similar highly yolked eggs

Bird feather is homologous to the reptile scale. Both develop
from an epidermal elevation over a nourishing dermal core.
Scales flatten, feather buds roll into a cylinder shaped tube 34.
D
SOLUTION:
Lungfish are best known for retaining the ability to breathe air,
to survive drought 35. A
SOLUTION:
Although sodium ions are small, their charge prevents them

from moving across the cell membrane through simple
diffusion. They must be transported using active transport. 36.
A
SOLUTION:
Amphibians display some interesting and changing

characteristics as they metamorphose through various forms
on their way to adulthood. The frog, for instance, begins life
underwater as a larva with gills and becomes and air-breather
with lungs as an adult.
&therefore4; in case of draught, frog can amphibians can use
lungs to breathe on land 37. B
SOLUTION:
A red blood cell(erthyrocytes), which (in humans) is typically a

biconcave disc without a nucleus.
Erythrocytes contain the pigment haemoglobin, which imparts

the red colour to blood, and transport oxygen and carbon
dioxide to and from the tissues. 38. B
SOLUTION:
Gregor Mendel, through his work on pea plants, discovered the

fundamental laws of inheritance.
He deduced that genes come in pairs and are inherited as

distinct units, one from each parent. Mendel tracked the
segregation of parental genes and their appearance in the
offspring as dominant or recessive traits. 39. A
SOLUTION:
Protozoa do not have any organellae for the process of
respiration. The limiting permeable membrane (body surface)
acts as a respiratory surface.
The free molecular oxy¬gen from the surrounding media

enters into the body by diffusion. Presence of a cyto¬chrome
system has been demonstrated in protozoa. 40. A
SOLUTION:
Plant build of of organic compounds such as oil, coal and gas

is a great source of emission of carbon dioxide into the
atmosphere
Human activities such as the burning of oil, coal and gas, as
well as deforestation are the primary cause of the increased
carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere.
Other source such has respiration by animals, thunderstorm
release carbon dioxide in smaller quantities compare to 87% of
carbon dioxide emission from plants build-up organic
compounds through human activities 41. B
SOLUTION:
Liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) is a parasite affecting a range of

livestock and other species. Final hosts in which it can develop
to sexual maturity include livestock such as sheep, cattle,
horses, pigs, goats, alpacas and deer. People can be infected
by eating water cress growing along creeks in fluke-infested
country 42. D
43. C
SOLUTION:
Predation include all interactions in which one organism

consumes all or part of another. This includes predator-prey,
herbivore-plant, and parasite-host interactions.
Migration is the movement of individuals of a species from one

place to another.
Mutualism is the way two organisms of different species exist
in a relationship in which each individual benefits from the
activity of the other.
Edaphic factor is an abiotic factor relating to the physical or

chemical composition of the soil found in a particular area. 44.
B
SOLUTION:
Mosses do not have a proper roots, but have threadlike

rhizoids that anchor them to their substrate.
Rhizoids absorb water by capillary action, in which water

moves up between threads of rhizoids and not through each of
them as it does in roots.
hyphae are also important in the reproductive process in that

they produce new spores while root hairs are important for the
uptake of nutrients 45. A
SOLUTION:
Enzymes lower the activation energy of a reaction, increasing
the reaction rate. 46. D
SOLUTION:
The first stage of incomplete metamorphosis is the egg. During

this time, the insect will hatch into a form called a nymph.
The nymph is basically a small version of the adult insect. 47.

A
SOLUTION:
Gametes are reproductive cells (sex cells) that unite during

sexual reproduction to form a new cell called a zygote. Male
gametes are sperm and female gametes are ova (eggs).
Embryo is the stage of animal development in the uterus
before the animal is considered a fetus. In humans this is
equivalent to the first three months. 48. A
SOLUTION:
Savannas are quite low in tree species diversity because of

stringent ecological requirements but fairly high in diversity of
herbaceous plants. Tree growth is controlled not only by
rainfall but also by soil type; large areas of hardpan soils, allow
no tree roots to penetrate except through cracks, and the
cracks determine tree distribution.
Large mammals are at their most diverse in this open
environment, in which they can move about freely and yet find
shelter among woody vegetation. Large herbivores are
successful because of the tremendous biomass of herbaceous
vegetation produced annually, and there are many carnivores
to crop them in turn.
Tropical rain forests occur in areas of tropical rainforest climate
in which there is no dry season, distinct buttress roots of trees.
Montane forest refers to any ecosystem found in mountains.
These ecosystems are strongly affected by climate, which gets
colder as elevation increases.
A desert is a barren area of landscape where little precipitation
occurs and consequently living conditions are hostile for plant
and animal life. 49. A
SOLUTION:
Red blood cell aslo kn own as erythrocytea disk-shaped,

biconcave cell in the blood that contains hemoglobin, lacks a
nucleus, and transports oxygen and carbon dioxide to and
from the tissues
White blood cells or leukocytes, are cells of the immune

system involved in defending the body against both infectious
disease and foreign materials.
Platelets, or thrombocytes or yellow blood cells, are very small,

irregularly shaped clear cell fragments (i.e. cells that do not
have a nucleus containing DNA. Platelets are a natural source
of growth factors. They circulate in the blood of mammals and
are involved in hemostasis, leading to the formation of blood
clots.
Phagocytes are cells that protect the body by ingesting harmful
foreign particles, bacteria, and dead or dying cells 50. A
SOLUTION:
The knee joint is one of the strongest and most important joints
in the human body. It allows the lower leg to move relative to
the thigh while supporting the body’s weight.
Movements at the knee joint are essential to many everyday

activities, including walking, running, sitting and standing.
The knee, also known as the hinge joint(tibiofemoral joint)

formed between three bones: the femur, tibia, and patella.
A gliding joint, also known as a plane joint or planar joint, is a

common type ofjoint formed between bones that meet at flat or
nearly flat articular surfaces.
Pivot joint, also called rotary joint is a freely moveable joint that
allows only rotary movement around a single axis. Pivot joints
also provide for the twisting movement of the bones of the
forearm (radius and ulna) against the upper arm.
The ball and socket joint (or spheroidal joint) is a type of

synovial joint which enables the bone to move in many places
(nearly all directions). These are found in the hip.
EduNgr JAMB App

1
Which of the following conditions is NOT necessary for
photosynthesis to take place?
A ChlorophyII
B Light
C Carbon(II)oxide
D Carbon(IV)oxide
2
The insects in which the maxillae are modified into a long
coiled proboscis is
A housefly
B butterfly
C mosquito
D grasshopper
3
When a cell is placed in solution and the size of the cell
increases, the concentration of solution is said to be
A isotonic
B dilute
C hypotonic
D hypertonic
4
Which of the following plant hormone is responsible for
ripening of fruits?
A Gibberellins
B Abscisic acid
C Ethylene
D Cytokinins
5
The ability of a living organism to detect and respond to
changes in the environment is referred to as
A locomotion
B taxis
C irritability
D growth
6
An example of an endospermous seed is
A been seed
B cashew nut
C cotton seed
D maize grain
7
Which of the following theories was NOT considered by Darwin
in his evolutionary theory?
A variation
B survival of the fitest
C use and disuse
D competition
8
Which of the following protects the essential parts of the flower
at bud stage?
A Stamens
B Sepals
C Petals
D Carpels
9
which of the following is an agent of a sexually transmitted
disease?
A Entamoeba histolytica
B Salmonella typhi
C Treponema pallidum
D Clostridium tetani
10
Which of the following animals has homodont dentition?
A Rat
B Man
C Lizard
D Pigeon
11
The movement of blood between the heart and all other parts
of the body besides the lung is known as
A systemic circulation
B closed circulatory system
C pulmonary circulation
D single circulation system

12
If the cross of a red-flowered plant with a white flowered plant
produces a pink flowered plant, this is an example of
A codominance
B incomplete dominance
C mutation
D linkage
13
The largest amount of yolk is found in the egg of
A amphibians
B pisces
C repitles
D aves
14
Fibrinogen and prothrombin play important roles in the
A deamination of proteins
B clotting of blood
C detoxication of substances
D storage of vitamins

15
The pathogen that cause smallpox is
A picornavirus
B peramyxovirus
C herpesvirus
D poxvirus
16
The vector for the malaria parasite is a
A female edes mosquito

B female Anopheles mosquito
C female culex mosquito
D female culex mosquito
17
Which of the following pairs are social insects?
A Termite and locust

B Ants and wap
C Cockroach and bee
D Termite and bee
18
Which of the following is NOT a method of conserving wild life?
A Indiscriminate poaching
B Establishment of zoological gardens
C Enacting wildlife conservation laws
D Establishment of game reserves
19
The importance of the mouth-brooding behaviour in Tilapia is
that it
A helps in keeping the young fish warm

B affords protection from predation for the young fish
C helps the fish to live in a social group
D provides regurgitated nourishment to the young fish
20
The type of asexual reproduction that is common to both
Paramecium and Protists is
A fragmentation
B budding
C sporulation
D fission
21
The micro-organisms that causes Typhoid disease is
A trypanosome gambiense
B Salmonella typhi
C entamocbahistolytica
D plasmodium sp

22
A collection of population of all living organisms that exist in a
habitat is referred to as
A niche
B ecosystem
C community
D environment

23
The theory of use and disuse of organs was promulgated by
A Alfred Wallace
B Charles Darwin
C Gene Lamarck
D Robert Hook
24
The theory of natural selection was postulated by
A Gregor Mendel
B Matthias Schleiden
C Charles Darwin
D Robert Hook
25
The movement response of a cockroach away from a light
source is
A negative phototropism
B positive phototaxism
C negative phototropism
D postive phototropism
26
Which of the following can cause shrinkage of living cells?
A Deionized water
B Hypotonic solution
C Isotonic solution
D Hypertonic solution
27
The ability of chemelon to change its colour rapidly is an
adaptation for
A obtaining food
B attraction mate
C communication
D escaping detection
28
The function of the red head in male Agama lizards is to
A scare other males from the territory

B warn predators of the distastefulness of the animal
C attract female lizards for mating purposes
D conceal and camouflage the animal from predators

29
The activity of ptyalin is likely to decrease with an increase in
the concentration of
A oxygen
B starch
C protein
D acid
30
Seed plants are divided into
A monocoty ledons and dicotyledons

B tracheophytes and ferns
C angiosperms and gymnosperms
D thallophytes and bryophytes
31
The adaptive importance of the nuptial flight from termite
colonies is to
A ensure cross-breeding between members of one colony

and another
B disperse the reproductives in order to establish new
colonies
C provide abundant food for birds and other animals during
the early rains
D expel the reproductives so as to provide enough food for
other members
32
The sequence of the one-way gaseous exchange mechanism
in a fish is
⇢ operculum ⇢ mouth
A gills
B mouth ⇢ gills ⇢ operculum
C mouth ⇢ operculum ⇢ gills
D operculum ⇢ mouth ⇢ gills
33
In the nitrogen cycle, the nitrates in the soil are converted to
atmospheric nitrogen by
A puterfying bacteria
B nitrogen-fixing bacteria
C nitrifying bacteria
D denitrifying bacteria

34
The relationship between a termite and the protozoam in its
intestine is described as
A predation
B saproplytism
C symbiosis
D parasitism
35
Exo-erythrocytic phase of the life cycle of malaria parasite
occurs in the
A liver of humans
B reticuloendothelial cells of humans
C Malphigian tubules of mosquito
D brain of humans

36
Which of the following organs regulates the levels of water.
salts, hydrogen ions, and urea in the mammals?
A Kidney
B Colon
C Bladder
D Liver
37
The rate of transpiration is NOT affected by
A the weight of the stomata pores

B humidity
C temperature
D the size of the stomata pores
38
The crossing of individuals of the same species with different
genetic characters is
A croos breeding
B polygenic inheritance
C non-disjunctin
D inbreeding
39
The hereditary characters in plants and animals are located on
the
A gene
B mucleus
C chromosome
D cell
40
The arrangement of ovules attached to the sides of a
syncarpous ovary with a single chamber is referred to as
A free-central placentation
B axile placentation
C parietal placentation
D marginal placentation
41
When sickle cell carrier marries a normal woman, the
probability of them having a normal offspring is
A 0.75
B 0.25
C 0.5
D .1
42
In which of the following groups of vertebrates is parental care
mostly exhibited?
A Aves
B Reptilia
C Amphibia
D Mammalia

43
An example of a non-bio degrable pollutants is
A dung
B bones
C ceramics
D woods
44
The bacteria that is found in the root nodules of leguminous
plants is
A clostridium
B rhizobium
C nostoc
D azotobacter

45
Which of these organisms partly digest its food extracellularly?
A Housefly
B Cockroach
C Termite
D Mosquito
46
Strong short and concical beak to pick and crush seeds is an
adaptive feature of
A duck
B owl
C weaver bird
D hawk
47
The path followed by air as it passes through the lungs in
mammals is
A bronchi ⇢ trachea ⇢ alveoli ⇢ bronchioles

B bronchioles ⇢ alveoli ⇢ bronchi ⇢ trachea
C trachea ⇢ bronchi ⇢ bronchioles ⇢ alveoli
D trachea ⇢ bronchioles ⇢ bronchi ⇢alveoli
48
In which of the following species is the biomass of an individual
the smallest?
A Tilapia sp
B Agama sp
C Bufo sp
D Spirogvra sp
49
mammals
A cochlea
B pinna
C perilymph
D vestibular system

50
The part of the mammalian ear responsible for the
maintenance of balance is the
A cochlea
B pinna
C perilymph
D vestibular system
51
Which of the organisms represent are notable agricultural

pests
A II and IV
B I and IV
C I and III
D II and III

2016
1. C
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. C
6. D
7. C
8. B
9. C
10. C
11. A
12. B
13. D
14. B
15. D
16. B
17. D
18. A
19. B
20. D
21. B
22. C
23. C
24. C
25. A
26. D
27. D
28. C
29. D
30. C
31. B
32. B
33. D
34. C
35. A
36. A
37. A
38. A
39. C
40. C
41. D
42. D
43. C
44. B
45. C
46. C
47. C
48. D
49. D
50. D
51. B

EduNgr JAMB App

1
A tissue is composed of a group of
A similar cells
B tissues
C systems
D related organs
2
The population of different organisms that exist together in a
habitat is called
A biomes
B biosphere
C community
D ecology
3
Which of the following serves as the brain box in man
A skeleton
B skull
C head
D spinal column
4
Which organ removes the largest amount of excess water from
the body?
A Liver
B Lung
C Kidney
D skin
5
The following parts are involved in breathing process, except
A mouth
B nostrils
C ribs
D diaphragm
6
Which of these is not a sampling method for determining
population size?
A capture and re-capture method

B complete census
C Transect method
D systematic sampling
7
A group of organisms of the same kind inhabiting the same
environment is called
A ecosystem
B habitat
C population
D species

8
The light sensitive cells in the human eye is called the
................
A Choroid
B Sclerotic layer
C retina
D cones
9
The earliest form of life in animal kingdom is the
A class
B amphibian
C aves pisces
D reptilia
10
Which of the following disease is not sexually transmitted?
A Gonorrhea
B Herpes
C Influenza
D Syphilis
11
Which of the following is not a monocotyledonous seed?
A cowpea
B maize
C millet
D what

12
The lowest unit of classification is the
A class
B genus
C phylum
D species
13
One of the following diseases is caused by fungi
A cassava mosaic
B coffee leaf rust
C leaf blight of cassava rossette
D disease of groundnut
14
The by-product of photosynthesis is
A CO2
B O2
C C6H12O6
D H2O

15
Gaseous exchange in the lungs takes place in the
A alveoli
B bronchi
C bronchioles
D trachea
16
In eukaryotic cells,cellular respiration takes place in the
A nucleus
B cytoplasm
C centrioles
D mitochondrion
17
One of the following causes Ebola fever
A Bacteria
B Fungi
C Protozoa
D Viruses
18
The theory of survival of the fittest was propounded by …..
A Darwin
B Hooke
C Lamarck
D Linnaeus
19
The deficiency of vitamin D leads to
A beriberi
B pellagra
C ricket
D scurvy
20
One of these is used for excretion in earthworm
A Contractile vacuole
B Flame cell
C Malpighian tubule
D Nephridium
21
The following group of plants is the most advanced except
A bryophyte
B pteridophyta
C spermatophyte
D thallophytic

22
Which of the following hormonal glands is located on top of the
kidney?
A Adrenal
B gonads
C pancreas
D thyroid

23
One of these is present in both plant and animal cell?
A Cell membrane
B Cell wall
C Chloroplast
D Large cell vacuole
24
When the solute concentration of the cell and its surrounding
medium are the same, the solution is said to be
A hypertonic
B hypotonic
C isotonic
D acidic
25
The primary consumer in the food chain below is ................
Green plants → Grasshopper → Lizard → Snake → Hawk

A Grass hopper
B green plants
C hawk
D lizard
26
Angiosperms belong to the class
A bryophyte
B pteredophyta
C spermatophyte
D thallophytic
27
In the kidney, both useful substances and wastes are removed
from the blood by
A Filtration
B selective absorption
C dialysis machine
D excretion
28
Which of the following is not part of the mammalian male
reproductive organ?
A Epididymis
B Vas deferens
C testis
D Vulva
29
Which of the following reagent is used for testing the presence
of protein in food?
A Benedict solution
B Fetiling’s Solution
C Millon’s reagent
D Sudan III
30
The breaking down of food in the alimentary canal is called
A digestion
B egestion
C excretion
D ingestion
31
The followings are the functions of the kidneys, except
A Regulation of water content in the blood

B Maintenance of blood PH and homeostasis
C Excretion of CO2
D D. Removal of waste products from the blood
32
The following distrupts the balance in an ecosystem except
A afforestation
B deforestation
C migration
D pollution
33
The following animals are viviparous expect
A Cow
B Dog
C Goat
D Pigeon

34
The following animals is an invertebrate except
A flat worms
B round worms
C chordate
D protozoan
35
The following are kidney diseases except
A diuresis
B hepatitis
C nephritis
D oedema

36
The gland that releases hormones into the blood are part of
the
A digestive system
B endocrine system
C circulatory system
D respiratory system
37
One of the following is called emergency hormone in man.
A Adrenalin
B Prolactin
C Testosterone
D Thyroxine
38
Which of these responses is not voluntarily controlled by the
brain?
A Dancing
B Eating
C Sneezing
D Writing
39
The scientific study of life is
A Botany
B Biology
C Zoology
D Ecology
40
The artery supplying the liver with blood is called
A hepatic
B mesenteric
C renal
D subclavian
41
One of the following exist as colony
A euglena
B paramecium
C spirogyra
D volvox
42
The translucency spot in food test shows the presence of
A fats
B starch
C water
D protein
43
The following are examples of oviparous animals except
A crocodile
B dove
C rat
D tilapia
44
The part of cell that is responsible for the production of energy
is
A cell membrane
B cytoplasm
C mitochondrion
D nucleus

45
Hormones that help regulate blood calcium levels are
produced by the
A Adrenal
B thyroid
C pancreas
D parathyroid
46
Which of the following statements is not true of a fish?
A respires with the use of gills

B covered with scales
C they are homeothermic
D they are poikilothermic
47
Which of the following is NOT a waste product of plants?
A Auxins
B Gum
C Resins
D tanins
48
An association between bacteria and root nodules of legume is
called
A Commercialism
B mutualism
C parasitism
D saprophytism
49
Which of these is not detected by the nerve endings of the
skin?
A cold
B pain
C pressure
D weakness

50
Behaviour conditioning was described by
A Felix Dujartin
B Gregormendel
C Ivan pavlov
D Mathias schnelden
51
The process by which organisms keep their internal condition
relatively stable is called
A metabolism
B evolution
C gametogenesis
D homeostasis
52
The following exist as free-living organisms except
A Amoeba
B Chlamydomonas
C Euglena
D Spirogyra
53
The basic functional unit of the kidney is the
A nephron
B bowman’s capsule
C glomerulus
D loop of henle
54
Snails belong to the phylum
A Annelida
B Mollusca
C Echinodermata
D nematode
55
Which of the following is not a pest of crops?
A Bird
B Rodent
C Bed bug
D Grasshopper

56
Another name for a fertilized egg is a
A placenta
B zygote
C foetus
D ovum

57
Plants that survive in marine habitats are called
A halophytes
B hydrophytes
C mesophytes
D xerophytes
58
The study of plants is called
A Zoology
B Entomology
C Parasitology
D Botany
59
The following are examples of air borne diseases, except
A Chicken pox
B Cholera
C common cold
D Whooping cough
60
Which of the following is the end product of the digestion of oil
A glucose
B Glycerol
C amino acid
D glycogen
61
The part that supplies food from the mother to the foetus is
A Amnion
B Chorion
C Umbilical Cord
D Placenta
62
Which of these is not the part of the eye?
A Cochlea
B Conjunctiva
C Cornea
D Iris
63
De-oxygenated blood is transported to the lungs through the
A renal vein
B hepatic portal vein
C pulmonary artery
D pulmonary vein

64
One of the following is the unit of life
A cell
B tissues
C organ
D system
65
The following are examples of a true fruit, except
A mango
B oil palm
C orange
D pineapple
66
The vector that transmit trypanosome is the
A butterfly
B housefly
C mosquito
D tsetse fly

67
The following are ductless glands except
A adrenal
B pancreatic
C parathyroid
D salivary
68
White blood cells are also known as
A erythrocytes
B leucocytes
C lymphocytes
D phagocytes
69
The removal of remnant particles of digestion from the body is
called
A assimilation
B egestion
C elimination
D excretion
70
Enzyme ptyalin acts on starch in the
A oesophagus
B large intestine
C mouth
D stomach


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1. A
2. C
SOLUTION:
Option A is wrong. This is because, a biome is a regional or

global land area that is characterized by the plants, animals
and climate in that area
Option B is wrong. This is because, biosphere is the part of the
earth that supports life.
Option C is correct. This is because, community consists of
different organisms living together in a habitat.
Option D is wrong. This is because ecology is the study of
organisms and their environment. 3. B
4. C
SOLUTION:
Lungs: Remove carbon dioxide

Skin: Sweat glands remove water, salts, and other wastes
Large intestine: Removes solid waste and some water in the
form of feces
Kidneys: Remove urea, salts, and excess water from the blood
5. A
SOLUTION:
The act of breathing has two stages – inhalation and

exhalation
- Inhalation – the intake of air into the lungs through expansion

of chest volume.
- Exhalation – the expulsion of air from the lungs through

contraction of chest volume.
Inhalation and exhalation involves muscles:
- Rib muscles = the muscles between the ribs in the chest.

- Diaphragm muscle 6. D
7. D
8. D
SOLUTION:
Cone cells, or cones, are one of two types of photo-receptor

cells in the retina of the eye. They are responsible for color
vision and function best in relatively bright light, as opposed to
rod cells, which work better in dim light. Cone cells are densely
packed in the fovea centralis, a 0.3 mm diameter rod-free area
with very thin, densely packed cones which quickly reduce in
number towards the periphery of the retina. There are about
six to seven million cones in a human eye and are most
concentrated towards the macula 9. C
10. C
11. A
12. D
SOLUTION:
Option D is correct. This is because, species is the lowest unit

in the hierarchy of classifying living organisms.See the
illustration below.
From kingdom phylum → class → order → family → genus →

species 13. B
14. B
15. A
16. D
17. D
18. A
19. C
20. D
21. D
22. A
23. A
24. C
SOLUTION:
Option C is correct. This is because, any time there is the

same solute concentration of both cell and its surrounding
medium, the solution is said to be isotonic. So, there will be no
losing or gaining of water into the cell or the surrounding
medium. 25. A
26. C
27. A
28. D
29. C
30. A
31. C
SOLUTION:
Option C is correct. This is because, excretion of CO2 is done

by the lungs through the nostrils. 32. A
SOLUTION:
Option A is correct. This is because, the planting of trees

known as afforestation will prevents wind outbreak that can
affect humanity and their resources as well as preventing soil
erosion. 33. D
SOLUTION:
Option D is the correct answer. This is because, pigeon is an
oviparous animal that lays its egg before hatching. 34. C
35. B
36. B
37. A
38. C
39. B
40. A
41. D
42. A
43. C
44. C
45. D
46. C
47. A
48. B
SOLUTION:
Option B is correct.This is because, mutualism is an

association existing between two organisms benefiting from
each other 49. D
50. C
51. D
SOLUTION:
Option D is correct. This is because Homeostasis is any self-

regulating process by which biological systems tend to
maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal
for survival. 52. D
SOLUTION:
Option D is the correct answer. This is because, Spirogyra

exist as filament that occurs in rows or chains. 53. A
SOLUTION:
Option A is correct. This is because, the part that makes

kidney perform its osmoregulation function in man is the
nephron i.e. the production or formation of urine is done
through nephron in the kidney. 54. B
55. C
SOLUTION:
Option C is correct. This is because, bed bug is not an animal

pest that can affect crop plants in a farmland. It can only affect
animals like homo sapiens etc. 56. B
SOLUTION:
Option B is correct. This is because, when the male sperm and

female egg come in contact with each other, it becomes a
fertilized egg or cell. When this happen, it results to forms the
zygote. 57. A
SOLUTION:
Option A is correct. This is because halophytes are plants that
live successfully in a marine(salt water) habitat. 58. D
59. B
SOLUTION:
Option B is the correct answer. This is because, cholera is a

water borne disease (disease caused by contaminated water).
60. B
61. D
SOLUTION:
Option D is correct. This is because, placenta establishes an

intimate connection between the embryo and the mother. This
connects the placenta to transfer food,water and oxygen from
mother to the embryo or foetus 62. A
SOLUTION:
Option A is the correct answer. This is because, cochlea is the

structure of the mammalian hearing organ called ear. 63. C
SOLUTION:
Option C is correct. This is because for deoxygenated blood

(blood containing carbon (iv) oxide) in the heart to be returned
back to the lungs for the removal of the CO2,pulmonary artery
aids in the process. 64. A
SOLUTION:
Option A is correct. This is because, cell is the basic functional

and structural unit of life. 65. D
SOLUTION:
Options A, B and C are not correct. This is because, they are
all true fruits (i.e, the fruits that develops solely from a fertilized
ovary.
Option D is correct. This is because, pineapple is a false fruit
(a fruit developed or formed from the ovary and other floral
parts of the plant or fruit flowers. 66. D
SOLUTION:
Option D is correct. This is because, tsetse fly is the vector that

transmits trypanosome that causes trypanosomiasis or
sleeping sickness. 67. D
SOLUTION:
Option D is correct. This is because, salivary glands are found

in the mouth, which secretes a juice called saliva that contains
an enzyme called ptyalin. 68. B
SOLUTION:
Option B is correct. This is because, leucocytes is another

name for white blood cells 69. B
SOLUTION:
Option B is correct. This is because, the removal of the

remnant particles of digestion called faeces is done through a
process called egestion. 70. C
SOLUTION:
Options A and B are not correct.

Option C is correct. This is because, the mouth is the location
where enzyme ptyalin acts on starchy food.
Option D is wrong. This is because, stomach is location for the
action of renin and pepsin enzymes.

EduNgr JAMB App

1
The lowest level of organization in living organisms is
A organ
B cell
C system
D tissue
2
Which of the following is the most complex according to their
cellular level of organization?
A Heart
B Hair
C Euglena
D Hydra
3
Which of the following organisms is multicellular?
A Chlamydomonas
B Spirogyra
C Amoeba
D Euglena
4
In bryophytes, sex organs are produced in the
A protonema
B sporophyte
C gametophyte
D rhizoid
5
Seed plants are the most dominant vegetation on land
because of
A their motile gamates

B their ability to photosynthesize
C efficient seed dispersal
D availability of water
6
Which of the following is an aboreal organism?
A Elephant
B Fish
C Antelope
D Bird
7
i2/1, c0/0, pm3/2, m3/3. The general formula above represent
that of
A an omnivore
B a detritus feeder
C a carnivore
D a herbivore
8
A circulatory system is very essential in mammals but not in
smaller organisms like Amoeba because
A Amoeba lives in freshwater

B Diffusion is sufficient to transport materials in Amoeba
C Amoeba lacks blood containing haemoglobin
D Amoeba exibits anaerobic respiration
9
In vascular plants, the sieve tubes and companion cells are
present in the
A cambium
B cortex
C xylem
D phloem
10
The stomata of leaves are similar in function to the
A pharynx of humans
B scales of fish
C spiracle of insects
D trachea of toads
11
The use of moist skin for respiration in amphibians is known as
A cellular respiration
B cutaneous respiration
C buccal respiration
D pulmonary respiration

12
Water in plants is removed as water vapour through the
process of
A diffusion
B osmosis
C evaporation
D transpiration
13
An example of an organ of perennation in plants is
A rhizome
B seed
C petal of a flower
D calyx of flower
14
Alternation of generation is a feature shown in
A mosses
B fungi
C grasses
D conifers

15
Coordination and regulation of body activities in mammals are
achieved by the
A nerves and muscle

B nerves and hormones
C nerves only
D hormones only
16
The Cerebellum of the Brain controls
A Reflex Action
B Muscular Activity
C Emotional Expressions
D the Endocrine System
17
The part of the brain responsible for peristalsis is the
A Olfactory Lobe
B Medulla Oblongata
C Hypothallamus
D Thalamus
18
Which of the following instruments is used for measuring
atmospheric pressure?
A Hydrometer
B Hygrometer
C Thermometer
D Barometer
19
The influence of soil on organisms in a habitat is referred to as
A Edaphic
B Physiographic
C Biotic
D Topographic
20
The genetic make-up of an organism is described as
A Allele
B Chromosome
C Phenotype
D Genotype
21
The major limiting factor of productivity in the aquatic habitat is
A Food
B Temperature
C Water
D Sunlight
22
Which of the following group of organisms feeds directly on
green plants?
A Primary Consumers
B Secondary Consumers
C Producers
D Decomposers

23
A characteristic feature of tropical rainforest is that it
A Contains trees with narrow leaves

B Contains large number of plant species
C Contains fewer number of plant species
D Has total annual rainfall of less than 50cm
24
The study of how and why population size change over time is
A Population estimation
B Population dynamics
C Population ecology
D Population Cycle
25
A severe and long dry season is a characteristic feature of
A Sahel Savanna
B Mangrove Swamps
C Sudan Savanna
D Guinea Savanna
26
Which of the following is a nitrogen-fixing blue-green algae of
soil?
A Rhizobium
B Nitrosomonas
C Clostridium
D Anabaena
27
The soil with highest water-retaining capacity is
A Clayey Soil
B Stoney soil
C Sandy soil
D Loamy Soil
28
The causative agent of Poliomyelitis is
A Virus
B Fungus
C Protozoan
D Bacterium

29
One of the ways of controlling noise pollution in urban areas is
A by siting industries away from residential areas

B that fuel should be completely combusted by engines
C by planting trees on both sides of the road
D by wearing ear devices
30
A constituent of the exhaust fumes from electricity generating
sets which causes serious pollution is
A Carbon (II) Oxide

B Water Vapour
C Ozone
D Carbon (IV) Oxide
31
Which of the following is true of small pox?
A It is transmitted by bacteria
B It can effectively be controlled with antibiotics
C It can effectively be controlled by vaccination
D It is a water-borne infection
32
A pollutant that is mostly associated with acid rain is
A Nitrogen (IV) Oxide

B Ozone
C Fluorine
D Carbon (IV) Oxide
33
When the adults have reach a certain degree of weakness, the
process of binary fission is replaced by conjugation in
A Paramecium
B Euglena
C Amoeba
D Plasmodium

34
Whorls, arches, loops and compounds are types of variation in
A Colour
B Finger prints
C Hair Colour
D Blood group
35
A couple has 10 children, all female. Which of the following
best explains the situation
A The sex determination was by the man's X chromosome

B The man's sperm count is low
C The woman is not capable of producing male children
D The sex determination was by the man's Y chromosome

36
A biological agent with antiviral property is
A Interferon
B enzyme
C antibiotic
D disinfectant
37
One of the advantages of outbreeding is
A pests tolerance
B disease resistance
C fast growth
D tall height
38
An individual with blood group AB can receive blood from
those in blood group(s)
A A, B, AB, O
B A, AB and O only
C AB only
D A and B only
39
The stream-lined shape of fishes is an adaptation for
A Securing mates
B easy movement
C obtaining food
D defence and attack
40
An example of a poikilothermic organism is a
A Lizard
B Cockroach
C rabbit
D bird
41
All living organisms are constantly involved in a struggle for
existence. This was proposed by
A Morgan
B Darwin
C Lamarck
D Wallace
42
Adaptive radiation is illustrated in
A modified insect mouthparts

B dentition in mammals
C wings in birds and bats
D appendages in insects

43
i. Growth is mainly apical ii. Growth is specific with definite
shape iii. Growth is throughout life. Which of the above
correctly describes the growth pattern in plants?
A i, ii and iii only

B ii and iii only
C i and ii only
D i and iii only
44
Use the diagram to answer this question. The part labelled II is

the
A nucleus
B eyespot
C basal granule
D contractile vacuole

45
Use the diagram above to answer this question. The part
responsible for photosynthesis is labelled
A III
B IV
C I
D II
46
Use the diagram above to answer this question. The young

proglottid is represented by
A III
B IV
C I
D II
47
In the diagram, the organs for attachments to the lining of the
host's intestine are labelled
A ii and iii
B iii and iv
C i and ii
D i and iii
48
In the diagram, the part labelled I is the
A xylem
B phleom
C root hairs
D cortex
49
The diagram is the transverse section of a
A monocotyledonous stem
B dicotyledonous stem
C monocotyledonous root
D dicotyledonous root


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1. B
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. D
7. D
8. B
9. D
10. C
11. B
12. D
13. A
14. A
15. B
16. B
17. B
18. D
19. A
20. D
21. A
22. A
23. B
24. B
25. A
26. D
27. A
28. A
29. A
30. A
31. C
32. A
33. A
34. B
35. A
36. A
37. B
38. A
39. B
40. A
41. B
42. C
43. D
44. D
45. A
46. B
47. A
48. C
49. D

EduNgr JAMB App

1
The process in which complex substances are broken down
into simpler ones is referred to as
A anabolism
B catabolism
C metabolism
D tropism
2
The organ which is sensitive to light in Euglena is the
A gullet
B flagellum
C chloroplast
D eyespot
3
The organelles present in cells that are actively respiring and
photosynthesizing are
A lysosomes and ribosomes

B Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum
C nucleus and centrioles
D mitrochondria and chloroplast
4
Taenia solium can be found in
A cow
B goat
C dog
D pig
5
Which of the following describes a characteristic of
arthropods?
A The organism finds it easy to grow freely

B the organism has a pair of jointed appendages
C the body is not divided into a number of segments seg
D the body is covered by chitin
6
Which of the following distinguishes a butterfly from a moth?
A the wings of butterfly rest horizontally but those of moth rest

vertically
B Both are active during the day
C they have similar antennae
D the abdomen of moth is fatter than that of butterfly
7
Which of the following types of feathers is used for flight in
birds?
A Quill
B Filoplume
C covert
D Down
8
The plants that grow in deserts or very dry areas are referred
to as
A mesophytes
B hydrophytes
C epiphytes
D xerophytes
9
Which of the following is the simplest living organism?
A Paramecium
B Virus
C Amoeba
D Chlamydomonas
10
Proboscis is a structure that is mostly found in
A insects
B tapeworms
C amphibians
D molluses
11
The structural adaptation of desert plants for water
conservation is
A broad leaves with numerous stomata

B spongy mesophyll
C spiny leaves
D prominent stomata in leaves

12
The long and sharp clawed feet of birds is an adaptation for
A crushing seeds
B scooping mud
C tearing flesh
D grasping prey
13
During the manufacture of food by plants, which of the
following organism use energy from the sun?
A anabaena
B sulfur bacteria
C nitrosomonas sp
D nitrobacter sp
14
Movement of minerals and chemical compounds with a plant
occurs during
A osmosis
B translocation
C transpiration
D diffusion

15
The enzyme that is present in the saliva is
A rennin
B lipase
C pepsin
D ptyalin
16
Plants that have special devices for trapping and digesting
insects are
A carnivorous
B symbiotic
C parasitic
D saprophytic
17
The process of transforming the chemical energy of cellular
fuels into the high energy bonds of ATP in plants is
A autotrophism
B photosysnthesis
C photolysis
D respiration
18
Fungi are referred to as hetotrophs because they
A are filamentous
B lack chlorophyll
C have mycelium
D lack roots
19
An example of a parasitic protozoan is
A Paramecium
B Plasmodium
C Eughlena
D Chlamydomonas
20
Which blood cell are involved in the immune response of
vertebrates?
A Phagoecytes
B lymphocytes
C erythrocytes
D monocytes
21
The blood circulatory system of vertebrates consists of
A heart, arteries, capillaries and veins

B heart, aorta, capillaries and veins
C heart, aorta, arteries and veins
D heart, vena cava, arteries, and veins

22
A plant tissue that carries water and mineral salts is the
A cambium
B xylem
C cortex
D phloem

23
Which of the following helps in the clotting of blood?
A Red blood cells

B White blood cells
C Plasma
D Platelets
24
The part of the mammalian skin involved in excretion is the
A sweat glands
B malpighian layer
C sebaceous gland
D horny layer
25
Which of the following forms about 55% of the volume of the
blood in man?
A leucocytes
B platelets
C plasma
D erythrocytes
26
Which of the following is a waste product of an insect?
A Alkaloids
B Uric acid
C Sweat
D Mucilage
27
The main structure in vertebrates that supports and protects
the body is the
A skeleton
B ligament
C muscle
D joint
28
The chitin in the exoskeleton of many arthropods is
strengthened by
A lids
B proteins
C calcium compounds
D organic salt

29
The transfer of pollen grains from the anther to a sigma is
A propagation
B placentation
C pollination
D fertilization
30
The male reproductive organ of a flower is the
A carpel
B stamen
C petal
D sepal
31
The gland that is found just below the hypothalamus is the
A parathyroid
B adrenal
C pituitary
D thyroid
32
The most important plant hormone is
A cytokinin
B abscisic acid
C auxin
D gibberellin
33
The sensory cell that responds to dim light is referred to as the
A cone
B lens
C rod
D iris

34
The absence of anti-diuretic hormone in humans results in
A decreasing dehydration
B drastic dehydration
C eliminating dehydration
D increasing dehydration
35
Oestrogen is a hormone that is synthesized in the
A ovaries
B testes
C anterior pituitary
D adrenal cortex

36
The eye defect cause by the development of cloudy areas in
the lenses is
A presbyopia
B glaucoma
C cataract
D astigmatism
37
A pollutant that is biodegradable is
A crude oil
B heavy metals
C cellophane
D sewage
38
A tropical disease caused by Trypanosoma is
A sleeping sickness
B river blindness
C yellow fever
D malaria
39
The solid part of the ecosystem is referred to as the
A atmosphere
B hydrosphere
C biosphere
D lithosphere
40
Which of the following is caused by Treponema palladium?
A Gonorrhea
B Leprosy
C Tuberculosis
D Syphilis
41
To which blood group do universal recipients belong?
A B
B A
C O
D AB
42
The clumping together of red blood cells is
A agglutination
B fussion
C transfusion
D compatibility

43
Physiological adaptation to very dry conditions in animals
demonstrates
A rejuvenation
B xeromorphism
C hibernation
D aestivation
44
One of adaptation of Cactus opuntia to conserve water is the
reduction of
A internodes
B stem to leaves
C leaves to spine
D flower size

45
Which of the following structure is adapted for feeding in a bird
of prey?
A Hooked break and sharp claws

B Smooth beak and strong claws
C Big beaks and strong feet
D Pointed beak and strong claws
46
The special pigment for colour change in chameleon is
A melanin
B carotenoid
C chromatin
D chromatophore
47
The behavioural adaptation in social insects could best be
described as
A symbiosis
B saprophytism
C parasitism
D commensalisms
48
In the diagram, the structure labelled II is the
A spermathecal pore
B cocoon
C clitellum
D chaetea
49
The organism is found in soils rich in
A mud
B humus
C clay
D sand


2013
1. B
2. D
3. D
4. D
5. D
6. A
7. A
8. D
9. B
SOLUTION:
If viruses, prions, satellites, nanobes, nanobacteria (non-free-

living sub-bacterial organisms) are excluded, the simplest free-
living organism known is Mycoplasma genitalium, with a
genome of only 580,000 base pairs and 482 protein-coding
genes. 10. A
11. C
12. D
13. A
14. B
15. D
16. A
17. D
18. B
19. B
20. B
21. A
22. B
23. D
24. A
25. C
26. B
27. A
28. C
29. C
30. B
31. C
32. B
SOLUTION:
Abscisic acid (also called ABA) is one of the most important

plant growth regulators. 33. C
34. A
35. A
36. C
37. D
38. A
39. D
40. D
41. D
42. A
43. D
44. C
45. A
46. D
47. A
48. C
49. B

EduNgr JAMB App

1
Which of the following is involved in secondary thickening in
plants?
A Collenchyma and xylem cells
B Vascular cambium
C Cork cambium and sclerenchyma
D Vascular cambium and cork cambium
2
An example of a fruit that develops from a single carpel is
A okro
B tomato
C bean
D orange
3
Plant growth can be artificially stimulated by the addition of
A gibberellin
B kinin
C abscisic acid
D ethylene
4
The autonomic nervous system consists of neurons that
control the
A voluntary muscles
B heart beat
C tongue
D hands
5
The water cycle is maintained mainly by
A evaporation of water in the environment

B evaporation and condensation of water in the environment
C condensation of water in the environment
D transpiration and respiration in plants
6
Plants of temperate origin can be grown in tropical areas in the
vegetation zones of the
A rain forest
B guinea savanna
C sudan savanna
D montane forest
7
Organisms living in an estuarine habitat are adapted to
A withstand wide fluctuations in temperature
B survive only in water with low salinity
C withstand wide fluctuations in salinity
D feed only on phytoplankton and dead organic matter

8
The presence of stilt roots, pneumatophores, sunken stomata
and salt glands are adaptive features of plants found in the
A tropical rainforest
B mangrove swamps
C gressland
D montane forest
9
Which of the following animals can exist solely on the water
they get from food and metabolic reactions?
A forest arboreal dweller

B Desert dwellers
C forest-ground dweller
D rainforest dwellers
10
The most likely first colonizers of a bare rock are
A mosses
B ferns
C lichen
D fungi
11
The carrying capacity of a habitat is reached when the
population growth begins to
A increase slowly
B increase exponentially
C slow down
D remain steady

12
The abiotic factors that control human population include
A disease and famine

B space and rainfall
C flooding and earthquake
D temperature and disease
13
An indigenous method of renewing and maintaining soil fertility
is by
A clearing farms by burning

B planting one crop type
C adding inorganic fertilizers yearly
D crop rotation and shifting cultivation
14
The diseases caused by water-borne pathogens include
A gonorrhoea and poliomyelitis

B typhoid and syphilis
C tuberculosis and cholera
D typhoid and cholera

15
Which of the following is true in blood transfusion?
A person of blood group AB can donate blood only to another

person of blood group AB
B persons of blood groups A and B can donate or receive
blood from each other
C A person of blood group AB acn receive blood only from
persons of blood group A or B
D A person of blood group O can donate only to a person of
blood group O
16
A yellow maize is planted and all the fruits obtained are of
yellow seeds. When they are croos-bred, yellow seeds and
white seeds are obtained in a ratio 3:1 . The yellow seed is
said to be
A non-heritable
B sex-linked
C a recessive trait
D a dominant trait
17
When a colour-blind man marries a carrier woman. What is the
probability of their offspring being colour blind?
A 25%
B 50%
C 75%
D 100%
18
The correct base pairing for DNA is
A adenine → thymine and guanine → cytosine

B adenine → guanine and thymine → cytosine
C adenine → cytosine and guanine → thymine
D adenine → adenine and cytosine → cytosine
19
The short thick break in birds is an adaptation for
A crushing seeds
B sucking nectar
C tearing flash
D straining mud
20
The basking of Agama lizards in the sun is to
A change the colour of their body
B raise their body temperature to become active
C fight to defend their territories
D attract the female for courtship
21
The significance of a very large number of termites involved in
nuptial swarming is to
A provide birds with plenty of food

B ensure their perpetuation despite predatory pressure
C search for a favourable place to breed
D ensure that every individual gets a mate

22
The use and disuse of body parts and the inheritance of
acquired traits were used to explain
A Darwin's theory
B Lamarek's theory
C genetic drift
D gene flow
23
From his study of Galapagos finches, Darwin derived his
theory of evolution from
A comparative anatomy
B comparative physiology
C fossil remains
D comparative embryology
24
Use the diagram above to answer this question.
The organelle responsible for heredity is labelled
A l
B ll
C lll
D IV
25
The part labelled IV is the
A mitochondrion
B cell wall
C endoplasmic reticulum
D nucleus
26
Use the diagram above to answer this question.Arrows

represent directional movement materials.
Transportation in the xylem is represented by
A I
B II
C III
D IV
27
Use the diagram above to answer this question. Arrows

represent directional movement materials.
The arrow labelled ll represents the
A release of oxygen
B intake of carbon (IV) oxide
C movement of photosynthates
D movement of nutrients
28
The developing embryo is usually contained in the part labelled

A IV
B III
C II
D I

29
The function of the part labelled lll is to
A produce egg cells

B protect sperms during fertilization
C secrete hormones during coitus
D protect the developing embryo
30
The graph illustrates
A the highest frequency for height of 2 metres

B a discontinuously varying character
C a continuously varying character
D total yield in a cassava farm
31
The largest number of cassava plants has an approximate

height of
A 1.4m
B 1.6m
C 1.8m
D 2.0m
32
The type of interaction shown is referred to as
A interspecific competition
B intraspecific competition
C mutualism
D cooperation
33
In the diagram, which of the following statement is true of the

interaction
A P aurelia is better adapted for obtaining food than P

caudatum
B P caudatum is better adapted for obtaining food than P.
aurelia
C both organisms cannot coexist
D both organisms cannot reproduce

34
Which of the following is most advanced in the evolutionary
trend of animals?
A Liverfluke
B Earthworm
C Snail
D Cockroach
35
Which of the following is the lowest category of classification?
A class
B species
C family
D genus

36
Plants that show secondary growth are usually found among
the
A thallophytes
B pteridophytes
C monocotyledons
D dicotyledons
37
The fungi are distinct group of eukaryote mainly because they
have
A spores
B no chlorophyll
C many fruiting bodies
D sexual and sexual reproduction
38
An arthropod that is destructive at early stage of its life cycle is
A butterfly
B mosquito
C bee
D millepede
39
An animal body that can be cut along its axis in any plane to
give two identical parts is said to be
A radially symmetrical
B bilaterally symmetrical
C asymmetrical
D symmetrical
40
Which of the following possesses mammary gland?
A Dogfish
B whale
C shark
D catfish
41
The feature that links birds to reptiles in evolution is the
possession of
A feathers
B break
C skeleton
D scales
42
Countershading is an adaptive feature that enables animals to
A fight enemies
B remain undetected
C warn enemies
D attract mates

43
Which of the following plant structures lacks a waterproof
cuticle?
A leaf
B stem
C root
D shoot
44
In the mammalian male reproductive system, the part that
serves as a passage for both urine and semen is the
A urethra
B urter
C bladder
D seminal vesicle
45
In plants which of the following is required in minute quantities
for growth?
A Copper
B Potassium
C Phosphorus
D Sodium
46
Which of the following organisms is both parasitic and
autotrophic?
A Sundew
B Lorathus
C Rhizopus
D Tapeworm
47
A function of the hydrochloric acid produced in the human
stomach during digestion is to
A neutralise the effect of bile
B coagulate milk protein and emulsify fats
C stop the action of ptyalin
D break up food into smaller particles
48
Which of the following is a polysaccharide?
A Glucose
B Sucrose
C Maltose
D Cellulose
49
In the kidney of mammals, the site of ultrafiltration is the
A uriniferous tubule
B Bowman's capsule
C loop of Henle
D renal tubule

2012
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. B
10. C
11. D
12. C
13. D
14. D
15. A
16. D
17. B
18. A
19. A
20. B
21. B
22. B
23. B
24. B
25. C
26. D
27. A
28. C
29. A
30. B
31. B
32. A
33. C
34. D
35. B
36. D
37. A
38. A
39. A
40. B
41. D
42. B
43. C
44. A
45. A
46. A
47. C
48. D
49. B

EduNgr JAMB App

1
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
2
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
3
Seed plants are divided into
A trachephytes and ferns

B angiosperms and gymonsperms
C monocotyledons and dicotyledons
D thallophytes and bryophytes
4
In which of the following groups of vertebrates is parental care
mostly exhibited ?
A Reptilia
B Amphibia
C Aves
D Mammalia
5
The adaptive importance of nuptial flight from termite colonies
is to
A disperse the reproductives in order to establish new

colonies
B provide abundant food for birds and other animals during
the early rains
C ensure cross-breeding between members of one colony
and another
D expel the reproductives so as to provide enogh food for
other members
6
An example of an endospermous seed is
A maize gain
B cashew nut
C cotton seed
D been seed
7
Which of the following can cause shrinkage of living cells?
A Hypotonic solution
B Isotonic solution
C Deionized water
D Hypertonic solution

8
Which of the following is true of leucocytes?
A they are respiratory pigments

B they are most numerous and ramify all cells
C they are large and nucleated
D they are involved in blood clotting
9
The conversion of a nutrient into a molecule in the body of a
consumer is referred to as
A digestion
B assimilation
C absorption
D inhibition
10
The ability of living organism to detect and respond to changes
in the environment is referred to as
A locomotion
B irritability
C growth
D taxis
11
In mammals, the exchange of nutrients and metabolic products
occurs in the
A lungs
B oesophagus
C trachea
D lymph
12
In mammals, the exchange of nutrients and metabolic products
occurs in the
A lungs
B oesophagus
C trachea
D lymph
13
→ Sundew. ll. Autotrophism →Amoeba. III.
I. Parasitism
Saprophytism → Alga. IV Heterotrophism → Agama.
Which of the above modes of nutrition is correctly matched

with the organism that exhibits it?
A ll
B lll
C lV
D l
14
Use the following information to answer the question below.
I. Test tube containing cane sugar and water . ll. Test tube
containing cane sugar and diluted acid. III. Test tube containing
cane sugar and its degrading enzyme .
In which of the test tubes will glucose be detected after
complete hydrolysis?
A l and ll only
B ll and lll only
C l only
D l, ll and lll

15
Use the following information to answer the question below.
I. Test tube containing cane sugar and water . ll. Test tube
containing cane sugar and diluted acid. III. Test tube containing
cane sugar and its degrading enzyme .
The enzyme involved in the hydrolysis is
A rennin
B erepsin
C sucrase
D maltase
16
The part of the mammalian ear responsible for the
maintenance of balance is the
A cochlea
B pinna
C perilymph
D vestibular system
17
mammals is
A trachea → bronchi → bronchioles → alveoli

B bronchi → trachea → alveoli → bronchioles
C trachea → bronchioles → alveoli
D bronchioles → alveoli → bronchi →trachea
18
The movement response of a cockroach away from a light
source can be described as
A positive phototaxism
B negative phototaxism
C negative phototropism
D positive phototropism
19
The vascular tissues in higher plants are responsible for
A the movement of food and water

B suction pressure
C transpiration pull
D the transport of gases and water
20
Which of the following organs regulates the levels of water,
salts , hydrogen ions and urea in the mammalian blood?
A Liver
B Kidney
C Bladder
D Colon
21
The sequence of the one-way gaseous exchange mechanism
in a fish is
A operculum → gills → mouth
B gills → operculum → mouth
C mouth → operculum → gils
D mouth → gills → operculum

22
The type of asexual reproduction that is common to both
Paramecium and protists is
A budding
B sporulation
C fragmentation
D fission

23
In nature, plants and animals are perpetually engaged in
mutualism because
A they are rivals

B all animals rely on food produced by plants
C they utilize respiratory wastes of each other
D they are neighbours
24
In an experiment to determine the percentage of humus and
water in a soil sample, the following results were obtained
Weight of the evaporating basin alone = 80.5g
Weight of basin and soil = 101.5g
Weight after drying the soil in the oven = 99.0g
Weight of basin and roasted soil = 95.5g
The percentage of humus in the soil sample is
A 16.7%
B 17.6%
C 26.7%
D 16.2%
25
An example of a filter -feeding animal is
A shark
B butterfly
C whale
D mosquito
26
Which of the following is a feature of the population pyramid of
a developing country?
A long lifespan
B low birth rate
C low death rate
D short lifespan
27
The interaction of a community of organisms with its abiotic
environment constitutes
A niche
B a food chain
C an ecosystem
D a mirohabitat
28
The vector of the malaria parasite is
A female Aedes mosquito

B female Anophelous mosquito
C male Culex mosquito
D female Culex mosquito
29
Which of the following instruments is used to measure relative
humidity?
A Hydrometer
B Thermometer
C Hygrometer
D Anemometer
30
Exo-erythrocytic phase of the life cycle of malaria parasite
occurs in the
A liver of humans
B reticuloendothelial cells of humans
C Malphigian tubules of mosquito
D brain of humans
31
Habitats are generally classified into
A biotic and abiotic

B aquatic and terrestrial
C aboreal and marine biomes
D microhabitats and macrohabitats
32
Drancunculiasis can be contacted through
A eating contaminated food

B drinking contaminated water
C bathing in contaminated water
D bites of blackfly
33
Which of the following groups of environmental factors are
density-dependent?
A Food, salinity, accumulation of matabolites and light

B Temperature, salinity predation and disease
C Food predation, disease and accumulation of metabolites
D Temperature food disease and light

34
Millet , sorghum, maize and onions are common crops growth
in Nigeria in the
A tropical rainforests
B sudan savanna
C montane forests
D sahel savanna
35
In which of the following biomes is the south western part of
Nigeria located?
A Temperate forest
B Tropical rainforest
C Tropical woodland
D Desert

36
The inheritable characters that are determined by a gene
located on the X-chromosome is
A recessive
B sex-linked
C homozygous
D dominant
37
Lack of space in a population could lead to an increase in
A water scarcity
B birth rate
C disease rate
D dought
38
If the cross of a red-flowered plant with a white-flowered plant
produces a pink-flowered plant, it is an example of
A codominance
B incomplete dominance
C mutation
D linkage
39
Which of the following theories was NOT considered by Darwin
in his evolutionary theory?
A Variation
B Survival of the fittest
C Use and disuse
D Competition
40
The crossing of individuals of the same species with different
genetic characters is
A cross breeding
B polygenic inheritance
C non-disjunction
D inbreeding
41
The number of alleles controlling blood groups in humans
A 3
B 4
C 5
D 2
42
During blood transfusion, agglutination may occur as a result
of the reaction between
A contrasting antigens and antibodies
B two different antigens
C two different antibodies
D similar antigens and antibodies

43
The fallacy in Lamarck's evolutionary theory was the
assumption that
A traits are acquired through disuse of body parts

B acquried traits are heritable
C acquired traits are seldom formed
D traits are acquired through the use of body parts
44
The bright coloured eye spots on the wings of moth are an
example of
A warning colouration
B disruptive colouration
C crypsis
D mimicry
45
The wings of a bat and those of a bird are examples of
A convergent evolution
B continuous variation
C coevolution
D divergent evolution
46
Which of the organisms represented are notable agricultural

pests?
A ll and IV
B l and IV
C ll and lll
D l and lll
47
The gas evolved in the process is
A carbon (IV) oxide

B nitrogen
C oxygen
D carbon (II) oxide
48
The experimental set-up above is used to demonstrate the

process of
A diffusion
B photosynthesis
C fermentation
D plasmolysis
49
An economic importance of the organism represented by IV is

that
A it transmit water borne disease to humans

B it is distructive to farm crops
C its faeces pollutes drinkng water
D it helps in the control of mosquito larvae

50
The adult form of iii is a vector of
A sleeping sickness
B river blindness
C cholera
D elephantiasis
2011
1. C
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. A
6. A
7. D
8. C
9. B
10. B
11. D
12. D
13. C
14. B
15. C
16. D
SOLUTION:
The inner ear is made up of both hearing (auditory) and
balance (vestibular) components. As already mentioned, the
cochlea is that part of the inner ear involved with hearing. (The
semicircular canals and the vestibular are the parts of the inner
ear involved with balance.) 17. A
18. B
19. A
20. B
21. D
22. D
23. C
24. A
SOLUTION:
Mass of Soil = 101.5 - 80.5 = 21.0g

Mass of humus = (99.0 - 95.5)g = 3.5g
% of humus = \(\frac{3.5}{21.0} \times \frac{100}{1}}
= 16.7% 25. D
26. C
27. C
28. B
29. C
30. A
31. B
32. B
33. C
34. B
35. B
36. B
37. C
38. B
39. C
40. D
41. A
42. A
43. B
44. D
45. A
46. B
47. A
48. C
49. B
50. D
EduNgr JAMB App

1
Which of the following characterizes a mature plant cell?
A the nucleus is pushed to the centre of the cell

B the cell wall is made up of cellulose
C the nucleus is small and irregular in shape
D the cytoplasm fills up the entire cell space
2
Which of the following is NOT a function of the nucleus of a
cell?
A it translates genetic information for the manufacture of
proteins
B it stores and carries hereditary information
C it is reservoir of energy for the cell
D it controls the life processes of the cell
3
The dominant phase in the life cycle of a fern is the?
A prothallus
B sporophyte
C antheridium
D gametophyte
4
Parental care is exhibited by
A snails
B earthworms
C birds
D toads
5
Which of the following groups of cells is devoid of true nuclei
A algae
B monera
C fungi
D viruses
6
Which of the following is true of the transverse section of a
dicot system?
A the xylem is more interiory located than the phleom

B the cambium lies between the cortex and the vascular
bundles
C the vascular bundles are randomly scattered within the
cortex
D the epidemis is completely encircled by the cortex
7
Which of the following is lacking in the diet of a person with
kwashiorkor?
A proteins
B carbohydrates
C minerals
D vitamins
8
The mode of nutrition of sun dew and bladder wort can be
described as
A saprophytic
B holozoic
C chemosynthetic
D autotrophic
9
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
10
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
11
Circulation of blood to all parts of the body except the lungs is
through
A the pulmonary artery

B systemic circulation
C the lympahatic system
D pulmonary circulation

12
Yeast respires anaerobically to convert simple sugar to carbon
(IV) oxide and
A alcohol
B acid
C oxygen
D water
13
The sheet of muscle that separates the thoracic and the
abdominal cavities is the
A diaphragm
B intercostal muscle
C pleural memberane
D pericardium
14
The oily substance that lubricates the mammalian hair to keep
it flexible and water repellent is secreted by the
A sweet glands
B sebaceous glands
C fatty cells
D granular layer

15
The outer layer of the kidney where the Bowman's capsules
are found is the
A cortex
B peivis
C medulla
D pyramid
16
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
17
In the male reproductive system of a mammal, sperm is stored
in the
A van deferens
B urethra
C epididymis
D seminiferous tubules
18
Chemosynthetic organisms are capable of manufacturing their
food from simple inorganic substances through the process of
A oxidation
B denitrification
C reduction
D phosphorylation
19
The part of the human gut that has an acidic content is the
A stomach
B duodenum
C ileum
D colon
20
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 lll
B ll
C l
D IV
21
A food chain always begins with a
A consumer
B decomposer
C producer
D primary consumer

22
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

23
The barrier between maternal and foetal blood is the
A placenta
B liver
C umbilical chord
D uterine wall
24
The blood component that has the greatest affinity for oxygen
is the
A lymphocytes
B leucocytes
C erythrocytes
D thrombocytes
25
Which of the following organisms is mainly found in the marine
habitat?
A Achatina
B Tilapia
C Dog fish
D Tortoise
26
The two halves of the pelvic girdle are joined together at the
A public symphysis
B ilium
C pubis
D obturator foramen
27
I. Adoption of appropriate nocturnal habits ll. Burrowing lll.
Adjusting their internal body temperature. IV Possession of
many sweat pores.
Which of the above are ways in which desert animals adapt to
extreme heat of the environment?
A I and IV only
B ll and lll only
C l and ll only
D l, ll and lll only
28
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

29
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
30
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
31
The vector for yellow fever is
A Aedes mosquito
B Anopheles mosquito
C tsetse fly
D blackfly
32
The loss of soil through erosion can be reduced by
A watering
B crop rotation
C manuring
D irrigation
33
The protozoan plasmodium falciparum is transmitted by
A female Anopheles mosquitoes

B female Aedes mosquitoes
C female Culex mosquitoes
D Female blackfly
34
A dilute solution of phenylthiocarbamide tastes bitter to some
people and is tasteless to others. This is an example of
A taste bud variation

B discontinuous variation
C morphological variation
D continuous variation
35
Thyroxine and adrenalin are examples of hormones which
control
A blood grouping
B tongue rolling
C behavioural patterns
D colour variation

36
A pair of genes that control a trait is referred to as
A an allele
B recessive
C dominant
D a hybird
37
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
38
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
39
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
40
The flippers of a whale and the fins of a fish are examples of
A divergent evolution
B coevolution
C continous variation
D convergent evolution
41
If both parents are heterozygous for a trait, the probability that
an offspring will be recessive for that trait is
A 12
B 34
1
C 4
D 1
42
Use the diagram above to answer this question.In which

plantation are all the trees between the height of 2-4m?
A lll
B ll
C l
D lV

43
Use the diagram above to answer this question.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
44
Use the diagram above to answer this question.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

45
Use the diagram above to answer this question.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
46
Use the diagram above to answer this question.The main

function of the feathers covering the part labelled 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
47
Use the diagram above to answer this question.Based on the

shape and structure of the beak and feet, the bird represented
is likely to feed mainly on
A flesh
B fruits
C seeds
D nectar
48
Use the diagram above to answer this question.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
49
In the diagram, which of the animals represents the oldest

creatures in terms of evolutionary history?
A iii
B ii
C i
D iv


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1. B
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. B
9. A
10. D
11. B
12. A
13. A
14. B
15. A
16. C
17. C
18. A
SOLUTION:
In biochemistry, chemosynthesis is the biological conversion of

one or more carbon molecules (usually carbon dioxide or
methane) and nutrients into organic matter using the oxidation
of inorganic (e.g. hydrogen gas, hydrogen sulfide) or methane
as a source of energy, rather than sunlight, as in
photosynthesis. 19. A
20. D
21. C
22. D
23. A
24. C
25. C
26. A
27. B
28. B
29. C
30. A
31. A
32. B
33. A
34. B
35. C
36. A
37. D
38. D
39. C
40. D
41. C
42. A
43. A
44. A
45. D
46. D
47. A
48. B
49. D

EduNgr JAMB App

1
What is the level of organization of an onion bulb?
A tissue
B organ
C systemic
D oranismal
2
A characteristics exhibited by all living organism is
A sexual reproduction
B aerobic respiration
C the ability to move from one place to another
D the ability to move unwanted substances
3
In a cell, the genres are carried by
A nuclear membranes
B chromatin threads
C lysosomes
D mitochondria
4
Alternation of asexual modes of reproduction is found in
A blue,green algae
B euglena
C fern
D maize
5
The first terrestrial vertebrates evolved from
A pisces
B reptilia
C amphibia
D mammalian
6
In plants, the structures that play roles similar to the arteries
and veins of animals are the
A xylem and phloem

B root hair and xylem
C lenticels and phloem
D roots and stems
7
A blue-green alga is not a protophyte because
A it is aquatic
B its cells are prokaryotic
C it cannot move
D it is not a green plant

8
The features that makes locomotion in water easy for fish is
the
A scaly body
B slimy body
C streamlined body
D lateral line
9
Bird toes suitable for digging have claws that are
A blunt
B curved
C hooked
D sharp
10
Which of the following is an example of carnivorous plant?
A hydra
B bladderwort
C yeast
D spirogyra
11
The part of alimentary system of a bird where food is ground
into small particles is the
A cloaca
B stomach
C crop
D gizzard

12
which of the following describes the sequence of blood flow
from the heart to a tissue?
A Heart→ artery→ arteriole →tissue?

B heart→ vein →venule →tissue
C heart →venule→ vein →tissue
D heart →arteriole →artery →tissue
13
The enzymes of the glycolytic pathway are located in the?
A mitochondria
B gastric juice
C plasma
D cytoplasm
14
In insects, the structures that performs the same function as
the kidney in man is the
A nephridrium
B flame cell
C malphigian tubule
D trachea
15
The axial skeleton is found in the
A skull, ribs, vertebral column and breast bone

B skull, humerus,vertebral column and ribs
C breastbone, clavicle, ribs and vertebral column
D femur, sternum,ulna and skull
16
The reproductive system of a male mammal is made up of
A claspers, prostrate, gland, sperm duct and vas deferens

B testis, prostrate gland, sperm duct and vas deferens
C oviduct, urethra, testis and sperm duct
D testis, uterus, prostrate gland and sperm duct
17
In a bean seed, absorption of water at the beginning of
germination is through the
A hilium
B micropyle
C testa
D plumule
18
The most important ecological factor in a terrestrial
environment is
A rainfall
B humidity
C wind
D soil
19
The association between bacteria residing in the caecum and
the ruminant is
A parastitism
B predation
C saprophytism
D mutualism
20
A marine protozoan is likely to have no contractile vacuole
mainly because the cytoplasm is
A isotonic to sea water
B hypotonic to sea water
C hypertonic to sea water
D impervious to sea water
21
In fresh water marshes and swamps, the most important
abiotic factors that organisms have to adapt to is
A nature of substratum
B high salinity
C high temperature
D low pH

22
Which of the following biomass could be characterized by very
low rainfall,cold nights, hot days, and fast blooming plants?
A northern guinea savanna

B sounthern guinea savanna
C tropical desert
D montane forest
23
Mass of crucible = 10g
Mass of crucible and soil before heating = 29g
Mass of a crucible and soil after heating = 18g
From the information above, determine the percentage of
water in the given soil sample?
A 20%
B 25%
C 40%
D 50%
24
I. Onchocerciasis
II. Schistosomiasis
III.Salmonellosis
IV. Meningitis
which of the diseases listed above are associated with water?
A I and II only
B II, III and IV
C I, II and III
D II and IV
25
The major cause of global warning is the
A burning of fossil fuel

B construction of dams
C use of electricity
D exploration of space
26
The uniqueness of an individual organism in a population is
accounted for by
A evolution
B variation
C adaptation
D mutation
27
A phenotypic character with intermediate forms that can be
graded from one extreme to the other is referred to as
A discontinuous variation
C a mutant
D a genome
28
A farmer's assumption that the seed from a good harvest will
produce a good yield is explained by the theory of
A evolution
B adaptation
C variation
D heredity

29
In Mendelian inheritance, discontinuous characters are
controlled by the
A centromeres
B alleles
C chromosomes
D chromatids
30
A woman with the ability to roll her tongue (Tt) marries a man
who cannot roll his tongue(tt). what is the probability of each of
their children being a tongue roller?
A 100%
B 75%
C 50%
D 25%
31
A health condition that is known to have resulted from gene
mutation is
A haemophilia
B colour blindness
C sickle-cell anaemia
D anaemia
32
Plants that grow in an area that is neither too wet nor too dry
are
A xerophytes
B mesophytes
C epiphytes
D hydrophytes
33
The part of a domestic fowl responsible for preventing heat
loss is the
A filoplume
B contour feather
C down feather
D quill

34
Which of the following animals is most adapted for water
conservation?
A earthworms
B mammals
C flatworms
D insects
35
The specialized pigment cells that are involved in colouration
and colour change in animals
A xanthophyl
B chromatophores
C chromatophyll
D melanin

36
During the dry season in the tropics, the body metabolism of
some animals slows to a minimal level in a process referred to
as
A hibernation
B aestivation
C dormancy
D senescense
37
According to Darwin, the driving force behind evolutionary
change is
A natural selection
B genetic drift
C mutation
D gene flow
38
The structure that controls loss of water vapour during

transpiration is labelled
A l
B ll
C lll
D lV
39

The part labelled l is the
A spongy mesophyll
B upper epidemis
C cuticle
D vein
40
Emulsification of fats takes place in the part labelled
A l
B ll
C lll
D lV
41

The content of the part labelled lll is usually
A neutral
B alkaline
C acidic
D saline
42
The zone of physiological stress is represented by
A l and ll
B ll only
C ll and lll
D l and lll

43
The optimum temperature for the growth of the organism is
A 25oC
B 50oC
C 75oC
D 100oC
44
In the diagram, the structure labelled X is for
A attachment
B feeding
C seeing
D breathing

45
In the diagram, the habitat of the organism is
A slow moving streams and marshes

B the stomach of large mammals
C under leaf filter on forest floor
D the small intestine of large vertebrates
46
In the diagram, the male sex cells are contained in the part
labelled
A i
B ii
C iii
D iv
47
In the diagram, the likely pollinating agent of the flower is
A wind
B water
C insect
D man
48
In the diagram, the eye defect illustrated is
A myopia
B hypermetropia
C astigmaism
D cataract
49
In the diagram, the function of the correcting lens is to
A diverge incoming rays

B converge incoming rays
C reflect incoming rays
D screen incoming rays

50
Chewing the cud is an adaptation peculiar to
A Herbivores
B Omnivores
C Rodents
D Ruminants

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1. B
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. A
7. D
8. C
9. A
10. B
11. D
12. A
13. A
14. C
15. A
16. B
17. B
18. D
19. D
20. A
21. A
22. C
23. D
24. C
25. A
26. C
27. B
28. D
29. C
30. C
31. C
32. B
33. C
34. D
35. B
36. A
37. A
38. D
39. C
40. D
41. C
42. D
43. B
44. A
45. B
46. B
47. C
48. B
49. B
50. D

EduNgr JAMB App

1
In terms of the number of individuals, which of the following
taxa is most inclusive?
A order
B family
C class
D species
2
A characteristic that can possibly be shared by both living and
non living organisms is
A locomotion
B irritability
C increase in biomass
D increase in size
3
The cell of an onion bulb can be differentiated from a cheek
cell by the presence of
A plasmalemma
B chloroplast
C cell wall
D nucleus
4
In plants, the structure that performs a similar function with the
testis in mammals is the
A stigma
B filament
C anther
D receptance
5
The bacteria type that are arranged in chains are the
A staphylococci
B clostidia
C streptococci
D basilli
6
The most abundant group of organisms in the animal kingdom
is
A mammalia
B aves
C annelida
D insecta
7
Radial symmetry is a future common to
A platyhelminthes
B nematodes
C coelenterates
D arthropods

8
Which of the following is used mainly for balancing in fish?
A the caudal fin
B the pectoral fin
C the anal fin
D the dorsal fin
9
The beak of a duck is structurally adapted for
A scooping and sieving food

B catching and grasping food
C picking and cracking food
D boring and sucking food
10
The most important characteristic that makes reptiles to
conquer terrestrial habitats is the possession of
A long tail
B scaly skin
C sharp claw
D amniotic egg
11
In a dicotyledonous stem, the zone between the epidermis and
the pericycle is the
A cortex
B stele
C xylem
D ploem

12
The order of passage of food in the digestive system is?
A ileum → caecum → large intestine → rectum

B ileum → colon → caecum →rectum
C large intestine →ileum → caecum →rectum
D colon → caecum → ileum →rectum
13
insectivorous plants traps and kill their prey to derive
A phosphorous
B calcium
C nitrogen
D zinc
14
In the alimentary system of a bird, the function of teeth is
carried out by the
A crop
B beak
C gizzard
D tongue
15
What will happen wen two equal sized pieces of unripe
pawpaw labelled X and Y are dropped into equal volumes of
concentrated salt solution and distilled water respectively?
A pawpaw X will become turgid

B both will increase in size
C pawpaw Y will become turgid
D both will decrease in size
16
Exhaled air differs from inhaled air in that it
A less amount of carbon(IV) oxide

B is usually lower in temperature
C often has more oxygen
D usually has more water vapour
17
In the mammalian kidney, the Bowman''s capsules is located in
the
A ureter
B pelvis
C cortex
D medulla
18
A plant parenchyma cell also acts as a supporting tissue when
it
A becomes flaccid
B contains crystals
C becomes turgid
D is pigmented
19
During ovulation, an egg is released from the
A corpus luteum
B ovarian funnel
C graafian follicle
D fallopian tube
20
The transmission of impulses along a nerve fibre is
characterized by
A hormonal and temperature changes

B electrical and ionic changes
C hormonal and changes
D electrostatic changes
21
The major consequences of bush burning in an ecosystem is
A the loss of water

B the loss of biological diversity
C a decrease in animal population
D an increase in soil fertility

22
Which of the following associations is an example of mutualism
A hydra viridis and zoochlorellae

B human and lice
C shark and remora fish
D bread and rhizopus stolonifer
23
In a typical freshwater habitat, the edge of the stream or pond
constitutes the
A tidal zone
B intertidal zone
C littoral zone
D euphotic zone
24
The main ecological problem facing intertidal organisms is
A desiccation
B floatation
C salinity
D humidity
25
Stomata of some plants are sunken and protected by hairs.
These are features of
A mesophytes
B epiphytes
C hydrophytes
D xerophytes
26
An ecological factor that will have the most limiting effects on
the abundance of phytoplankton in a turbid pond is
A pH
B oxygen
C light
D temperature
27
In an experiment to determine the percentage of air in a soil
sample, the following readings were recorded:
volume of water in measuring cylinder = 500 cm3
volume of soil added to water = 350 cm3
volume of water and soil after stirring = 800 cm3
the percentage of air in the soil sample is
A 6.25%
B 10.36%
C 14.28%
D 43.28%
28
A boy who is fond of swimming in a pond finds himself passing
urine with traces of blood. He is likely to have contacted
A schistosomiasis
B onchocerciasis
C poliomyelitis
D salmonellosis

29
The easiest way to establish the level of pollution in a local
stream is to measure the level of
A oxygen
B carbon (IV) oxide
C ammonia
D alkalinity
30
The Rhesus factor of blood was first identified in a category of
A monkeys
B human females
C human males
D chimpanzees
31
Genetically modified food products have not become
universally accepted because
A they are not tasty as others produced by conventional

means
B they are usually costlier than others produced by
conventional means
C their effects on human consumers is not yet fully
understand
D the technology can be applied only in developed countries
32
A major adaptive feature of endoparasites is the
A loss of the organ of movement

B presence of claws
C loss of the central nervous system
D presence of piercing mouthparts
33
The abilty of a chameleon to change its colour is an adaptive
future for
A attraction
B defence
C display
D attack

34
Which of the following is the most advanced evolutionary
development in plants?
A possession of unicellular structures

B development of flowers
C dispersal of spores
D development of secondary thickening
35
Which of the following is a major cause of variation among
organisms?
A Inbreeding
B Backcrossing
C Sexual reproduction
D Gene dominance

36
Use the diagram above to answer this question. Which of the

organisms is characterised by the possession of a chitinous
exoskeleton?
A l
B ll
C lll
D lV
37
Use the diagram above to answer this question.The type of

reproduction illustrated in IV is
A sexual
B conjugation
C binary fission
D budding
38
Use the diagram above to answer this question.The vessel that

carries blood from l to ll is the
A pulmonary artery
B pulmonary vein
C carotid artery
D jugular vein
39
Use the diagram above to answer this question.Water

reabsorption takes place in
A ll and lll
B lll and lV
C l and IV
D l and lll
40
Use the diagram above to answer this question.Form the

graph above, it can be appropriately deduced that
A the body temperature in ll varies with that in l

B the body of temperature in l is independent of external
temperature
C l and ll maintain constant body temperature
D external temperatures affect the body temperature of l and
ll
41
Use the diagram above to answer this question. The animal

represented by l is a
A poikilotherm
B homoiotherm
C carnivore
D herbivore
42
In the diagram, the illustration is a typical example of a plant
pollinated by
A wind
B man
C insects
D birds

43
In the diagram, the part labelled I represents the
A stationary phase
B lag phase
C log phase
D steady phase
44
In the diagram, the part labelled IV indicated that the yeast
population has
A reached its maximum size

B reached senescence
C stopped metabolizing food
D started dying

45
In the diagram, if species i, ii and iii interact in a community,

which of the following statement is true?
A the population of species ii is growing at a slow rate

B the population of species iii has reached its carrying
capscity?
C the population of species I has become extinct
D the population of species I is always
46
In the diagram, the population size of species II on the 20th

day is
A 100
B 200
C 300
D 400
47
In the diagram, which of the four offspring of the cross will be

sort if T the gene for tallness is
A i
B ii
C iii
D iv
48
In the diagram, the genotypic ratio of the offspring of the cross

is
A 1:2
B 1:2:1
C 1:1:1:1
D 3:1
49
Use the diagram above to answer this question. The male

inflorescence is labelled
A i
B ii
C iii
D iv

50
The natural process that produces adaptive evolutionary
changes is
A Mutation
B Gene flow
C Genetic drift
D Natural selection

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1. C
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. C
6. D
7. C
8. D
SOLUTION:
Dorsal fins are found on the back of the fish. There may be up
to three of them. The fish uses this fin for balance in the water
and sudden movements. 9. A
10. D
11. A
12. A
13. C
14. C
15. C
16. D
17. C
18. C
19. C
20. B
21. B
22. A
23. C
24. B
25. D
26. C
27. A
SOLUTION:
volume of air in the soil = (350 + 500) - 800

= 850 - 800 = 50 cm3
% of air in the soil = (volume of air)/total volume x (100)/1 =
(50)/800 x 100 = 6.25% 28. A
29. A
30. A
31. C
32. D
33. B
34. B
35. D
36. A
37. D
38. A
39. B
40. B
41. B
42. A
43. B
44. A
45. C
46. B
47. D
48. B
49. A
50. D

EduNgr JAMB App

1
In which of the following Nigeria states can mountain
vegetation be found?
A Taraba
B Enugu
C Bauchi
D Plateau
2
Which of the following factors can bring about competition in
population?
A dispersion
B emigration
C drought
D mortality
3
The theory which supports the view that the large muscles
developed by an athlete will be passed on to the offspring was
proposed by
A lamarck
B darwin
C mendel
D pasteur
4
In lizards, the lowering of the gular fold is used to
A catch insects
B attract mates
C defend their territory
D frighten enemies
5
Example of a fish that aestivates is
A shark
B croaker
C lung fish
D cat fish
6
In mammals, the organ directly on top of the kidney is the
A thyroid gland
B adrenal grand
C pancreas
D prostate gland
7
The photosynthetic pigments include
A chlorophll and carotenoids

B chloroplasts and cytochromes
C melanin and haemoglobin
D carotenoids and haemoglobin

8
Monocot stem differ from dicot stems in that monocot have
A no cambium
B no pith
C fewer vascular bundles
D phloems with parenchyma
9
The opening and closing of the stoma are regulated by
A transpiration
B respiration
C diffusion
D osmosis
10
Stunted growth and poor root development are a result of a
deficiency in
A sulpur
B phosphorus
C calcium
D iron
11
The pancreas secretes enzymes for the digestion of
A fats, proteins and carbohydrates

B fats, vitamins and cellulose
C fats, carbohydrates and vitamins
D protein, cellulos and minerals
12
Pineapple is an example of
A a dehiscent fruit
B an aggregate fruit
C a composite fruit
D a simple fruit
13
The correct sequence of the movement of urea during urine
formation is
A glomerulus → Bowman's capsule→ Convoluted tubules →

Henle's loop → collection tube
B glomerulus → Bowman''s capsule→ Convoluted tubules →
Henle's loop → convoluted tubule→ collecting tubule
C convoluted tubules → glomerulus → Henle's loop→
Bowman's capsule →collecting tubules
D convoluted tubule → Bowman's capsule → Henle's loop
→glomerulus → collecting tubule
14
The waste product of plants used in the conversion of hide to
leather is
A gum
B alkaloid
C tannin
D resin

15
Which of the following used diffusion as the principal method of
gaseous exchange?
A lizard
B grasshopper
C rat
D earthworm
16
Which of the following has the most primitive respiratory
system?
A snail
B fish
C insect
D mouse
17
A water medium is necessary for fertilization in
A fungi
B conifers
C ferns
D angiosperms
18
The chromosomes of members of the kingdom Monera are
within the
A nucleoplasm
B cytoplasm
C nucleus
D nucleolus
19
The process of shedding the exoskeleton of an arthropod is
known as
A metamorphosis
B instar formation
C ecdysis
D tagmosis
20
Which of the following is the common to the mosquito, housefly
and blackfly?
A they undergo complete metamorphosis

B they are parasites of man
C their immature stages are aquatic
D their adults have two pairs of wings
21
An accurate identification of a rapist can be carried out by
conducting a
A RNA analysis
B DNA analysis
C blood group text
D behavioural traits test
22
which of the following is true of cloning?
A it is welcomed as an ethical and morally sound science

B only one cell of the original organism is needed to initiate
the process
C the clone is similar to but not exactly like the original
organism
D it involves the asexual multiplication of the tissues of the
original organism

23
An example of a sex linked trait is the
A ability to grow long hair in females

B colour of the skin in humans
C ability to roll the tongue
D possession of facial hair in adult humans
24
Use the diagram above to answer this question. The type of
protective adaptation exhibited by the animal is
A disruptive colouration
B flash colouration
C countershading colouration
D warning colouration
25
Use the diagram above to answer this question. The structure

labelled l is
A photosensitive
B radiosensitive
C chemoreceptive
D tactile
26
Use the diagram above to answer this question.Insulin is
produced by the endocrine organ labelled
A IV
B III
C II
D I
27
Use the diagram above to answer this question. The function

of the structure labelled l is to
A stimulate the development of secondary sexual characters

B prepare the body for any emergency
C maintain proper glucose concentration in the blood
D regulate the activities of other endocrine glands
28
Use the diagram above to answer this question.Oxygenated

blood is pumped to the entire body from the part labelled
A IV
B lll
C ll
D l

29
Use the diagram above to answer this question. The part

labelled l is the
A pulmonary artery
B vena cava
C aorta
D bicuspid valve
30
Use the diagram above to answer this question.The part

labelled lV is responsible for
A osmoregulation
B respiration
C ingestion
D locomotion
31
Use the diagram above to answer this question. The organelle

responsible for sexual reproduction is
A ll
B l
C lV
D lll
32
The process illustrated is
A gametogenesis
B sporulation
C sexual reproduction in Spirogyra
D sexual reproduction in Rhizopus
33
The structure labelled l is the
A sporangium
B hypha
C zygospore
D conidiospore

34
If the dogs are offspring of a monohybird cross and the gene G

for grey head is dominant cross over its allele g, the individual
whose genotype is likely to be gg is
A ll
B l
C IV
D lll
35
Which of the following will be true of dog ll which lost its tail in
an accident if it mates with dog lll.
A None of its offspring will be born without a tail

B 3/4 of its offspring will be born without tails
C All its offspiring will be born without tails
D 1/4 of its offspring will be born without tails

36
In the diagram, it shows that the orgasms are
A hermaphrodite
B viviparous
C oviparous
D ovoviviparous
37
The breeding posture illustrated in the diagram is known as
A mating
B amplexus
C courtship display
D reproductive swimming
38
In the diagram, the experiment demonstrates
A geotropism
B thigmotropism
C phototropism
D hydrotropism
39
In the diagram, the part marked I will contain a high
concentration of
A ascorbic acid
B abscisic acid
C ethylene
D auxin
40
In the diagram, the organelle responsible for heredity is
A iii
B iv
C ii
D i
41
In the diagram, the part labelled I is the
A nuclear membrane
B cell wall
C endoplasmic recticulum
D plasmellema
42
The organs that will be most useful to giant African rats in
finding their way in underground habitats are the
A vibrissae
B nostrils
C eyes
D tails

43
The increasing order of the particle size in following soil type is
A clay → sand → silt →gravel

B silt → sand → clay → gravel
C clay → silt → sand → gravel
D silt → clay → sand → gravel
44
The causative agent of bird flu is a
A protozoan
B virus
C bacterium
D fungus

45
Which of the following is an example of parasitism
A fungai growing on a dead tree branch

B a squirrel living in an abondoned nest of a bird
C mistletoe growing on an orange tree
D cattle egrets taking ticks from the body of cattle
46
One adaptation shown by hydrophytes in freshwater habitats is
the
A leaves reduced to spines

B poor development of roots and xylem tissues
C waxy cuticle on shoot surface
D well developed roots and supporting system
47
A crucible of 5 g m weighed 10 gm after filling with fresh soil. it
is then heated in an oven at 100°c for 1 hour. After cooling in a
desiccator, the weight was 8 gm. The percentage of water in
the soil is
A 80%
B 60%
C 20%
D 40%
48
The highest level of ecological organization is the
A ecosystem
B population
C biosphere
D niche
49
The mangrove swamp in Nigeria is restricted to the
A sahel savana
B sudan savanna
C guinea savanna
D tropical rain forest

50
A biotic factor which affects the distribution and abundance of
organisms in a terrestrial habitat is
A temperature
B competition
C pH
D light

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1. A
2. C
3. A
4. B
SOLUTION:
Male anoles have a retractable gular fold that is used to attract

mates and to chase off rivals. 5. C
6. B
7. A
8. A
9. D
10. C
11. A
12. C
13. A
14. C
15. D
16. A
17. C
18. B
19. C
20. A
21. B
22. D
23. D
24. C
25. D
26. B
27. D
28. A
29. C
30. A
31. D
32. D
33. C
34. B
35. A
36. C
37. B
38. D
39. D
40. A
41. D
42. A
43. C
44. B
45. C
46. B
47. D
48. C
SOLUTION:
The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems. The two

joined words are "bio" and "sphere". It can also be termed as
the zone of life on Earth, a closed system, and largely self-
regulating. 49. D
50. B

EduNgr JAMB App

1
Night-blindness result from a deficiency of
A vitamin E
B Vitamin A
C Vitamin K
D Vitamin C
2
The product of excretion common to the mammalian kidney,
lung and skin is
A mineral salt
B carbon (IV) oxide
C water
D urea
3
An increase in air pressure in the lungs is due to the
A increase in the volume of the thoracic cavity

B upward movement of he ribs
C relaxation of the diaphragm
D contraction of the intercostal musles
4
One basic similarity between nervous and endocrine system is
that they both
A produce widespread effects

B transmit very fast impulses
C involve the use of chemical substances
D produce precise and short-lived effect
5
The organ situated in the pericardia cavity of a mammal is the
A heart
B liver
C stomach
D spleen
6
A unique characteristics of the cervical vertebrate is the
presence of
A large centrum
B long transverse processes
C zgapophysis
D vertebrartarial canal
7
In rabbit the chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated
blood from the lungs is the
A left ventrictle
B left auricle
C right ventricle
D right auricle

8
The formation of water in the tissue respiration results from the
A breakdown of water molecules

B reduction of oxygen by hydrogen
C reduction of carbon(IV) oxide
D combination of water molecules
9
Water is necessary for a germinating seed because it
A promotes aerobic respiration

B activate the enzymes
C wets the soil for proper germination
D protects the seed from disiccation
10
Which of the following produces both hormones and enzymes
A lleum
B pancreas
C gall bladder
D kidney
11
The mammalian vein which starts with and ends in a capillary
network is the
A pulmonary vein
B mesenteric vein
C renal vein
D hepatic potal vein
12
In the transverse of a dicot sperm, the region lying between the
endodermis and the vascular bundle is the
A parenchyma
B pericycle
C phloem
D hypodermis
13
The two normal types of sex chromosomes are
A XXY and XYY

B XX and XYY
C XY and XXY
D XXand XY
14
One advantage of variation in a species population is that
individuals
A with favoured traits become dominant

B easily reach their reproductive age
C are easily recognised by mates
D are better adapted to changes

15
Mendel's second law of inheritance states that
A alleles combine randomly

B alleles segregates independently
C alleles seperate predictably
D chromosomes segregates independently
16
The intensity of competition among animals in a given area will
increase with
A an increase in the frequency of disease outbreaks

B an increase in population size
C a decrease in immigration rate
D an increase in the emigration rate
17
The part of the mammalian skin involved in temperature
regulation is the
A sweat gland
B hair papilla
C hair follicle
D sebaceous gland
18
The role of the Golgi complex in a eukaryotic cell is to
A conduct irons in and out of the cells

B transport genetic materials out of the cell
C provide attachment for ribosomal granules
D transport organic materials in and out of the cells
19
The dominant phase in the life cycle of a bryophyte is the
A gametangium
B sporophyte
C gametophyte
D prothallus
20
The evidence that supports the advancement of ferns over
mosses is derive from
A comparative anatomy
B molecular records
C biochemical similarities
D physiological records
21
Which of the following vertebrates has the most simple
structured heart
A reptile
B fish
C mammal
D amphibian

22
One primitive feature of the coelenterates is the possession of
A a dorsal mouth
B radial symmetry
C bilateral symmetry
D a false foot

23
A characteristic that best exemplifies the evolutionary
advancement of mammals over other vertebrates is the
A vivparous mode of reproduction

B possession of paired limbs
C terrestrial mode of life
D possession of a heart
24
An organism which exhibits extracellular digestion is
A spirogyra
B paramecium
C amoeba
D rhizopus
25
The causative agent of typhoid fever is
A salmonella
B entamoeba
C escherichia
D shigella
26
Grasses recover quickly from bush fires in the savanna
because of their
A perennating organs
B rapid growth rate
C fibrous roots
D succulent stems
27
Climax communities in a biotic succession are usually
characterized by
A a constant change in the appearance of the communities

B different species that are constantly changing
C a stable composition of plant and animal species
D rapid changes in the plant and animal species
28
The soil type that contain nutrients which are not readily
available for plants is
A alluvial
B clayey
C sandy
D loamy

29
A population that doubles in size at constant intervals is an
indication of
A sigmoid growth
B exponential growth
C population explosion
D rapid growth
30
Hassan and Hussain are identical twins but Hassan grows
taller and fatter from Hussain. This is probably because
A Hassain inherits genes for tallness and fattness from the

father
B They have dissimilar genotypes
C Hussain is endowed with genes for shortness and thinness
D They are raised in different environment
31
The organ through which the embryo receives food, water and
oxygen is labelled
A III
B IV
C II
D I
32
Mammals are capable of producing hypertonic urine mainly
because of re-absorption in the
A Bowmans capsule
B Urethra
C Ureter
D Loop of henle
33
Using the diagram, sexual reproduction is illustrated in
A ii
B i
C iii
D iv

34
Using the diagram, A plant that exhibits the type of

reproduction shown in IV is
A cola
B ginger
C bryophyllum
D sugar cane
35
Using the diagram, the part labelled IV is for
A excretion
B nourishment
C protection
D respiration

36
In the diagram, the organ through which the embryo receives

food, water and oxygen is labelled
A iii
B iv
C ii
D i
37
The diagram represents the structure of
A proteins
B chromosones
C RNA
D DNA
38
In the diagram, the part labelled I represents the
A base pairs
B ribose sugar
C phosphate linkage
D deoxyri-bose sugar
39
In the diagram, the change in the length of the neck of the

giraffes shown was brought about by
A geographical isolation
B predation
C symbiosis
D natural selection
40
In the diagram, the variation illustration is
A discontinuous
B morphological
C physiological
D biochemical
41
In the diagram, The economic importance of the larva is that it
A is eaten by birds
B develop into a moth
C resembles the plant on which it lives
D feeds on the leaves of crops
42
In the diagram, the type of adaptation shown in the larva is
A mimicry
B countershading
C flash colaration
D cisruptive colaration

43
In the diagram, The maxillary palp is labelled
A ii
B iv
C i
D ii
44
In the diagram, the structure labelled I is sensitive to
A light and touch

B chemicals only
C light only
D chemicals and touch

45
In the diagram, A unique characteristic that distinguishes the

class of vertebrates represented from other vertebrates is the
presence of
A two pair of limbs

B scales on the lower legs
C a pair of wings
D a covering of feathers
46
In the diagram, the structures used for offense and defense
are labelled
A i and iv
B i and ii
C ii and iii
D iii and iv
47
In the diagram, Which of the following can be decided from the

distribution?
A species II is found only in locations where it rains all year

round
B species III inreases in number as rainfall increases
C the distribution of species IV is not dependent on rainfall
D species I thrives under conditions of moderate to high
rainfall
48
In the diagram, the species whose distribution is not affected

by rainfall is
A ii
B iv
C i
D iii
49
In the diagram, the importance of the association to the fungus

is that it obtains
A a partner for reproduction

B anchorage from the algea
C oxgen and carbohydrates from the algae
D water and mineral salts from the algae

50
In the diagram, the association illustrated demonstrates
A parasitism
B commensalism
C saprophytism
D mutualism

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1. B
2. C
3. C
4. C
5. A
6. D
7. B
8. B
9. B
10. B
11. D
12. B
13. D
14. A
15. B
16. B
17. A
18. D
19. C
20. A
21. B
22. B
23. A
24. D
25. A
26. A
27. C
28. B
29. B
30. B
31. C
32. D
33. B
34. C
35. C
36. C
37. D
38. A
39. D
40. B
41. D
42. D
43. B
44. A
45. D
46. B
47. D
48. A
49. C
50. D

EduNgr JAMB App

1
The organelle common to both plant and animal cells is the
A centrioles
B plasmalemma
C cell wall
D chloroplast
2
Which of the following is likely to have a higher concentration
of the mitochondria?
A Sperm cell
B white blood cell
C Egg cell
D Red blood cell
3
The hyphal wall of fungi is rigid owing to the
A cell wall
B lignin
C cellulose
D chitin
4
Angiosperms and gymnosperms belong to the class
A schizophyta
B spermatophyta
C pteridophyta
D bryophyta
5
An example of radially symmetric organism is
A planera
B Hydra
C tape worm
D round worm
6
The leech and the earthworm belong to the
A mollusces
B crustaceans
C arachnides
D annelides
7
I. Rattus rattus II. Agama agama III. Bufo regularis IV.
tilipia zilli
the order of evolutionary advancement to the above
vertebrates is
A I, II, III, IV
B I, IV, III, II
C II, III, IV, I
D IV, III, II, I
From the diagram above the angle between the parts labelled
II and III is the
A bud
B node
C internode
D axil
The part of the plant where photosynthesis is least likely to

take place is
A I
B II
C III
D IV
10
The stage in the life history of a moth responsible for the
destruction of agricultural crops is the
A nymph
B imago
C pupa
D caterpillar
11
The blackfly is a vector of
A malaria
B trypanosomiasis
C onchocerciasis
D yellow fever

12
The transition from amphibians to mammals involves the limb
becoming arranged to support the weight more effectively
requiring modifications in the
A collar bones and coccyx

B pectoral and pelvic girdles
C scapulae and clavicles
D vertebrae and sternum
13
The main function of the caudal fin in Tilapia is to
A propel it forward in water

B steer it while changing direction
C balance it in water
D enable it to float in water
14
In the root vascular system, the stele is directly surrounded by
the
A pericycle
B cortex
C endodermis
D parenchyma
15
From the diagram above the part labelled IV represents the
A colon
B ileum
C caecum
D duodenum
16
From the diagram above, The bile is stored in the part labelled
A I
B II
C III
D IV
17
The only vein that carriers pure oxygenated blood is the
A renal vein
B pulmonary vein
C hepatic vein
D sciatic vein
18
The function of the fluid - filled pericadium is to
A reduce the friction caused by the pumping movements of

the heart
B supply the heart with organisms from attacking the heart
C prevent disease organism from attacking the heart
D reduce the intensity of the pumping
19
The mammalian lung is made air tight by the
A pleural cavity
B mucous membrane
C pleural membrane
D diaphragm
20
A test tube containing yeast in glucose solution containing
alkaline pyrogallol. The bubbles of carbon (IV) oxide produced
indicates that the yeast cells are
A respiring in the absence of oxygen

B liberating oxygen on their own
C living and consuming oxygen
D being killed by the alcohol produced
21
The urinary tubules of the kidney function through
A osmosis and diffusion

B active transport and osmosis
C ultrfiltration and selective reabsorption
D active transport and cytoplasmic streaming

22
Excess water in plants is excreted as water vapour and
droplets respectively through
A respiration and guttation
B transpiration and guttation
C photosynthesis and guttation
D guttation and condensation

23
When bacteria swim from cold to warm regions this is known
as
A negative chemotaxis
B positive thermotaxis
C positive phototaxis
D negative phototaxis
24
Hydrostatic skeleton is the type of supporting system found in
A mammals
B reptiles
C oligochaetes
D arthropods
25
from the diagram above the structure labelled I originates from

the
A liver
B kidney
C small intestine
D stomach
26
From the diagram above Birth control by vasectomy is

achieved by severing the structure labelled
A I
B II
C III
D IV
27
The main function of the structure labelled I is to
A store food for the young plant

B pull the young shoot above the ground
C store water for the seedling
D protect the young plumule
28
The type of germination illustrated is termed
A hypogeal
B epicotyl
C epigeal
D hypocotyl

29
From the diagram above The structure labelled I is the
A incus
B malleus
C hammer
D stapes
30
A function of the part labelled II is to
A equalize pressure on both sides of the tympanum

B conduct sound waves to the brain
C help the animal maintain balance or posture
D transform sound waves into electric impulses
31
Which of the following is a homostatic response in humans?
A Withdrawing the hand from a hot object
B The mouth getting watery when food is sighted
C yawning owing to tiredness
D shivering in a cold environment
32
from the diagram above the optimal temperature for breeding

cockroaches is
A 15oC
B 19oC
C 24oC
D 33oC
33
At which temperature will cockroaches not survive after 10

days
A 15oC
B 19oC
C 24oC
D 33oC

34
Evapouration and transpiration are respectively represented by

the components labelled
A I and II
B II and III
C III and IV
D IV and I
35
The main reservoir of water in the circle is the
A cloud
B ground water
C plant
D ocean

36
The Mambila plateau is a unique Nigerian biome located in
A Plateau state
B Borno state
C Taraba state
D Benue state
37
In Nigeria, the guinea savanna belt borders the
A mangrove swamps and the sahel savanna

B rainforests and the sudan savanna
C desert and the sudan savanna
D rainforests and the deserts
38
The population density of Tridex in an abandoned square farm
land of side 200 m was found to be 5 plants per m2. The
population size of the plant on the farm is
A 40
B 1000
C 40000
D 200000
39
Secondary succession is much faster than primary succession
because
A pioneer colonizers are more in number

B soil is already present
C secondary seres require less nutrients
D species competition is increased
40
which of the following is used to test for the presence of lime in
a soil sample?
A H2SO4(aq)
B NaOH(aq)
C HCl(aq)
D HNO3(aq)
41
The importance of practising crop rotation in agriculture is to
A maintain soil fertility

B improve the nutritional value of crops
C control soil erosion
D ensure the growth of crops
42
The recycling method of solid waste disposal is unsuitable for
A organic matter
B glass
C plastic
D metal scraps

43
A non - renewable alternative source of energy is
A wind generator
B solar panels
C nuclear energy
D hydroelectric power
44
Which of the following is the best explanation for a child who is
phenotypically short and born of two tall parents
A The father possesses a gene for shortness

B The mother posesses a gene for shortness
C Nature makes the child short
D Both parents possess gene for shortness

45
A yellow maize is crossed with a white maize and the first filial
generation produce yellow maize only. The white trait is said to
exhibit
A dominance
B recessiveness
C codominance
D incomplete dominance
46
The association in which one member benefits and the other is
relatively unaffected by the interaction is termed
A symbiosis
B parasitism
C commensalism
D mutualism
47
When a peacock displays its colourful feathers, it is
A ready for a fight

B protecting itself from predators
C protecting its mate from predators
D courting a female
48
When an animal has a dark-coloured dorsal surface and a
light-colouration ventral surface, this is an adaptation called
A concealment colouration
B countershading
C colour blending
D disruptive colouration
49
The only caste in the termite colony are the members can feed
themselves are the
A reproductives
B workers
C nymphs
D soldiers

50
An evidence of a common ancestral for fishes, amphibians,
reptiles, birds and mammals is the
A possession of wings by birds and bats

B cold-bloodedness of fishes, amphibians and reptile
C presence of gilll clefts in vertebrate embryos
D possession of scale by fish and reptiles

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1. B
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. B
6. D
7. D
8. D
9. D
10. D
11. C
12. B
13. A
14. A
15. D
16. B
17. B
18. A
19. C
20. A
21. C
22. B
23. B
24. C
25. B
26. C
27. D
28. C
29. D
30. A
31. D
32. C
33. A
34. A
35. D
36. C
37. B
38. D
39. A
SOLUTION:
Secondary succession is usually much quicker than primary

succession for the following reasons:
There is already an existing seed bank of suitable plants in the
soil.
Root systems undisturbed in the soil, stumps and other plant

parts from previously existing plants can rapidly regenerate.
The fertility and structure of the soil has also already been
substantially modified by previous organisms to make it more
suitable for growth and colonization. 40. B
41. A
42. A
43. C
44. D
45. B
46. C
47. D
48. B
49. B
50. C

EduNgr JAMB App
The endoplasmic reticulum is represented by the part labelled
A I
B II
C III
D IV
The part labelled II is responsible for

A photosynthesis
B respiration
C protein synthesis
D excretion
3
The rods in the retina of the eyes are examples of
A cells
B tissues
C organs
D systems
4
The absence of special food and water-conducting systems
restricts the body size in
A algae, liverworts and mosses

B liverworts, mosses and ferns
C the bryophytes and the pteridophytes
D the thallophytes and pteridophytes
5
A plant-like feature in Euglena is the
A pellicle
B pigment spot
C large spot
D gullet
6
The most common characteristic of the fungal hyphae is the
possession of
A cell-like compartment with one nucleus each

B cell walls that are both rigid and chitinous
C a multicellular mycelium in the substrate
D cell-like partitions formed by cross-walls
7
Insects are considered the most successful among the
invertebrates because they
A possession of exoskeletons
B survive in various environmental conditions
C have wings for flight
D possess the ability to change their forms
8
the larval stage of a mosquito is called
A wriggler
B grub
C maggot
D caterpillar
9
the function of the long-winged reproductives of the termites
colony is to
A disperse the population

B feed the young
C participate in swarming
D protect the young
10
A peculiar characteristics of mammals is that they
A have teeth
B are warm-blooded
C have lungs
D have sabaceous glands
11
In the internal structure of plants, a wide pith in the centre is
common to
A dicot stems and monocot stems

B dicot stem and monocot roots
C dicot roots and monocot roots
D dicot roots and monocot stems

12
The gall bladder of mammal has a duct connected to the
A liver
B duodenum
C small intestine
D pancreas
13
All living cells require water because it
A is a medium for all metabolic reactions
B is a medium that neutralizes the acids in cells
C is the main source of energy for the cell
D prevents the development of dieseases in cells
14
The breakdown of fats and oils into simpler absorbable
compounds is catalyzed by the group of enzymes called
A lipases
B hydrolases
C amylases
D peptidases

15
Yam is used in this set-up because it
A is a permeable to the salt solution

B is a plant material
C acts as a storage organ
D acts as a semi-permeable membrane
16
Which of the following results is to be expected if the set up is

left for several hours?
A decrease in the size of the yam

B movement of the salt solution into the water
C decrease in the volume of water inside the yam
D movement of water from the salt solution into the yam
17
The surface of an alveolus in a mammal is well supplied with
tiny blood vessels known as
A arterioles
B venules
C arteries
D capillaries
18
The anaerobic fermentation of a glucose molecule yields
A 38 ATP molecules
B 2 ATP molecules and alcohol
C pyruvic acid and alcohol
D water and carbon (IV) oxide
19
The opening of the stoma is controlled by the
A presence of a pore
B increase in solute concentration in the guard cells
C presence of guard cells
D decrease in solute concentration in the guard cells
20
The sweat gland is the structure labelled
A I
B II
C III
D IV
21
The function of the part labelled III is to
A contract to pull the hair erect

B conduct nervous impulses
C carry blood and nitrogenous waste
D produce oil for the skin

22
The type of reproduction that is common to both Hydra and
yeast
A conjugation
B binary fission
C grafting
D budding
23
The eggs of birds contains relatively larger quantities of yolk
than those of amphibians and reptiles because
A birds are generally bigger in size

B embryonic development is longer in birds
C those of birds are fertilized internally
D birds lay shelled eggs
24
Epigeal germination of a seed is characterized by
A more rapid elongation of the hypocotyl than the epicotyl

B more rapid elongation of the epicotyl than the hypocotyl
C equal growth of both the hypocotyl and epicotyl
D lack of growth of the hypocotyl
25
Nervous control differs from hormonal control in that the former
A involves only chemical transmision

B is a lower process
C produces short-term changes
D has no specific pathway
26
If a nursing mother is not producing enough milk, her hormonal
system is probably deficient in
A prolactin
B testosterone
C thyroxin
D insulin
27
The two keys cation involved in the action potential of nervous
transmissions are
A Na+ an Fe2+
B Mg2+ and K+
C Na+ and K+
D Fe2+ and Mg2+
28
A caterpillar and an aphid living in different parts of the same
plant can be said to
A occupy the same ecological niche

B be in different habitat
C occupy different ecological niche
D be in the same microhabitats

29
Ecological ZoneTemperature (oC)Rainfall
(mm)I45300II322000III302200IV15800
From the table above high relative humidity will be expected in
zones
A I and III
B I and IV
C II and III
D II and IV
30
Ecological Zone Temperature (oC)Rainfall (mm)
I 45 300
II 32 2000
III 30 2200
IV 15 800
From the table above which of the zones is likely to be desert?
A I
B II
C III
D IV
31
The association between termites and the cellulose - digesting
protozoans in their guts is an example of
A saprophytism
B mutualism
C parasitism
D commensalism
32
The progressive loss of energy at each level in a food chain
leads to
A an increase in biomas at each successive level

B a decrease in biomass at each successive level
C an increase in the number of organism at each successive
level
D an increase in the total number of organisms at each
successive level
33
One of the adaptation of reptile to water loss is the presences
of
A keratinous scale
B claws on limbs
C long tails
D long sticky tongues

34
A state in Nigeria that is most susceptible to desert
encroachment is
A Kwara
B Taraba
C Kaduna
D Katsina
35
The scarcity of food causes a sudden decrease in population
size by
A decreasing the reproductive rate

B bringing about immigration
C raising the mortalility rate
D minimizing the rate of competition

36
The soil type that will be most difficult to plough in a wet
season is one that is
A loamy
B clayey
C sandy
D silty
37
A farm practice that result in the loss of soil fertility is
A mixed farming
B bush fallowing
C shifting cultivation
D continous cropping
38
Paternity dispute can most accurately be resolved through the
use of
A Finger printing
B blood group typing
C DNA analysis
D tongue-rolling
39
In a Mendelian cross of red and white varieties of the four
O"clock plants, the F1 generation expresses incomplete
dominance by having flower which are
A white
B red
C pink
D multicoloured
40
Identical twins inherit their genes from
A different eggs and sperms

B the same egg and sperm
C two eggs and a sperm
D one egg and two sperms
41
Sex - linked genes are located on
A Y - chromosomes
B X - and Y - chromosomes
C homologous chromosome
D X - chromosome
42
Which of the following is an example of intraspecific
competition?
A a lizard and an ant-eater chasing an insect

B a worker termite and a soldier in a limited
C a hawk and an eagle targeting the same chicken
D yam and potato shots growing out through the same
window
43
Plants survive hot dry conditions by
A storing water in large parenchyma cells

B producing numerous leaves
C having numerous stomata
D having evergreen leaves
44
Rodents gnaw on food with their
A molar teeth
B strong jaws
C flat-ridged teeth
D chisel - like front teeth

45
The spots and stripes of the leopard and tiger are example of
A cryptic colouration
B warning colouration
C disruptive colouration
D counter shading
46
An evidence of the relationship between living organisms and
their extinct relatives can best be obtained from
A embryology
B comparative anatomy
C comparative physiology
D palaeontology
47
The process of pollination involves the transfer of pollens from
A II to III
B IV to I
C I to II
D III to IV
48
The part labelled II is the
A stigma
B anther
C filament
D style
49
The bones labelled II are called
A lumbar vertebrae
B thoracic vertebrae
C cervical vertebrae
D sacral vertebrae

50
The type of joint between adjacent bones in the part labelled II

is the
A hinge joint
B ball and socket joint
C suture joint
D sliding joint

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1. D
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. A
9. A
10. D
11. B
12. A
13. A
14. A
15. D
16. C
17. D
18. B
19. B
20. D
21. A
22. D
23. B
24. A
25. C
26. A
27. C
28. A
29. C
30. A
31. B
32. B
33. A
34. D
35. C
36. B
37. D
38. C
39. C
40. B
41. B
42. D
43. A
44. D
45. C
46. D
47. A
48. B
49. A
50. D

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The structure that are common to both plant and animal cells
are labelled
A IV and I
B II and IV
C II and III
D I and II
Food is stored in the structure labelled
A III
B I
C IV
D II
3
One distinctive feature in the life history of liverworts is that
they exhibit
A Alternation of generation
B Vegetative reproduction
C Asexual reproduction
D Sexual reproduction
4
A noticeable adaptation of the animal to its aquatic habitat is
the possession of
A a wide mouth
B large eyes
C webbed digits
D fore limbs
The process of water loss and intake indicated by the arrow

labelled I and II are respectively
A exhalation and osmosis

B urination and diffusion
C osmosis and diffusion
D evaporation and osmosis
6
The umbrella shaped fruiting body of a fully developed
mushroom is the
A Pileus
B Mycelium
C Basidium
D Stipe
7
The similarity among organisms belonging to the same group
will be least within each
A family
B order
C kingdom
D species

8
Hermophroditic reproduction can be found among the
A Arthropods and nematodes

B Pisces and amphibians
C Annelids and molluscs
D coelenterates and platyhelminthes
9
An insect whose economic importance is both harmful and
beneficial is the
A Tsetsefly
B Blackfly
C Mosquito
D Butterfly
10
The cell component that is present in a prokaryotic cell is the
A Chloroplast
B Ribosome
C Mitochondrion
D Nuclear envelope
11
The stunted growth of a leguminous plant suffering from
nitrogen deficiency may be corrected by inoculating the soil
with
A denitrifying bacteria
B Saprophytic bacteria
C Rhizobium
D Nitrosomonas

12
If water that has been coloured red is poured at the base of a
wilting plant, it will appear as a red stain in the cells of the
A xylem
B epidermis
C phloem
D parenchyma
13
The aim of the experiment is to demonstrate
A that in mammal gaseous exchange takes place in the lungs

B the part played by the pleural cavity and diaphragm in
respiration
C that a large amount of oxygen is absorbed by the lungs
D the presence of carbon (IV) oxide in the exhaled air
14
In the experimental set-up, the rubber sheet represents the

organ called
A pleural cavity
B lungs
C diaphragm
D intercostal muscles

15
The dark reaction of photosynthesis involves the
A reduction of carbon(IV)oxide to organic

B release of oxygen and the splitting of water
C photolysis of water and the production of starch
D splitting of water into hydrogen
16
The experiment is used to demonstrate that
A plants lose water through guttation

B transpiration occurs through the leaves
C water is necessary for photosynthesis
D leaves are important to photosynthesis
17
In the experiment, the layer of oil serves to prevent water loss
A transpiration
B evaporation
C osmosis
D guttation
18
Organisms I, II, III and IV have surface/volume ratios of 1:2,
1:3, 1:4 and 1:5 respectively. The organism that is likely to
have the most complex transport system is
A IV
B III
C I
D II
19
The part of the mammalian digestive system where absorption
of nutrient takes place is the
A ileum
B colon
C oesophagus
D duodenum
20
The best method of propagating sugarcane is by
A Seeding sowing
B Layering
C Grafting
D Stem cuttings
21
In mammalian males, the excretory and reproductive systems
share the
A Ureter
B vas deferens
C Urethra
D Testes

22
Metabolic production of urea is carried out in the
A urinary bladder and kidney

B Liver
C Pancreas
D Kidney and malphigian tubule

23
The structure can be found in the
A Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems

B Peripheral and central nervous system
C Peripheral nervous system only
D Central nervous system only
24
The point marked I is referred to as
A myelin sheath
B dendrites
C axon
D node of Ranvier
25
Homologous pairs of chromosome separate during
A Cytolysis
B Cleavage
C Mitosis
D Meiosis
26
An example of a caryopsis is
A Guava
B Maize grain
C Coconut
D Tomato
27
The response of plants to external stimuli in a non-directional
manner is known as
A Tactic movement
B Phototropism
C Geotropism
D Nastic movement
28
The most important hormone that induces the ripening of fruit
is
A Ethylene
B Indole acetic acid
C Gibberallin
D Cytokinin

29
A density-dependent factor that regulates the population size
of organism is
A Disease
B Sudden flood
C Drought
D Fire outbreak
30
One example of fossil fuels is
A Limestone
B Coral
C Coal
D Firewood
31
The most effective method of dealing with non-biodegradable
pollutant is by
A Dumping
B Recycling
C Incineration
D Burying
32
The correct sequence of biomes from northern to southern
Nigeria is
A Guinea savanna → sudan savanna → tropical rain forest →

sahel savanna→ estuarine
B Estuarine → tropical rain forest → guinea savanna → sahel
savanna
C Sahel savanna → tropical rain forest → estuarine → guinea
savanna
D Sahel savanna → sudan savanna → guinea savanna →
tropical rain forest → estuarine
33
Mycorriza is an associationn between fungi and
A protozoans
B Roots of higher plants
C Bacteria
D Filamentous algae

34
A limited factor in a plant population near a chemical factory is
likely to be
A Light
B Humidity
C wind
D pH
35
Soil fertility can best be conserved by the activities of
A Earthworm
B Man
C Rodent
D Microbes
36
The pioneer organisms in ecological succession are usually
the
A mosses
B ilohens
C ferns
D algae
37
If a DNA strand has a base sequence TCA, its complementary
strand must be
A ATG
B TAG
C GAT
D AGT
38
A man and his wife are both heterozyous for the sickle-cell
trait. The likely percentage of their offspring that will be either
carriers or sicklers is
A 75%
B 50%
C 25%
D 100%
39
If the pair of alleles for baldness is given as Bb, a female
carrier will be denoted by
A XbYB
B XBXB
C XBY
D XBbXb
40
An organism that has been extensively used to test the
chromosomes theory of heredity is
A Drosophila melanogaster
B Muscar domestica
C Zea mays
D Homo sapiens
41
A feature associated with the Y-chromosome in human is
A long eyelashes
B prominent fingernails
C facial hairs
D enlarged breast
42
The type of reproduction that leads to variation animal and
plant population is
A budding
B sexual
C vegetative
D asexual

43
An insect with a mandibulate mouth part will obtain its food by
A biting and chewing

B chewing and sucking
C chewing
D sucking
44
An argument against Lamarck's theory of evolution is that
A disuse of body part cannot weaken the part

B disused part is dropped off in the offspring
C acquired traits cannot be passed on to the offspring
D trait cannot be acquired through constant use of body parts

45
The presence of sunken stomata and the folding of leaves are
adaptations to
A Prevent entry of pathogens

B Reduce water loss
C Remove excess water
D Prevent guttation
46
Spines and shells on animals are adaptation for
A camouglage
B chemical defence
C physical defence
D mimicry
47
An example of cryptic colouration is the
A Mottled colours on the moths that rest in lichens

B bright colour of an insect pollinated flower
C Green colour of a plant
D Bright marks on poisonous tropical frog on veriegated
leaves
48
Which of the following requires the use of carbon dating to
prove that evolution has occurred?
A Comparative anatomy
B Biochemical similarities
C molecular records
D Fossil records
49
the inactive state exhibited by an animal during hot dry
seasons is termed
A Aestivation
B Dormancy
C Resting
D Hibernation

50
In the egg of a bird, the embryo is located in the
A Yolk
B Embryo disc IV
C Chalaza
D Albumen

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1. C
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. D
6. A
7. C
8. D
9. D
10. B
11. C
12. A
13. B
14. C
15. A
16. B
17. B
18. A
19. A
20. D
21. C
22. B
SOLUTION:
All the metabolic wastes are excreted in a form of water
solutes through the excretory organs (nephridia, Malpighian
tubules, kidneys), with the exception of CO2, which is excreted
together with the water vapor throughout the lungs. The
elimination of these compounds enables the chemical
homeostasis of the organism. Urea is produced in the liver and
is a metabolite 23. B
24. D
25. D
26. B
27. D
SOLUTION:
Plant movements that are independent of the direction of the

stimulus or that are caused by non-directional stimuli are called
nastic movements or nasties 28. A
29. A
30. C
31. B
32. D
33. B
34. D
35. D
36. B
37. D
38. A
39. D
40. A
41. C
42. B
43. A
44. C
45. B
46. C
47. A
48. D
49. A
50. A

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1
When oil is poured into the breeding site of mosquitoes, it
A deprives the larvae of water

B kills the adults
C suffocates the pupae
D slows doen egg development
2
The structure found only in the plant cells are
A cell membrane and cytoplasm

B chromatin and nucleolus
C cell wall and chloroplast
D cell membrane and lysosome
3
A flower that has both stamens and pistils is said to be
A staminate
B pistillate
C perfect
D imperfect
In the diagram, the hawk is
A an omnivore
B a primary consumer
C a tertiary onsumer
D a scavenger
5
Example of competitors are
A lizard and mouse

B snake and lizard
C grasshopper and mouse
D rabbit and snake
6
one of the adaptation of life on trees by a monkey is its
possession of digits which are
A extensible
B big
C opposable
D long
7
The community of plants in which the same species occur from
year to year is the
A annual species
B pioneer vegetation
C perennial species
D climax vegetation

8
The most common means of transmiting the Acquired Immune
Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is
A from mother to child

B through blood transfusion
C through sexual intercourse
D through the sharing of needles
9
Plants tend to prevent overcrowding by means of efficient
A water uptake
B seed germination
C pollination
D seed dispersal
10
The physical and climatic factors of a region primarily
determine the
A kinds of animal inhabiting the area

B types of plants found in the area
C nature of the soil in that region
D community of organisms in the region
11
A step in the movement of energy through an ecosystem is a
description that best fits the term
A food chain
B trophic level
C pyramid of numbers
D food web

12
In a field experiment, the frequency of water leaf was observed
to be 48 after 20 tosses of a 2m2 quadrat. What is the density
of the plants in the field?
A 1.2 per m2
B 2.4 per m2
C 4.8 per m2
D 9.6 per m2
13
The supporting tissue in xylem is most poorly developed in
A mangrove swamp plants

B grassland plants
C submerged water plants
D desert plants
14
The addition of lime to clayed soil serves to
A aid water retention

B close up the texture
C prevent water logging
D improve capillary action

15
The excessive use of agro-chemicals could lead to the
pollution of
A the lithosphere
B the atmosphere
C fresh water
D space
16
In a population study using the transect method, a student is
likely to record the highest number of species in
A a tropical rain forest

B a guinea savanna
C a sahel savanna
D an estuarine swamp
17
In his theory of evolution, Darwin implied that
A the struggle for existence among living organisms is

sporadic
B the most successful organisms are those that best adapt to
their environment
C organs of the body which are not regularly used by an
organism will disappear
D any traits acquired by an organism during its lifetime can be
passed on its offspring
18
The carnassial teeth of a carnivorous animal consist of the
A last upper premolar and the first lower molar

B last upper molar and the last lower molar
C first upper premolar and the lower molar
D first upper molar and the first lower molar
19
Birds which are large with long straight pointed beaks, long
necks and long legs are likely to be
A insect eaters
B fish catchers
C nectar feeders
D fruit eaters
20
A feature of the caste system of bees and termites ia that
A the workers are sterile

B the kings are bigger than the queens
C only the worker perform duties
D nuptial flight is performed by all members
21
The structure that is common in the embryos of mammals,
amphibians, birds, fishes and reptiles and which is an evidence
of their common ancestry is the
A eye
B chorion
C allantois
D gill-silts

22
Animals aestivate when the environment in which they live
becomes
A hot and dry

B cold and wet
C warm and humid
D windy and snowy

23
Examples of organisms in which extracellular digestion occurs
are
A fungus, loranthus and housefly

B rhizopus, sponges and earthworm
C roundworm, tapeworm and hydra
D rhizopus, housefly and hydra
24
The mammalian erythrocytes differ from the leucocytes at
maturity because the erythrocytes are
A discoid and nucleated

B discoid and enucleated
C amoeboid and nucleated
D amoeboid and enucleated
25
The presence of endoskeleton is characteristic of
A invertebrata
B vertebrata
C insecta
D coelenterata
26
The capture and digestion of insects by a pitcher plant is a
special form of nutrition termed
A autotrophic
B heterotrophic
C chemosynthetic
D saprophytic
27
Which of the following statement is correct about the

experiment?
A The flask must be of the conical type

B Caustic soda can be replaced with distilled water
C The enclosed leaf will lose its green colour
D The leaves outside the flask serve as control
28
The experimental set-up can be used to demonstrate that
A light is necessary for photosynthesis

B oxygen is necessary for photosynthesis
C photosynthesis occurs in the leaves of plants
D carbon (IV) oxide is necessary for photosynthesis
29
When a marine fish was taken from the ocean and put in a
tank of fresh water, it died after a short period because
A the tank was too small compare to the large ocean

B the body cells of the fish swelled and burst as a result of
the hypotonic fresh water
C the body cells of the fish shrank as their sap was
hypertonic to the fresh water
D there was no food in the tank, so the starved.
30
Which of the following pairs of organ is located in the anterior
half of the mammalian body cavity?
A Kidneys and lungs

B Heart and ovary
C Lungs and heart
D Kidneys and heart
31
The mode of nutrition exhibited by a tapeworm is
A symbiotic
B saprophytic
C parasitic
D holozoic
32
The organ located within the duodenal loop in the mamal is the
A spleen
B pancreas
C liver
D gall bladder
33
In which of the following groups of fruits is the pericarp
inseparable from the seed coat?
A Nut
B Follicle
C Cypsela
D Crayopsis

34
A person that is obese must avoid meals containing
A `carrots and oranges

B margarine and butter
C beaf and beans
D rice and yam
35
Tissue respiration is important for the
A absorption of oxygen into the alveoli

B release of carbon (IV) oxide into the lungs
C release of energy for the body use
D exhalation of carbon(IV) oxide from the lungs

36
The function of the absorption is performed by the structure
labelled
A I
B II
C III
D IV
37
The structure labelled I represented the
A phloem
B xylem
C cortex
D pericycle
38
The gland usually found in the position labelled I is the

A adrenal
B thyriod
C pancreatic
D pituitary
39
To select and retain the desirable trait of large body size which
a farmer has observed in his herd, the farmer needs to
A feed the animals in the herd with more food

B cross-breed his animals with a different herd
C inbreed the animals in his herd
D prevent disease in herd
40
In a population of living things, the parameters of size, height,
weight and colour are examples of
A discontinuous variation
C physiological variation
D non-heritable variation
41
If XN is the dominant allele for normal vision and Xn the
recessive allele for colour blindness, a boy with the genotype
YXn will be
A have normal vision

B be colour-blind
C be totally blind
D be a carrier of colour blindness
42
The first four children of a couple were all girls. The probability
that the fifth will also be a girl is
A 1/5
B 1/4
C 1/3
D 1/2

43
Genetic counselling is important when a marriage is planned
between a
A Rh- woman and Rhman+

B Rh- woman and Rh- man
C Rh+ woman and Rh+ man
D Rh+ woman and Rh- man
44
What proportion of the offspring of a cross between two
heterozygous parents will exhibit the recessive condition
phenotypically
A 1/4
B 1/2
C 3/4
D 4/4

45
A hormone secreted at IV serves to
A make the body react to emergencies

B lower blood glucose level
C raise the level of calcium ions in the blood
D facilitate the development of facial hairs
46
Ovoviparity is the type of fertilization exhibited by the organism

labelled
A IV
B III
C II
D I
47
The correct evolutionary sequence of the organisms
represented is
A IV->II->III->I
B III->II->I->IV
C II->III->IV->I
D I->III=>II->IV
48
An amoeba and an unlaid chicken egg are
A anial tissue
B organelles
C single cell
D organisms
49
In corns, food is usually stored in the
A leaves
B stems
C roots
D buds
50
The animals that move by means of flagella include
A Chlamydomonas and Euglena

B Planeria and Amoeba
C Amoeba and Hydra
D Paramecium and Planeria

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1. C
2. C
3. C
4. C
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. C
9. D
10. D
11. B
12. A
13. C
14. D
15. C
16. A
17. B
18. A
19. C
20. A
21. D
22. A
23. C
24. B
25. B
26. B
27. D
28. D
29. B
30. C
31. C
32. B
33. D
34. B
35. C
36. B
37. D
38. D
39. C
40. B
41. B
42. D
43. A
SOLUTION:
Most people — about 85% — are Rh positive. But if a woman

who is Rh negative and a man who is Rh positive conceive a
baby, there is the potential for a baby to have a health
problem. The baby growing inside the Rh-negative mother may
have Rh-positive blood, inherited from the father.
Approximately half of the children born to an Rh-negative
mother and Rh-positive father will be Rh positive 44. A
45. D
46. C
47. A
48. C
49. B
50. A

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1
An association between the root nodule of a leguminous plant
and rhizobium sp, is known as
A commmensalism
B mycorrhiza
C parastism
D symbiosis
2
Amphibian are normally found
A on dry land and water

B in water and on moist land
C on moist land
D in water
3
Viviparity occurs mainly in the
A mammals
B reptiles
C aves
D amphibians
4
The jointed structure in insects that bears organs which are
sensitive to touch, smell and vibration is the
A maxilla
B labium
C antenna
D abdomen
5
Which of following groups is the most advanced?
A Pteridophytes
B Bryophytes
C Thallophytes
D Gymnosperm
6
Most monocots are easily recognized by their
A short leaves with petioles

B long and sword-like leaves
C long and palm like leaves
D short with veinlets
7
Water fleas, wood lice and barnacles belong to the group
A arachnida
B crustacea
C insecta
D chilopoda

8
The mode of feeding in Amoeba and Hydra is
A heterotrophic
B holophytic
C autotrophic
D symbiotic
9
Which of the following organisms does not exist as a single
free living cell?
A Paramecium
B Volvox
C Amoeba
D Chlamydomonas
10
The center for learning and memory in the human brain is the
A medulla oblongata
B cerebellum
C cerebrum
D olfactory lobe
11
Urea formation occurs in the
A heart
B liver
C lung
D kidney

12
The structure that holds the yolk in position is labelled
A II
B I
C IV
D III
13
The part labelled IV is the
A albumen
B germinal disc
C yolk
D air space
14
The gas produced during tissue respiration can be identified by
using
A calcium hydroxide
B copper sulphate
C calcium carbonate
D sodium hydroxide

15
A seedling grown in the dark is likely to be
A etiolated
B dormant
C sturdy
D stunted
16
The enzyme invertase will hydrolyze sucrose to give
A maltose and glucose

B glycerol and fatty acid
C glucose and fructose
D mannose and galactose
17
When yeast respire anaerobically, it converts simple sugar to
carbon (IV) oxide and
A oxygen
B acid
C alcohol
D water
18
The transportation of oxygen and carbon (IV) oxide in
mammals is carried out by
A leucocytes
B thrombocytes
C phagocytes
D erythrocytes
19
The veins of the leaf are formed by the
A vascular bundles
B cambium cells
C palisade tissue
D spongy mesophyll
20
The parts which function together to bring about hearing are

labelled
A IV, V and VI
B I, II, IV and VI
C I, II, III and IV
D I, II and IV
21
A fenestra ovalis
B middle ear canal
C internal auditrory meatus
D ear ossicles

22
When specimen X is mixed with few drops of iodine solution,
the appearance of a blue-black colour confirms that X is
A galactose
B starch
C sucrose
D glucose

23
The structure above represents a
A caudal vertebra
B lumbar vertebra
C thoracic vertebra
D cervical vertebra
24
Blood vessel usually pass through the structure labelled
A III
B II
C V
D IV
25
Salts and water are absorbed in the roots and transported to
leaves by
A diffusion through the xylem tissues

B osmosis through the phloem tissues
C diffusion through the phloem tissues
D osmosis through the xylem tissues
26
The number of plants species obtained from a population study
of a garden is as follows: Guinea grass (15), Ipomea spp (5),
sida spp (7) and Imperata spp (23). What is the percentage of
occurrence of Imperata spp?
A 35%
B 16%
C 46%
D 23%
27
Carbon (IV) oxide content of the atmosphere is least affected
by
A cutting down and clearing of forests

B forest fires
C burning of fossil fuels
D plant and animal respiration
28
The factor that least affects food shortages in sub-saharan
Africa is
A flooding
B pests
C mixed-cropping
D drought

29
The epiphytic habitat can best be described as
A arboreal
B estaurine
C aquatic
D terrestrial
30
The highest percentage of energy in an ecosystem occurs at
the level of the
A secondary consumer
B decomposers
C producers
D primary consumers
31
The greatest influence on a stable ecosystem in nature is
exerted by
A man
B pollution
C animals
D rainfall
32
The physical space occupied by an organism together with its
functional role in community can be described as
A environment
B biome
C niche
D habitat
33
A freshwater pond may contain
A tadpole, water boatman, leeches and crab

B water beetle, shrimps, water snail and water bug
C water lily, fish, water scorpion and dragon larva
D pon skater, water lily, shark and mosquito larva

34
The hygrometer is used for measuring
A relative humudity
B specific gravity
C rainfall
D salinity
35
The distribution of plants in a rain forest is governed mainly by
A vegetation
B soil types
C amount of sunlight
D rainfall pattern

36
Both recessive and dominant characters are found
A on different chromosomes in the cell

B at the same locus of a homologous chromosome
C at different loci of a homologous chromosome
D on the same chromatid in a chromosome
37
The probability of a baby being a boy or a girl depends on the
contribution of the
A father's sex cell

B father's somatic chromosome
C mother's sex cell
D mother's X-chromosome
38
Which of the following statements is true of blood groups and
blood transfusion?
A Group O is the universal recipient

B Group A can donate to group A only
C Group AB is the universal recipient
D Group B can donate to group B only
39
Which of the following is likely to encourage inbreeding in
plants?
A Dioecious
B Protandrous
C Monoecious
D Hermaphrodite
40
A tall plants crossed with a dwarf one produces offspring of
which half are tall and half are dwarf. What are the genotypes
of the parents?
A TT, TT
B Tt, tt
C TT, tt
D Tt, Tt
41
In man, the ability to roll the tongue is a variation classified as
A anatomical
B physiological
C structural
D morphological
42
Darwin is considered the first scientist who correctly explained
the theory of
A special creation
B spontaneous generation
C use and disuse
D organic evolution

43
The stem of a typical aqautic plant usually has many
A air cavities
B intercellular space
C water cavities
D water conducting cells
44
The role of the male adult honey bee is to
A clean the hive

B ventilates the hive
C mate with the queen
D care for the young

45
The ability of an organism to live successfully in an
environment is known as
A resistance
B competetion
C succession
D adaptation
46
The most important adaptation of xerophytes is the ability of
the protoplasm to
A resist being damaged by loss of water

B store sugar and minerals in the vacuoles
C absorbs water and swell
D shrink from the cell wall
47
A green snake in green grass is able to escape notice from
predators because of its
A disruptive colouration
B counter shading
C warning colouration
D cryptic colouration
48
For heterotrophic organisms, competition is least caused by
the inadequacy of
A mates
B space
C light
D nutrients

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1. D
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. B
8. A
9. B
10. C
11. B
12. D
13. B
14. A
15. A
16. C
17. C
18. D
19. A
20. C
21. D
22. B
23. D
24. C
25. D
26. C
27. A
28. C
29. A
30. C
31. B
32. C
33. C
34. A
35. D
36. B
37. A
38. C
39. C
40. B
41. B
42. D
43. A
44. C
45. D
46. A
47. D
48. C

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The part that will develop into an organ for feeling is labelled
A IV
B III
C II
D I
A silk thread
B thorax
C fore wing
D anchor
3
Which of the following features are all associated with
monocots?
A Fibrous root system, branched network of veins and one

seed leaf
B Fibrous root system, two seed leaves and floral parts in
threes
C One seed leaf, petals in threes or group of thees and
parallel venation of leaves
D One seed leaf, net-veined leaves and petals in threes or
multiple of three
4
The set of fins that control steering, balancing and change of
direction and pitch in fish is
A dorsal and anal

B pectoral and pelvics
C caudal and dorsal
D anal and pelvics
5
The most recently evolved structure in animals is the
A hair
B cilium
C scale
D feather
6
Coelom is absent in the class of animals termed
A mollusca
B reptilia
C arthropoda
D coelenterata
7
A characteristic of vertebrates that is unique to mammals is
A the presence of pentadctyl limbs

B parental care
C the possession of scrotum
D pulmonary circulation

8
Th order in which organic evolution has progressed in plants is
A thallophyta, schizophyta, bryophyta, pteridophyta and

spermatophyta
B schizophyta, thallophyta, bryophyta, pteridophyta and
spermatophyta
C pteridophyta, spermatophyta, thallophyta, schizophyta and
bryophyta
D bryophyta, pteridophyta, spermatphyta, thallophyta and
schizophyta
9
In which part of the human body does the secretion of the
growth hormone occur?
A Head region
B Waist region
C Neck region
D Gonads
10
The parts labelled I and II make up the

A glomerulus
B convoluted tubules
C Malpighian body
D Bowman's capsule
11
In mammals, reabsorption of salt takes place in
A IV
B III
C II
D I

12
The part of the brain that controls body posture in mammals is
the
A thalamus
B cerebellum
C spinal cord
D cerebrum
13
Peripherals arrangement of vascular tissues in dicots is a
characteristic of the internal structure of the
A leaf
B petiole
C stem
D root
14
The substance labelled II originates from
A III only
B IV only
C I and IV
D III and Iv
15
The gas occupying the space labelled I is
A carbon (IV) oxide

B nitrogen
C hydrogen
D oxygen
16
The scapula and the ischium are part of the
A pectoral girdle
B pelvic girdle
C appendicular skeleton
D hind limb
17
Bacteria in the large intestine of man are important in the
A synthesis of vitamins K and B2
B digestion of vegetables
C synthesis of vitamins A and D
D absorption of water
18
Short-sightedness can be corrected by lenses which are
A convex
B biconvex
C plano-convex
D concave
19
The inner ear contains two main organs, namely, the
A eardrum and eustachian tube

B cochlea and semi-circular canals
C oval window and ossicles
D pinna and cochlea
20
For growth to occur in organisms, the rate of
A food storage must be low
B catabolism must exceed that of anabolism
C anabolism must exceed that of catabolism
D food storage must be high
21
The production of violet colouration, when dilute NaOH
solution is added to a solution of food substance, followed by
drops of 1% CuSO4 solution while shaking, indicates the
presence of
A protein
B carbohydrates
C fats
D reducing

22
The greatest amount of energy will be obtained by the
oxidation of 100kg of
A meat
B butter
C sugar
D biscuits

23
The chamber of the mammalian heart with the thickest wall is
the
A right ventricles
B left auricle
C right auricle
D left ventricle
24
Serum differs from blood plasma because
A contains blood cells and fibrinogen

B contains soluble food and mineral salt
C lacks the blood protein and fibrinogen
D lacks blood cells and albumin
25
A mesocarp
B pericarp
C endocarp
D epicarp
26
The fruit represented is mainly dispersed by
A animals
B water
C wind
D birds
27
In an experiment to estimate the volume of air in a soil sample
using a measuring cylinder, it was found that:
initial volume of water .... = p cm3
volume of soil before mixing with water = q cm3
Final volume of water after adding soil = r cm3
From the data above, which of the following deductions is
correct?
A r=p+q
B r>p+q
C q=r-p
D r< p + q
28
An ecological succcession often leads to
A an increase in species diversity

B decrease in species diversity
C an unstable community
D the dispersal of species

29
Atmospheric nitrogen is converted to soil nitrogen for plant use
by
A nitrification and combustion

B putrefaction and lightning
C lightning and nitrification
D combustion and putrefaction
30
I. High birth rate and high immigration rate II. Low birth rate
and high immigration rate II. Low mortality rate and low
emigration IV. High mortality rate and high emigration rate.
Which combination of the above can cause rapid over-
crowding in climax biotic communities and human settlements?
A II and III
B I and III
C I and IV
D I and II
31
The soil becomes toxic to plants when the concentration of its

essential elements is in the range labelled
A IV
B III
C II
D I
32
The range at which soil essential elements concentration is

recorded for optimal plant growth is marked
A IV
B III
C II
D I
33
Which of the following growth activities in plants is brought
about by gibberellins?
A Rapid cell division

B Tropic response
C Cell elongation
D Main cell elongation
34
Which of the following are adaptations of animals to aquatic
habitats?
A Gills, streamlined bodies and lateral lines

B Lateral line, streamlined bodies and lungs
C Gills, scaly skin and lungs
D Gills, streamlined bodies and spiracles
35
Which of the following is an adaptation of forest species?
A Few stomata
B Thick bark
C Buttress roots
D Reduced leaves

36
In a food chain, each succeeding level in a forward direction
represents
A an increase in the number of individuals

B a decrease in the number of individuals
C an increase in the biomass of individuals
D a gain in the total energy being transferred
37
The disaster that would have the least destructive impact on
animal life and balance in nature is
A chemical pollution
B forest fires
C oil spillage
D grasshopper pests
38
The legs and beak of an egret resemble those of the heron
because they
A both feed on fishes

B are both birds
C occupy similar niche
D occupy the same trophic level
39
The factors that determine the distribution of vegetation zones
are
A temperature, light, rain and humidity

B light, humidity, air and mist
C temperature, light, air and humidity
D humidity, snow, frost and dew
40
A cross between an albino female and a genetically normal
male will result in offspring that are
A all albino
B all phenotypically normal
C all genetically normal
D half albino and half normal
41
The pollutants that contribute to the depletion of the ozone
layer in the atmosphere are
A radioactive materials
B oxides of sulphur
C oxides of carbon
D chlorofluorocarbons
42
The surest way to combine the best qualities of both parents in
the offspring is by
A cross-breeding
B inbreeding
C selective breeding
D pure breeding

43
Blood grouping in human beings is derived from combinations
of
A two different alleles

B four different alleles
C three different alleles
D two different genes
44
The older fossil-bearing rocks, in contrast to the more recent
ones, are more likely to contain
A animal rather than plant remains

B invertebrates rather than birds
C flowering plants rather than mosses
D reptiles rather than fishes

45
In a group of male Agama lizards, the one with the brightest
head colour is the
A dominant
B youngest
C oldest
D largest
46
Example of water-borne and sex linked diseases are
A taeniasis and malaria

B cholera and gonorrhoea
C typhoid and syphilis
D dracunculiasis and haemophilia
47
The mutation theory of organic evolution was propounded by
A Gregor Mendel
B Hugo de Vries
C Jean Lamarck
D Charles Darwin
48
A certain savanna grasshopper changes colour from green
during the rainy season to brown during the dry season and
black after dry season bush fires. The reason for these colour
changes is that the
A grasshopper is getting older

B environmental temperature is changing
C grasshopper is avoiding predation
D grasshopper is frequently moulting
49
Complex social behaviour and organization are found mostly in
A insects
B birds
C reptiles
D mammals

50
Which of the following structural features are adapted for uses
other than water conservation?
A Succulent stems
B Scales in animals
C Spines in plants
D Feathers in birds

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1. D
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. C
11. B
12. B
13. C
14. A
15. D
16. C
17. A
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Bacteria in the large intestine also make some important

substances, such as vitamin K (see Vitamin K), which plays an
important role in blood clotting. 18. D
19. B
20. C
21. A
22. B
23. D
24. C
25. A
26. B
27. A
28. A
29. B
30. B
31. A
32. B
33. C
34. A
35. C
36. C
37. D
38. A
39. A
40. B
41. D
42. A
43. B
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All humans and many other primates can be typed for the ABO
blood group. There are four principal types: A, B, AB, and O.
There are two antigens and two antibodies that are mostly
responsible for the ABO types. The specific combination of
these four components determines an individual's type in most
cases 44. A
45. A
46. D
47. B
48. C
49. D
50. A

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1
The organism that has a hydrostatic skeleton is
A Tilapia
B Hydra
C mosquito larva
D earthworm
2
The possession of scales, laying of eggs with shells and bony
structure of the head are characteristics shared by
A birds and reptiles

B fishes and birds
C reptiles and fishes
D birds and molluscs
3
The group of Arthropods that has no antennae is the
A Crustacea
B Chilpoda
C Arachnida
D Diplopoda
4
The structure that is most commonly identified in all living cells
under the light microscope is the
A mitochondrion
B chloroplast
C nucleus
D ribosome
5
Which of the following is an organ?
A Guard cell
B Liver
C Xylem bundle
D Blood
6
The structure labelled II is used for
A tasting
B feeling
C biting
D sucking
The structure labelled III represents the
A mandible
B palp
C proboscis
D labium

8
The division of a body into two equal halves along a
longitudinal plane is called
A bilateral symmetary
B transverse section
C radial symmetry
D longitudinal section
9
In which of the following organisms does each cell combine the
function of nutrition, reproduction and growth?
A Rhizophus
B Dryopteris
C Brachymenium
D Spirogyra
10
They key event in the transition of the amphibians from water
to land is the
A replacement of the gills with lungs

B possession of webbed limbs
C development of long hing limbs
D possession of tympanic membrane
11
In plant cells, the chloroplast are located
A inside the cell wall

B outside the protoplasm
C within the vacuole
D within the cytoplasm

12
In the woody stems, gaseous exchange takes place through
the
A micropyles
B stomata
C lenticels
D vessels
13
Substance manufactured by the leaves are transported to
other parts of the plant through the
A xylem
B companion cells
C sieve tubes
D cambium
14
After a meal of yam has been digested, the highest
concentration of glucose is to be found in the
A hepatic artery
B pulmonary vein
C hepatic portal vein
D posterior vena cava

15
The dark reaction of photosynthesis involves
A fixation of carbon (IV) oxide to give six-carbon sugar

B fixation of carbon (IV) oxide with the help of oxygen
C use of carbon (IV) oxide to produce glucose using ATP
D fixation of carbon (IV) oxide on chlorophyll using hydrogen
16
Mammals acclimatize to reduced oxygen content at high
altitudes by
A the stimulation of marrow to reduce the amount of

erythrocytes produced
B increasing the rate at which erythrocytes are destroyed
C the stimulation of marrow to produce more erythrocytes
D increasing the break down of the protein portion of the
erythrocytes
17
The modes of nutrition in Nitrobacter, Ascaris and Homo
sapiens respectively are
A photosynthetic , parasitic and holozoic

B chemosynthetic, parasitic and holozoic
C photosynthetic, parasitic and heterophytic
D chemosynthetic, holophytic and holozoic
18
The richest source of vitamin A are
A palm oil and groundnut oil

B palm oil and carrot
C rice and groundnut oil
D oranges and carrot
19
The force that holds water together in the form of a stream
within the xylem tube is the
A cohesion of water molecules to one another by hydrogen

bonds
B force of gravity attacking the water molecules through the
hydrogen bonds
C attraction between the water and xylem osmotic force
D normal flow of water from the ground with help of
gravitational force
20
Yellowing of leaves is a symptom associated with deficiency of
A iron, calcium and magnesium

B nitrogen, sulphur and potassium
C sulphur, phosphorus and iron
D magnesium, nitrogen and iron
21
The lymphatic system of mammals rejoins the blood circulatory
system at the
A hepatic vein
B subclavian vein
C renal vein
D common iliac vein

22
In dissection, the rib cage of mammal has to be opened in
order to expose the
A diaphragm
B liver
C heart
D sternum

23
Fertilization in humans usually takes place in the
A lower part of the uterus

B upper part of the uterus
C lower part of the oviduct
D upper part of the oviduct
24
Insects visit flowers in order to
A feed on the nectar

B deposit pollen on the stigma
C pollinate the flowers
D transfer pollen from anthers
25
In epigeal germination, the cotyledons are
A carried above the ground by the elongation hypocotyl

B pulled underground by the elongating epicotyl
C pulled underground by the elongating epicotyl
D carried above the ground by the elongating epicotyl
26
Bacteria multiply rapidly by means of
A budding
B fragmentation
C binary fission
D spore formation
27
The correct sequence for the perception of smell in mammals
is
A chemicals → olfactory nerve endings → brain

B dissolved chemicals → nasal sensory cell → brain
C chemicals → mucus membrane → sensory cells→ brain
D dissolved chemicals → sensory cells → olfactory nerve →
brain
28
The part labelled III is for
A protection
B insulation
C lubrication
D growth
29
The structure labelled II is known as
A sweat gland
B lymph vessel
C blood vessel
D nerve ending
30
In mammals, the organ which performs digestive and
endocrine functions is the
A liver
B pancreas
C gastric gland
D salivary gland
31
Th chitin in the exoskeleton of many arthropods is
strengthened by
A calcium compounds
B organic salts
C lipids
D proteins
32
The structure labelled II articulates with III to form
A sliding joint
B hinge joint
C pivot joint
D ball-and-socket joint
33
Which of the bones is the radius?

A I
B II
C III
D IV

34
The construction of dams may lead to an increase in the
prevalence of
A typhoid fever, measles and yellow fever

B tuberculosis, leprosy and trypanosomiasis
C guinea worm, malaria and tuberculosis
D malaria, bilharziasis and onchocerciasis
35
Floating microscopic heterotrophs are mostly grouped as
A phytoplankton
B zooplankton
C microbes
D nekton
36
Vaccination is carried out in order to
A check the production of poison

B increase the activity of white blood cells
C increase the number of red blood cells
D stimulate the production of antibodies
37
A soil consisting of alumina and iron (II)oxide is known as
A loamy soil
B clayey soil
C laterite
D podzol
38
The sign + is used to indicate an association where an
organism gains, while 0 is used where an organism is
unaffected. An association indicated as +0 is known as
A predation
B commensalism
C parasitism
D competition
39
Primary consumers are found in
A 1, 2 and 3
B 1, 3 and 7
C 2, 3 and 7
D 2, 4 and 5
40
The biomass is likely to increase in the sequence
A 1 →2→4→5
B 1→3→4→5
C 3 → 5 → 6 →7
D 5→4→3→1
41
Which of the following characterizes the white mangrove?
A Prop roots
B Buttress roots
C Breathing roots
D Stilt roots
42
If the offspring of a cross between a brown mouse (bb) and a
black mouse (BB) are allowed to interbreed, how many
different genotypes would result?
A 2
B 3
C 4
D 5

43
The biological factor that is unique to each individual is the
A DNA
B eye colour
C blood group
D RNA
44
From evolutionary standpoint , the older a fossil-bearing rocks
is, the more likely it is to contain
A aves as opposed to amphibians

B invertebrates as opposed to vertebrates
C angiosperms as opposed to algae
D vertebrates as opposed to invertebrates

45
The very bright colours in some types of mushroom
A are warning that they may be poisonous

B indicate they are very taste
C attract potential transporters of the spores
D perform the same function as bright colours in flowers
46
The least adaptive feature of aboreal life is the
A possession of fouur limbs

B possession of claws
C development of long tail
D shading of coat colour
47
Which of the following is one of Lamarck's theories?
A Some variations are more favourable to existence in a

given environment than others
B All living organisms are constantly involved in a struggle to
existence
C The size of a given population remains fairly constant
D New species originates through the inheritance of acquired
traits
48
The loud cry made by a brooding hen when a predator is
around is meant to
A alert the poultry attendants

B attract cocks to come and fight the predator
C advertise the boundaries of its territory to intruders
D warn its chicks and other chickens of impending danger
49
The most important environment factor which epiphytes in the
rain forest compete for is
A water
B nutrients
C light
D cabinet minister

50
The habitat of the cysticercus of taenia solium is
A Alimentary canal of cattle

B Muscles of pig
C Alimentary canal of pig
D Muscles of cattle

1999
1. D
2. C
3. C
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. D
10. A
11. D
12. C
13. A
14. C
15. C
16. A
17. B
18. B
19. A
20. D
21. B
22. C
23. D
24. A
25. A
26. C
27. D
28. B
29. B
30. B
31. A
32. B
33. D
34. D
35. B
36. D
37. C
38. B
39. C
40. D
41. C
42. B
43. A
44. B
45. A
46. D
47. D
48. D
49. C
50. B

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C Secreting irritating ﬂuid

B surviving adverse weather conditions

A they survive adverse conditions of cold weather

B they transmit information from one individual to another

C they are of the same species moving together in a group

A Amoeba and paramecium

B Euglena and chlamydomonas

D Nostoc and plasmodium

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A Materials and hormones are transported in ﬂuid form

B The transport medium is made up of only tissues

C Their materials are transported in the same vessels

D Diffusion is not required

A Absorption of fatty acids and glycerol

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B Resistance to environmental factors

C Separation of gametes during fertilization

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The part labelled a in the above diagram is used for

A Detection of pressure in water

B Maintaining buoyancy in water

The above organism can be classiﬁed under which phylum in

A possess specialized sense organs

B Are usually motile

D Respond slowly to stimuli

A causes diseases in plants and animals

B It exists in a variety of shapes

C Is easily visible with the aid of an electron microscope

D Reproduces in living cells

A A group of the same species of organisms living together

B A group of animals and plants living together

C A group of insects and grasses

D Different species of wild animals

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A Population growth rate

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A All the components of blood except mineral salts

A The stomata and lenticel only

C All living cells

D The root only

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A The range in height of a pea plant from 30cm to 50cm

B Offsprings including two male cats and three female cats

C The colour of pear plants grown in the dark

D The adult body weight ranging from 50kg to 95kg

A fore and hind limbs

B Protect them from scorching sun

C Protect them from heavy winds

D Resist bush ﬁres

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B Availability of nutrient supplied

C Survival of the ﬁttest

D Enlargement of the territory

C that the weaker offspring are eliminated

D food and other needs are abundant

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