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Question 1
jamb 2014
The diagram is the transverse section of a
Amonocotyledonous stem
Bdicotyledonous stem
Cmonocotyledonous root
Ddicotyledonous root
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Question 2
jamb 2014
In the diagram, the part labelled I is the
Axylem
Bphleom
Croot hairs
Dcortex
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Question 3
jamb 2014
In the diagram, the organs for attachments to the lining of the host's intestine are labelled
Aii and iii
Biii and iv
Ci and ii
Di and iii
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Question 4
jamb 2014
Use the diagram above to answer this question. The young proglottid is represented by
AIII
BIV
CI
DII
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Question 5
jamb 2014
Use the diagram above to answer this question. The part responsible for photosynthesis is labelled
AIII
BIV
CI
DII
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Question 6
jamb 2014
Use the diagram to answer this question. The part labelled II is the
Anucleus
Beyespot
Cbasal granule
Dcontractile vacuole
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Question 7
jamb 2014
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?
Ai, ii and iii only
Bii and iii only
Ci and ii only
Di and iii only
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Question 8
jamb 2014

Adaptive radiation is illustrated in

Amodified insect mouthparts
Bdentition in mammals
Cwings in birds and bats
Dappendages in insects
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Question 9
jamb 2014
All living organisms are constantly involved in a struggle for existence. This was proposed by
AMorgan
BDarwin
CLamarck
DWallace
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Question 10
jamb 2014
An example of a poikilothermic organism is a
ALizard
BCockroach
Crabbit
Dbird
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Question 11
jamb 2014
The stream-lined shape of fishes is an adaptation for
ASecuring mates
Beasy movement
Cobtaining food
Ddefence and attack
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Question 12
jamb 2014
An individual with blood group AB can receive blood from those in blood group(s)
AA, B, AB, O
BA, AB and O only
CAB only
DA and B only
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Question 13
jamb 2014
One of the advantages of outbreeding is
Apests tolerance
Bdisease resistance
Cfast growth
Dtall height
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Question 14
jamb 2014
A biological agent with antiviral property is
AInterferon
Benzyme
Cantibiotic
Ddisinfectant
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Question 15
jamb 2014
A couple has 10 children, all female. Which of the following best explains the situation
AThe sex determination was by the man's X chromosome
BThe man's sperm count is low
CThe woman is not capable of producing male children
DThe sex determination was by the man's Y chromosome
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Question 16
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Whorls, arches, loops and compounds are types of variation in
AColour
BFinger prints
CHair Colour
DBlood group
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Question 17
jamb 2014
When the adults have reach a certain degree of weakness, the process of binary fission is replaced by conjugation in
AParamecium
BEuglena
CAmoeba
DPlasmodium
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Question 18
jamb 2014
A pollutant that is mostly associated with acid rain is
ANitrogen (IV) Oxide
BOzone
CFluorine
DCarbon (IV) Oxide
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Question 19
jamb 2014

Which of the following is true of small pox?

AIt is transmitted by bacteria
BIt can effectively be controlled with antibiotics
CIt can effectively be controlled by vaccination
DIt is a water-borne infection
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Question 20
jamb 2014
A constituent of the exhaust fumes from electricity generating sets which causes serious pollution is
ACarbon (II) Oxide
BWater Vapour
COzone
DCarbon (IV) Oxide
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