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Question 1

jamb 2023

Which of the following structures in the ear is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations to the auditory nerve?

AEardrum

BOssicles

CCochlea

DAuditory canal

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Question 2

jamb 2023

Which of the following is a difference between plant and animal cells?

APlant cells have a nucleus, while animal cells do not

BPlant cells have a cell membrane, while animal cells have a cell wall

CPlant cells contain chloroplasts for photosynthesis, while animal cells do not

DPlant cells have a central vacuole, while animal cells have multiple small vacuoles

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Question 3

jamb 2023

Digestive enzymes are responsible for

ABreaking down food into smaller molecules

BAbsorbing nutrients into the bloodstream

CRegulating the pH of the digestive tract

DTransporting food through the digestive system

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Question 4

jamb 2023

Which of the following options best describes adaptation for survival in organisms?

AAdaptation is the inherited trait that increases an organism's chances of survival and reproduction in its environment

BAdaptation is the process by which organisms acquire new characteristics during their lifetime

CAdaptation refers to the ability of an organism to change its environment to better suit its needs

DAdaptation involves the development of new traits in response to changes in the environment

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Question 5

jamb 2023

Ecological succession refers to

AThe movement of organisms from one habitat to another

BThe competition among species for limited resources

CThe process of natural selection in a population

DThe gradual and predictable change in a community over time

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Question 6

jamb 2023

What is the primary function of the liver in the human body?

ARegulation of body temperature

BRegulation of blood pressure

CProduction of hormones

DDetoxification and metabolism of nutrients and drugs

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Question 7

jamb 2023

Which of the following statements is true regarding the urinary tubule in the excretory system?

AThe urinary tubule is responsible for the production of urine

BThe urinary tubule regulates the water and electrolyte balance in the body

CThe urinary tubule connects the kidneys to the bladder

DThe urinary tubule is the site of filtration of blood

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Question 8

jamb 2023

Which of the following statements is true regarding cell growth?

ACell growth is solely influenced by external factors

BCell growth is a continuous process throughout the life of a cell

CCell growth involves an increase in the number of organelles within a cell

DCell growth occurs by cell division

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Question 9

jamb 2023

Which of the following statements about viruses is true?

AViruses can reproduce outside of a host cell

BViruses require a host cell to replicate

CViruses possess a cellular structure

DViruses are living organisms

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Question 10

jamb 2023

Which of the following best describes a natural habitat in ecology?

AAn area where organisms naturally live and interact with their surroundings

BA human-created environment for wildlife conservation

CA controlled laboratory setting for ecological experiments

DA protected area for endangered species

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Question 11

jamb 2023

Which of the following statements best describes pollination in plants?

APollination is the process of transferring pollen from the stigma to the anther of a flower

BPollination is the process of transferring pollen from the anther to the stigma of a flower

CPollination is the process of releasing pollen into the air for dispersal

DPollination is the process of seed formation within a flower

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Question 12

jamb 2023

Which of the following best describes the concept of trophic levels in a functioning ecosystem?

AThe levels of ecological interactions within an ecosystem

BThe levels of energy flow within an ecosystem

CThe levels of nutrient cycling within an ecosystem

DThe levels of biological diversity within an ecosystem

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Question 13

jamb 2023

Which of the following options correctly identifies excretory organs in animals?

AStomach, intestines, and bladder

BLungs, kidneys, and skin

CBrain, spinal cord, and nerves

DHeart, liver, and spleen

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Question 14

jamb 2023

Which of the following best describes physiological variation in biology?

AVariations in the physiological processes and functions of organisms

BDifferences in physical characteristics and appearance within a population

CDifferences in behavior and social interactions among individuals

DVariations in the genetic makeup of individuals within a species

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Question 15

jamb 2023

Which of the following statements best describes courtship behaviors in animals?

ACourtship behaviors are solely performed by males to establish dominance within a social group

BCourtship behaviors involve displays and rituals performed by both males and females to attract a mate

CCourtship behaviors are primarily performed by females to attract males for mating

DCourtship behaviors are aggressive interactions between males competing for a female mate

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Question 16

jamb 2023

Which of the following plant tissues is responsible for transporting water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant?

AMesophyll

BXylem

CEpidermis

DPhloem

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Question 17

jamb 2023

Which of the following is a method of asexual reproduction in plants?

APollination

BVegetative propagation

CSeed dispersal

DFertilization

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Question 18

jamb 2023

Which of the following statements is true regarding sexual reproduction in organisms?

AIt involves the fusion of gametes from two parents, resulting in offspring with genetic variation

BIt involves the production of offspring through a single parent, resulting in genetically identical offspring

CIt is a form of asexual reproduction where offspring are produced without the involvement of gametes

DIt does not involve the formation of gametes or the fusion of reproductive cells

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Question 19

jamb 2023

Germination is the process in which a seed

ABegins to photosynthesize

BDevelops into a mature plant

CAbsorbs nutrients from the soil

DBreaks dormancy and starts to grow

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Question 20

jamb 2023

Which of the following eye defects is caused by the inability of the eye to focus light on the retina?

AGlaucoma

BMyopia

CCataracts

DAstigmatism

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