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Biology Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Biology Questions

Question 31:
In a positive phototropic response of a coleoptile, the region of greatest curvature is brought about by the
  • A Movement of auxins away from the region of curvature
  • B Even distribution of auxins in all parts of the coleoptile
  • C Inhibition of growth by auxins in the region f smaller curvature
  • D Concentration of auxins in the region of curvature
  • E Absence of auxins in the coleoptile
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Question 32:
The tuber cassava is NOT a stem tuber because it
  • A Is distended with food reserve
  • B Has an aerial shoot portion
  • C Has other structure that could be called root
  • D Lacks axillary buds
  • E Has a bark over its stored food
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Question 33:
The function of the ossicles (malleus, incus and stapes) in the mammalian ear is
  • A Transmission of vibrations
  • B Regulation of pressure
  • C Support of the inner ear
  • D Maintenance of balance during motion
  • E Secretion of oil
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Question 34:
Which of the following instruments is used for determining turbidity of water?
  • A Thermometer
  • B Secchi disc
  • C Rain guage
  • D Hydrometer
  • E Wind vane
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Question 35:
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of monocot plants?
  • A Occurrence of secondary thickening
  • B Parallel venation
  • C Scattered vascular bundles
  • D Floral parts arranged in threes
  • E Perianth is usually insignificant
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