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Biology Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Biology Questions

Question 16:
The correct sequence of tissues in the anatomy of a young dicotyledonous stem from the inside to the outside is
  • A Pith, phloem, cambium, xylem, parenchyma, collenchyma and epidermis
  • B Xylem, phloem, cambium, cortex, endodermis, collenchyma and epidermis
  • C Pith, xylem, cambium, phloem, collenchyma, parenchyma and epidermis
  • D Phhloem, xylem, cambium, cortex, endodermis, collenchyma and epidermis
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Question 17:
Secondary thickening is initiated in a dicotyledonous stem by the
  • A Xylem parenchyma
  • B Secondary phloem
  • C Endodermis
  • D Cambium
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Question 18:
In demonstrating the importance of mineral elements in plants, the culture bottle must be darkened to
  • A Prevent alga growth in culture solution
  • B Allow root growth
  • C Prevent breakdown of mineral elements
  • D Prevent photosynthesis in the root
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Question 19:
The vitamin which is important in the formation of the retina pigment is
  • A Vitamin A
  • B Vitamin B
  • C Vitamin C
  • D Vitamin D
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Question 20:
Which of the following lists of organs is directly involved in nutrition?
  • A Oesophagus, bronchus, stomach, pancreas and anus
  • B Spleen, pharynx, duodenum, jejunum and rectum
  • C Teeth, oesophagus, ileum lungs and large intestine
  • D Salivary gland, liver, stomach, villi and colon
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