Jamb Biology Questions - Characteristics of Living organisms
Question 21:
A centipede differs from a millipede by its
- A Colour
- B Numerous abdominal segment
- C Paired legs on each abdominal segment
- D Poison claws
- E Cylindrical body
Question 22:
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
Question 23:
Osmosis can be defined as the movement of
- A Molecules from solution of higher concentration to low concentration
- B Molecules from solution of low concentration to high concentration
- C Water from solution of high concentration to low concentration
- D Water across a semi-permeable membrane from solution of low concentration to high concentration
- E Water across a semi-permeable membrane from solution of high concentration to low concentration
Question 24:
An anemometer is an instrument for measuring
- A Relative humidity
- B Altitude
- C Wind speed
- D Turbidity
- E Salinity
Question 25:
Erosion can be reduced along shape by
- A Ridging across slope
- B Ridging up slope
- C Ridging down slope
- D Crop rotation
- E Bush fallowing system