JAMB Past Biology Questions (2010-2018) Study Notes

JAMB Past Biology Questions (2010-2018) Study Notes

UTME 2010 Biology Questions

  • Question 1: Which Biology Question Paper Type is given to you?

    • A. Type A

    • B. Type B

    • C. Type C

    • D. Type D

  • Question 2: Which of the following characterizes a mature plant cell?

    • A. The cytoplasm fills up the entire cell space

    • B. The nucleus is pushed to the centre of the cell

    • C. The cell wall is made up of cellulose

    • D. The nucleus is small and irregular in shape

  • Question 3: Which of the following is NOT a function of the nucleus of a cell?

    • A. It controls the life processes of the cell

    • B. It translates genetic information for the manufacture of proteins

    • C. It stores and carries hereditary information

    • D. It is a reservoir of energy for the cell

  • Question 4: The dominant phase in the life cycle of a fern is?

    • A. Gametophyte

    • B. Prothallus

    • C. Sporophyte

    • D. Antheridium

  • Question 5: Parental care is exhibited by

    • A. Toads

    • B. Snails

    • C. Earthworms

    • D. Birds

  • Use diagrams for Questions 6 and 7

  • Question 6: With respect to their decreasing dependence on aquatic conditions for reproduction, the correct arrangement of animals is?

    • A. I, IV, II, III

    • B. IV, III, II, I

    • C. I, II, IV, III

    • D. III, II, IV, I

  • Question 7: Which of the animals represents the oldest creatures in terms of evolutionary history?

    • A. III

    • B. II

    • C. I

    • D. IV

  • Question 8: Which of the following groups of cells is devoid of true nuclei?

    • A. Algae

    • B. Monera

    • C. Fungi

    • D. Viruses

  • Use diagrams for Questions 9 and 10

  • Question 9: The main function of the feathers covering the part labeled I is?

    • A. Prevent ectoparasites from attacking the animal

    • B. Generate heat to keep the animal warm

    • C. Provide some power for flight

    • D. Serve as an insulator to maintain body heat

  • Question 10: Based on the shape and structure of the beak and feet, the bird represented is likely to feed mainly on?

    • A. Flesh

    • B. Fruits

    • C. Seeds

    • D. Nectar

Continued Questions from 2010 UTME

  • Question 11: Which of the following is true of the transverse section of a dicot system?

    • A. The epidermis is completely encircled by the cortex

    • B. The xylem is more interiorly located than the phloem

    • C. The cambium lies between the cortex and the vascular bundles

    • D. The vascular bundles are randomly scattered within the cortex

  • Use diagrams for Questions 12 and 13

  • Question 12: The movement of material in the xylem and phloem tissues of the plant is represented by the arrows labeled?

    • A. III and IV respectively

    • B. II and I respectively

    • C. I and II respectively

    • D. I and III respectively

  • Question 13: During photosynthesis, the arrow labeled II represents?

    • A. Escape of mineral salts

    • B. Absorption of energy from the sun

    • C. Release of carbon (IV) oxide

    • D. Release of oxygen as a byproduct

  • Question 14: Which of the following is lacking in the diet of a person with kwashiorkor?

    • A. Vitamins

    • B. Proteins

    • C. Carbohydrates

  • Question 15: The mode of nutrition of sundew and bladderwort can be described as?

    • A. Autotrophic

    • B. Saprophytic

    • C. Holozoic

    • D. Chemosynthetic

  • Question 16: When the mixture of a food substance and Benedict's solution was warmed, the solution changed from blue to black-red. This indicates the presence of?

    • A. Reducing sugar

    • B. Fatty acid

    • C. Sucrose

    • D. Amino acid

  • Question 17: The primary structure responsible for pumping blood for circulation through the mammalian circulatory systems is?

    • A. Veins

    • B. Right auricle

    • C. Arteries

    • D. Left ventricle

  • Question 18: Circulation of blood to all parts of the body except the lungs is through?

    • A. The pulmonary artery

    • B. Systemic circulation

    • C. The lymphatic system

    • D. Pulmonary circulation

  • Question 19: Yeast respires anaerobically to convert simple sugar to carbon (IV) oxide and?

    • A. Alcohol

    • B. Acid

    • C. Oxygen

    • D. Water

  • Question 20: The sheet of muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities is?

    • A. Diaphragm

    • B. Intercostal muscle

    • C. Pleural membrane

    • D. Pericardium

  • Question 21: The oily substance that lubricates mammalian hair to keep it flexible and water repellent is secreted by?

    • A. Sweat glands

    • B. Sebaceous glands

    • C. Fatty cells

    • D. Granular layer

  • Question 22: The outer layer of the kidney where the Bowman's capsules are found is?

    • A. Cortex

    • B. Pelvis

    • C. Medulla

    • D. Pyramid

  • Question 23: Which of the following stimuli is likely to elicit a nastic response in an organism?

    • A. Touch

    • B. Light intensity

    • C. Chemical substances

    • D. Gravity

  • Question 24: In the male reproductive system of a mammal, sperm is stored in the?

    • A. Van deferens

    • B. Urethra

    • C. Epididymis

    • D. Seminiferous tubules

  • Question 25: Chemosynthetic organisms are capable of manufacturing their food from simple inorganic substances through the process of?

    • A. Oxidation

    • B. Denitrification

    • C. Reduction

    • D. Phosphorylation

  • Question 26: The part of the human gut that has acidic content is the?

    • A. Stomach

    • B. Duodenum

    • C. Ileum

    • D. Colon

  • Question 27: Match the following: Structures I: Stomata → Spirogyra, II: Alveoli → Earthworm, III: Malpighian tubule → Mammal, IV: Contractile vacuole → Protozoa. Which of the above structures is correctly matched with the organisms in which it is found?

    • A. III

    • B. II

    • C. I

    • D. IV

  • Question 28: A food chain always begins with?

    • A. Consumer

    • B. Decomposer

    • C. Producer

    • D. Primary consumer

  • Question 29: Mycorrhizae promote plant growth by?

    • A. Absorbing inorganic ions from the soil

    • B. Protecting it from infection

    • C. Helping it to utilize atmospheric nitrogen

    • D. Serving as a growth regulator

  • Question 30: The barrier between maternal and fetal blood is the?

    • A. Placenta

    • B. Liver

    • C. Umbilical chord

    • D. Uterine wall

  • Question 31: The blood component that has the greatest affinity for oxygen is the?

    • A. Lymphocytes

    • B. Leucocytes

    • C. Erythrocytes

    • D. Thrombocytes

  • Question 32: Which of the following organisms is mainly found in the marine habitat?

    • A. Achatina

    • B. Tilapia

    • C. Dogfish

    • D. Tortoise

  • Question 33: The two halves of the pelvic girdle are joined together at the?

    • A. Public symphysis

    • B. Ilium

    • C. Pubis

    • D. Obturator foramen

  • Question 34: I. Adoption of appropriate nocturnal habits II. Burrowing III. Adjusting their internal body temperature. IV. Possession of many sweat pores. Which of the above are ways in which desert animals adapt to extreme heat of the environment?

    • A. I and IV only

    • B. II and III only

    • C. I and II only

    • D. I, II and III only

  • Question 35: Low annual rainfall, sparse vegetation, high diurnal temperatures, and cold nights are characteristic features of the?

    • A. Tropical rainforest

    • B. Desert

    • C. Montane forest

    • D. Guinea savanna

  • Question 36: The activity of an organism which affects the survival of another organism in the same habitat constitutes?

    • A. An edaphic factor

    • B. An abiotic factor

    • C. A biotic factor

    • D. A physiographic factor

  • Question 37: The average number of individuals of a species per unit area of the habitat is the?

    • A. Population density

    • B. Population frequency

    • C. Population size

    • D. Population distribution

  • Question 38: The vector for yellow fever is?

    • A. Aedes mosquito

    • B. Anopheles mosquito

    • C. Tsetse fly

    • D. Blackfly

  • Question 39: The loss of soil through erosion can be reduced by?

    • A. Watering

    • B. Crop rotation

    • C. Manuring

    • D. Irrigation

Answer Keys for UTME 2010:

  1. C

  2. C

  3. D

  4. C

  5. D

  6. B

  7. D

  8. D

  9. D

  10. A

  11. B

  12. A

  13. D

  14. B

  15. C

  16. A

  17. C

  18. B

  19. A

  20. A

  21. B

  22. A

  23. C

  24. C

  25. D

  26. A

  27. C

  28. C

  29. A

  30. A

  31. C

  32. C

  33. A

  34. C

  35. D

  36. A

  37. C

UTME 2011 Biology Questions

  • Question 1: Which Question Paper Type of Biology is given to you?

    • A. Type A

    • B. Type B

    • C. Type C

    • D. Type D

  • Question 2: The function of the red head in male Agama lizards is to?

    • A. Conceal and camouflage the animal from predators

    • B. Scare other males from the territory

    • C. Attract female lizards for mating purposes

    • D. Warn predators of the distastefulness of the animal

  • Question 3: In which of the following species is the biomass of an individual the smallest?

    • A. Agama sp.

    • B. Bufo sp.

    • C. Spirogyra sp.

    • D. Tilapia sp.

Continued UTME 2011 Questions

  • Question 4: Seed plants are divided into?

    • A. Tracheophytes and ferns

    • B. Angiosperms and gymnosperms

    • C. Monocotyledons and dicotyledons

    • D. Thallophytes and bryophytes

  • Question 5: In which of the following groups of vertebrates is parental care mostly exhibited?

    • A. Reptilia

    • B. Amphibia

    • C. Aves

    • D. Mammalia

Use diagrams for Questions 6 to 8

  • Question 6: Which of the organisms represented are notable agricultural pests?

    • A. II and IV

    • B. I and IV

    • C. II and III

    • D. I and III

  • Question 7: An economic importance of the organism represented by IV is that?

    • A. It transmits water borne disease to humans

    • B. It is destructive to farm crops

    • C. Its faeces pollutes drinking water

    • D. It helps in the control of mosquito larvae

  • Question 8: The adult form of III is a vector of?

    • A. Sleeping sickness

    • B. River blindness

    • C. Cholera

    • D. Elephantiasis

Answer Keys for UTME 2011:

  1. C

  2. C

  3. D

  4. D

  5. C