Jamb Biology Past Questions

Question 2331

If calcium is deficient in food this may cause

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  • A. anaemia
  • B. retarded growth
  • C. sterility
  • D. goitre
  • E. beri-beri
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Question 2332

Which of the following organs regulates the amount of amino acids and glucose in the body?

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  • A. Kidney
  • B. Liver
  • C. pancreas
  • D. Spleen
  • E. Stomach
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Question 2333

In mammals, the function of the sebaceous gland is to

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  • A. produce sweat
  • B. secrete sodium choride
  • C. secrete water
  • D. produce an oily substance
  • E. manufacture vitamin D for the skin
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Question 2334

Identify which of the following are characteristics of the vertebrate respiratory surface 1. Moist 2. Vascularized 3. Semipermeable 4. Freely permeable 5. Dry

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  • A. 1, 2, 3
  • B. 1, 2, 5
  • C. 2, 3, 5
  • D. 2, 4, 5
  • E. 1, 3, 5
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Question 2335

Which of the following events does NOT occur during anaerobic respiration of glucose?

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  • A. Muscle cells produce lactic acid
  • B. Carbon dioxide is produced
  • C. Milk bacteria produce lactic acid
  • D. Energy is not produced
  • E. Germinating seeds produced alcohol
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