Biology 2013 Jamb Examination

Biology 2013 Jamb Examination
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Question 31

Plants that have special devices for trapping and digesting insects are
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Carnivorous plants have evolved specialized structures like pitcher traps and sticky leaves to capture insects and digest them. This adaptation helps them obtain nitrogen in nutrient-poor soils.
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Question 32

The process of transforming the chemical energy of cellular fuels into the high energy bonds of ATP in plants is
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Respiration in plants breaks down glucose and other fuels to produce ATP. This process converts chemical energy stored in food into energy usable for metabolic activities and growth.
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Question 33

Fungi are referred to as heterotrophs because they
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Fungi cannot perform photosynthesis because they lack chlorophyll. They obtain nutrients from organic matter, making them heterotrophic organisms dependent on other organisms for food.
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Question 34

An example of a parasitic protozoan is
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Plasmodium is a parasitic protozoan responsible for causing malaria. It survives by living inside a host organism and derives nutrients at the host's expense.
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Question 35

Which blood cells are involved in the immune response of vertebrates?
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Lymphocytes are white blood cells responsible for adaptive immunity. They produce antibodies and directly attack infected cells, playing a central role in defending the body against pathogens.
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Question 36

The structural adaptation of desert plants for water conservation is
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Desert plants often have spiny leaves or reduced leaf surfaces to minimize water loss through transpiration. This adaptation allows them to conserve water in arid conditions.
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Question 37

The long and sharp clawed feet of birds is an adaptation for
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Birds of prey have long, sharp claws, known as talons, which help them grasp and kill prey efficiently. This structural adaptation is essential for hunting and survival.
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Question 38

During the manufacture of food by plants, which of the following organisms use energy from the sun?
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Anabaena is a photosynthetic cyanobacterium that captures sunlight energy to synthesize organic compounds. This process demonstrates the organism's autotrophic nature using solar energy.
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Question 39

Movement of minerals and chemical compounds within a plant occurs during
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Translocation is the process of transporting sugars, amino acids, and other chemicals through the phloem from source to sink tissues, ensuring proper distribution of nutrients within the plant.
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Question 40

The enzyme that is present in the saliva is
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Ptyalin, also called salivary amylase, is present in saliva and begins the digestion of starch into maltose in the mouth. It is essential for initiating carbohydrate digestion.
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