JAMB Biology Past Questions (2011)
This resource provides a valuable opportunity to prepare for the JAMB UTME Biology examination by offering a complete set of past questions from the 2011 paper. It covers a wide spectrum of biological topics, from cellular processes and genetics to ecology and human physiology, mirroring the scope and difficulty of the actual exam.
About This Exam
This resource provides a valuable opportunity to prepare for the JAMB UTME Biology examination by offering a complete set of past questions from the 2011 paper. It covers a wide spectrum of biological topics, from cellular processes and genetics to ecology and human physiology, mirroring the scope and difficulty of the actual exam.
Topics Covered
Exam Structure
- Question Formatmcq
- Total Questions50
- Estimated Duration17 minutes
- Difficulty LevelMedium
Learning Objectives
- •Identify key concepts in animal behavior and reproduction.
Prerequisites
A solid understanding of secondary school level Biology curriculum is required.
Sample Questions
Get a taste of what to expect in the full exam.
Which of the following groups of environmental factors are density-dependent?
Food, salinity, accumulation of metabolites and light
Temperature, salinity predation and disease
Food, predation, disease, and accumulation of metabolites
Temperature, food, disease, and light
I. Parasitism → Sundew. II. Autotrophism → Amoeba. III. Saprophytism → Alga. IV Heterotrophism → Agama. Which of the above modes of nutrition is correctly matched with the organism that exhibits it?
II
III
II
I
An example of an endospermous seed is
maize grain
cashew nut
cotton seed
bean seed
An economic importance of the organism represented by IV is that
it transmits water borne disease in humans
it is destructive to farm crops
its faeces pollutes drinking water
it helps in the control of mosquito larvae
Which of the following can cause shrinkage of living cells?
Hypotonic solution
Isotonic solution
Deionized water
Hypertonic solution
In which of the following biomes is the south western part of Nigeria located?
Temperate forest
Tropical rainforest
Tropical woodland
Desert
In which of the following groups of vertebrates is parental care mostly exhibited?
Reptilia
Amphibia
Aves
Mammalia
The function of the red head in male Agama lizards is to
conceal and camouflage the animal from predators
scare other males from the territory
attract female lizards for mating purposes
warm predators of the distastefulness of the animal
The vector of the malaria parasite is
female Aedes mosquito
female Anopheles mosquito
male Culex mosquito
female Culex mosquito
Lack of space in a population contributes to an increase in
water scarcity
birth rate
disease rate
drought
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How to Prepare
Key Preparation Tips
- Review each question and its explanation thoroughly.
Mistakes to Avoid
- •Misinterpreting diagrams or experimental setups.
Success Criteria
Achieving a high score (e.g., 70% or above) on this practice paper indicates a strong grasp of the covered topics and readiness for the JAMB UTME Biology exam.
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