JAMB UTME Biology Past Questions (2018)
This JAMB UTME Biology Past Question paper from 2018 provides an invaluable resource for aspiring university students in Nigeria. It features a comprehensive set of multiple-choice questions designed to test a wide array of biological concepts, from fundamental cell structures and functions to complex ecological principles and evolutionary theories. Each question is accompanied by a clear explanation and the correct answer, facilitating targeted learning and revision.
About This Exam
This JAMB UTME Biology Past Question paper from 2018 provides an invaluable resource for aspiring university students in Nigeria. It features a comprehensive set of multiple-choice questions designed to test a wide array of biological concepts, from fundamental cell structures and functions to complex ecological principles and evolutionary theories. Each question is accompanied by a clear explanation and the correct answer, facilitating targeted learning and revision.
Topics Covered
Exam Structure
- Question Formatmcq
- Total Questions37
- Estimated Duration13 minutes
- Difficulty LevelMedium
Learning Objectives
- •Understand key concepts in classification, cell biology, and nutrition.
Prerequisites
A foundational understanding of secondary school biology curriculum is required.
Sample Questions
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Evidence of evolution include the following except
fossil records
comparative anatomy
mutation of genes
geographical distribution of organisms
The longest bone in the body is
humerous
femur
scapula
tibia
After an hour, the level of water in the thistle funnel will
rise
fall
remain the same
double
What physiological term can be used to describe the regulation of the body temperature of the lizard?
Homeostasis
Homeothermy
Poikilothermy
Osmoregulation
A man who is heterozygous for the disease haemophilia marries a woman who is double recessive for haemophilia. What percentage of their offspring will have the disease?
A beaker of pond water containing few specimens of Euglena was placed in a dark room for two weeks. At the end of this period, the specimens of Euglena were still alive because they were
able to carry out holozoic nutrition
able to carry out photosynthesis using carbon dioxide in the pond water
better adapted to life in darkness than to life in light
not overcrowded
The curvature movement of plants in response to the stimulus of water is called
hydrotropism
geotropism
phototropism
thigmotropism
The reason why the flow of blood in capillaries is slow is
because the walls of capillaries are very thin
to avoid high blood pressure
to ensure that the individual does not get dizzy
to allow adequate time for exchange of materials
Which of the statements below is valid?
The bird's blood was always warmer than that of the lizard.
The body temperature of the bird
The body temperature of the bird remained constant despite changing environmental temperature.
The body temperature of the lizard was always close to that of the environmental temperature.
The overall reaction in glycolysis is summarised as
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How to Prepare
Key Preparation Tips
- Review the provided answer key and explanations thoroughly for each question.
Mistakes to Avoid
- •Misinterpreting complex genetic inheritance problems.
Success Criteria
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