JAMB Biology Topics & Areas of Concentration
Variety of Organisms+
Topics to Cover:
- •Characteristics of Living Organisms
- •Cell Structure, Functions, and Levels of Organization
- •Evolution and Classification (Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia)
- •Structural and Behavioural Adaptations
What JAMB will test you on:
- Identify and compare the structures of plant and animal cells
- Trace the levels of organization from cell to organism
- Trace the life histories and advancement of invertebrate and vertebrate animals
- Describe adaptive colouration, territorial behaviour, and structural adaptations for survival
Form and Functions+
Topics to Cover:
- •Internal Structure of Plants and Mammals
- •Plant and Animal Nutrition (Photosynthesis, Food Tests, Alimentary Canal)
- •Transport Systems (Circulatory and Vascular)
- •Respiration and Excretion Mechanisms
- •Support and Movement (Skeletons and Tropic Movements)
- •Reproduction and Growth (Asexual, Sexual, Seed Germination)
- •Co-ordination and Control (Nervous System, Sense Organs, Hormones)
What JAMB will test you on:
- Compare autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition and differentiate light/dark reactions of photosynthesis
- Describe mechanisms of transportation, transpiration, and blood circulation
- Relate the structure of kidneys, lungs, and skin to their excretory functions
- Differentiate between asexual and sexual reproduction in plants and mammals
- Illustrate reflex actions and describe the functions of the central nervous system and endocrine glands
Ecology+
Topics to Cover:
- •Factors Affecting Distribution (Abiotic and Biotic)
- •Symbiotic Interactions, Energy Flow, and Nutrient Cycling (Carbon, Water, Nitrogen)
- •Natural Habitats and Local Nigerian Biomes
- •Population Ecology and Ecological Succession
- •Soil Characteristics and Components
- •Humans and Environment (Diseases, Drug Abuse, Pollution, Conservation)
What JAMB will test you on:
- Explain food chains, food webs, and nutrient cycles in the ecosystem
- Compute population density and relate it to intra/inter-specific competition
- Identify physical properties of soil types and their effects on plant growth
- Trace the vectors, transmission, and control of endemic diseases (Malaria, Cholera, HIV/AIDS)
- Assess methods of conservation for natural resources, wildlife, and the environment
Heredity and Variations+
Topics to Cover:
- •Morphological and Physiological Variations (Height, Fingerprints, Blood Groups)
- •Heredity and Chromosomes (DNA Structure, Transmission of Characters)
- •Probability in Genetics and Sex Determination
- •Sex-Linked Characters (Baldness, Haemophilia, Colour Blindness)
- •Applications of Biotechnology
What JAMB will test you on:
- Differentiate between continuous and discontinuous variations
- Illustrate the segregation and recombination of genes at meiosis and fertilization
- Apply principles of heredity to cross-breeding, blood grouping, and sickle-cell traits
- Analyze the use of recombinant DNA and biotechnology in medicine and agriculture
Evolution+
Topics to Cover:
- •Theories of Evolution (Lamarck's and Darwin's Theories)
- •Evidences of Evolution (Fossil Records, Comparative Anatomy, Embryology)
- •Modern Evolutionary Theories (Mutation and Genetic Studies)
What JAMB will test you on:
- Explain organic evolution as adaptive changes over time
- Compare the contributions of Lamarck and Darwin to evolutionary theory
- Trace evolutionary trends in plants and animals using fossil and anatomical evidences
Official JAMB Biology Recommended Textbooks
- Ndu, F.O. C. et al. (2001) Senior Secondary School Biology: Books 1-3. Longman
- Odunfa, S.A. (2001) Essential of Biology. Heinemann
- Ogunniyi M.B. et al. (2000) Biology for Senior Secondary Schools. Macmillan
- Ramalingam, S.T. (2018) Modern Biology, SS Science Series. AFP
- Stan. (2004) Biology for Senior Secondary Schools. Heinemann
- Idodo-Umeh, G (2015) College Biology. Idodo-Umeh Publishers Ltd.
- Micheal, M.C. (2018) Essential Biology for Senior Secondary Schools. TONAD Publishers Ltd.