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JAMB Biology 1982 Question 26

Question 26

Animal Kingdom

Which of these statements is NOT true of insects?

  1. A.They are arthropods
  2. B.Their body is divided into three distinct regions of head, thorax and abdomen
  3. C.Their thorax comprises three segments, only two of which bear a pair of appendages each
  4. D.Respiration is by means of trachea
  5. E.They undergo metamorphosis.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Their thorax comprises three segments, only two of which bear a pair of appendages each)

Explanation

Each of the three thoracic segments of an insect carries a pair of legs.