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JAMB Biology 2012 Question 32

Question 32

Adaptation

Which of the following animals can exist solely on the water they get from food and metabolic reactions?

  1. A.Forest arboreal dwellers.
  2. B.Desert dwellers.
  3. C.Forest ground dwellers.
  4. D.Rainforest dwellers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Desert dwellers.)

Explanation

Desert animals such as the kangaroo rat rarely find water to drink, so they survive on water in their food and water made during respiration (metabolic water).