JAMB Biology 2017 Objective — Question 23

Question 23 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which of the following is an adaptation of grassland vegetation?

A. A. Ability to withstand long periods of drought
B. B. Possession of fewer tree branches bearing a large number of leavesCorrect
C. C. Ability to maintain a high salt content in their cells
D. D. Possession of leaves that are large and leathery

Explanation

Grassland (savanna) vegetation is characterised by widely-spaced trees with fewer branches bearing broad leaves.

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