Evidence of evolution iv. mention the evidences for evolution such as

Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under Evidence of evolution iv. mention the evidences for evolution such as, the JAMB Biology syllabus expects you to study:

• 2. Evidence of evolution
• vi RECOMMENDED Ndu, F.O. C. Ndu, Abun A. and Aina J.O. (2001) Books 1 -3, Lagos: Longman Odunfa, S.A. (2001) Essential of Biology, Ibad Ogunniyi M.B. Adebisi A.A. and Okojie J.A. (20 Ramalingam, S.T. (2018) Modern Biology, SS Sci Stan. (2004) Biology for Senior Secondary Scho Stone R.H. and Cozens, A.B.C. (1982) Biology f Usua, E.J. (1997) Handbook of practical Biolog Idodo – Umeh, G (2015) College Biology. Idodo Micheal, M.C. (2018) Essential Biology for Sen

Study notes & guidance

Study Evidence of evolution iv. mention the evidences for evolution such as using a recommended Biology textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in Biology, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Objectives — candidates should be able to

After studying Evidence of evolution iv. mention the evidences for evolution such as, you should be able to:

1. Mention the evidences for evolution such as fossil records, comparative anatomy, physiology and embryology. trace evolutionary trends in plants and animals.
2. State the evidence of modern evolutionary theories such as genetic studies and the role of mutation. TEXTS Senior Secondary School Biology: an: Heinemann 00) Biology for Senior Secondary Schools: Books 1 – 3, Macmillan ence Series. New Edition, AFP ols. Revised Edition, Ibadan: Heinemann or West African Schools. Longman y 2nd Edition, University Press, Limited – Umeh Publishers Ltd. ior Secondary Schools. TONAD Publishers Ltd.

These objectives are from the official JAMB syllabus. Use them as a checklist — if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Source: official JAMB UTME Biology syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.