Biology questions and answers

Biology Questions and Answers

How well do you understand living things and their vital processes? Whether you are preparing for JAMB, WAEC, NECO and Post-UTME, these Biology past questions and answers cover such subjects as the chemistry of life, botany, evolution, genetics, ecology etc to help you know what to expect, improve your speed and confidence and be really prepared for the actual aptitude test.

526.

Which of the following structures is not an organ of the disgestive system?

A.

Oesophagus

B.

Pancreas

C.

Stomach

D.

Kidney

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

527.

The function of the villi in the alimentary canal is to

A.

secrete gastric juice

B.

Curdle milk

C.

emulsify fat

D.

increase the surface area for absorption

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

528.

The association between two organisms in which one of the organisms gains and the other loses is referred to as

A.

saprophytism

B.

commensalism

C.

mutualism

D.

parasitism

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

529.

In which of the plant tissues are guard cells located?

A.

Epidemis

B.

MesophyII

C.

Vascular bundles

D.

Meristems

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

530.

The steps below are involved in the testing of a leaf for starch. Study them carefully and answer the question:

I. Decolorize them

II. Dip decolorized leaf in warm water

III. Place leaf in boiling water

IV. Add iodine solution

The best time to pluck the leaf for the experiment is?

A.

after being exposed to sunlight

B.

three hours after sunset

C.

before sunrise

D.

six hours after sunset

Correct answer is A

The leaf that was in the light turns blue-black, which demonstrates that the leaf has been performing photosynthesis and producing starch.