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.

806.

The diagram above illustrates a part of the human skeleton. It represents the bones of the

A.

upper arm

B.

lower arm

C.

upper leg

D.

lower leg

Correct answer is B

The diagram shows the lower arm which can be seen between the elbow and the wrist.

807.

In a moss plant, spores are produced in the

A.

capsule

B.

leaf

C.

rhizoid

D.

seta

E.

stalk

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

808.

Which of the following functions of the body are nephrons associated with?

A.

Circulation

B.

Digestion

C.

Excretion

D.

Reproduction

E.

Respiration

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

809.

Which of these is NOT part of a seed?

A.

Cotyledon

B.

Embryo

C.

Endosperm

D.

Pericarp

E.

Testa

Correct answer is D

Pericarp: the part of a fruit formed from the wall of the ripened ovary.

810.

The topmost layer of a typical soil profile is

A.

clay

B.

coarse sand

C.

fine sand

D.

gravel

E.

humus

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.