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.

866.

Which of the following instruments is used to determine the turbidity of water?

A.

hygrometer

B.

hydrometer

C.

secchi disc

D.

rain gauge

Correct answer is C

The secchi disc is used to check for the transparency and the turbidity of water.

867.

The diagram above is an illustration of organisms in an air-tight aquarium.The most important factor needed by the organisms is

A.

light energy

B.

low humidity

C.

oxygen

D.

nitrate

Correct answer is A

Proper light in the aquarium serves as a form of energy for the photosynthetic plants and animals, hence it is very important.

868.

The most important factor(s) that influence(s) the ecological niche of an organism is/are the

A.

water, light, and predator-prey relationship

B.

food and water availability

C.

physical environment

D.

competition for food and space

Correct answer is D

The competition in a territory is the factor that basically determines whether or not a specie will survive or not in that territory. Ecological niche is the total package of the habits of a specie. The competition for food and water is the most important influencer of the ecological niche.

869.

Which of the following statements would be a correct observation at the end of the experiment? Water moves

A.

highest in sandy soil

B.

lowest in loamy soil

C.

to the same level in all soil types

D.

highest in clayey soil

Correct answer is D

Capillarity in soil refers to the ability of a soil to allow and retain water. Clayey soil has the highest tendency to hold water hence, the water would rise highest in it.

870.

The diagram above is an illustration of an experimental set-up to demonstrate a property of the soil. The property demonstrated is

A.

particle size

B.

capillarity

C.

colour

D.

texture

Correct answer is B

The setup is to show the capillarity (water rise) of each of the soil types.