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.

1,206.

The basic functional unit of the kidney is the

A.

nephron

B.

bowman’s capsule

C.

glomerulus

D.

loop of henle

Correct answer is A

The nephron is the part of the kidney that performs osmoregulation in humans i.e. the nephron takes care of the formation of urine.

1,207.

The following exist as free-living organisms except

A.

Amoeba

B.

Chlamydomonas

C.

Euglena

D.

Spirogyra

Correct answer is D

Spirogyra exist as filaments that occur in rows or chains.

1,208.

The process by which organisms keep their internal condition relatively stable is called

A.

metabolism

B.

evolution

C.

gametogenesis

D.

homeostasis

Correct answer is D

Homeostasis is any self-regulating process biological systems use to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

1,209.

Behaviour conditioning was described by

A.

Felix Dujardin

B.

Gregor Mendel

C.

Ivan Pavlov

D.

Mathias Schleiden

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,210.

Which of these is not detected by the nerve endings of the skin?

A.

cold

B.

pain

C.

pressure

D.

weakness

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.