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.

1,226.

The following distrupts the balance in an ecosystem except

A.

afforestation

B.

deforestation

C.

migration

D.

pollution

Correct answer is A

Afforestation prevents wind related disasters and soil erosion, both of which could harm humans and their resources. 

1,227.

The following are the functions of the kidneys, except

A.

Regulating water content in the blood

B.

Maintaining blood pH and homeostasis

C.

excreting carbon dioxide

D.

Removing waste products from the blood

Correct answer is C

Carbon dioxide is excreted by the lugs through the nostrils.

1,228.

The breaking down of food in the alimentary canal is called

A.

digestion

B.

egestion

C.

excretion

D.

ingestion

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,229.

The process by which some organisms oxidize inorganic compounds to obtain energy is known as

A.

catabolism

B.

chemosynthesis

C.

glycolysis

D.

metabolism

E.

photosynthesis

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,230.

The following are major groups of the plant kingdom EXCEPT

A.

Bryophyta

B.

Chiorophyta

C.

Pteridophyta

D.

Spermatophyta

E.

Thallophyta

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.