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.

1,831.

A-person who fails to detect the bitter taste of a substance swallowed, is more likely to have

A.

dead taste buds on the tongue

B.

avoided the substance from contacting the back of his/her tongue

C.

fewer taste buds on the tongue

D.

swallowed the substance without any water

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,832.

The mineral needed for the formation of haemoglobin is

A.

magnesium

B.

iron

C.

phosphorus

D.

calcium

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,833.

Loam is the best type of soil for crop production because

A.

it has a high percentage of clay which prevents leaching

B.

it has high humus content

C.

it is porous and has good water retention capacity

D.

gravels which obstruct implements are absent from it

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,834.

Which of the following is not a micronutrient?

A.

Manganese

B.

Copper

C.

Potassium

D.

Zinc

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,835.

Magnesium is needed by plants for

A.

protein synthesis

B.

formation of cell membrane

C.

activation of enzymes

D.

formation of chlorophyll

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.