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.

2,661.

What type of relationship exists in the large intestine of the sheep, between bacteria and the sheep?

A.

Symbiosis

B.

Commensalism

C.

Predation

D.

Parasitism

E.

Saprophytism

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,662.

The following are pathways of energy in the biosphere:

I. Heat energy is lost from body metabolism to the surrounding air
II. Energy passes to decomposers and parasites
III. Energy is transferred to the next higher level in a food chain
IV. Energy is also passed
by conduction to clothing and other objects

Use the information to answer the question below.

Which of the following pathways will energy follow to reach plasmodium in the red blood cells?

A.

I, II, and III

B.

I and II

C.

II only

D.

III and IV

E.

IV and I

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,663.

The following are pathways of energy in the biosphere:

I. Heat energy is lost from body metabolism to the surrounding air
II. Energy passes to decomposers and parasites
III. Energy is transferred to the next higher level in a food chain
IV. Energy is also passed by conduction to clothing and other objects

Use the information to answer the question below.
 

Which pathway directly leads to transfer of useful energy within a biological community?

A.

I only

B.

 II and III only

C.

I and III only

D.

I and II only

E.

IV only

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,664.

Which of these groups of organisms is responsible for capturing energy for the biotic community?

A.

Decomposers

B.

Omnivores

C.

Consumers

D.

Producers

E.

Detritus feeders

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,665.

Which of the following is the correct method to collect soil organisms?

A.

Heating the soil sample in an oven

B.

Aerating the soil sample

C.

Refrigerating the soil for some hours

D.

Pouring hot water on the soil to enable the organism float

E.

Placing a lighted electric bulb over soil in a funnel

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.