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.

2,911.

Which of the following does not illustrate adaptation to the environment?

A.

The chameleon's ability to change colour

B.

Fish's streamlined shape

C.

Light bones in birds

D.

Big muscles due to weightlifting

E.

Fish with fins

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,912.

Which of the following is a function of the chromosome?

A.

Transmitting hereditary traits

B.

Protein synthesis

C.

Excretion

D.

Energy production

E.

Enzyme manufacture

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,913.

Which of the following diseases or disorders can be prevented by applying the knowledge of
heredity through marriage counselling?

A.

Sickle cell anaemia

B.

Haemophilia

C.

Diabetes mellitus

D.

Colour blindness

E.

River blindness

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,914.

The offspring produced when pure strains interbreed is described as

A.

dominance

B.

phenotype

C.

allele

D.

genotype

E.

hybrid

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,915.

The role of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle includes the following except

A.

fixing atmospheric nitrogen

B.

converting ammonia to nitrites

C.

converting nitrites to nitrates

D.

converting carbohydrates to carbondioxide

E.

causing the decay of dead organisms

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.