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.

3,251.

Monocot stems differ from dicot stems in that monocots have

A.

no cambium

B.

no pith

C.

fewer vascular bundles

D.

phloems with parenchyma

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,252.

The photosynthetic pigments include

A.

chlorophyll and carotenoids

B.

chloroplasts and cytochromes

C.

melanin and haemoglobin

D.

carotenoids and haemoglobin

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,253.

In mammals, the organ directly atop the kidney is the

A.

thyroid gland

B.

adrenal grand

C.

pancreas

D.

prostate gland

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,254.

An example of a fish that aestivates is

A.

shark

B.

croaker

C.

lung fish

D.

cat fish

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,255.

In lizards, the lowering of the gular fold is used to?

A.

catch insects

B.

attract mates

C.

defend their territory

D.

frighten enemies

Correct answer is B

Male anoles have a retractable gular fold that is used to attract mates and to chase off rivals.

When a lizard intends to attract a mate, it will arch its back and lower its gular fold.

The gular fold also swells when the lizard is in aggressive mode.