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.

3,356.

The surface of an alveolus in a mammal is well supplied with tiny blood vessels known as

A.

arterioles

B.

venules

C.

arteries

D.

capillaries

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,357.

The breakdown of fats and oils into simpler absorbable compounds is catalyzed by the group of enzymes called

A.

lipases

B.

hydrolases

C.

amylases

D.

peptidases

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,358.

All living cells require water because it

A.

is a medium for all metabolic reactions

B.

is a medium that neutralizes the acids in cells

C.

is the main source of energy for the cell

D.

prevents the development of diseases in cells

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,359.

The gall bladder of mammals has a duct connected to the

A.

liver

B.

duodenum

C.

small intestine

D.

pancreas

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,360.

In the internal structure of plants, a wide pith in the centre is common to

A.

dicot stems and monocot stems

B.

dicot stem and monocot roots

C.

dicot roots and monocot roots

D.

dicot roots and monocot stems

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.