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.

3,371.

An example of cryptic colouration is the

A.

Mottled colours on the moths that rest in lichens

B.

bright colour of an insect pollinated flower

C.

Green colour of a plant

D.

Bright marks on poisonous tropical frog on variegated leaves

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,372.

Spines and shells on animals are adaptations for

A.

camouflage

B.

chemical defence

C.

physical defence

D.

mimicry

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,373.

The presence of sunken stomata and the folding of leaves are adaptations to

A.

Prevent entry of pathogens

B.

Reduce water loss

C.

Remove excess water

D.

Prevent guttation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,374.

An argument against Lamarck's theory of evolution is that

A.

disuse of body part cannot weaken the part

B.

disused part is dropped off in the offspring

C.

acquired traits cannot be passed unto the offspring

D.

trait cannot be acquired through constant use of body parts

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,375.

An insect with a mandibulate mouth part will obtain its food by

A.

biting and chewing

B.

chewing and sucking

C.

chewing

D.

sucking

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.