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.

3,546.

The most important environment factor which epiphytes in the rain forest compete for is

A.

water

B.

nutrients

C.

light

D.

cabinet minister

E.

space

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,547.

The loud cry made by a brooding hen when a predator is around is meant to

A.

alert the poultry attendants

B.

attract cocks to come and fight the predator

C.

advertise the boundaries of its territory to intruders

D.

warn its chicks and other chickens of impending danger

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,548.

Which of the following is one of Lamarck's theories?

A.

Some variations are more favourable to existence in a given environment than others

B.

All living organisms are constantly involved in a struggle to existence

C.

The size of a given population remains fairly constant

D.

New species originates through the inheritance of acquired traits

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,549.

The least adaptive feature of aboreal life is the

A.

possession of four limbs

B.

possession of claws

C.

development of long tail

D.

shading of coat colour

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,550.

The very bright colours in some types of mushroom

A.

warn that they may be poisonous

B.

indicate that they are very tasty

C.

attract potential transporters of the spores

D.

perform the same function as bright colours in flowers

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.