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.

3,631.

The nucleus is considered the central organelle of a cell because it

A.

contains the genetic material

B.

contains the nuclear sap

C.

is bounded by the nuclear membrane

D.

is located at the center of the cell

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,632.

The giraffe's long neck is used to illustrate the theory of

A.

use and disuse

B.

origin of species

C.

origin of life

D.

natural selection

Correct answer is A

The long neck of the girraffe is an example of Lamarck's theory of use and disuse. 

3,633.

What combination of characteristics should a prey develop to survive the environment of its predator?

A.

Camouflage, well developed limbs, and effective vision

B.

Showy colour, big body, and well developed limbs

C.

Camouflage, big body, and effective vision

D.

Showy colour, well developed muscles, and an acute sense of smell

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,634.

Which of the following characters is NOT sex-linked?

A.

Albinism

B.

Baldness

C.

Haemophilia

D.

Colour blindness

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,635.

One reason for the success of Mendel's work is that the

A.

was the first to carry out research work on modern genetics

B.

introduced quantitative and qualitative elements into his work

C.

selected two characteristics only at a time for study

D.

drew up his laws of inheritance based on his knowledge of chromosomes

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.