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.

3,666.

From which group of animals are the mammals generally believed to have most recently evolved?

A.

Reptiles

B.

Fish

C.

Amphibians

D.

Birds

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,667.

The least evidence in support of the theory of evolution is provided by the study of

A.

anatomy

B.

ecology

C.

geology

D.

embryology

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,668.

The colour of the ventral surface of a fish is lighter than that of the dorsal. This is mainly

A.

an adaptation for movement

B.

an adaptation for camouflage

C.

for attracting mates

D.

for regulating body temperature

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,669.

Scales on reptiles are a feature for

A.

conserving water

B.

conserving food

C.

protecting the skin

D.

locomotion

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,670.

The slender, long, and slightly curved beak of the sun-bird is an adaptation for breeding for feeding on 

A.

nectar

B.

small seeds

C.

big seeds

D.

insects

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.