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.

3,676.

The origin of mineral particles in the soil is

A.

humus

B.

 water

C.

micro-organisms

D.

weathered rock

E.

organic matter

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,677.

Water retention is highest in soils which are rich in

A.

sand, poor in humus and devoid of clay

B.

clay and sand, but poor in humus

C.

clay and humus, but poor in sand

D.

clay, poor in humus and devoid of sand

E.

sand and humus, but poor in clay

Correct answer is C

Clay Soil can hold more total water than most other soil types.

3,678.

Soil erosion CANNOT be controlled by

A.

planting cover crops

B.

contouring of sloping ground

C.

terracing of slopes

D.

laying of mulch

E.

burning of bush

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,679.

Tsetse fly is harmful to man because it is associated with the spread of

A.

river blindness

B.

malaria

C.

sleeping sickness

D.

leprosy

E.

dysentry

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,680.

Which of the following is NOT caused by bacteria? 

A.

Cholera

B.

Gonorrhoea

C.

Tuberculosis

D.

Onchoceriasis

E.

Typhoid

Correct answer is D

Onchocerciasis is another name for river blindness. It is caused by the NEMATODE, Onchocerca volvulus.