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.

3,921.

Osmosis can be defined as the movement of 

A.

Molecules from solution of higher concentration to low concentration

B.

Molecules from solution of low concentration to high concentration

C.

Water from solution of high concentration to low concentration

D.

Water across a semi-permeable membrane from solution of low concentration to high concentration

E.

Water across a semi-permeable membrane from solution of high concentration to low concentration

Correct answer is D

Osmosis is a special case of diffusion in which only water molecules move from a region of higher to lower water potential through a semi-permeable membrane.

3,922.

The exchange of genes between homologous chromosomes is called

A.

test cross

B.

back cross

C.

crossing-over

D.

mutation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,923.

The mammalian organ through which nourishment and oxygen diffuse into a developing embryo is called 

A.

Amnion

B.

Chorion

C.

Umbilical cord

D.

Oviduct

E.

Placenta

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,924.

The greatest contribution to genetic studies was made by

A.

Thomas Morgan

B.

Gregor Mendel

C.

Charles Darwin

D.

Robert Hooke

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,925.

A mixture of mercurous and mercuric nitrates is added to a food substance. A white precipitates is formed which on gentle heating turns red. The food substance is

A.

Protein

B.

Oil

C.

Carbohydrates

D.

Fat

E.

Fatty acid

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.