NECO Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 6

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51.

The splitting of water molecule by light during photosynthesis is called

A.

chemosynthesis

B.

haemolys

C.

hydrolysis

D.

photolysis

E.

haemolysis

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

52.

Which of the following crop diseases is caused by a fungus?

A.

Cassava blight

B.

Cocoa black pod

C.

Groundnut rosette

D.

Lettuce mossaic

E.

Yam mosaic

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

53.

Which of these is produced by pancreas?

A.

Insulin

B.

Pepsin

C.

Ptyalin

D.

Renin

E.

Streapsin

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

54.

Which of these is NOT an example of reflex action

A.

Walking

B.

Banging of feet on an object

C.

Blinking of the eyes

D.

Jerking of the knee

E.

Sneezing

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

55.

Which of the following is NOT a natural method of birth control?

A.

Abstaining from sex

B.

Prolonged breast feeding

C.

Rhythm method

D.

Use of condom

E.

Withdrawal method

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

56.

Which of these factors least affects population size?

A.

Availability of food

B.

Disease

C.

Immigration

D.

Rate of reproduction

E.

Variation

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

57.

Crime detection in a forensic laboratory involves the use of

A.

blood transfusion

B.

blood analysis

C.

fingerprints

D.

genetic combination

E.

tongue rolling ability

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

58.

During fertilization, the direction in which the pollen tube grows is controlled by

A.

Ovary

B.

ovule

C.

pollen grains

D.

pollen tube nucleus

E.

style

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

59.

The following are functions of the liver EXCEPT

A.

deamination of excess amino acids and proteins

B.

excretion of bile pigments

C.

manufacture of blood plasma

D.

production of heat

E.

storage of vitamins and minerals

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

60.

Which of these organisms exists as a filament?

A.

Diatom

B.

Euglena

C.

Paramecium

D.

Spirogyra

E.

Volvox

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.