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.

801.

Which of the following actions does not occur during exhalation in man?

A.

Thoracic cavity decreases in volume

B.

Diaphragm flattens

C.

Ribs move down and in

D.

Air pressure increases in the thoracic cavity

Correct answer is B

When you inhale, your diaphragm tightens and moves downward (flattens).

802.

The diagram above illustrates the transverse section of a

A.

dicotyledonous root

B.

monocotyledonous root

C.

dicotyledonous stem

D.

monocotyledonous stem

Correct answer is C

The diagram shows the transverse section of a dicotyledonous stem showing its tissue distribution.

803.

Which of these is NOT a pollutant?

A.

Carbondioxide

B.

Lead oxide

C.

Nitrogen gas

D.

Nitrogen oxide

E.

Sulphur dioxide

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

804.

The diagram above illustrates a part of the human skeleton. The labelled part that provides a surface for the attachment of the triceps is

A.

I

B.

II

C.

III

D.

IV

Correct answer is C

The triceps are large muscles on the back of the upper limb of many vertebrates. The part III is a part of the bone that forms the triceps.

805.

Which of these organisms reproduces by budding?

A.

Amoeba

B.

Euglena

C.

Hydra

D.

Paramecium

E.

Volvox

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.