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.

901.

The developing embryo is attached to the mother’s uterus by

A.

amnion

B.

blood vessels

C.

placenta

D.

umbilical cord

E.

uterine cavity

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

902.

A situation in which the African king fish encases itself in a cocoon, mud and mucus until the next rainy season is called

A.

adaptation

B.

aestivation

C.

diapause

D.

dormancy

E.

hibernation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

903.

A woman removed a hot aluminium pot with her bare hand and suddenly throws it down. What type of action has taken place?

A.

Conditional

B.

Instinctive

C.

Involuntary

D.

Learned

E.

Voluntary

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

904.

Long neck in giraffes is used to illustrate the theory of

A.

Use and Disuse

B.

Origin of species

C.

Origin of life

D.

Natural selection

Correct answer is A

The giraffe’s long neck is a perfect adaptation to the animal’s natural habitat. Clearly the giraffe evolved this uncommon and helpful trait in order to reach those nourishing leaves. That’s how natural selection works.

Use and disuse' theory in human life advocate the idea that animals acquired characteristics after using certain physical traits constantly.

905.

Which of the following is NOT found in animal cell?

A.

Chloroplast

B.

Endoplasmic reticulum

C.

Golgi apparatus

D.

Mitochondria

E.

Nucleus

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.