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.

966.

A waterlogged habitat with low light penetration and very low quantity of dissolved oxygen best describes a/an habitat

A.

estuarine

B.

marine

C.

sahel savanna

D.

swampy

E.

tropical rainforest

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

967.

Birds excrete nitrogenous wastes in form of

A.

ammonia

B.

sweat

C.

urea

D.

uric acid

E.

urine

Correct answer is D

Nitrogenous wastes in the body tend to form toxic ammonia, which must be excreted. Mammals such as humans excrete urea, while birds, reptiles, and some terrestrial invertebrates produce uric acid as waste.

968.

The process which reduces the nitrogen content of the soil is

A.

ammonification

B.

denitrification

C.

nitrogen fixation

D.

nitrification

E.

putrefaction

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

969.

Dry, horny scales in reptiles help them to

A.

carryout gaseous exchange

B.

escape from predator

C.

facilitate movement

D.

look for mating partners

E.

prevent water loss.

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

970.

Which of these statements best defines pyramid of energy?

A.

energy flow from one tropic level to another

B.

energy flow from one habitat to another

C.

the amount of energy in a given area

D.

the loss of energy from one organism to another

E.

the rate of energy flow in an area

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.