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.

1,551.

A tissue is composed of a group of

A.

similar cells

B.

tissues

C.

systems

D.

related organs

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,552.

Which of the following will not allow osmosis to take place?

A.

pig's bladder

B.

cellophane

C.

parchment paper

D.

transparent polythene

E.

cow's bladder

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,553.

If an isolated living cell is left in distilled water for two hours, it is likely to

A.

lose some of its water to the surrounding water

B.

lose all of its water to the surrounding water

C.

reproduce by binary fission

D.

become more turgid

E.

die due to excess water

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,554.

A germinating seed requires oxygen which is essential for

A.

Converting carbohydrate into glucose

B.

Transporting energy from one part of the plant to another

C.

Producing energy by oxidizing essential carbohydrate

D.

protein hydrolysis

E.

The formation of water molecules within the germinating seed

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,555.

Which of the following statements about the mammalian kidney is false?

A.

The glomerulus is formed by a branch of the renal artery

B.

The glomerulus is a part of the uriniferous tubules

C.

The bowman's capsule is in the cortex of the kidney

D.

The uriniferous tubules are richly supplied with blood vessels

E.

The glomerulus is lodged in the bowman's capsule

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.