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.

1,566.

A characteristic feature of plant parasites is the

A.

possession of holdfast

B.

possession of rhizoids

C.

development of hanging roots

D.

development of haustoria

Correct answer is D

A parasitic plant is one that derives some or all of its nutritional requirements from another living plant. All parasitic plants have modified roots, named haustoria (singular: haustorium), which penetrate the host plants, connecting them to the conductive system - either the xylem, the phloem, or both. This provides them with the ability to extract water and nutrient from the hosts. About 4,100 species in approximately 19 families of flowering plants are known.

1,567.

In a Biuret test, some protein was mixed with sodium hydroxide solution. Which of the following chemicals should be added to the mixture for a positive result?

A.

mercurous nitrate

B.

copper sulphate

C.

sodium carbonate

D.

silver nitrate

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,568.

A meal consisting of yam and a lot of vegetables is not balanced because it does not contain

A.

carbohydrates

B.

proteins

C.

vitamins

D.

minerals

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,569.

Why poor soil is treated with lime is to increase the quantity of

A.

nitrogen

B.

phosphorus

C.

carbohydrates

D.

sulphur

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,570.

The amount of starch in a germinating seed decreases because the starch is used up

A.

for respiration and to build cells

B.

to build a cellulose cell wall

C.

to develop meristematic tissues

D.

to produce enzymes

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.