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.

1,741.

The purpose of proteins in the diet of a mammal is to

A.

promote growth and repair cells

B.

break down molecules

C.

regulate the flow of chyme

D.

serve as co-factors or enzymes

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,742.

Which of the following substances must be present in the soil for growth of a healthy green plant? 

A.

Amino acids

B.

Carbon

C.

Glucose salts

D.

Magnesium ions

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,743.

What is the benefit of thunder and lightning to farmers?

A.

Addition of nitrates to the soil

B.

Aeration of the soil

C.

Removal of harmful bacteria from the soil

D.

Addition of rain water to the soil

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,744.

The main raw materials required for photosynthesis are

A.

oxygen and water

B.

oxygen and carbon dioxide

C.

oxygen and chlorophyll

D.

carbon dioxide and water

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,745.

The brightly coloured petals in some plants is an adaptive colouration for

A.

feeding

B.

pollination

C.

dispersal

D.

shedding

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.