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.

1,856.

In cold conditions the mammalian body reacts in the following ways except

A.

shivering of the body

B.

dilation of the capillaries supplying blood to the skin

C.

constriction of blood capillaries in the skin

D.

increased rate of chaemical changes in the body

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,857.

Which organ removes the largest quantity of water from the blood?

A.

lung

B.

intestine

C.

kidney

D.

skin

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,858.

Lamarck's evolution theory could be summarised by the statement that

A.

only the fittest can survive in a challenging environment

B.

species that are unable to adapt become extinct

C.

new characteristics do not arise in organisms in time of need

D.

the changing environment imposes structural physiological and behavioural changes in organisms

E.

in a changing and unstable environment nature rejects the weak

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,859.

The swarming especially at the beginning of the rainy season is a courtship behaviour shown by

A.

migratory birds

B.

pigeons

C.

crickets

D.

winged termites

E.

bees

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,860.

The changing of colour by a chameleon to that of the environment is an example of

A.

adaptive radiation

B.

protective coloration

C.

courtship display

D.

display of body colour

E.

territorial behaviour

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.