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.

196.

An evidence of the occurrence of photosynthesis in an experiment is the?

A.

release of carbon (IV) oxide

B.

release of oxygen

C.

formation of water molecules

D.

formation and release of fructose

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

197.

 In which of the following structures is simple sugar produced?

A.

Vacuole

B.

Cytoplasm

C.

Chloroplast

D.

Cell wall

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

198.

The diagrams below are illustrations of two different cells involved in biological processing in mammals. Study them and answer this question.

If the number of chromosomes in the skin cells of mammals is 46, how many chromosomes would be found in P and Q respectively?

A.

23 and 23

B.

23 and 46

C.

46 and 23

D.

46 and 46

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

199.

The diagrams below are illustrations of two different cells involved in biological processing in mammals. Study them and answer this question.

Which of the following statements about P and Q is correct?

A.

Both cells are structures for asexual reproduction

B.

Both cells normally belong to the same individual

C.

Both cells are found in plants

D.

The union of both cells gives rise to a new mammal

Correct answer is D

P - sperm cell:

III. Nucleus     IV. Mitochondria

Q- Egg cell: 

I. Nucleus       II. Cytoplasm.

Sperm-egg fusion is a cell-cell membrane fusion event essential for the propagation of sexually reproducing organisms.

200.

The diagrams below are illustrations of two different cells involved in biological processing in mammals. Study them and answer this question.

Which parts of P and Q fuse to complete the biological process?

A.

III and I

B.

IV and I

C.

III and II

D.

IV and II

Correct answer is A

P is a sperm cell whose nucleus (iii) then fuses with the  egg plasma membrane (i) of the ovum (Q) and injects its nucleus and other organelles into the egg cytoplasm.