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.

2,106.

When a mixture of a food substance and Benedict's solution was warmed, the solution changed from blue to brick-red. This indicates the presence of

A.

reducing sugar

B.

fatty acid

C.

sucrose

D.

amino acid

Correct answer is A

During a water bath, which is usually 4–10 minutes, the solution of the mixture and Benedict's solution should progress in the colors of blue (with no reducing sugar present), orange, yellow, green, red, and then brick red precipitate or brown (with high reducing sugar present). A color change would signify the presence of a reducing sugar.

2,107.

i. Growth is mainly apical
ii. Growth is specific with definite shape
iii. Growth is throughout life.

Which of the above correctly describes the growth pattern in plants?

A.

i, ii, and iii only

B.

ii and iii only

C.

i and ii only

D.

i and iii only

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,108.

Adaptive radiation is illustrated in

A.

modified insect mouthparts

B.

dentition in mammals

C.

wings in birds and bats

D.

appendages in insects

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,109.

The vector for yellow fever is

A.

Aedes mosquito

B.

Anopheles mosquito

C.

tsetse fly

D.

blackfly

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,110.

The average number of individuals of a species per unit area of the habitat is the

A.

population density

B.

population frequency

C.

population size

D.

population distribution

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.