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.

2,116.

The blood component that has the greatest affinity for oxygen is the

A.

lymphocytes

B.

leucocytes

C.

erythrocytes

D.

thrombocytes

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,117.

The barrier between maternal and fetal blood is the?

A.

placenta

B.

liver

C.

umbilical cord

D.

uterine wall

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,118.

Mycorrhiza promotes plant growth by?

A.

absorbing inorganic ions from the soil

B.

protecting it from infection

C.

helping it to utilize atmospheric nitrogen

D.

serving as a growth regulator

Correct answer is A

Mycorrhizal fungi allow plants to draw more nutrients and water from the soil.

They also increase plant tolerance to different environmental stresses.

2,119.

A food chain always begins with a

A.

consumer

B.

decomposer

C.

producer

D.

primary consumer

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,120.

I. Stomata → Spirogyra
II. Alveoli → Earthworm
III. Malpighian tubule → Mammal
IV. Contractile vacuole → Protozoa.

Which of the above structures is correctly matched with the organisms in which it is found?

A.

lll

B.

ll

C.

l

D.

IV

Correct answer is D

Ameoba and paramecium are examples of Protozoa.

An Ameoba gets rid of excess water that enters its cell by using a Contractile Vacoule.