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.

2,121.

The part of the human gut that has an acidic content is the?

A.

stomach

B.

duodenum

C.

ileum

D.

colon

Correct answer is A

The stomach is very acidic, with a pH of 3.5 or below, so it can break down food.

2,122.

Chemosynthetic organisms are capable of manufacturing their food from simple inorganic substances through what process?

A.

oxidation

B.

denitrification

C.

reduction

D.

phosphorylation

Correct answer is A

In biochemistry, chemosynthesis is the biological conversion of one or more carbon molecules (usually carbon dioxide or methane) and nutrients into organic matter using the oxidation of inorganic (e.g. hydrogen gas, hydrogen sulfide) or methane as a source of energy, rather than sunlight, as in photosynthesis.

2,123.

In the male reproductive system of a mammal, sperm is stored in the?

A.

vas deferens

B.

urethra

C.

epididymis

D.

seminiferous tubules

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,124.

Which of the following stimuli is likely to elicit a nastic response in an organism?

A.

Wound lesion

B.

Light intensity

C.

Chemical substances

D.

Gravity

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,125.

The outer layer of the kidney where the Bowman's capsules are found is the

A.

cortex

B.

pelvis

C.

medulla

D.

pyramid

Correct answer is A

Each urinary tubule begins in the cortex as a cup-like structure known as the Bowman's capsule.