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.

2,176.

A red blood cell haemolyses when placed in a hypotonic solution because

A.

it contains haemoglobin

B.

the cytoplasm is less dense

C.

the cell lacks a wall

D.

its pigment has a high affinity for water

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,177.

Which of the following substances will not be returned to the ecosystem when a mammal loses it?

A.

Sweat

B.

Urea

C.

Heat energy

D.

Carbon dioxide

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,178.

Which of the following phenomena affects plants growth in an alkaline soil?

A.

Excessive plasmolysis

B.

Excessive transpiration

C.

Excessive sunlight

D.

Poor drainage

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,179.

Ecological investigation in a habitat includes the following procedures except

A.

choosing a habitat

B.

identification of specimens

C.

determining the genetic makeup of specimens

D.

measuring abiotic and biotic factors

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,180.

A major reason why the red blood cells can survive in the blood is that the

A.

blood plasma and the red blood cells are isotonic

B.

red blood cells are hypotonic to the plasma

C.

the red blood cells are hypertonic to the blood plasma

D.

the red blood cells receive digested nutrients

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.