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.

221.

Study the diagram of a food chain shown and use; it to answer the question.

P ---> Q ---> R ---> S ---> T

The organism designated P in the food chain above is normally sustained by energy from

A.

sunlight

B.

carbohydrates

C.

green plants

D.

mineral salts

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

222.

Which of the following organisms is a primary consumer?

A.

dog

B.

sheep

C.

grass

D.

fungus

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

223.

Which of the following statements is true about sandy soil?

A.

has limited air space

B.

is light and easy to dig

C.

drains slowly

D.

is heavy and poorly aerated

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

224.

Which of the following instruments is used to estimate the number of plants in a habitat?

A.

pooter

B.

pitfall trap

C.

quadrant

D.

sweep net

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

225.

What is the critical limiting factor for plants below the photic zone in an aquatic ecosystem?

A.

availability of nutrients

B.

availability of water

C.

intensity of light

D.

carbon dioxide concentration

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.