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.

2,246.

A moss plant can withstand drought by means of its

A.

spores

B.

rhizoids

C.

antheridia

D.

achegonia

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,247.

In which of the following organic compounds is the hydrogen-oxygen ratio equal to 2:1?

A.

Proteins

B.

Carbohydrates

C.

Lipids

D.

Vitamins

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,248.

The following are the major reasons why the butterfly lays eggs under the surface of a leaf except to

A.

shade the eggs from the direct rays of the sun

B.

protect the eggs from predators

C.

protect the eggs from being washed away by rain drops

D.

camouflage the eggs

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,249.

Transportation of water in the xylem tissue involves the following except

A.

root pressure

B.

capillary action

C.

transpiration pull

D.

translocation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,250.

Which of the following statements ls true about transpiration? It is the

A.

loss of water in the form of vapour from the surface of the leaf

B.

loss of water in the form of vapour from the surface of the root

C.

absorption of water in the form of vapour from the body of the pint

D.

movement of water through the body of the plant

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.