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.

2,556.

A one-seeded fruit in which the pericarp has fused with the seed coat is classified as

A.

a berry

B.

a caryopsis

C.

a legume

D.

an achene

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,557.

If the mucus in the air track of mammals dry up and the hairs in the nostrils are removed

A.

impure air would be breathed into their lungs

B.

the speed of air movement into their lungs would increase

C.

breathing air into their lungs would be difficult

D.

more air would be taken into their lungs

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,558.

Which of the following is not a component of the appendicular skeleton?

A.

Ulna

B.

Atlas

C.

Femur

D.

Pelvic girdle

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,559.

Which of the following vertebrae provide articulating surfaces for the ribs?

A.

Thoracic

B.

Lumbar

C.

Cervical

D.

Sacral

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,560.

Which of the following statements best describes pollination? The transfer of pollen grain from

A.

the anther to the stigma

B.

the stigma to the stamen

C.

the anther of a flower to the stigma of another flower of a different species

D.

anther to the ovary

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.