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.

2,566.

The vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lungs is called an artery because it

A.

contains oxygenated blood

B.

contains more blood than the other vessels

C.

carries blood away from the heart

D.

has thick inelastic wall

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,567.

One of the similarities between algae and mosses is their possession of

A.

chlorophyll

B.

stem

C.

leaves

D.

roots

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,568.

Root hairs absorb water from the soil by 

A.

diffusion

B.

osmosis

C.

plasmolysis

D.

translocation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,569.

Which of the following diseases results from the deficiency of insulin?

A.

Cretinism

B.

Goitre

C.

Beri-beri

D.

 Diabetes

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,570.

Which of the following features of Paramecium is not an advancement over Amoeba? The possession of

A.

definite shape

B.

cilia

C.

oral groove

D.

nucleus

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.