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.

266.

The appendicular skeleton includes

A.

pectoral and pelvic girdles

B.

forelimbs, skull and pectoral girdle

C.

lungs and ribs

D.

skull and the vertebral column

Correct answer is A

The appendicular skeleton is the portion of the skeleton of vertebrates consisting of the bones that support the appendages.
The appendicular skeleton includes the skeletal elements within the limbs, as well as supporting pectoral and pelvic girdles
Pectoral girdles, arms and forearms, pelvis, thighs and legs, feet and ankles

267.

The level of organization of Amoeba and Euglena cell is ________?

A.

organ

B.

system

C.

cell

D.

tissue

Correct answer is C

In unicellular organisms, the single cell performs all life functions. Examples are Amoeba, Euglena
Life can be organised into several different levels of function and complexity.
These functional levels are: cells, tissues, organs, systems and organisms.
Every living thing is made up of a cell or a number of cells.

268.

The body of a snail is divided into head...

A.

thorax and abdomen

B.

visceral mass and abdomen

C.

thorax and foot

D.

visceral mass and foot

Correct answer is D

A snail's body consists of these main parts – the head, the visceral hump, and the foot

269.

Diagrams X  and  Y below are illustrations of transverse sections of a part of plants. Study them and answer this question.

which of the following statements is not correct?  Diagrams X and Y are sections of  

A.

roots

B.

a dicotyledonous root

C.

vascular bundies

D.

stems

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

270.

Organ level of organization in living things is found in

A.

waterleaf plant

B.

virus particle

C.

kidney

D.

spermatozoon

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.