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.

2,831.

Which of the following parts of the mammalian brain is involved in taking the decision to run rather than
walk?

A.

Cerebellum

B.

Medulla oblongata

C.

Cranial nerves

D.

Mid brain

E.

Cerebrum

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,832.

The condition known as cretinism is caused by the deficiency of

A.

adrenalin

B.

vitamin A

C.

insulin

D.

thyroxin

E.

vitamin C

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,833.

When blood vessels in the body widen at high temperatures, it is known as

A.

vasodilation

B.

sweating

C.

vasoconstriction

D.

shivering

E.

evaporation

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,834.

The cup-shaped part of the Bowman’s capsule contains

A.

nephridium

B.

glomerulus

C.

loop of Henle

D.

nephron

E.

convoluted tubule

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,835.

Which of the following takes place during the process of detoxication in the liver?

A.

Poisonous substances in the body are converted into harmless substances

B.

Fats and oils are broken into finer particles through emulsification

C.

Excess glucose in the blood are converted into glycogen and stored

D.

Worn out red blood cells are broken down

E.

Enough heat is generated to sustain the activities of the liver

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.