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.

3,106.

Yam is used in this set-up because it

A.

is a permeable to the salt solution

B.

is a plant material

C.

acts as a storage organ

D.

acts as a semi-permeable membrane

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,107.

Predators are beneficial in pest control because they

A.

are natural enemies of small mammals

B.

devour farm animals

C.

feed on crop pests

D.

prey on game animals

E.

compete for food with the pests

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,108.

Succession is best described as

A.

a process whereby organisms systematically colonize a barren habitat until a stable community is formed

B.

a process whereby plants occupy a barren habitat until a suitable habitat is formed

C.

a process whereby animals occupy a barren habitat until a suitable habitat is formed

D.

the subsequent taking over of the land through emigration or seeds dispersal

E.

the replacement of weaker plants and animals by stronger ones

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,109.

Which of the following may not contribute to environmental pollution?

A.

Solar energy radiation

B.

Industrial waste

C.

Waste disposal

D.

Smoke

E.

Nuclear power plant

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,110.

which of the following is used to test for the presence of lime in a soil sample?

A.

H2SO4(aq)

B.

NaOH(aq)

C.

HCl(aq)

D.

HNO3(aq)

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.