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.

3,181.

A marine protozoan is likely to have no contractile vacuole mainly because the cytoplasm is

A.

isotonic to sea water

B.

hypotonic to sea water

C.

hypertonic to sea water

D.

impervious to sea water

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,182.

The association between bacteria residing in the rumen of the ruminant is?

A.

parasitism

B.

predation

C.

saprophytism

D.

mutualism

Correct answer is D

Bacteria in the rumen of ruminants, in algae, and in fungi mostly exist within a mutual relationship.

3,183.

The most important ecological factor in a terrestrial environment is?

A.

rainfall

B.

humidity

C.

wind

D.

soil

Correct answer is D

The land surface and the soil are the main factors.

3,184.

In a bean seed, absorption of water at the beginning of germination is through the?

A.

hilum

B.

micropyle

C.

testa

D.

plumule

Correct answer is B

The micropyle helps to absorb water at the time of the seed's germination.

3,185.

The reproductive system of a male mammal is made of

A.

claspers, prostrate, gland, sperm duct, and vas deferens

B.

testis, prostrate gland, sperm duct, and penis

C.

oviduct, urethra, testis, and sperm duct

D.

testis, uterus, prostrate gland, and sperm duct

Correct answer is B

Male reproductive structures are: the penis, scrotum and testicles, vas deferens, prostate, and urethra.

The male reproductive system is responsible for sexual function, as well as urination.