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.

3,226.

In a typical freshwater habitat, the edge of the stream or pond constitutes the

A.

tidal zone

B.

intertidal zone

C.

littoral zone

D.

euphotic zone

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,227.

Which of the following associations is an example of mutualism

A.

hydra viridis and zoochlorellae

B.

human and lice

C.

shark and remora fish

D.

bread and rhizopus stolonifer

Correct answer is A

Mutualism describes a type of mutually beneficial relationship between organisms of different species. It is a symbiotic relationship in which two different species interact with and in some cases, totally rely on one another for survival. Zoochlorellae often colour their hosts green while the feeding of the hydra aids in the growth of the algae.

3,228.

The major consequence of bush burning in an ecosystem is

A.

the loss of water

B.

the loss of biological diversity

C.

a decrease in animal population

D.

an increase in soil fertility

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,229.

The transmission of impulses along a nerve fibre is characterized by

A.

hormonal and temperature changes

B.

electrical and ionic changes

C.

hormonal changes

D.

electrostatic changes

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,230.

During ovulation, an egg is released from the

A.

corpus luteum

B.

ovarian funnel

C.

graafian follicle

D.

fallopian tube

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.