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.

3,266.

An example of a fish that aestivates is

A.

shark

B.

croaker

C.

lung fish

D.

cat fish

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,267.

In lizards, the lowering of the gular fold is used to?

A.

catch insects

B.

attract mates

C.

defend their territory

D.

frighten enemies

Correct answer is B

Male anoles have a retractable gular fold that is used to attract mates and to chase off rivals.

When a lizard intends to attract a mate, it will arch its back and lower its gular fold.

The gular fold also swells when the lizard is in aggressive mode.

3,268.

The theory that supports the view that the large muscles developed by an athlete will be passed on to the offspring was proposed by

A.

lamarck

B.

darwin

C.

mendel

D.

pasteur

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,269.

Which of the following factors can bring about competition in a population?

A.

dispersion

B.

emigration

C.

drought

D.

mortality

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,270.

In which of the following Nigerian states can mountain vegetation be found?

A.

Taraba

B.

Enugu

C.

Bauchi

D.

Plateau

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.