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.

3,381.

the inactive state exhibited by an animal during hot dry seasons is termed

A.

Aestivation

B.

Dormancy

C.

Resting

D.

Hibernation

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,382.

Which of the following requires the use of carbon dating to prove that evolution has occurred? 

A.

Comparative anatomy

B.

Biochemical similarities

C.

molecular records

D.

Fossil records

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,383.

An example of cryptic colouration is the

A.

Mottled colours on the moths that rest in lichens

B.

bright colour of an insect pollinated flower

C.

Green colour of a plant

D.

Bright marks on poisonous tropical frog on variegated leaves

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,384.

Spines and shells on animals are adaptations for

A.

camouflage

B.

chemical defence

C.

physical defence

D.

mimicry

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,385.

The presence of sunken stomata and the folding of leaves are adaptations to

A.

Prevent entry of pathogens

B.

Reduce water loss

C.

Remove excess water

D.

Prevent guttation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.