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.

3,546.

The greatest amount of energy will be obtained by the oxidation of 100kg of?

A.

meat

B.

butter

C.

sugar

D.

biscuits

Correct answer is B

One gram of carbohydrate provides 16kJ of energy. One gram of fat provides 37kJ.

Therefore, fats in food contribute double the energy than the equivalent amounts provided by sugar.

3,547.

The inner ear contains two main organs, namely, the

A.

eardrum and eustachian tube

B.

cochlea and semi-circular canals

C.

oval window and ossicles

D.

pinna and cochlea

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,548.

Short-sightedness can be corrected by lenses that are

A.

convex

B.

biconvex

C.

plano-convex

D.

concave

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,549.

The scapula and the ischium are part of the

A.

pectoral girdle

B.

pelvic girdle

C.

appendicular skeleton

D.

hind limb

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,550.

Peripheral arrangement of vascular tissues in dicots is a characteristic of the internal structure of the

A.

leaf

B.

petiole

C.

stem

D.

root

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.