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.

3,606.

Scales, laying eggs with shells, and a bony head structure are characteristics shared by

A.

birds and reptiles

B.

fishes and birds

C.

reptiles and fishes

D.

birds and molluscs

Correct answer is A

Fishes do not lay eggs with shells. These are features common to Reptiles and Birds.

3,607.

The organism that has a hydrostatic skeleton is

A.

Tilapia

B.

Hydra

C.

mosquito larva

D.

earthworm

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,608.

The basic point of impact by changes which produce mutation is the

A.

gametes

B.

chromosomes

C.

phenotype

D.

zygote

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,609.

The best explanation for the theories of natural selection is that

A.

all organisms have equal capacity for survival in their habitats

B.

organisms have varying capacities for survival in their habitats

C.

organisms compete for resource and better competitors survive and thrive

D.

habitats allow only organisms that will not have to compete for survival

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,610.

In the whistling pine, leaves are reduced to brown scales and young stems are green. This is an adaptation for

A.

obtaining food

B.

conserving nutrients

C.

storing water

D.

reducing transpiration

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.