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.

3,661.

A band of connective tissue linking two bones in a joint is known as a

A.

tendon

B.

cartillage

C.

synovial membrane

D.

ligament

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,662.

The process of deamination is essential for

A.

protein digestion

B.

bile secretion

C.

urea formation

D.

antibody formation

Correct answer is A

Deamination is the removal of an amine group from a molecule of amino acid. The enzymes that are in general responsible for this reaction are called deaminases.In humans, deamination takes place primarily in the liver, however glutamate is also deaminated in the kidneys. In situations of excess protein intake, deamination is used to break down amino acids for energy.

3,663.

Stomatal pores open when there is

A.

an increase in the sugar content of guard cells

B.

a decrease in the osmotic concentration of the guard cell

C.

a decrease in the sugar content of mesophyll cells

D.

an increase in the sugar content of mesophyll cells

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,664.

Anaerobic respiration differs from aerobic respiration by the production of

A.

less energy and water

B.

greater energy and alcohol

C.

less energy and alcohol

D.

greater energy and water

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,665.

The element that is essential for the coagulation of blood is

A.

potassium

B.

calcium

C.

phosphorus

D.

iron

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.