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.

3,687.

Atmospheric nitrogen is directly replenished in nature through

A.

the activities of denitrifying bacteria

B.

the breakdown of ammonium salts in the soil

C.

the activities of nitrifying bacteria

D.

the activities of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in root nodules

E.

egestion, death and decay

Correct answer is A

The nitrogen in the soil is converted to atmospheric nitrogen by the process of DENITRIFICATION. This is done by the action of denitrifying bacterias eg several species of Pseudomonas.

3,688.

The origin of mineral particles in the soil is

A.

humus

B.

 water

C.

micro-organisms

D.

weathered rock

E.

organic matter

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,689.

Water retention is highest in soils which are rich in

A.

sand, poor in humus and devoid of clay

B.

clay and sand, but poor in humus

C.

clay and humus, but poor in sand

D.

clay, poor in humus and devoid of sand

E.

sand and humus, but poor in clay

Correct answer is C

Clay Soil can hold more total water than most other soil types.

3,690.

Soil erosion CANNOT be controlled by

A.

planting cover crops

B.

contouring of sloping ground

C.

terracing of slopes

D.

laying of mulch

E.

burning of bush

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.