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.

3,956.

Which of the following can bring about the greatest increase in the rate of transpiration?

A.

Increased humidity

B.

Reduced temperature

C.

Reduced wind speed

D.

Reduced humidity

Correct answer is D

Relative humidity: As the relative humidity of the air surrounding the plant rises the transpiration rate falls. It is easier for water to evaporate into dryer air than into more saturated air.

3,957.

What is the genetic ratio of the F2 generation if members of F generation are allowed to self-pollinate?

A.

1 tall : 3 short

B.

3 tall : 1 short

C.

1 tall : 1 short

D.

4 short : 0 tall

E.

4 tall : 0 short

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,958.

Urea is produced in the 

A.

Liver

B.

Bladder

C.

Spleen

D.

Kidneys

E.

Gall bladder

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,959.

In the living cells, insufficient oxygen may cause a breakdown of glucose into?

A.

fatty acids

B.

lactic acids

C.

glycogen

D.

carbon dioxide

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,960.

When spirogyra cell is immersed in a salt solution more concentrated than its cell sap, it

A.

Remains unchanged

B.

Takes up water an burst

C.

Absorbs a little water

D.

Loses water and shrivels

E.

Becomes turgid

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.