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.

4,086.

During cell division, the two strands of chromosomes are joined at a point called the

A.

spindle

B.

chromatid

C.

centromere

D.

aster

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,087.

Any dry fruit which can break into several parts each containing one seed is a

A.

capsule

B.

aggregrate fruit

C.

legume

D.

schizocarp

E.

follicle

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,088.

Which of the following is NOT a function of mammalian blood?

A.

 Engulfing bacteria

B.

Production of hormones

C.

Transporting ureas

D.

Distribution of heat

E.

Transporting glucose

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,089.

The region that controls most of the unconscious processes of a mammalian body is the

A.

cerebellum

B.

cerebrum

C.

spinal cord

D.

medulla oblongata

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,090.

Which of these parts of the mammalian ears is directly concerned with the sense of balance?

A.

Cochlea

B.

Eustachian tube

C.

Ear-drum

D.

Pinna

E.

Semicircular canals

Correct answer is E

The inner ear of mammals consists of the cochlea, which is involved with the sense of hearing, and the vestibule and three semicircular canals, which are involved with the sense of balance.