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.

436.

The matured sex cell which takes part in sexual reproduction is referred to as

A.

gamete

B.

fetus

C.

embryo

D.

zygote

Correct answer is A

Gametes are reproductive cells (sex cells) that unite during sexual reproduction to form a new cell called a zygote. Male gametes are sperm and female gametes are ova (eggs).
Embryo is the stage of animal development in the uterus before the animal is considered a fetus. In humans this is equivalent to the first three months.

437.

Which of the following statements about protoplasm of a cell is not correct? It

A.

comprises of the nucleus

B.

consists of the cytoplasm

C.

comprises of the cell organelles

D.

consists the nucleus only

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

438.

The following organisms have structures for movement except

A.

Amoeba

B.

Spirogyra

C.

Volvox

D.

Paramecium

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

439.

The diagram above is illustration of a crocodile. Use it to answer this question.

Two characteristic features of the class to which the crocodile belongs are labelled

A.

I and II

B.

III and IV

C.

II and IV

D.

II and V

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

440.

The diagram above is illustration of a crocodile. Use it to answer this question.

Two characteristic features of the class to which the crocodile belongs are labelled

  • A. I and II
  • B. III and IV
  • C. II and IV
  • D. II and V

A.

I and II

B.

III and IV

C.

II and IV

D.

II and V

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.