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.

1,101.

Which plant stores food in its roots?

A.

Cassava

B.

Cocoyam

C.

Irish potato

D.

Onion

E.

Yam

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,102.

Which is NOT an adaptive feature of hydrophytes?

A.

Air spaces in tissues for buoyancy

B.

Broad leaves to enhance transpiration

C.

Extensive root system for water absorption

D.

Fibrous root for water absorption

E.

Waxy cuticle on leaves to prevent wetting

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,103.

Which scientist did NOT contribute to the formulation of the cell theory?

A.

Isaac Newton

B.

Matthias Schleiden

C.

Robert Hooke

D.

Rudolf Virchow

E.

Theodor Schwann

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,104.

The vector of the malaria parasite is the

A.

female anopheles mosquito

B.

female culex mosquito

C.

male anopheles mosquito

D.

male culex mosquito

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,105.

Which disease is caused by a virus?

A.

Cholera

B.

Measles

C.

Tetanus

D.

Typhoid

E.

Tuberculosis

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.